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Far East > Malaysia > Borneo > Kota Kinabalu > Shangri La's Rasa Ria Resort
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Hotel Details

‘Chance encounters with nature’

In the heart of the Borneo wilderness and spanned by a sensational nature reserve with orang-utans, long tailed macaques and masked musang’s lies the terrific Rasa Ria Resort by Shangri-La. Be greeted by a friendly bear cat calling to you from a tree, squirrels and rabbits crossing your path and peacocks striding majestically around during breakfast. It’s all part of the experience and attraction of this idyllic island getaway.

In our Opinion


‘This is such a fantastic place for an experience with nature. On one hand you have an incredible resort with luxury facilities for pampering and beautiful rooms. Then, you have a nature reserve where you can see orang-utans and all kinds of other species being treated, ready to be released back into the wild. And we haven’t even mentioned the sensational golf course, beach or dining choices that are all here as well!’

• In Sabah, located on the island of Kalimantan
• Located aside the stunning Pantai Dalit Beach
• Next door to a beautiful nature Reserve with an orang-utan education centre
• Dalit Bay Golf Club & Spa – an eco friendly championship golf course designed by Ted Parslow

420 guest rooms located across two tranquil wings – one with a garden setting and one with the ocean as its backdrop. Rooms are available on the ground floor with access via the beautiful gardens, or on the upper floor with two level layout and daybed, and views over the sea. Each features delicate Malaysian design and furnishings.

Standard room features include:

• Private balcony
• Broadband Internet access
• Cable Television
• In room entertainment system
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Mini bar
• IDD telephone with voicemail
• In-room safe
• Bedside lighting and curtain controls
• Bathroom with premium Shangri-La toiletries
• Plush bathrobes and slippers
• Pillow menu

Suites at Shangri-La are known for being some of the largest and most luxurious in Sabah, featuring all of the above plus:

• Larger living space with stylish, intimate sitting area
• Flat screen televisions with DVD player
• Private veranda with views of the South China Sea and surrounding lush gardens

The following room types are located in the Garden Wing:

Superior Rainforest View – 36 sqm
Deluxe Garden View – 36 sqm
Deluxe Sea View – 36 sqm
Garden Wing Executive Suite – 72 sqm
Garden Wing Premier Suite – 128 sqm

The following room types are located in the Ocean Wing:

Ocean Premier Room

• 90 sqm
• Private in-room dining
• Nespresso coffee maker
• Mini bar

• Swimming pool
• The Spa at Dalit Bay
• ATV Safaris
• Tennis
• Horse riding
• Fitness centre
• Banana Boat ride
• Canoeing
• Jet skiing
• Paddle skiing
• Parasailing
• River Cruise
• Water skiing
• Windsurfing
• Boardroom
• Grand Ballroom
• Meeting facilities

Children's Facilities


• Kids club

Coast Restaurant and Bar
Stylish interiors with fibre-optic jellyfish chandeliers and blue lighting, Coast serves contemporary Western cuisine and speciality cocktails in superb surroundings. There are also three private thatched gazebos for an intimate dining experience.
Open 17:30 – 22:30 (happy hour from 17:30- 20:00)
Smart casual dress with no shorts or flip flops
Naan- Flavours of India
Superb restaurant where you can sample an Adarakhi Boti kebab, lobster masala, or other speciality dish from Northern India or Goa.
Open 18:30 – 22:30
Smart casual dress
Tepi Laut Makan Street
Poolside bar during the day, food stalls by night- each offering diverse Asian flavours.
Pool Bar open 09:00 – 17:30
Dinner 18:30 – 22:30
Lobby Lounge
The perfect, relaxing venue for an aperitif or after dinner drink.
Sampan bar
Located on the beach, the bar serves an array of refreshing beverages and light snacks.
Golf Terrace
Overlooking the terrific 18 hole course with its tended greens, challenging water features and aquatic driving range. Relax with a drink or light snack.
Coffee Terrace

Map of Shangri La's Rasa Ria Resort