Set amid a nature reserve overlooking the South China Sea, Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu features relaxing stays in elegantly furnished guest rooms. It features 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 mini-bar 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 22 mi from Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu, while Kinabalu Mountain is 45 mi away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, a 25 mi drive from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 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 (8.5)

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 center

Golf course (within 2 miles)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
2 bunk beds
or
2 twin beds
and
2 bunk beds
1 king bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.5
Free Wifi
9.0
High score for Kota Kinabalu
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jandali
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The beach the pool and all the facilities and the amazing staff
  • Matthew
    United States of America United States of America
    I loved the selection of activities, and the friendly staff
  • Richon
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful property! Everyone on staff was exceptionally kind with a special shoutout to Nadia the front desk manager. The restaurants were great, the beach was nice and the pool was a good temperature. Also, this is a super family friendly...

Area info

Restaurants
5 Restaurants On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities
  • 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
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Strollers
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    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
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Car rental
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised 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
  • Waterslide
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • 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
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Waterslide
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
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 ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

  • Check-in at Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Guests staying at Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    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 center of Kota Kinabalu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Family

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

    • Coffee Terrace
    • Oceano Modern Grill
    • The Eighth
    • Kozan Teppanyaki
    • Tepi Laut

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

  • Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Kids' club
    • Evening entertainment
    • Bicycle rental
    • Beach
    • Horseback riding
    • Locker rooms
    • Beauty services
    • Walking tours
    • Facial treatments
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Manicure
    • Swimming pool
    • Pedicure
    • Bike tours
    • Body treatments
    • Themed dinners
    • 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

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

  • The prices at Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.