Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa offers fun leisure activities which afford a glimpse into the culture and environment of Sabah. Activities change regularly; please contact us for details on the most recent schedule. Most activities take place at the poolside Leisure Centre.  Leisure Centre opens from 7am to 7pm.

Garden Tour

Every Tuesday 9:30 am Friday 9:30 am
Our resident gardener leads a tour through the lush grounds of the resort to view the diversity of our plants and flowers.

Pitch And Putt Tournament

Every Wednesday and Sunday at 4 pm
The nine-hole pitch and putt golf at the Tanjung Wing is ideal for serious and amateur golfers to perfect their putting. The challenging greens offer an unobstructed view of the South China Sea and the adjoirning Tanjung Aru Beach.

Tennis

Four tennis courts are available from 6 am to 11 pm
Private lessons with our tennis pro is available every Saturday at 10 am.
One day in advance booking is recommended.

Mini Soccer

Every Monday at 4pm
Meet your fellow guests by participating in a soccer match held at the resort's mini soccer field.

Bird Watching Around The Resort

Every Monday at 9 am
An ideal opportunity for bird enthusiasts to identify tropical birds around the resort grounds, such as our colourful parrots.

Water Exercises

Every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at 11am
Achieve a state of mental and physical wellness with our water exercise session, conducted three times a week.

Volleyball Challenge

Every Tuesday and Saturday at 4 pm and Thursday at 5 pm
Enjoy a lighthearted game of volleyball with your fellow guests.

Blowpipe Competition

Every Monday and Thursday at 10 am
The blowpipe, a tool which has been used for generations by Sabah warriors to hunt for food, requires a steady hand.

Heart Of The Resort Tour

Every Monday at 3 pm
Take a tour around the staff areas of the hotel, from Housekeeping to the executive office, and discover what goes on behind the scenes of a 492-room luxury resort.

Cooking Demonstrations

Every Monday at 2pm
Learn to cook delicious Malaysian cuisine by attending this cooking class conducted by our professional chefs, and sample the tasty dishes that are prepared.

Coconut Leaf Craft

Every Friday at 2 pm
Explore your creativity with the craft of weaving coconut leaves.

Local Wine Tasting

Every Saturday at 2 pm
Homemade rice wine is a local favourite. In this activity, you will learn how to make this simple yet refreshing beverage, and you will be able to sample the wine as well.

Floral Decoration

Every Tuesday at 2 pm
Try your hand at creatively arranging tropical flowers from the garden. The lessons are conducted by our professionally trained in-house florist.