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Experience world-class service at The Magellan Sutera Resort
Surrounded by landscaped gardens and spacious outdoor pools, The Magellan Sutera Resort features tastefully decorated guest rooms and suites in Kota Kinabalu. This luxury resort is a short distance away from Sutera Harbour Marina and Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club. Free WiFi is accessible in all areas and free parking is provided for guests who drive.
Overlooking the garden or the sea, every room and suite is fitted with a private balcony and a flat-screen satellite TV. The en suite bathroom comes with a bathub/shower and premium amenities. Some rooms offer access to Magellaan Club.
Dining options are plenty, with breakfast served at Five Sails everyday and Italian cuisine on the menu at Ferdinand's. Al Fresco specialises in seafood dishes, while coffee/tea and pastries can be enjoyed at Muffinz and Tarik's Lounge.
Adults can play a game of golf or tennis, while the little ones can play in the kids' club and the outdoor playground. Bowling, billiard and fitness centre are among the facilities offered. For your convenience, shuttle service to the city is provided and staff at 24-hour reception are happy to assist you with tour arrangements.
IMAGO Shopping Mall is 3 km from The Magellan Sutera Resort, while Kota Kinabalu is a 4.5 km drive away. Kota Kinabalu Airport is reachable within a 8 km car drive from the resort.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Top pick by families with children
Breakfast info
Buffet
Options with:
Terrace
Free parking available on-site
Activities:
Tennis court
Fitness centre
Golf course (within 3 km)
Availability
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.0
Low score for Kota Kinabalu
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Guests who stayed here loved
J
Joseph
Ireland
“Fantastic hotel.
Good facilities.
Nice rooms.
Beautiful views.
Staff were great.
Small beach at hotel has many sealife.
Good location to city etc.
Free shuttle bus provided.”
P
Patrick
Australia
“All is well...especially the ataff are very friendlt”
Rozaidi
Malaysia
“Full sized Olympic Swimming pool.!!!!
Room is spacious with balcony. Definitely will be my first choice next time in KK.”
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Niki
Australia
“Great resort - fabulous pool with plenty of shade. All staff were so friendly, even cleaners and pool staff. The breakfast buffet is simply incredible. Sunset is a dream - grab a cocktail at the outdoor bar and relax in the comfy lounge chairs,...”
E
Eleanor
Singapore
“Great resort hotel to relax in after being in the jungle. Room and bed a good size and comfortable. Spa was amazing!”
Phil
Australia
“pool, concierge friendliness and efficiency, view from room”
K
Karen
United Kingdom
“Loved the pool(s). Enjoyed the benefit of the Magellan Club. Lovely spacious room. Enjoyed the resort & ability to use facilities across the site”
Saw
Malaysia
“The sunset view was amazing!
The room was clean and comfortable.
The breakfast was nice and the staff was friendly.”
P
Phil
United Kingdom
“Lovely food and drinks at Al Fresco. Very nice room. Great location 10 minutes from the airport. Fabulous pool. Very nice breakfast.”
Hazim
Malaysia
“Great breakfast spread. Food was tasty. Facilities are great. Location has just the right balance between privacy and convenience.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Five Sails
Cuisine
Malaysian • Local • Asian • International
Ambiance
Family friendly
House rules
The Magellan Sutera Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 200 is required on arrival. That's about US$47. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 180 per person, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.
To all non-Malaysian residents that booking Family Escapade at The Magellan (Residence of Malaysia Only) rate will be subject to a penalty surcharge of RM 250.00 nett per room per night (stay period: now till 30 September 2024) and RM 255.00 nett per room per night (stay period: 1 October 2024 till 31 March 2025). Upon check-in, guests will be required to present their Malaysia Resident ID/PR to confirm their rate entitlement. Stay 3 Nights or More and Enjoy 2 Complimentary Rounds of Bowling
Kid's Tent chargeable at RM80 nett per unit per night (subject to availability upon request).
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Magellan Sutera Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
A damage deposit of MYR 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
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Ireland“Fantastic hotel. Good facilities. Nice rooms. Beautiful views. Staff were great. Small beach at hotel has many sealife. Good location to city etc. Free shuttle bus provided.”
Australia“All is well...especially the ataff are very friendlt”
Malaysia“Full sized Olympic Swimming pool.!!!! Room is spacious with balcony. Definitely will be my first choice next time in KK.”
Singapore“Great resort hotel to relax in after being in the jungle. Room and bed a good size and comfortable. Spa was amazing!”
Phil
United Kingdom“Loved the pool(s). Enjoyed the benefit of the Magellan Club. Lovely spacious room. Enjoyed the resort & ability to use facilities across the site”
Saw
