Tanjung Aru offers white sandy beaches and unsurpassed turquoise water - the perfect location for Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort.

The international award-winning resort offers the serenity of a secluded tropical retreat situated on 25 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens - yet it is only 10 minutes away from Kota Kinabalu International Airport - the city center - and five beautiful coral islands.

The resort has seven restaurants and bars that provide a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere serving local and international cuisine.

Guests of all ages can choose from health club fitness center - spa treatments - golf - tennis - and a wide range of water sports and recreational options.

There are two large outdoor pools plus a wading pool for kids.

The hotel also features a full service business center and meeting facilities that include a ballroom and meeting rooms with high ceilings and natural lighting.

The resort offers 492 spacious guest rooms and suites - tastefully decorated in a modern style of contemporary luxury inspired by the colors and textures of traditional Borneo.

All rooms feature private balconies - shower - iron and board and high-speed Internet access.

Kinabalu Wing rooms and suites reflect a subtle blend of natural hues offering guests the sense of a sanctuary within a sanctuary.

An ingenious room layout positions the generous sized bed close to the glass door offering guests a stunning view.

Kinabalu Wing rooms and suites offer memorable views of the either the ocean or Mount Kinabalu.

Rooms in the Tanjung Wing face the South China Sea.