“A luxurious beach resort close to Kota Kinabalu, with sleek rooms & suites, an 18-hole golf course, swimming pools & 6 dining options. Little ones will love the kids club, water sports & horse riding, while grown-ups can unwind at the spa. Hike & spot wildlife in the Rasa Ria Reserve. Indulgent.”

Recommended for

  • Great walks

    • Take adventurous jungle hikes with knowledgeable rangers in the Rasa Ria Reserve, where you'll spot birds & wildlife
  • Beach Life

    • A beautiful beach resort, with two miles of golden sands on the edge of the rainforest & watersports facilities
  • Families

    • A fabulous choice for a fun-filled family holiday, with big suites, a kids club & activities galore
  • Golf

    • Play a round at the resort's 18-hole golf course, Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club
  • Cycling

    • Take a guided two-hour cycling tour through Laya-Laya Village for a glimpse into local life
  • Restaurant

    • Six dining options, offering Japanese, Western, Malaysian and pan-Asian cuisine
  • On the beach

    • Two-mile stretch of beach
  • On an island

    • In Malaysian Borneo
  • Kids Club

    • For ages 4 to 12
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Family Suites

  • Lively

  • Hotel boats for hire

  • Secluded setting

  • Views

  • Romantic

  • Snorkelling

  • Good wine list

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Barefoot Luxury

  • Sailing

  • Yoga

  • Designer

  • Safari

  • Child friendly

  • Gym

  • Watersports

  • Chic

  • Business Hotel

  • Landmark

  • Sea Views

  • Fishing

  • Artworks

  • Riding

  • Spa

  • Wildlife Area

  • Birdwatching

  • Luxury

  • Air conditioning

  • Scuba course

  • Windsurfing

  • Contemporary

  • Wellbeing

  • Diving

  • Disabled access

  • Kayaking

  • 5* Luxury

Facilities

  • Rooms

    499 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    Six dining options, offering Japanese, Western, Malaysian and pan-Asian cuisine
  • Garden

    Manicured gardens with a 400 acre nature reserve
  • Swimming Pool

    Two swimming pools
  • Kids Club

    For ages 4 to 12
  • Outdoor dining

  • Airport transfer

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Babysitting

  • Bar

  • Family Suites

  • Parking

  • Bath robes

  • Safe

  • Games room

  • Business Centre

  • Air conditioning

  • Good wine list

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Billiard/pool table

  • Bicycle hire

  • Massage

  • Cots available

  • Meeting Room

  • Hairdresser/Beauty Salon

  • Sitting Room

  • Child friendly

  • Gym

  • Spa

  • In room music system

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Concierge

  • Wifi

  • Suites

  • Disabled access

  • Room service

Activities

  • Great walks

    • Take adventurous jungle hikes with knowledgeable rangers in the Rasa Ria Reserve, where you'll spot birds & wildlife
  • Golf

    • Play a round at the resort's 18-hole golf course, Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club
  • Cycling

    • Take a guided two-hour cycling tour through Laya-Laya Village for a glimpse into local life
  • Hotel boats for hire

  • Snorkelling

  • Sailing

  • Yoga

  • Safari

  • Watersports

  • Fishing

  • Riding

  • Wildlife Area

  • Birdwatching

  • Scuba course

  • Windsurfing

  • Diving

  • Kayaking

Map & Location

Other reviews

Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort & Spa

"Surrounded by 400-acres of nature reserve and boasting a two-mile velvet sand beach, Rasa Ria is a grand and luxurious resort on the edge of Borneo’s tropical wilderness. For wildlife encounters, outstanding food and dozens of land-based or aquatic activities, look no further."

Originally published by Telegraph Travel

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