7. Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa
Bordered by golden sand on one side and 400 acres of tropical forest on the other, Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa is a tropical paradise retreat.
The resort’s 499 rooms and suites offer functional space with luxurious tropical details, where earthy colors and natural wood blend with nature right outside. Marble-clad bathrooms, L’Occitane toiletries, and private balconies are present in most rooms.
Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pools, try one of the resort’s nine restaurants, or visit the in-house spa for a variety of treatments. Other facilities on-site include a children’s club, a nine-hole golf course, and bikes for rent. Water sports enthusiasts also have access to scheduled activities such as kayaking, parasailing, and windsurfing.
Address: Pantai Dalit Beach Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran
8. Royale Chulan Cherating Villa
This secluded resort offers picturesque seascapes with 34 beachfront villas and suites. All spacious villas come with their own balconies, and some feature private pools. Decorated in warm colors and featuring elegant details, rooms are designed for ultimate comfort and offer a seating area with a flat-screen TV, oversized bathtubs, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and elegant furnishings.
Amenities at the resort include a restaurant specializing in Malaysian cuisine, an outdoor pool, and sun loungers for guests who want to relax in the resort’s lush gardens.
Just a few minutes away, guests can visit the Cherating Turtle Sanctuary, visit a batik factory, or take a mangrove river cruise.
Address: Kampung Cherating Lama Kuantan, Pahang Darul Makmur
