Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Luxury 200 hectare beachfront resort with a 3 km private beach, 26 hectare nature reserve, and championship golf course in Kota Kinabalu

Accommodations

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu offers two distinct wings: the Garden Wing with family-friendly rooms and the Ocean Wing featuring suites with oversized outdoor bathtubs and exclusive pool access. Rooms in the Garden Wing provide sea or garden views from private balconies, while Ocean Wing Junior Suites include a spacious terrace with an outdoor bath. Each room is stocked with Shangri-La toiletries, bathrobes, and a flat-screen TV, with daily housekeeping and turndown service.

Dining

Six dining venues include the Coffee Terrace buffet, Tepi Laut outdoor hawker-style buffet, and the à la carte Oceano Grill for Ocean Wing guests. Specialty restaurants offer Japanese cuisine, Teppanyaki, and Chinese hot pot at The Eighth, with live cooking stations at the outdoor buffet. The Sampan Bar serves cocktails on the beach during sunset, while the Lobby Bar and Pool Bar provide additional drink and snack options.

Activities & Recreation

The adjacent 18-hole Dalit Bay championship golf course offers discounted play and buggy rentals for guests of Rasa Ria resort. A 26 hectare nature reserve provides guided hikes, bird-watching, and a canopy walk, with sightings of monitor lizards, macaques, and buffy fish owls. Over 60 land and water activities include kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, horse riding, archery, and a kids' club with daily programs.

Wellness & Spa

The on-site spa at Shangri-La Rasa Ria offers full body massages, body scrubs, facials, and couples massage in treatment rooms located near the golf course. Facilities include a fitness centre, yoga classes, spa lockers, and a steam room, with half-day or full-day wellness packages available. Treatments use ingredients inspired by Borneo's natural environment, blending local and international techniques.

Location & Family-Friendly Features

The resort is 40 km from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, with a complimentary shuttle service to the city for day trips. Families benefit from a kids' club with supervised activities, a children's pool with a water slide, and a dedicated playground with indoor play area. Nearby attractions include the Tuaran Sunday Market (20 minutes), Mount Kinabalu (72 km), and Tunku Abdul Rahman Park for island hopping.

• Location: 40 km from Kota Kinabalu Airport, 3 km private beach
• Rooms: Garden Wing & Ocean Wing suites with outdoor bathtubs
• Dining: Six venues including Japanese, Chinese, and Teppanyaki
• Activities: 26 hectare nature reserve, 18-hole golf course, 60+ activities
• Wellness: On-site spa with massages, facials, and yoga classes
• Family: Kids' club, water slide, daily supervised programs