Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Stunning views and a warm welcome awaits at the Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa, the only city beachfront resort in Kota Kinabalu. Be soaked in the brilliant colours of Kota Kinabalu’s renowned sunsets at The Sunset Bar, or opt for a different soaking in the largest infinity pool and the kids splash pad zone. This charming retreat is only minutes away from both airport and city and blends the perfect mix of exciting experiences with Borneo’s rich culture and service that brings guests back time and again. There is a fabulous Cool Zone kids' club, where a wide range of activities are available, including themed parties. The water play area, which features slides, water fight stations and a huge pool, is a kids’ paradise that will keep them entertained all day. Whilst the children are busy playing; Chi, The Spa is a haven for adults which also offers yoga and tai chi sessions. The range of dining options is also varied to suit all tastes. From the light meals at laid Coco-Joe’s Bar & Grill to Cantonese specialities served at Shang Palace, there is something for everyone. Chefs are the all-day dining Café TATU cook international and local fares from breakfast to dinner times. Twenty-four hour in-room dining is available to resort guests who prefer to dine in the privacy of their room. Alongside the restaurants there are three bars – the chic, al fresco Sunset Bar is known as one of the world’s top venues to view the sunset; the Borneo Lounge which is located in the main lobby; and the Cool Box Ice Cream Bar, an interactive ice cream bar for the dessert loving traveller and perfect for keeping children, and big kids, happy throughout the day. The spacious guest rooms here are located in either the Kinabalu or Tanjung wing and feature stunning views of either Mount Kinabalu or the South China Sea. Kinabalu Mountainview and Seaview Rooms echo a traditional Bornean style, whilst the Tanjung Seaview Rooms are more contemporary. For additional included benefits including free breakfast, select drinks and evening hors d’oeuvres in the exclusive Horizon Lounge, opt for Horizon Club Rooms with its range of exclusive in-room amenities. Chi, The Spa is a unique stand-alone 'spa village' that sits on an 'island' connected to the resort via a private causeway. Its eight villas boast of their own steam room, relaxation area and private changing room. The spa offers traditional Borneo treatments and is one of the only two certified five-star spas in Kota Kinabalu. All treatments begin with a welcoming foot ritual. Its spectacular private yoga pavilion that extends out over the South China Sea, is the venue for daily yoga sessions. Cool Zone Kids Club (4-11 years) offers daily activities including arts and craft, games and traditional handicraft. Children will delight in the special treatment and extras that this family-friendly resort offers which include welcome juice, a water play area with fun slides, baby pool, a giant tipping bucket and water balloon fights. For those yearning to hop across the South China Sea to the neighbouring islands, the resort’s private marina has a fleet of boats that brings guests to government-protected coral islands that are just 10-15 minutes away. Guests will be spoilt for choice with the water sports and diving for beginners and amateurs offered at the Marina. Located next to the resort is Kota Kinabalu’s famous Tanjung Aru beach, a 150-metre stretch of sandy beach popular with both locals and tourists alike.