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The Magellan Sutera Resort

5.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
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An aerial view of a golf course with a large hotel, water bodies, and lush greenery.
A resort with multiple buildings, a beach, and a pool area.
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $181
$165 nightly
$181 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

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1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100
  • Place, Sutera Harbour
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Imago Shopping Mall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Sea View King

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fruit bowl, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Sea View King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fruit bowl, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Garden View King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

Deluxe Garden View King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 473 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a large window offering a view of the sea.

Deluxe Sea View King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 473 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Magellan Club Marina View King

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a view of the sea, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Magellan Club Marina View King

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 640 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Magellan Executive Suite King

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a colorful headboard.

Magellan Executive Suite King

  • Sea view
  • 1032 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Magellan Club Suite King

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of a tropical landscape.

Magellan Club Suite King

  • Sea view
  • 1604 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Garden View Twin

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 473 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a large window offering a view of the sea.

Deluxe Sea View Twin

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a seating area, and a large window with a view.

Magellan Club Marina View Twin

  • Marina view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Magellan Club Sea View King

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of the ocean, and a ceiling fan.

Magellan Club Sea View King

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Magellan Club Sea View Twin

A hotel room with two beds, a seating area, and a large window with a view.

Magellan Club Sea View Twin

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Magellan Executive Suite Twin

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a sofa.

Magellan Executive Suite Twin

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Magellan Club Suite Twin

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, and a sofa.

Magellan Club Suite Twin

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu (Downtown Kota Kinabalu), The Magellan Sutera Resort is within a 5-minute drive of Sutera Harbour and Imago Shopping Mall. .This beach resort is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Gleneagles Hospital and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Sabah State Mosque.
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What's nearby

  • Sutera Harbour - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Gleneagles Hospital - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kota Kinabalu Esplanade - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Sabah State Mosque - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 5 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fatty Lai Crab Pot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Borneo Chicken Rice - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Crack Inc. Coffee Community Culture - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kopi Ping Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Breeze Beach Club - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort offers 456 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A private beach, a golf course, 3 outdoor tennis courts, and 2 indoor tennis courts are featured at the resort. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Mandara Spa has 12 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 456 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. When the sun is out, a round of golf or a day at the private beach are two great options for taking advantage of the fine weather. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). If you'd like to spend the day shopping, you can hop on the complimentary shuttle.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store, or stay in and take advantage of the resort's 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 10:30 AM.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 80 for adults and MYR 40 for children

Things to do

  • 2 indoor tennis courts
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Tennis lessons
  • Volleyball
  • Waterslide
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 12 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests must present proof vaccination and of Low Risk status on the MySejahtera mobile app at check-in.
All guests, including children, are required to present a valid government-issued ID card at check-in. Valid passport is accepted.
Guests booked in a "(Residence of Malaysia Only)" room type must present a Malaysia Resident ID/PR at check-in. The property reserves the right to amend the rate if valid proof is not provided.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 180.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MYR 80 for adults and MYR 40 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 180.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Magellan Resort
Magellan Sutera
Magellan Sutera Kota Kinabalu
Magellan Sutera Resort
Magellan Sutera Resort Kota Kinabalu
Sutera Magellan
Sutera Magellan Resort
Sutera Resort
The Magellan Sutera
The Magellan Sutera Resort Resort
The Magellan Sutera Resort Kota Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort Resort Kota Kinabalu

The Magellan Sutera Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 498 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Bethany

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to stay with a family. Lots of kid friendly areas and activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazin breakfast. See wiev.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

CHUNYU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not bad
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SUNG JAE

Good
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

BYUNG HO

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel location, private sea, outside pool is very good ! also another outdoor swimming pool (for 5 lanes racing style) is excellent for swim lover. Only problem is too old room interior & maintenance. Mosquito problem also when you sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohan

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the buffet breakfast, so much to choose from. Pools are great, close to other dining. This is our second visit and we will definitely be back again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, beautiful location and comfortable, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yuen Yee Queenie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near to airport, beautiful resort, family friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything good and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hidayah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and very good customer service especially from the front desk,which i can thank enough to help me solve some of difficult face during my stay!!worth for money
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JEONGHOON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, great workers, great food, brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large spacious resort complex - excellent facilities - clean & well decorated communal areas (lobby, restaurant, poolside, gardens). Even though it was a large resort with many people, it didn’t feel claustrophobic and it was very quiet throughout the day and night. All staff were so friendly, pleasant & helpful. On initial inspection of the room, it was spacious & very well presented - good quality fabrics/curtains/bedding. Once settled in the room it was obvious the room was tired & sloppy and the room needed a good proper clean - flaky paint, chipped paintwork, dirty carpet, rotten wood, water damaged & faded marble, heavy layers of dust/dirty along the walls & floor, broken patio metal framed doors, dirty plastic chairs on the balcony. Bed was a bit too hard for my liking - but good quality sheets & bedding. Excellent shower pressure & lots of hot water. All in all - it was a lovely comfortable place to stay and I would stay again - however just be aware of the smaller details that doesnt make the resort 5star
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is fine but I’d say very much surface style over substance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great view. Lots of dining options. Pools not crowded.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

YIN MAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby is huge, nice environment, had snorkeling and golf course in hotel, very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Siswati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was delicious and wide choice The children love sandcastles building by the sea Double bed was clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SHEA CHIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel!

Wonderful hotel with nice view nice lounge! A must to book with Magellan Executive Suite to enjoy private breakfast and free Hi Tea session. The food is excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rajapillai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Magellan Club breakfast and high tea
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice sea view.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHUNGSIK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It has very good view. It's convenient to tour islands.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tired - if it’s a 3 star then that’s okay but it’s priced far more expensively. It is convenient for the airport - 15mins. Rooms are just worn out
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charlaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with amazing views of the ocean. Lovely private beach within the resort which is ideal for children. The hotel staff were courteous, welcoming and ever ready to assist. True Sabahan hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

MINWOOK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and good. but a bit far from downtown to look around aften
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Li Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Stay

It was just one night but it was excellent from the moment we check in to the time we checked out. Staff were friendly, great location, clean and breakfast spread was superb too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022