Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
6.153766, 116.148228Overview
5-star beachfront resort on a 3 km private beach in Kota Kinabalu
Resort & Location
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu sits on 200 hectares with a 3 km private beach overlooking the South China Sea. The resort borders a 26 hectare nature reserve and is adjacent to the Dalit Bay 18-hole championship golf course. It holds the ASEAN Green Hotel Standard Award for 2024-2026 and was voted No.1 Best Family Resort in Malaysia by Holidays with Kids (Australia) Readers' Choice 2023.
Nature & Activities
Guests can explore the 26 hectare nature reserve on guided walking tours, bird watching walks, and a Borneo Sunrise hike that includes breakfast at the summit. The hotel offers over 60 land and water activities, including archery, horse riding, jet skiing, and snorkeling. Children have a dedicated kids' club with indoor play areas, outdoor equipment, and supervised daily activities from 9am to 9pm.
Dining
Six dining restaurants provide Japanese, Western, Malaysian, and Oriental cuisines, including the Tepi Laut open-air hawker-style buffet. The Coffee Terrace serves buffet breakfast with a children's section and rotates themed dinner nights such as seafood and international nights. A beachside Sampan Bar and music lounge offer cocktails and light meals with sunset views.
Rooms & Pools
Garden Wing and Ocean Wing rooms offer private balconies with garden or sea views; Ocean Wing suites include oversized outdoor bathtubs. Two outdoor swimming pools include a private pool exclusive to Ocean Wing guests and a Garden Wing pool with a water slide and children's section. Each room has a flat-screen TV, minibar, and luxury Shangri-La toiletries.
Wellness & Business
The on-site spa provides body scrubs, facials, couples massage, and yoga classes in dedicated treatment rooms. Business travelers use meeting and banquet facilities, a business center, and fax or photocopying services. Recreational amenities include a tennis court, the adjacent 18-hole Dalit Bay championship golf course with discounted guest play, and bicycle rentals.
- Location: 40 km from Kota Kinabalu International Airport
- Rooms: Garden Wing and Ocean Wing with private balconies and sea views
- Dining: Six restaurants featuring Japanese, Western, Malaysian, and Oriental cuisines
- Activities: Over 60 land and water activities plus 18-hole golf course
- Nature: 26 hectare nature reserve with guided trails and wildlife encounters
- Awards: ASEAN Green Hotel Standard Award (2024-2026)
- Family: Kids' club, children's pool, and daily themed dinner nights
Rooms and availability
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds1 King-size bed2 Single beds or 1 King-size bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed2 Single beds
Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Outdoor swimming pool
Game room
Children's play area
Children's pool
Kids club
Beach access
Private beach
Sun loungers
Beach umbrellas
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
- Table tennis
- Archery
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Services
- Airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Baby pushchair
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's pool
- Water slides
- Children's play area
- Kids club
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room view
- Sea view
- Garden view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
| 💵 Lowest room price | 31 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 20.1 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 40.0 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Kota Kinabalu International, BKI |
Location
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- Nearby
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