The Magellan Sutera Resort

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Luxury
5.0 star property
8.4

Very good

Luxury family-friendly resort connected to the convention center

Located close to Imago Shopping Mall, The Magellan Sutera Resort provides a golf course, a bowling alley, and a grocery/convenience store. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sun loungers, and a beach shuttle. Indulge in aromatherapy, a massage, and a manicure/pedicure at Mandara Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 5 on-site restaurants. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include racquetball/squash and volleyball. In addition to a terrace and 2 coffee shops/cafes, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NT$4,783
NT$5,245 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28

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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 wired internet

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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 wired internet

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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 wired internet

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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 wired internet

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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 wired internet

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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 wired internet

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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 wired internet

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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 wired internet

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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 wired internet

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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 wired internet

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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 wired internet

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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 wired internet
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About the neighborhood

Located on a private beach, The Magellan Sutera Resort is in Downtown Kota Kinabalu neighborhood and is connected to the convention center. Sabah State Museum and Sabah Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sutera Harbour and Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Traveling with kids? Consider Downbelow Adventure Centre, or check out an event or a game at Likas Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as snorkeling. Visit our Kota Kinabalu travel guide
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Map
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100

What's nearby

  • A coastal cityscape with a sunset over the sea, featuring dense urban buildings and a clear sky.
    Imago Shopping Mall
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A crowded riverside dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and flags.
    Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
    4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Sutera Harbour
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gleneagles Hospital
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Centre Point
    5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Restoran Grill Fish
    10 min walk
  • Peniel Delicacy
    5 min drive
  • Kopi Ping Cafe
    19 min walk
  • Borneo Chicken Rice
    19 min walk
  • Horizons
    11 min walk

About this property

The Magellan Sutera Resort

  • Luxury family-friendly resort connected to the convention center
  • Located close to Imago Shopping Mall, The Magellan Sutera Resort provides a golf course, a bowling alley, and a grocery/convenience store. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sun loungers, and a beach shuttle. Indulge in aromatherapy, a massage, and a manicure/pedicure at Mandara Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 5 on-site restaurants. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include racquetball/squash and volleyball. In addition to a terrace and 2 coffee shops/cafes, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with a waterslide and sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free shopping center shuttle, and 2 indoor tennis courts
    • Babysitting (surcharge), an indoor pickleball court, and a billiards/pool table
    • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 456 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
    • Separate tubs/showers, bidets, and free toiletries
    • LCD TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Magellan Sutera Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Magellan Sutera Resort?

As of 2026/10/23, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Magellan Sutera Resort on 2026/10/27 start from NT$4,783, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Magellan Sutera Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Magellan Sutera Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Magellan Sutera Resort?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Magellan Sutera Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of MYR 350 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Magellan Sutera Resort located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this beachfront resort is connected to the convention center and within 1 mi (2 km) of Sutera Harbour and Imago Shopping Mall. Gleneagles Hospital and Sabah State Mosque are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Magellan Sutera Resort Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 502 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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

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
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6/10 Okay

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great view. Lots of dining options. Pools not crowded.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

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

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

4/10 Poor

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

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good choice for family trip

wide variety of swimming pool, wide garden with excellent view, well- managed spacious room as well. Good for a family with kids. But seems that the renovation in full scale is necessary since there are many parts and places seems very old.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Amenities
Overall it was a good stay however I extended my stay for another night and the walk-in rate was RM800 or about USD200. For USD200, I expect the best from this hotel but the stay was not worth this rate. Wifi connection kept cutting off, the plumbing fixtures leak in the bath tub and to the toilet washlet. Lap pool could had algae on the drain along the perimeter of the pool. Staff however was really great. Breakfast food was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very family oriented resort! Close to the Imago mall but it’s not walking distance. You can grab and go to everywhere very easily. There was no hair dryer in the room so I had to ask for one. Breakfast buffet was very superb with various options from Malaysian food to Korean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff not really friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

For the rate that this hotel charge (walk in rate was RM800) the hotel could do better in the following areas: 1. Wifi connection kept cutting off 2. Limited TV channel options. Poor TV resolution 3. Algae in the perimeter drain of the lap pool 4. Leaking plumbing fixtures in bathtub and at the valve to the toilet 5. Not up to 5 star hotel cleanliness 6. Air conditioner was out at their Strikers Bowl but luckily the first game (the only game we played was complimentary). Had to switch to different lanes several times because of malfunctions. Pros: 1. Staff was excellent and courteous 2. Breakfast options were excellent 3. Experience at Mandara Spa was excellent
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some furniture a little aged. Bathtub stopper doesn’t work. WiFi is the absolute worst of any 5star hotel I’ve ever been in. Keeps kicking u out every time you closed the phone. Have to relog in EVERY time you turn on the phone. Cell signals sucks so u are reliant on the wifi. But overall great value for such a large oceanfront suite. Location cannot be beat. Amenity is awesome and views are great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Good
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

8/10 Good

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