Shangri-La Rasa Ria
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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 …

From £345 per person
3 nights
Borneo
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.
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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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