Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort

Strikingly beautiful, this exquisite resort is set in spacious tropical grounds along a vast white sand bay with the region's only orangutan rehabilitation centre in the grounds. With a spectacular spa and fantastic facilities, Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort is a unique retreat for nature lovers and a luxurious haven for relaxation. Relax at the beautiful freeform pool, poolside bar, coffee shop and savour a choice of cuisine at the range of restaurants. Enjoy a range of watersports, the fitness centre, spa, tennis and an 18-hole golf course designed by Ted Parslow. Rafting, cycling and horseriding can also be arranged.

Accommodation

416 rooms, each with television, telephone, internet access, minibar, tea and coffee facilities, safe and balcony or terrace. Superior rainforest rooms (36m²) have views of the rainforest. Deluxe gardenview rooms (36m²) overlook the gardens with a partial sea view. Deluxe seaview rooms (36m²) are located on the higher floors with full sea view and are well worth the extra for the panoramic views. All of the above rooms are located in the newly renovated Garden Wing. Premier Ocean Wing rooms (90m²) are luxurious, the finest in Borneo, with a separate lobby and special features including a rain shower, oversized bath on the balcony, breakfast included at the stylish Coast restaurant and exclusive use of the Ocean Wing swimming pool.

Restaurants

• Tepi Laut Makan Street - A pool bar in the daytime serving snacks and drinks. In the evening the beachfront restaurant serves a variety of traditional Malaysian dishes. • Naan-Flavours of India - Northern India and Goa cuisine in an elegant setting. • K

Facilities

• Swimming pool • Children's pool • Four restaurants • Two bars • Coffee shop • Live music • Nature reserve • Orangutan rehabilitation centre • Fitness centre • Steamrooms • Jacuzzis • Spa • Tennis • 18-hole golf course • Water volleyball • Beach volleyball • Banana boat rides • Kayaking • Jetskiing • Waterskiing • Windsurfing • River excursions • Rafting • Cycling • Horseriding • Birdwatching • Jungle walk • Nocturnal animal watch • Kids' club (4-12 years) • Cooking demonstration • Shop

Children's club

The kids' club for 4-12 year olds is open from 8am-7pm and offers a fantastic range of supervised fun and creative activities: • Batik painting • Coconut leaf weaving • Face painting • Dance • Kite making and flying • Forest walks • Baby crab catching • P

Swimming Pools

• One large freeform swimming pool with pool bar.

Spa and beauty

The Spa offers traditional treatments inspired from the healing philosophies of China and the Himalayas.

Therapies at the spa:
•   Massages
•   Body scrubs
•   Body wraps
•   Facials
•   Manicures
•   Pedicures

Golf information

Dalit Bay Golf Club Not Onsite. Holes - 18, Par - 72 Green fees - MYR 366. Weekeend & public holiday surcharge is MYR 44. Club Hire - Included in green fee. Cart Hire - Included in green fee. T-shirt with sleeves & collar, soft spike shoes.

Location

Situated amid the lush tropical vegetation and crystal clear seas of Pantai Dalit, approx. 40 minutes transfer from the airport and 35 minutes from the Kota Kinabalu city.

Public transport

7Km

Beach description

• A three kilometre white sandy beach.