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9 Jul 2025
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9 Jul 2025
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Colonial Shangri-la

4.5 stars out of 5
Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers car park free of charge. Conveniently situated in the Tanjung Aru part of Kota Kinabalu, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Be sure to set some time aside to visit Sapi Island as well as Tanjung Aru Beach nearby. Rated with 5 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to restaurant and hot tub on-site.

Highlights

Sparkling clean

480 meters to public transportation

Top Value

Check-in/out [express]

Hot tub

Space & Rooms
Villa
(Room size: 300 m²/3229 ft²)
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Kitchen
Bedroom 1
1 single bed, 1 sofa bed, 2 queen beds
Bedroom 2
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 3
2 bunk beds
Common space
2 futons, 1 sofa bed
Bathroom and toiletries
Hair dryer, Toiletries
Kitchen
Cook for yourself
Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Free instant coffee, Full kitchen

Facilities

Free parking

Express check-in/check-out

Restaurant

Kitchen

Luggage storage

Hot tub

Pets allowed

Garden

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Cleanliness 10.0
Service 10.0
Value for money 10.0
Facilities 9.3

Based on 7 verified reviews

Cleanliness

10.0

Service

10.0

Value for money

10.0

Facilities

9.3

Location

8.7

Check-in:

13:00 to 23:00

Check-out:

until 11:00
See map

8.7Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location - 2.72 kilometers from city center
Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Sabah State Museum
2.5 km
Mamutik Island
4.1 km
Night Market
4.5 km
Gaya Street Sunday Market
4.9 km
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
5.2 km
Closest landmarks
Petagas War Memorial
400 m
North Borneo Railway
490 m
Tanjung Aru Railway Station
510 m
Sabah Turf Club
1.1 km
Prince Phillip Park
1.3 km

Good to know

Value for money10.0
Location rating8.7
Nearest airportKota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Distance to airport2.3 km

Rooms available at Colonial Shangri-la

Room photos and details
Private Villa
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  • Room size: 300 m²/3229 ft²
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 single bed and 1 sofa bed...
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Frequently asked questions

Yes! Colonial Shangri-la offers laundry service at your grasp for whenever you need your favorite outfits clean and fresh all throughout your holiday. Please contact the property for more information.

While remaining at Colonial Shangri-la, kick start your getaway by visiting the nearest point of interest in walking distance to the property such as Petagas War Memorial.

Colonial Shangri-la has a total of 1 room.

Verified families with older children that have stayed at this property have given Colonial Shangri-la an average rating of 8.8. You can look up more descriptive customer assessments and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

Past group travelers that have stayed at this property have given Colonial Shangri-la an average rating of 10.0. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

The nearest train, metro, or bus station is North Borneo Railway, 485.52 m away from Colonial Shangri-la.

Colonial Shangri-la’s community is Tanjung Aru which consists of popular restaurants such as JomPenyet, New Golden Kitchen Seafood Restaurant, and Chiu's - The Modern Local.

Colonial Shangri-la is situated in the Tanjung Aru neighborhood, consisting of Tanjung Aru Beach.

Colonial Shangri-la is located within Tanjung Aru, which makes it ideally near to natural points of interest such as Mamutik Island, Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre, and Manukan Island.

Check-in is from 01:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. You may inquire about early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Travelers checking in or out before or after the specified hours may be charged an additional fee.

The closest airport to Colonial Shangri-la is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 2.0 km away.

More about Colonial Shangri-la

More about Colonial Shangri-la

Panoramic sunset view, seaview, island view and airport view
The whole VIP luxury private villa to yourself

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Host

Amenities and facilities

Exceptional9.3

Facilities

Entertainment
  • Cable channels
  • Internet
  • TV
  • Wi-Fi
Comforts
  • Air conditioning
  • Linens
  • Private entrance
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Hot tub
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Coffee or tea
  • Kitchen
Bathroom and toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries
Layout and furnishings
  • Desk/workspace
Services and conveniences
  • Elevator
Clothing and laundry
  • Closet
  • Dryer
  • Iron
  • Washer
Safety and security features
  • First aid kit
Access
  • Pets allowed
Getting around
  • Free parking

Location

Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Excellent8.7

Location

Airports
  • Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
    2.3 km
  • Labuan Airport (LBU)
    115.0 km
Public transportation
  • North Borneo Railway
    490 m
  • Tanjung Aru Railway Station
    510 m
Hospital or clinic
  • Klinik-Klinik Pakar QEH
    2.2 km
Shopping
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market
    4.9 km
Convenience store
  • 7 Eleven
    1.2 km
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    840 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Sabah State Museum
    2.5 km
  • Mamutik Island
    4.1 km
  • Night Market
    4.5 km
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market
    4.9 km
  • Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
    5.2 km
  • Signal Hill Observatory Platform
    5.3 km
  • Manukan Island
    7.5 km
  • Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
    7.5 km
  • Sapi Island
    9.3 km
  • Poring Hot Springs
    17.7 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Petagas War Memorial
    400 m
  • North Borneo Railway
    490 m
  • Tanjung Aru Railway Station
    510 m
  • Sabah Turf Club
    1.1 km
  • Prince Phillip Park
    1.3 km
  • Sunny Supermarket
    1.4 km
  • Perdana Park Playground
    1.4 km
  • Whole Sale Super Market
    1.4 km
  • Perdana Park Man Made Lake
    1.4 km
  • Tanjung Aru Beach
    1.4 km
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

No parties or events (we accepts special hostings but charges differently) No loud music or noise after 10pm (Respect of others in this quiet exclusive residential area) Copy of ID or passport will be made (either by photocopy of photographed) Security Deposit of RM800.00 or other foreign currency to the equivalent value, will be required in cash during check-in and refunded in cash during check-out when everything checks.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from: 13:00
  • Check-out until: 11:00
  • Check-in until: 23:00

Reviews of Colonial Shangri-la from real guests

Provided by verified guests of

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9.6

Exceptional

From 3 reviews

  • Cleanliness score 10 out of 10 and is a high score in Kota Kinabalu
    Cleanliness10.0
  • Service score 10 out of 10 and is a high score in Kota Kinabalu
    Service10.0
  • Value for money score 10 out of 10 and is a high score in Kota Kinabalu
    Value for money10.0
  • Facilities score 9.3 out of 10 and is a high score in Kota Kinabalu
    Facilities9.3
  • Location score 8.7 out of 10 and is a high score in Kota Kinabalu
    Location8.7
High score for Kota Kinabalu

Rating

9+ Exceptional (1)
8-9 Excellent (1)
7-8 Very Good (0)
6-7 Good (0)
<6 Below Expectation (0)
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Showing 2 verified guest comments
  1. 8.8
    Excellent
    Eric from Malaysia
    Family with teens
    Private Villa
    Stayed 2 nights in March 2019

    “Very nice villa bungalow”

    Villa was superb.... spacious and clean.. owner was kind enough.. but the location abit far from the town..

    Reviewed March 07, 2019
  2. 10.0
    Exceptional
    Zijian from China
    Group
    Private Villa
    Stayed 1 night in February 2019

    “A wonderful south-east Asian villa”

    We stayed at Kenson’s villa for one day only.The house is located on a tree-filled hillside with wonderful land views.Kenson is a really nice host,always helpful to provideus travel tips.He met us first day to show us around the villa.It is tidy and cozy,and has all facilities we need during our stay.What is more,the house backyard is really nice.Keson places a barbecue grill in there,highly recommend this villa for anyone holidaying in Kota Kinabalu

    Reviewed February 11, 2019

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