100 Favorite Hotels in the World For 2023

By: TripAdvise | Pulished on 2023-12-28

57. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

100 Favorite Hotels in the World For 2023-Trip Advise

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T+L readers described this seaside resort in the state of Sabah, on Borneo, as “a magical paradise away from the city,” with nearly two miles of private beach. The Shangri-La’s 499 rooms and suites are the perfect base for exploring the surrounding Rasa Ria Reserve.

 

Reader Score: 97.62

58. Patina Maldives, Fari Islands: Fari Islands, Maldives

100 Favorite Hotels in the World For 2023-Trip Advise

PHOTO:COURTESY OF PATINA MALDIVES

 

One of two top-ranking resorts in the new Fari Islands development, readers loved the Patina Maldives — which offers 90 beach- or pool-front villas, plus 20 smaller studios — for “the attention to detail, the endless options for fun, the Michelin-quality food, the friendly staff, and the stunningly beautiful architecture and landscaping.”

 

Reader Score: 97.60

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