At Dalit Beach north of Kota Kinabalu, Shangri-La Rasa Ria sits between the South China Sea, tropical gardens and a protected natural landscape. Rooms and suites are spread through the Garden and Ocean wings, using Sabah-inspired textures, balconies and views towards the sea, gardens or Mount Kinabalu. The resort has multiple restaurants and bars, two outdoor pools, a spa, water slide, health club, private beach and access to an 18-hole golf course. Its setting is more expansive than manicured, with palms, beach lawns and forested edges leading towards the coast.