Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort
Malaysian BorneoTucked within 400 acres of rainforest next to a white-sand beach, Shangri La’s Rasa Ria Resort is a tropical paradise. With a private nature reserve and beach, a spa, and an 18-hole championship golf course, it’s the ultimate way to start or end a trip to Malaysian Borneo.
The spacious rooms and suites are divided between the Garden Wing and Ocean Wing. All rooms are appointed with neutral earthy tones, marble bathrooms, and expansive balconies overlooking the forest, gardens or sea. The Ocean Wing offers the ultimate in luxury, with private outdoor tubs and daybeds, and exclusive access to the wing’s private pool, Jacuzzi and garden.
With nine restaurants and bars, there’s a range of local and international cuisine including Malaysian, Indian, Japanese, Italian, and French. Sampan Bar serves cocktails in front of the sunset.
The resort offers a multitude of activities from watersports and nature treks, to golfing, deep sea fishing and horseback riding.
Shangri-La Rasa Ria Information
Accommodation
420 rooms split between the Garden Wing and Ocean Wing.
Location
40-minute road transfer from Kota Kinabalu Airport.
Activities
Horse riding, water sports, jungle trekking, white water rafting, climbing Mount Kinabalu.
Children
Welcome and very well catered for. Children’s club, babysitting, children’s meals.
- Swimming pool and children’s pool, plus private swimming pool and Jacuzzi pool for Ocean Wing guests
- Spa and hair salon
- 9 restaurants and bars
- 18-hole golf course
- Private nature reserve
- Health club with fully equipped gym and tennis court
- Babysitting services and children’s club
- Watersports; white-water rafting etc.
- Golf
- River boat tours
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Nature and tree top canopy walk
- Bird and wildlife spotting
Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort & Spa offers great accommodation but also a host of activities; the 18-hole championship golf course is very impressive and the property’s location on the beach means that watersports are plentiful. For a touch of luxury, we recommend staying in the Ocean Wing with private lobby, swimming pool area and exclusive breakfast.
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