Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort

Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort is located on the Pantai Dalit Beach and set amidst a nature resort that endlessly enchants guests with its natural magic. Relax on the white, sandy beach or explore the different shops around the town center (35 minutes away).

Just a short distance from the breathtaking scenery of the Sabah region, this area is dominated by rainforests therefore providing the best conditions for the in-house Orangutan Nature Interpretation Center.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 40 minutes away.

The experienced and hospitable staff at Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort cater to the needs of guests by providing an extensive range of services and facilities.

The resort’s 5 restaurants and 2 bars offer a variety of culinary delights. At the restaurant Oceano, indulge in traditional Italian cuisine. For guests wanting the full, local experience, try the dishes at Tepi Laut Makan Street. Here, various specialties of the area are refined with different and unique spices.

The beach bar, Sampan Bar, is the perfect place to end your evenings as you enjoy a refreshing cocktail and a relaxing atmosphere.

Relax by the pool with a cool beverage in hand, or Asian cuisine and snacks from the pool bar! There are snacks and drinks here for all palates so you don’t have to miss out on a beautiful day.

Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort has a total of 499 elegant rooms and suites, divided into a garden and ocean wing. All rooms are elegantly decorated with Malaysian inspired decor and include internet access, telephone, cable TV, tea/coffee making facilities, mini bar, safe, hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers.

In the garden wing accommodations, guests can enjoy a private terrace on the ground floor, or a balcony if residing on the first floor. As a guest, you can choose from a pillow and have special Shangri-La care products.

• Superior Rainforest View (36 sqm)- Distributed on two floors with a private balcony and views of the tropical landscape of Sabah. In addition to Wi-Fi, guests have broadband internet access.

• Deluxe Garden View (36 sqm)- Located on the ground floor, these rooms have a private terrace and views over the carefully maintained gardens.

• Deluxe Sea View (36 sqm)- Located on the two floors, these rooms have stunning views overlooking the beach and the South China Sea.

Rooms in the ocean wing impress with extra luxury and comfort. The 173 premium rooms have an outdoor bath on the balcony so you can enjoy views of the glistening sea. Guests of these rooms have the privilege of a separate garden, a breathtaking pool and jacuzzi, as well as an exclusive breakfast at the Oceano restaurant.

• Premier (90 sqm)- These rooms include a balcony overlooking the aquamarine sea. Amenities include an LCD TV with cable, DVD entertainment system and a CBTL coffee machine.

The Spa at Dalit Bay is a place that was influenced by legends of Shangri-La, a former paradise world. Here you will find a place of personal peace, magic and a feeling of well-being. Luxurious yet contemporary, these Sabah-inspired treatments offer complete relaxation.

Surrounded by the beauty of nature with Mount Kinabalu in the background, the Rasa Ria Resort offers its guests an 18-hole golf course with its own clubhouse. For a refreshing activity, take a dip in the pool while the kids have their own play area to enjoy themselves in. If the pool is not enough, try one of the many other water sport activities offered at the resort- like fishing or kayaking!

The resort’s health club caters for all tastes by offering its own gym, workout classes and yoga.

Other resort activities include horseback riding, cycling, walks, tennis, Mount Kinabalu adventures, white water rafting, rock climbing, archery and deep sea fishing.