General information Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa aims to create a relaxing tropical holiday for the entire family with child-friendly features that make it a special place for families to visit.
Dining
Breakfast
There is a priority breakfast corner for children which includes a healthy spread of ‘wake-me-up’ cereal, pastries, yoghurt, milk and juices
Free Dining
Children under 12 dine free when accompanied by their parents to dine at Cafe TATU (up to 2 children); the gastronomic buffet includes mains, bite-sized deserts and a chocolate dipping fountain.
Swimming pool
• There are 2 pools including slides and splash areas
Amenities
• Children are greeted by name at check-in and offered a welcome drink
• Children are given a welcome pack on arrival comprising colouring book, crayons and juice
• Cool Box Ice Cream Bar for freshly made milkshakes, sundaes etc.
Family entertainment / activities
Golf
• The resort’s golf course is child-friendly with easy pitch and putt
Tennis
• Lessons are available or simply play on one of the four tennis courts
Environment
Mud-Ball Making Activity and other activities at the resort are designed to help children become more environmentally aware and to appreciate the resort’s commitment to an effective environment management programme
Cool Zone
This is one of the largest child-care and play facilities in Malaysia with beautiful hand-painted walls featuring aquatic and land animals of Sabah. Cool Zone is divided into five main areas:
• Toddler section with padded walls and soft toys
• Registration section where children become members
• Creativity area for painting, crafts and other skills
• Computer and TV room with free computer use, internet access and PlayStations
• Coffee area for parents to relax while their children and enjoying themselves
Water Play Area and Pool
This first of its kind experience in Borneo comprises of:
• Dedicated toddler section
• Teenagers section
• Interaction for all ages
It includes:
• Theme park quality water slides for adults and children
• Water battle stations
• Water balloon launchers
• 2,000sqm swimming pool
• Tapered shoreline for children
• Jacuzzi and infinity pool section for adults
Kids Club
Ages
• 4-12 years
Opening times
• 10.00 to 18.00 daily
Cost
• Complimentary to guests
Indoor Activities include
• Paper folding
• Hat making
• Arts and crafts
• Paper patching
• Bookmark making
• Finger painting
• Garland making
• Pastry biscuit making
• Creating cards
• Paper weaving
• Bead making
• Giant snakes and ladders game
• Decorate Cool Zone
• Make a puzzle
• Fruit stamping
• UNO stack
• Learn simple Bahasa
• Colouring competition
Outdoor Activities include
• Treasure hunt
• Coconut bowling
• Lets play Congkak
• Fun fishing
• Blowpipe kids fun
• Insect catching
• Dive for Water Wards tokens
• Garden tour
• Scavenger hunt
Babysitting
Booking / hours
• One day’s notice required
• Available when kids club is closed
Ages catered
• 4years and upwards
Charges
• Price guideline £7ph