A beachfront resort on Borneo's Kota Kinabalu coast, backed by its own patch of protected rainforest.
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Overview
Two Ecosystems, One Resort
Set on a long stretch of golden sand with a private nature reserve rising behind it, just outside Kota Kinabalu.
Shangri-La Rasa Ria sits on a broad beach along Borneo's northwest coast, with its own 64-acre nature reserve directly behind the resort, home to an orangutan rehabilitation outpost and native hornbill population. Ocean Wing rooms open onto the South China Sea, while the resort's proximity to both Kota Kinabalu city and Mount Kinabalu National Park makes it a flexible base for combining beach time with rainforest and mountain excursions. It's a popular first or last stop for travellers bridging Sabah's coast and interior.
420+
Rooms & Suites
64ac
Private Nature Reserve
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Orangutan Rehabilitation Outpost
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South China Sea Frontage
Suites
Ocean Wing Suites
Rooms overlooking the South China Sea, a short walk from the resort's private nature reserve.
Ocean Wing Junior Suite — Rasa Ria
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Ocean-Facing RoomsOcean Wing rooms look directly out over the South China Sea.
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Private Nature ReserveA 64-acre reserve behind the resort, home to orangutans and native hornbills.
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Multiple PoolsFree-form swimming pools set among tropical gardens along the beachfront.
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Kids & Family FacilitiesA dedicated kids club and family-friendly room configurations.
Experiences
Beach, Reserve & Reef
The resort's dual coastal and rainforest setting supports a wide range of activities.
Wildlife
Nature Reserve Walks
Guided walks through the resort's private reserve, with orangutan encounters possible.
Ocean
Beach & Water Sports
A long stretch of beach for swimming, kayaking and water sports.
Adventure
Mount Kinabalu Access
A convenient base for day trips or overnight excursions to Mount Kinabalu National Park.
Dining
Coastal Dining
Multiple restaurants serve Malaysian and international cuisine across the beachfront property.
01The main beachfront restaurant
02A seafood grill for evening dining
03A poolside bar for daytime drinks
04In-room dining available around the clock
Beachfront Restaurant — Rasa Ria
Location
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Malaysian Borneo's coastal gateway city, on the South China Sea.
Located on the coast north of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo.
Includes its own 64-acre private nature reserve.
Roughly 45 minutes by road from Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
A flexible base for combining beach time with Mount Kinabalu or rainforest excursions.
Fly
A 45-minute transfer from Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Drive
Easily reached by road along the coastal highway north of the city.
Arrive
Check-in from 15:00, with an afternoon nature reserve walk to follow.
Borneo Coast
Beach and Rainforest, Together
A beachfront base with its own slice of Borneo rainforest just steps away.