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The Aru by Ayuhouz

4.0 star property
Hotel in Kota Kinabalu with 2 restaurants and a fitness center

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Penthouse Duplex Duplex with Sea View | Living area | 65-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
Penthouse Duplex Duplex with Sea View | In-room dining
Penthouse Duplex Duplex with Sea View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Outdoor pool
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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Aru Suites, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100
  • Place, Tanjung Aru Perdana Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Imago Shopping Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sutera Harbour
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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King Studio with Sea View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Studio with Sea View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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King Studio with Library View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Studio with Library View

  • 550 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sea View Deluxe Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Sea View Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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3-Bedroom Family Suite with Sea View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

3-Bedroom Family Suite with Sea View

  • 1350 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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2-Bedroom Executive Suite with Sea View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

2-Bedroom Executive Suite with Sea View

  • 1050 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Penthouse with Sea View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Penthouse with Sea View

  • 1975 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Penthouse Duplex Duplex with Sea View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Penthouse Duplex Duplex with Sea View

  • 4273 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Studio with City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2-Bedroom Executive Suite with City View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

2-Bedroom Executive Suite with City View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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2-Bedroom Executive Suite with Airport View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

2-Bedroom Executive Suite with Airport View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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3-Bedroom Family Suite with City View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

3-Bedroom Family Suite with City View

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Studio With Seaview

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Seaview Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

3-Bedroom Family With Seaview

  • Sleeps 6

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

2-Bedroom Executive Suite With Seaview

  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Penthouse With Sea View

  • Sleeps 6

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Penthouse Duplex With Seaview

  • Sleeps 8

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Studio With City View

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for King Studio With Library View

Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Studio With Library View

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for 2-Bedroom Executive Suite With City View

Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

2-Bedroom Executive Suite With City View

  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

2-Bedroom Executive Suite With Airport View

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for 3-Bedroom Family With City View

Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

3-Bedroom Family With City View

  • Sleeps 6

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About the neighborhood

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Located in Tanjung Aru within a short walk of Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, The Aru by Ayuhouz is within 2 miles (3 km) of Sabah State Mosque. This 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 33 rooms and conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Tanjung Aru Perdana Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sabah State Mosque - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Sutera Harbour - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 2 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restoran Era - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dian Dian - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tanjung Seafood Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Pak Mus - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Aru by Ayuhouz

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu with 2 restaurants and a fitness center
At The Aru by Ayuhouz, guests enjoy an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include conference space and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 65-inch Smart TVs with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms offer free toiletries, toothbrushes and toothpaste, bidets, and slippers. Dining areas, sitting areas, and minibars are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 2,000 square feet of conference space

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • A damage deposit of MYR 200 will be collected before check-in.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from January to December.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

The Aru Hotel
The Aru At Aru Suites
The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites Hotel
The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites Kota Kinabalu
The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Aru by Ayuhouz?

The Aru by Ayuhouz offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do near The Aru by Ayuhouz?

This hotel is situated in Tanjung Aru within a short 12-minute walk of Tanjung Aru Perdana Park. You'll also find Imago Shopping Mall and Sutera Harbour within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Aru by Ayuhouz?

Yes, though parking is available on request.

Does The Aru by Ayuhouz have a casino at the property?

No, The Aru by Ayuhouz doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Aru by Ayuhouz?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from January until December.

Is The Aru by Ayuhouz a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this hotel, including a minibar and Netflix in each guestroom with some featuring sea views.

Are there hot tubs at The Aru by Ayuhouz?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Aru by Ayuhouz feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, The Aru by Ayuhouz doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Aru by Ayuhouz allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Aru by Ayuhouz.

Are there connecting rooms at The Aru by Ayuhouz?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from The Aru by Ayuhouz?

The closest major airport to The Aru by Ayuhouz is Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI), which is 3.4 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Aru by Ayuhouz?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy sea or city views.

Reviews

The Aru by Ayuhouz Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Song Jun

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked the family suite. Room is spacious with individual air con controls for each room. There are dining options nearby property within walking distance. Property is also very close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellant place to stay. Location good especially for the airport, 5 to 10 mins drive in car. Infinity pool has good views, great watching the planes come and go
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect simplicity

Great stay in clean, well appointed room. Lots of storage space, large bathroom. Microwave, kettle, coffee maker and fridge in deluxe studio. Staff very friendly and helpful. Nice coffee nearby (Leafville & Local Coffee). Town is ~5min grab away
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great layover stay

Huge room with great views of the airport and the sea. The pool is great however does lack a bit of seating/pool loungers (there is a 4 or 5 seats max). But its greay seeing the planes land from the edge of the pool. Staff really friendly - they do charge you a refunable deposit when you check in - just something to he aware of.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful property, very well presented.

Fantastic location for the airport. We booked this as we had an early morning flight the following morning and only stayed for one night, but could easily have spent longer here. The apartment was well appointed, and beautiful, with very comfortable beds. The pool area was lovely too. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would recommend as a good option for families.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful property, very well presented.

Fantastic location for the airport. We booked this as we had an early morning flight the following morning and only stayed for one night, but could easily have spent longer here. The apartment was well appointed, and beautiful, with very comfortable beds. The pool area was lovely too. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would recommend as a good option for families and very reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth booking the three bedroom penthouse

Highly recommend for anyone looking to stay in Kota Kinabalu to book here. Best location for sunset
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was probably the worst thing I have ever been served. We didn’t order it again. The hotel is very simple, nothing luxurious but okay for the price. It had Netflix and a kitchen/ sofa which was nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
家族旅行で4泊しました。 部屋はきれいで清潔、とても快適に過ごせました。 屋上プールは、朝から夜まで利用できるので、子どもたちと連日利用しました。 フロントは、常にスタッフの方がいてやさしく対応してくれるので、海外旅行でも不安なく利用できました。
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel closed to downtown and airport. Room are cool and big
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lut Sau

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

HAN DEOK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gerrie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a suite which was beautiful and comfortabel. Good bed, good shower, good airco
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seonyeong

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ikuo

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても居心地が良いホテルでした。ドアの建て付けが悪いなど微妙に気になることはありましたが基本的には過ごしやすかったです。
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAEIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wybe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

??

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
It's close to the airport and internet was fast. Breakfast was also not bad. However do not expect 5-star-level cleanness. Also, they forgot to clean our room even though we requested it in advance.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jooyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
밤늦게 도착해서 이용했는데 아주 좋았어요 특히나 직원들 엄청 친절하고요 무엇보다 객실 넓었고 넷플릭스 나와서 좋았어요!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

yik wai

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sau Yan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My parents like this hotel very much! Nice view and sunset on rooftop
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023