Set on a wide beach amid acres of gardens and rain forest, the five-pearl Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort & Spa aims to offer something for every type of traveler. Golfers get an 18-hole course with views of Mt. Kinabalu, kids can zoom down waterslides, ride ponies, or watch orangutans frolic at the on-site nature preserve. Couples can savor their privacy on the quieter side of the property, while wedding parties and corporate groups can congregate in a range of reception spaces. The 499 modern rooms include furnished balconies and some soaking tubs. And while breakfast and Wi-Fi are included, guests say that a la carte food and drinks are expensive, and there are almost no alternatives nearby. Couples searching for a more intimate Borneo getaway should consider the Bunga Raya Island Resort, with just 48 thatched-roof villas (some with private pools).
Set on a wide beach amid acres of gardens and rain forest, the five-pearl Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort & Spa aims to offer something for every type of traveler. Golfers get an 18-hole course with views of Mt. Kinabalu, kids can zoom down waterslides, ride ponies, or watch orangutans frolic at the on-site nature preserve. Couples can savor their privacy on the quieter side of the property, while wedding parties and corporate groups can congregate in a range of reception spaces. The 499 modern rooms include furnished balconies and some soaking tubs. And while breakfast and Wi-Fi are included, guests say that a la carte food and drinks are expensive, and there are almost no alternatives nearby. Couples searching for a more intimate Borneo getaway should consider the Bunga Raya Island Resort, with just 48 thatched-roof villas (some with private pools).