Tuaran · 5-star · Actually in Tuaran, about 45 minutes north of the city
Shangri-La Rasa Ria Kota Kinabalu
A 400-acre beach and nature-reserve resort with an 18-hole golf course, 45 minutes from the airport — the right choice if the resort is the holiday, and the wrong one if you plan to be in the city every day.
Checked against the hotel's own information and cross-referenced listings. Last checked August 2026.
Image obtained from shangri-la.com
To the airport (KKIA)
45 min40 km by road
Pool
YesTwo outdoor pools; the Ocean Wing pool is reserved for Ocean Wing guests
Breakfast
Depends on rateAsk us for a rate with breakfast
Airport shuttle
YesConfirm times when booking
Walk to Jesselton Point
NoShort drive
Booking
Ask usWe check the rate with the hotel
What it is
Rasa Ria sits on Pantai Dalit beach in Tuaran, well north of Kota Kinabalu, inside its own nature reserve. It has about 420 rooms across the Garden Wing and the more exclusive Ocean Wing, two pools, an 18-hole golf course, a spa and six restaurants. There's a scheduled shuttle to the city, but budget 35 to 45 minutes each way.
Check-in 3:00 PM, check-out 12:00 PM.
Rooms
Garden Wing rooms look over the rainforest or gardens; Ocean Wing rooms face the sea, come with outdoor bathtubs on the balcony, and get their own pool and breakfast at Oceano.
Does Shangri-La Rasa Ria Kota Kinabalu have a pool?
Yes. Two outdoor pools; the Ocean Wing pool is reserved for Ocean Wing guests
Facilities we could confirm
Fitness centre
Parking: free
Pets not allowed
Airport shuttle
Suitable for families
Anything not listed here is unconfirmed rather than absent. We'd rather leave a gap than guess.
Eating
Six outlets including Coffee Terrace for the buffet, Kozan teppanyaki, Tepi Laut for Malaysian food and the beachside Sampan Bar.
How far is Shangri-La Rasa Ria Kota Kinabalu from the airport?
About 45 minutes by car (40 km), depending on traffic. The hotel states an airport shuttle; confirm the schedule when you book.
Is Rasa Ria near Kota Kinabalu?
No. It's in Tuaran, about 35 km north. It suits people who want a resort stay rather than a city base.
Does Rasa Ria have a beach?
Yes, Pantai Dalit beach is on the property, with watersports and horse riding along it.
Can I book Shangri-La Rasa Ria Kota Kinabalu through this site?
Yes. Send your dates by WhatsApp or the form and our licensed Sabah tours agency confirms availability and rate with the hotel. There's no booking fee, and you can add island trips, a Kinabalu climb or airport transfers to the same enquiry.
