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Shangri-la Rasa Ria - Swimming Pool

Kota Kinabalu Beach

3-night Kota Kinabalu Beach Holiday Extension

From £345 per person

3 nights

Borneo

Introduction

Just an hour north of Kota Kinabalu city lies the beautiful private beach of Pantai Dalit. Belonging to the Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu, this 3km stretch of golden sandy beach is fringed by a 64-acre forest reserve and makes a perfect ending to our Very Best of Borneo holiday. Guests can also choose to enhance their stay with a range of upgrade options, including indulgent Deluxe Rooms or those with breathtaking sea views – the ideal way to round off your Borneo adventure in style.

Itinerary

Day 1: Pantai Dalit, Kota Kinabalu, 3 nights

Saying farewell to some of our travelling companions as they head to the airport and their flight home, we head north towards the coast and the Shangri-La Rasa Ria. Sitting on the golden shores of the South China Sea, this beautiful beachfront resort is perfect for a relaxing beach stay. Following check-in, the remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy the hotel’s facilities and stunning location.

Shangri-la Rasa Ria - Aerial

Included meals:

Breakfast

Your accommodation:

Shangri-La Rasa Ria

Day 2: Freedom Day

Today is at leisure to spend as you please. Our secluded location, nestled between rainforest and a golden sandy beach, is ideal for relaxation. Perhaps enjoy a day by the resort swimming pool, or head to the beach and enjoy one of the many water sports on offer. However you choose to spend your day, enjoy!

Shangri-la Rasa Ria - Swimming Pool

Included meals:

Breakfast

Your accommodation:

Shangri-La Rasa Ria

Day 3: Freedom Day

A further day of leisure to relax and unwind. Perhaps treat yourself to a soothing massage or treatment in the hotel’s spa? Or maybe enjoy a round of golf on the 18-hole golf course? With over sixty activities available at the resort, there is plenty of choice. For those wanting to experience more of Borneo’s wildlife, flora and fauna, the hotel offers a range of activities, including six walking trails in its nature reserve.

Shangri-la Rasa Ria - Beach Massage

Included meals:

Breakfast

Your accommodation:

Shangri-La Rasa Ria

Day 4: Depart Borneo

All good things must come to an end and today we return to Kota Kinabalu Airport to begin our journey home to the UK.

Shangri-la Rasa Ria - Gazebo Sunset

Included meals:

Breakfast

What's included

Carefully selected hotel
  • Hotel porterage
  • Applicable hotel taxes

Many meals
  • Daily Breakfasts

On the ground
  • All overseas transfers

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Your accommodation

Shangri-la Rasa Ria - Swimming Pool

Shangri-La Rasa Ria

Official rating

Our rating

Shangri-La Rasa Ria is a stunning beachfront resort located just outside Kota Kinabalu, where the lush rainforest meets the golden shores of the South China Sea. Spread across 400 …

Dates & Prices

Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double room.

2026

Date
Price (Per person)

March 2026

From £345

April 2026

From £350

May 2026

From £350

June 2026

From £350

October 2026

From £385

November 2026

From £350

2027

Date
Price (Per person)

April 2027

From £385

May 2027

From £385

June 2027

From £385

Further information

This extension is available on

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17 day

The Very Best of Borneo

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