Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort - Kota Kinabalu

Nestled on 400-acres of paradise on Pantai Dalit Beach, this stunning hotel is set amidst its own nature reserve, offering direct access to the surrounding, natural beauty. Discover a luxurious and relaxing beach retreat featuring a spectacular spa, fantastic facilities including an eco-friendly championship golf course and a great choice of amazing restaurants.

The resort comprises 499 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, the Garden Wing featuring all ground-level rooms with a private terrace accessible through the garden. On the first floor, all rooms have private balconies. For those wishing to experience the very highest levels of luxury, the exclusive Ocean Wing offers 173 premier rooms with private outdoor bathtubs and sweeping views of the sea.

With lush tropical vegetation and a pristine white sandy beach of Pantai Dalit on your doorstep, there’s plenty of land and sea activities to enjoy. The resort is home to an eco-friendly championship golf course, the magnificent Spa at Dalit Bay and the Nature Interpretation Centre, gateway to the Nature Reserve. Even the kids have their own fun club. You can also take advantage of the complimentary Boogie Board, Ocean Kayak or Catamaran for one hour.

Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort & Spa offers popular western cuisines, as well as Malaysian and Asian favourites. Indulge in all-day dining outdoors or indoors at Coffee Terrace, an engaging spot for casual snacks. Or savour the refined cuisine of Northern India and spicy specialties from coastal Goa at Naan - Flavours of India. Makan Street captures the nostalgia surrounding Malaysia’s traditional food stalls, which are often seen along streets and in the front of shophouses and Kozan’s interior echoes the minimalist aesthetics of a classical Japanese teppanyaki restaurant. Enjoy a refreshing beverage and light snack at the beachside Sampan Bar and head to the Lobby Lounge in the evening, a popular spot for a drink while being entertained by resident musicians.

The resort is just 40 minutes from Kota Kinabalu International Airport and 35 minutes from the city’s shopping and commercial district. There is a shuttle bus to the city centre or hotels sister resort Tanjung Aru where you can take boats across to the coral islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park if you enjoy snorkelling or diving.

Facilities include a Health Club with a gymnasium, yoga room and male and female bathing sections complete with locker rooms, sauna, steam room and hydro-pool. Outdoor activities include a par-3 pitch-and-putt mini golf course features holes ranging from 27 metres to 64 metres in length, three tennis courts with floor lights, two swimming pools with one adult only pool for Rasa Wing guests.

Daily recreational activities include nature walks, cooking demonstration, Tai Chi exercise, morning stretch, Yoga, Pilates, water volleyball, gamelan ensemble (traditional musical performance) and more.