Shangri La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa

Set on a long, wide stretch of golden sand about 45 minutes’ drive from Kota Kinabalu, Shangri La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa is ideal for a relaxing beach stay. The hotel offers a wide variety of facilities and an adjoining nature reserve.

It is a larger resort with 499 well-appointed guest rooms split between the Garden Wing and the Ocean Wing.

For those who prefer to be a little more active, a wide choice of excursions and watersports are available as well as the option to enjoy bicycle tours through local villages and markets.