Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu · Completed 2020 · Subsale
Aru Suites
A low-rise block of 129 serviced suites in Tanjung Aru, mostly studios of 543–592 sq ft, with The Aru Hotel in the same building and an infinity pool that looks over the airport runway.
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Aru Suites at a glance
Every figure here comes from the developer, the government housing register or the property records named at the foot of the page. Where sources disagree, the range is shown. Where nobody has published a number, it is not on this page.
Development
Aru Suites
By Aton Group
Address
Jalan Tanjung Aru
88100 Kota Kinabalu
Tenure
Leasehold
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Completed
2020
Building
1 block, about 8 storeys
Storey count from a listing portal
Units
129
Developer’s figure: 80 studios, 24 Type C and 25 Premier units
Layouts
543–1,344 sq ft
Studios, 2-room Type C (the developer’s ‘1 Bedroom Unit’) and 3-room suites
Foreign buyers
Mostly not eligible
Studios list below the RM600,000 Sabah minimum
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at Aru Suites
A small, hotel-run block near the beach and the airport. Here is who it suits, and the catch.
A Tanjung Aru address
Tanjung Aru is the city’s beach suburb, and the building has a sunset deck and a rooftop event space.
A hotel in the building
The Aru Hotel operates inside Aru Suites, and many suites are let on booking sites, which suits owners who want short-stay income.
A small community
There are only 129 units, mostly 80 studios, with free car parking, a gym and an infinity pool.
What to weigh: studios and the runway
Most units are studios, which narrows resale demand, and there are no recorded sales on EdgeProp. The pool faces the airport runway, so visit at different times of day.
The development
Aru Suites, decoded
One block of serviced suites with a hotel component. Unit mix from the developer.
Facilities
As listed by the developer.
Water
Pool deck
- Infinity pool (1.2 m deep)
- Sunset deck
Active
Fitness
- Fitness centre
Residents
Shared spaces
- Rooftop event space
- Free car parking
- The Aru Hotel
Where the project is now
Layouts
All 3 Aru Suites layouts
3 layout types, from 543 to 1,303 sq ft. Sizes from the developer’s published plans, checked October 2026. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.
Type A · Studio Suite — 543 sq ft
1 bed 1 bath · 543 sq ft · 1 room + pantry · 80 units
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Type C — 1,013 sq ft
2 bed 2 bath · 1,013 sq ft · 24 units
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Type B · Premier Suite — 1,303 sq ft
3 bed 2 bath · 1,303 sq ft · 3 rooms · 25 units
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Price and rent by layout
What each layout is asking at Aru Suites
Asking prices and rents seen on PropertyGuru and iProperty in October 2026, matched to each layout by size. Asking prices are not sale prices; compare them with the recorded transactions above.
| Layout | Size | Asking price | Asking rent | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type A · Studio Suite | 543 sq ft | RM550,000–580,000 | – | 2 |
Location & connectivity
Where Aru Suites sits
Jalan Tanjung Aru, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
The recorded numbers
The price numbers
Recorded sales and asking prices are different things. Transacted figures come from deals recorded with the government valuation department; asking figures are what owners or the developer are listing at.
| Measure | Figure | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Transacted price last 48 months | No sales recorded | EdgeProp, viewed Oct 2026 |
| Asking price studios, 543–580 sq ft | RM505,000 – RM600,000 | Mudah.my listings, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent studio | About RM2,000 a month | Mudah.my listings, Oct 2026 |
Very few units are listed and none have recorded sales on EdgeProp, so treat these as indicative asking figures.
Track record
About Aton Group
Aton Group is a Sabah developer with its sales gallery at Banyan Valley, Kota Kinabalu.
Aru Suites is one of its completed projects, combining serviced suites with The Aru Hotel.
Around the building
What is near Aru Suites
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
- KK Central~100 m
- aisa City pickup and drop of points~600 m
- West (inc Brunei & Sarawak)~1.3 km
🛍️ Malls
- Imago~200 m
- KK Times Square~400 m
- Kompleks Asia City~700 m
🎓 Schools
- SRK Sacred Heart~1.0 km
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Sembulan~1.0 km
- Taska Tze Yu~1.1 km
- Tadika Tze Yu~1.2 km
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- Twintech International University College of Technology~900 m
- Aseana International College~1.1 km
- Sabah Institute of Art~1.5 km
🏥 Hospitals
- Gleneagles Kota Kinabalu~600 m
- Jabatan Kecemasan QEH~1.8 km
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital~1.9 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Names as recorded on the map; check opening and enrolment details yourself.
