Sabah, Malaysian Borneo · The LuxStay edit
Kota Kinabalu
Garden retreats and sea-facing stays.
Two Shangri-La resorts, two different settings.
Rasa Ria · Official aerial photograph; not a guest-room view
Research-based guide · Official sources checked 14 September 2026. This is not a first-hand stay review or a guest-score ranking.
Choose your resort setting
Rasa Ria is at Pantai Dalit in Tuaran; Tanjung Aru is on Jalan Aru in Kota Kinabalu. Start with the location, then compare the exact wing, room layout and view that suit your stay.
Pantai Dalit, Tuaran · Garden Wing
Shangri-La Rasa Ria
The Garden Wing Deluxe Room is listed at 36 square metres, with views of tropical greenery and a convertible sofa bed. It offers a garden setting within the beach resort; this category should not be sold as a guaranteed sea-view room.
Room details to check
Garden Wing Deluxe Sea View and Ocean Wing Junior Suites are separate categories. Confirm the main-bed arrangement, occupancy and sofa-bed setup for your guests. Extra bedding and meals depend on the selected booking terms.
Official Garden Wing Deluxe details
Jalan Aru, Kota Kinabalu · Tanjung Wing
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru
The Tanjung Wing Seaview Room is listed at 47 square metres with a private balcony and views of the South China Sea. The bathroom includes a separate shower and soaking tub. These features apply to this room category.
Room details to check
Sea-view, pool-view, terrace and Horizon Club rooms are distinct categories. Confirm the exact room and inclusions before reserving; a sea-view room does not automatically include club access or a private pool.
Official Tanjung Wing Seaview detailsBefore choosing
Make the location
work for you
- Check the resort address against your airport arrival and planned excursions.
- Confirm the wing and view category rather than relying on a general resort photograph.
- Ask about room access and bedding arrangements for every guest.
- Compare the total including taxes, breakfast, transfers and any supplements.
- Check activity availability, age limits and weather conditions with the operator.
Before you book
Are these two resorts in the same location?
No. Rasa Ria lists Pantai Dalit, Tuaran, while Tanjung Aru lists 20 Jalan Aru, Kota Kinabalu. Confirm your transfer route for the resort you choose; this guide does not guarantee a fixed journey time.
Rasa Ria official location · Tanjung Aru official directionsDoes every room have a sea view or private pool?
No. The Rasa Ria category compared here has a garden outlook; the Tanjung Aru category is specifically sold as a sea-view room. Neither description is a promise of a private swimming pool.
Are children’s meals automatically free?
Do not assume this. The hotel meal plans have age, membership, accompanying-adult and dining-venue conditions. Check the current policy and your booking inclusions directly with the hotel.