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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 holiday is fully ATOL protected

    Your accommodation

    Shangri-la Rasa Ria - Swimming Pool

    Shangri-La Rasa Ria

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    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

    July 2026

    From £350

    September 2026

    From £350

    October 2026

    From £350

    November 2026

    From £350

    2027

    Date
    Price (Per person)

    March 2027

    From £385

    April 2027

    From £385

    May 2027

    From £385

    June 2027

    From £385

    July 2027

    From £385

    Further information

    This extension is available on

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    The Very Best of Borneo

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