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Shangri-la Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-la Rasa Ria has a spectacular setting by Pantai Dalit Beach and the jungle-cloaked foothills of UNESCO-protected Mount Kinabalu. It’s also got a 64-acre tropical nature reserve right on the doorstep, so it’s the perfect base for wildlife lovers. This is a place to indulge in luxurious spa treatments, relax by the pool, or catch a game of tennis before sipping cocktails at the Sampan Bar as the sun sinks into the South China Sea. The Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club is close by if you want to practice your swing, too. As for dining? You can choose from six restaurants, including Tepi Laut for Malaysian street food and Kozan Teppan-yaki for Japanese dishes. For post-dinner drinks, head for the Dalit Karaoke Bar to let your hair down. If you’re looking to explore further afield while staying at Shangri-la Rasa Ria, there’s a shuttle service into Kota Kinabalu. You’ll also have opportunities to visit a Mari Mari cultural village, and hike around the lush hillsides of Kinabalu National Park.
Hotel highlights
Tropical forest and private beach setting
Oceano Grilled Restaurant
Kozan Teppan-yaki Japanese cuisine
Sampan garden and beach bar
Dalit Bay Golf & Country Club
Rasa Ria nature reserve activities
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Location
The island of Borneo sits to the south of the South China Sea just to the east of mainland Malaysia. It’s the largest island in Asia and split between the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak in the north, and the Indonesian province of Kalimantan in the south. Borneo also includes the independent sovereign state of Brunei that’s sandwiched between the Malaysian states in the north of the island. Most travellers heading to Borneo will be naturally attracted to the white-sand beaches and tropical nature reserv...
Hotel details
Rooms and suites are split between the Ocean Wing and the Garden Wing to present two distinctly different living environments. All have their own private balcony or terrace, but Ocean Wing suites also benefit from open-sided bathrooms with sea or garden views, as well as VIP privileges including a Nespresso machine, mini bar, private check-in and access to a private pool, Jacuzzi, and garden area.
Tropical forest setting
Expansive private beach
6 restaurants and 2 bars
2 swimming pools
Spa services and fitness centre
18-hole golf course
Tennis courts and water sports
Exclusive Ocean Wing privileges
Free Wi-Fi