Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa the gateway to utopia on Borneo
September 8, 2012, Saturday
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SHANGRI-LA'S Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa is in Kota Kinabalu, capital of the Malaysian state of Sabah at the northern tip of Borneo.
Set amidst 25 acres (0.1 square kilometers) of beautifully landscaped gardens on a peninsula surrounded by the waters of the South China Sea, the deluxe property is one of Asia's most exotic retreats, yet only 10 minutes from the sprawling provincial capital of Kota Kinabalu and Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Facing the resort and minutes away by speedboat are five tropical islands and in the distance looms Mount Kinabalu, Southeast Asia's highest peak at 4,101 meters and also a world heritage site.
Despite its largely undiscovered charms, Sabah is easily accessible. Direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur take only two and a half hours. There are also direct flights to Shanghai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, Osaka, Kaoshiung, Manila, Perth, Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei and Kuching in Sarawak.
Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa first opened for business in 1983. Less than a decade later, the need for extra rooms was translated into the construction of an additional wing bringing the total number of guest rooms and suites to 492. Today, Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa consists of the four-story Tanjung Wing facing the South China Sea and the long sweep of the Tanjung Aru Beach and the seven-story Kinabalu Wing with rooms facing the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park or the Crocker Range, capped by the towering Mount Kinabalu.
Using natural timber and indigenous fabrics, the 492 beautifully appointed rooms of Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa have been designed to reflect the relaxed, easy-going lifestyle of Sabah. All rooms open onto a private balcony and offer panoramic views of the gardens, the sea and the outlying islands.
On the Kinabalu Club Floor, business travelers enjoy a host of special privileges and services including priority check-in as well as complimentary breakfast and afternoon drinks in the privacy of the exclusive Kinabalu Club Lounge.
Malaysian cuisine embraces the best of Malay, Chinese, Indian and Western dishes and this exotic culinary experience awaits you in Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa. You will find Asian and Western fare at Café TATU and a sophisticated selection of Chinese cuisine at Shang Palace.
Peppino, the resort's popular Italian restaurant, creates superb Italian fare for excellent dining. Coco-Joe's Bar and Grill, with its stunning location and friendly service is a favorite spot for refreshing drinks and hearty snacks from morning till night.
Borneo Lounge and Bar, overlooking the landscaped gardens and South China Sea is a delightful venue to enjoy drinks and light snacks, while Sunset Bar offers the best location to experience spectacular sunsets.
Cool Box is the ultimate ice cream parlor for children. A cool respite from the year-long sunny weather in Kota Kinabalu, Cool Box offers a range of delightful ice cream treats and toppings, along with some interactive activities to keep the kids busy.
Perhaps no other destination in Asia offers such a wealth of recreational facilities. After a six-month face-lift, the resort now boasts a brand new water play area, the first and only one of its kind in Borneo. The water play area features a section for toddlers, teenagers and an area for all ages. Guests can expect to enjoy theme park quality water slides for adults and children measuring at least 100 meters. There is also water battle stations with water balloon launchers, a 2,000-square-meter swimming pool with tapered shoreline for children and a jacuzzi and infinity pool section for adults.
Other facilities include a beach, four tennis courts, a nine-hole pitch and putt golf course, a Leisure Centre and a fully equipped Health Club. You can go sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing or take a day trip to any of five nearby tropical islands for swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving amongst the coral reefs. A few miles inland, you can take a canopy walk through a spectacular rainforest, go white water rafting, plunge into a natural hot spring spa or go trekking on the slopes of Mount Kinabalu.
Guests also get to discover the life-enriching, soul-soothing and enduring effects of the spa lifestyle at the resort's CHI, The Spa, a signature spa brand of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts inspired by the mystical legend of "Shangri-La" captured in the James Hilton book, "Lost Horizon."
The spa village consists of five single Garden Villas, three Couple Villas and an open Yoga Pavilion surrounded by the South China Sea, allowing a tranquil ambience for total relaxation.
If you are combining business with pleasure, the resort offers every facility you need. An efficient Business Centre with e-mail and broadband Internet access, computer workstations, and complete secretarial services. For meetings, conferences and seminars, there is a choice of function rooms in varying sizes and configurations, and a newly refurbished grand ballroom accommodating up to 1,200 guests.
At Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa, the business environment could not be better. In its exclusive environment, you will also find every modern comfort, every amenity for recreation and every opportunity to relax and unwind.
About Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently owns and/or manages 72 hotels under the Shangri-La, Kerry and Traders brands with a room inventory of over 30,000.
Shangri-La hotels are five-star deluxe properties featuring extensive luxury facilities and services.
