Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

The scenery is unbelievably beautiful, every photo is a masterpiece. The hotel is huge and the breakfast is delicious. There's also a free shuttle bus to the airport and city center; check the last picture for the schedule. This is the most recommended hotel in Kota Kinabalu! Super value for money! Highly recommended! It's just a bit far from the city center, but you can take a taxi. The hotel's location is a bit secluded, but it doesn't detract from its beauty.

This time I brought my family and we encountered heavy rain (luckily, we still enjoyed the most beautiful sunset in the evening). There was a 'fiasco' on the beach (the hotel's quick and professional handling made us feel even more at ease to relax and play), and a 'four-legged intruder' in the pool (the hotel swiftly caught and relocated it). We saw little squirrels, stepped on live clams, admired the full moon on the 16th, and celebrated my father's birthday, which was all arranged by the hotel. RAINA's thoughtful advice about the road construction saved us from missing our flight, and so much more. If you're coming to Kota Kinabalu for a sunset holiday and have the budget, come to Shangri-La Rasa Ria. And if you ever meet RAINA again, just hand all your troubles over to her! ☺

👍 Everything was good, but the location is a bit far from the city center, about a 45-minute drive.

Overall, I was quite satisfied, though the location is a bit far out, so we had to eat at the hotel. The food was good, but a little pricey. The hotel facilities aren't the newest, but the service was excellent. It's less crowded than hotels in the city, giving it more of a resort feel. The sunset from the beach was absolutely beautiful. There aren't many pools, and one night just wasn't enough.

Fantastic views and service! All the staff were incredibly kind and friendly, which made my stay very pleasant. The room was also comfortable, spacious, and great. The sound of birds was abundant, and I definitely plan to go back for another relaxing getaway.

The accommodation was spacious and great, and above all, the private beach was absolutely amazing! We made wonderful memories with friends. The pool is also big, so it's fun to swim in. If you order room service, I highly recommend the cream pasta!

This is my second stay at Shangri-La Rasa Ria, with the last one being 13 years ago. Although the hotel is older, the facilities are generally well-maintained. There are some minor damages in certain nooks and crannies, and while the bedding felt clean, I personally thought it was a bit old-fashioned. As a five-star hotel, I believe the linens should be updated more regularly. The service was excellent – warm and attentive. Some staff members could communicate in Chinese. Furthermore, knowing we had a child, they even converted the sofa into an extra bed in advance. The location is quite remote, so dining options are limited to the hotel itself. You can also use Grab, but the choices there are somewhat limited. The hotel's various restaurants offer different cuisines, catering to individual preferences, though the prices are a bit on the high side. The hotel has many activities available, which are great and fun for kids. If you have the budget for a family trip, I'd highly recommend it.

The room facilities were quite well-maintained, and the sofa bed was a huge bonus – perfect for sleeping with two small children. The beach was a bit far, but the sunset view was lovely.