Is it for you?
Which kind of buyer are you?
The same building suits different people for different reasons. Pick the line that sounds like you.
🏠 Living here yourself
Layouts here run from about 543 to 1,303 sq ft. Ask me which stacks get the better view and the least afternoon sun; that changes the price more than the floor.
💰 Buying to rent out
Compare the recorded rents in "The price numbers" above with the instalment on your loan. Smaller layouts usually rent faster; larger ones hold tenants longer.
👨👩👧 Family with children
Check the school and clinic distances in the location section, the number of car parks per unit and how busy the lifts are at 7.30 am.
✈️ Buying from overseas
Foreigners can only buy above the state minimum price and pay 8% stamp duty from 2026. Ask me which units here qualify before you shortlist.
Straight talk
What I will not hide from you
Every project has trade-offs. These are the ones I would want to know before paying a deposit.
- ⚠️ A newer project, so many owners are renting out at the same time. Expect competition for tenants for the first few years.
- ⚠️ Leasehold title. Check how many years remain on the lease; banks lend less, and buyers pay less, as the lease gets shorter.
- ⚠️ Serviced apartments usually sit on commercial land. Utility tariffs and some loan terms can be less favourable than for a residential title.
- ⚠️ Asking prices are not sale prices. Compare any offer with the recorded transacted price per sq ft above before you commit.
The real cost
What buying here costs in 2026
Worked example for a unit at RM600,000,000,000, around the typical asking price here. Your figures will differ with the price and the bank.
| Malaysian buyer (90% loan) | Foreign buyer (70% loan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | RM600,000,000,000 | RM600,000,000,000 |
| Down payment | RM60,000,000,000 | RM180,000,000,000 |
| Loan amount | RM540,000,000,000 | RM420,000,000,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM23,999,984,000 | RM48,000,000,000 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM2,700,000,000 | RM2,100,000,000 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM82,350 | RM82,350 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM82,350 | RM82,350 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM86,700,148,700 | RM230,100,164,700 |
| State consent fee for foreigners | – | Set by each state; ask me for the figure |
Estimates only. Stamp duty: 1–4% tiers for Malaysians and PRs, 8% flat for foreigners from 1 Jan 2026. Legal fees follow the Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023. First-time Malaysian buyers of homes up to RM500,000 may get a stamp duty exemption until 2027. Valuation, disbursements and moving costs are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
What sizes are the units at Aru Suites?
The developer lists 80 studios of 543–592 sq ft, 24 Type C one-bedroom units (2 rooms) of 1,013 sq ft and 25 Premier units of 1,303–1,344 sq ft.
Can I rent out my unit as a holiday let?
Many units are already let on booking sites and The Aru Hotel operates in the building. Ask the management for the current house rules before you buy.
Can a foreigner buy here?
In Sabah a foreigner generally needs a high-rise home priced at RM600,000 or more, with state approval. Most studios list below that, so only larger units may qualify. Stamp duty on the transfer of a home is 8% for foreign buyers from 1 January 2026.
Bilakah Aru Suites siap?
Aru Suites siap pada tahun 2020 dan dibangunkan oleh Aton Group.
Aru Suites 开价多少？
根据Mudah.my挂牌，543至580平方尺的单间公寓开价约RM50.5万至RM60万。
Which schools are near Aru Suites?
On map data, the nearest schools are SRK Sacred Heart (~1.0 km), Sekolah Kebangsaan Sembulan (~1.0 km), Taska Tze Yu (~1.1 km). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near Aru Suites?
The nearest stations on map data are KK Central (~100 m), aisa City pickup and drop of points (~600 m), West (inc Brunei & Sarawak) (~1.3 km).
What is the nearest hospital and mall to Aru Suites?
The nearest hospital on map data is Gleneagles Kota Kinabalu (~600 m), and the nearest mall is Imago (~200 m).
How much cash do I need to buy at Aru Suites?
For a unit at RM600,000,000,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM82,350 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM86,700,148,700, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".
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Prices move and the better units go first. Tell me your budget and whether you are buying to live in or to rent out, and I will send back the units that fit, not a generic brochure.
Buying, selling or renting: one conversation, no obligation.
Jason Lim
10 years in Malaysian property · Johor Bahru & Kuala Lumpur · REN 84424 · IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. E (1) 1584/6
I work with local families, investors and buyers from Singapore and overseas. If a project is not right for what you need, I will say so; that is usually worth more than the brochure.