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 | Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort: Rediscover Romance at the Shangri-la
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 by the poolside by Wild_Orchid
The swimming pools were perfect for a midnight swim, warm even at 2 am...and towels are still available!
In the evenings and at sunset, the mood is unbearably romantic. Stroll along the marina with your loved one, and stop for a lingering drink at the Sunset Bar.
At the charming & intimate Italian restaurant, Peppino's, choose a table outside on the balcony, in order to enjoy the balmy tropical nights. The food and house wine are good value, and service is polite and pleasantly unobtrusive.
If you are not in love already, you will be!
A fantastic resort hotel with full amenities, and the best thing is that it is only a short taxi ride from KK town (RM10-12 per taxi ride).
The other option is to take a short 15 minute stroll along the public beach and you will find some food stalls. Why not sample a variety of local fare (satay, noodles, local drinks) late into the night.
When we stayed, the price was around RM250-280+++ (twin share) per room. Sorry, I am not sure if this is available to foreigners. It is certainly well-worth paying extra to stay here, rather than at the hotels in KK town. I absolutely loved this hotel! Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageDirections: A stone's throw from both airports (one for Air Asia and one for MAS), so there's no need to rush to the airport. You can spend more time at the resort! Walking distance to hawker stalls at the public beach. Only 10 minutes from KK town (RM12 by taxi)
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| Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort: Luxurious & Child Friendly Getaway
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 view of garden & sea from my
room by Wild_Orchid
Sweeping views of the sea and nearby islands.
The rooms are well appointed & newly refurbished. You can request for an extra bed for the kids at a small charge or they might enjoy sleeping on the well-carpeted floor using the existing bedding.
The kids (and you!) will enjoy the big bathtub and nice range of shampoos & conditioners & bath foams (Lavender...yummy)
Just for Mums:
You can relax at the gardens or by the poolside with a drink at hand or under the shade, with a good book while the kids enjoy themselves at the playground (Starfish area) or at the Kids Club. There are ample deck-chairs on the beach and also on the lawn.
You can also have a soothing massage or warm spa at the fitness centre.
Shopping Tips: The hotel gift shop is pleasant and prices were actually quite reasonable (even the jewelery and clothings were not too expensive - RM200/US$50 for a string of salt-water pearls). There is also a very upscale Jim Thomson Silk boutique at the hotel, and a travel agent too.
There is a nice fish-pond with golden, red and silver Japanese Koi (carp) and the kids will enjoy gazing at the fish.
The marina has a chain railing and pathway that is child friendly, so you will not have to worry about your little ones accidentally falling into the sea.
Great views from the higher floors. The hotel is close to everything and also near the airports.
Price stated below is on a per person basis for Malaysian residents (twin-share) and came with breakfast for two people (Breakfast is quite expensive if you pay for it on an ala carte basis). Nevertheless, I felt that it was worth every penny!
If you prefer not to eat at the hotel, you can take a slow 15 minute walk along the public beach to the nearby hawker centre (opens till midnight). There is a good range of fast food and local hawker fare. Perfect for you and your kids!
Or if you have more time, visit SEDCO for some fresh seafood (RM12 by taxi into town, just mention SEDCO and the taxi will know the place.) Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageDirections: 5 mins by taxi from both airports (there are 2 terminals in KK, one for Ais Asia, and the other for MAS flights)
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| Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort: Great hotel location,
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good 5 star hotel, 10 minutes from airport and city of KK , with its own jetty , access to islands for snorkelling easy. We stayed in Horizon club which means a dedicated 6th floor club with friendly , helpful staff and a dedicated purser. Breakfast is complimentary , choice plentiful, free soft drinks, tea /coffee available all day and between 6-7 pm cocktails and canapes.I found atmosphere in the club a bit too "clubby" and downright snobbish, but that was other guests and not the staff. This is probably me feeling shy or perhaps being too ordinary. Comfy beds, spotlessly clean rooms,hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities in room ,toiletries freely supplied. Food expensive compared to outside, but good and still inexpensive compared to UK , both ate for approx £12, main meal . Drinks very expensive and I do not get why, bottles of water were a fraction of the price outside and the amount they buy in even if they were double the outside price they could make a fantastic profit but this was plain greedy and the price of beer was extortionate compared to outside . £3.50 a can , we could both eat out for about £2 !!! Some people will argue it's a moslem country and alcohol is expensive" but it is not expensive out of the hotel so I dont get it,not an issue for us but just a mystery. The hotel is roomy ,staff attentive, grounds not large however and our biggest complaint was that it is not a peaceful place, they do helicopter rides right beside pool area and with airport only 10 minutes away silence impossible.This is also a hotel that hosts many conferences leading to a very busy environment- one morning guests were woken up before 7.15 am by dozens of convention members singing and loud speakers in grounds right outside our rooms. This was providing you had managed to sleep through furniture being dragged round in readiness for the presentations in the gardens. Please do not think however that I would not return, I would tomorrow.
Access to islands, access to KK and airport etc. Horizon facilites great with friendly efficient staff. Rooms lovely and everything you needed them to be.Extra services like free daily newspaper delivered to your room and fresh fruit in room daily were lovely and we celebrated our anniversary and birthdays whilst there and we were given sarongs, lovely cakes and the most fantastic bouquet of orchids. rooms were great , staff efficient and friendly and views of island wonderful. Plus it is very conveniantly situated for travelling to KK and airport plus other destinations not least of which are the islands for snorkelling etc. Theme: HotelPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: most expensiveWebsite: Shangri la
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