Experience world-class service at Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Set amidst a nature reserve overlooking the South China Sea, Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu features relaxing stays in elegantly furnished guest rooms. It boasts a 64-acre nature reserve, a Signature 18-hole golf course, six dining restaurants, and two outdoor swimming pools, with the Ocean Wing pool exclusively for guests at this wing. Free private parking is provided and free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout. Decorated in earthy tones, every room is fitted with a flat-screen TV, a minibar and coffee/tea making facilities. Guests enjoy views of the garden or sea from the private balcony. For your comfort, luxury Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu toiletries and bathrobes are included. Offering a vast selection of international cuisines, such as Japanese, Western, Malaysian and Oriental cuisine restaurants, this resort also offers a beachside bar and a music lounge for a relaxing drink. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for tour arrangements and outdoor activities, such as horse riding and jungle trekking. Alternatively, guests can indulge in a variety of spa treatments at the in-house spa. Kota Kinabalu is 35 km from Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu, while Kinabalu Mountain is 72 km away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, a 40 km drive from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Shangri-La Group
Hotel chain/brand
Shangri-La Group

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness centre

Golf course (within 3 km)


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 bunk beds
or
2 single beds
and
2 bunk beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.2
Free WiFi
8.7
High score for Kota Kinabalu

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarizal
    Malaysia Malaysia
    the breakfast area where you can dine outdoors underneath the trees
  • Adam
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The room and facilities were great. The room was a good size for my family. The food was amazing too - both breakfast and in-room dining (dinner). The staff was very friendly and the kids club was great too. I only stayed for a night and I wished...
  • Yi
    China China
    There is no doubt that the variety of breakfast is very rich. Western style of breakfast is good, but the Chinese style is just so so. The resort is very big place. And connected to the golf club, it provides an extremely beautiful environment...
  • Robyn
    Australia Australia
    Breakfast was extremely busy but the poster at the door was very handy pointing out peak times vs quieter times. The buffet was extensive and catered to so many different nationalities. Room - outstanding - very spacious and views were...
  • Tamilselvan
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Everything about the hotel, staff, friendliness, cleanliness, room space, and facilities in the hotel is best.
  • Nur
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The best place i’ve ever been. We love the private beach access!
  • Ingrid
    Belgium Belgium
    We stayed at the Ocean Wing in a family room which was amazing. We have been pampered from arrival to departure time. We have enjoyed a lot the reserve and even saw hornbills there, by just wandering few minutes in it. The hotel also organises...
  • Antony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is very pleasant, the staff are helpful and the food was good in all three restaurants we visited. The new Italian chef in Oceano, in particular, is doing a splendid job. The Ocean Wing breakfast was also of a high quality, especially...
  • Mohd
    Brunei Darussalam Brunei Darussalam
    The hotel and its facilities were excellent and the staff were very friendly and always ready to give assistance.
  • Hon
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very nice resort on the beach front. Very good restaurants, facilities and amenities. The staff are very alert, efficient and excellent.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
5 restaurants on site

  • Coffee Terrace
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
  • Tepi Laut
    • Cuisine
      Malaysian • Local • Asian
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
  • Oceano Modern Grill
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
  • Kozan Teppanyaki
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
  • The Eighth
    • Cuisine
      Chinese
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern

Resort facilities of Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Strollers
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Car hire
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 - outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Water slide
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Pool 2 - outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Water slide
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Korean
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 212 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBUnionPay debit cardUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted. This hotel is offering emergency medical insurance coverage of up to USD 184,000 to eligible international guests, at no additional charge, should the guest be diagnosed with COVID-19 during their trip. For more information please contact the hotel.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

  • Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu has 5 restaurants:

    • Coffee Terrace
    • Oceano Modern Grill
    • Tepi Laut
    • The Eighth
    • Kozan Teppanyaki
  • Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Kids' club
    • Evening entertainment
    • Bicycle rental
    • Beach
    • Horse riding
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Beauty Services
    • Walking tours
    • Facial treatments
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Manicure
    • Swimming Pool
    • Pedicure
    • Bike tours
    • Body treatments
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Private beach area
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full body massage
    • Entertainment staff
    • Fitness
    • Yoga classes
  • Guests staying at Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go
  • Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu is 13 miles from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Room options at Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Family
  • The prices at Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.