Shangri-La hotels are located in China, Australia, Canada, Fiji, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Philippines, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates.
Set amidst 25 acres (0.1 square kilometers) of beautifully landscaped gardens on a peninsula surrounded by the waters of the South China Sea, the deluxe property is one of Asia's most exotic retreats, yet only 10 minutes from the sprawling provincial capital of Kota Kinabalu and Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Facing the resort and minutes away by speedboat are five tropical islands and in the distance looms Mount Kinabalu, Southeast Asia's highest peak at 4,101 meters and also a world heritage site.
Despite its largely undiscovered charms, Sabah is easily accessible. Direct flights from Kota Kinabalu to the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur take only two and a half hours. There are also direct flights to Shanghai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, Osaka, Kaoshiung, Manila, Perth, Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei and Kuching in Sarawak.
Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa first opened for business in 1983. Less than a decade later, the need for extra rooms was translated into the construction of an additional wing bringing the total number of guest rooms and suites to 492. Today, Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa consists of the four-story Tanjung Wing facing the South China Sea and the long sweep of the Tanjung Aru Beach and the seven-story Kinabalu Wing with rooms facing the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park or the Crocker Range, capped by the towering Mount Kinabalu.
Using natural timber and indigenous fabrics, the 492 beautifully appointed rooms of Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa have been designed to reflect the relaxed, easy-going lifestyle of Sabah. All rooms open onto a private balcony and offer panoramic views of the gardens, the sea and the outlying islands.
On the Kinabalu Club Floor, business travelers enjoy a host of special privileges and services including priority check-in as well as complimentary breakfast and afternoon drinks in the privacy of the exclusive Kinabalu Club Lounge.
Malaysian cuisine embraces the best of Malay, Chinese, Indian and Western dishes and this exotic culinary experience awaits you in Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa. You will find Asian and Western fare at Café TATU and a sophisticated selection of Chinese cuisine at Shang Palace.
Peppino, the resort's popular Italian restaurant, creates superb Italian fare for excellent dining. Coco-Joe's Bar and Grill, with its stunning location and friendly service is a favorite spot for refreshing drinks and hearty snacks from morning till night.
Borneo Lounge and Bar, overlooking the landscaped gardens and South China Sea is a delightful venue to enjoy drinks and light snacks, while Sunset Bar offers the best location to experience spectacular sunsets.
Cool Box is the ultimate ice cream parlor for children. A cool respite from the year-long sunny weather in Kota Kinabalu, Cool Box offers a range of delightful ice cream treats and toppings, along with some interactive activities to keep the kids busy.
Perhaps no other destination in Asia offers such a wealth of recreational facilities. After a six-month face-lift, the resort now boasts a brand new water play area, the first and only one of its kind in Borneo. The water play area features a section for toddlers, teenagers and an area for all ages. Guests can expect to enjoy theme park quality water slides for adults and children measuring at least 100 meters. There is also water battle stations with water balloon launchers, a 2,000-square-meter swimming pool with tapered shoreline for children and a jacuzzi and infinity pool section for adults.
Other facilities include a beach, four tennis courts, a nine-hole pitch and putt golf course, a Leisure Centre and a fully equipped Health Club. You can go sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing or take a day trip to any of five nearby tropical islands for swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving amongst the coral reefs. A few miles inland, you can take a canopy walk through a spectacular rainforest, go white water rafting, plunge into a natural hot spring spa or go trekking on the slopes of Mount Kinabalu.
Guests also get to discover the life-enriching, soul-soothing and enduring effects of the spa lifestyle at the resort's CHI, The Spa, a signature spa brand of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts inspired by the mystical legend of "Shangri-La" captured in the James Hilton book, "Lost Horizon."
The spa village consists of five single Garden Villas, three Couple Villas and an open Yoga Pavilion surrounded by the South China Sea, allowing a tranquil ambience for total relaxation.
If you are combining business with pleasure, the resort offers every facility you need. An efficient Business Centre with e-mail and broadband Internet access, computer workstations, and complete secretarial services. For meetings, conferences and seminars, there is a choice of function rooms in varying sizes and configurations, and a newly refurbished grand ballroom accommodating up to 1,200 guests.
At Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa, the business environment could not be better. In its exclusive environment, you will also find every modern comfort, every amenity for recreation and every opportunity to relax and unwind.
About Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts currently owns and/or manages 72 hotels under the Shangri-La, Kerry and Traders brands with a room inventory of over 30,000.
Shangri-La hotels are five-star deluxe properties featuring extensive luxury facilities and services.
Shangri-La hotels are located in China, Australia, Canada, Fiji, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, Philippines, Singapore, Sultanate of Oman, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates.
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