Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
6.153766, 116.148228Overview
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
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed2 Single beds
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed2 Single beds1 Double bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds or 1 King-size bed
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Garden view
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Private bathroom
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Air conditioning
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 | 3969 INR |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 20.1 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 40.0 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Kota Kinabalu International, BKI |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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