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 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free parking available on-site

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness centre

Golf course (within 3 km)


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
Borneo Island Getaway - Deluxe Garden View
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
Borneo Island Getaway - Deluxe Sea View
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
Borneo Island Getaway - Magellan Club Sea View
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
Borneo Island Getaway - Magellan Club Suite
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
Borneo Island Getaway - Magellan Executive Suite
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Irene
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Staff and cleanliness reached my expectations. Very comfortable staying Breakfast choice good
  • Wajdi
    Brunei Darussalam Brunei Darussalam
    Love the breakfast. Love the staff, very fast with their services.
  • Saw
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The view of the sea was so good! The staff all were so friendly and helpful
  • Dezza16
    Australia Australia
    Great service. Very clean. Great onsite entertainment most nights. Excellent choice in restaurants catering to different budgets. Great pools. Well supervised. Easy access to tours. Very helpful staff who spoke decent English.
  • N
    Nurul
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Everything is perfect,would love to join for island hopping and night cruise but the weather does not permit.will come again for sure
  • Azliza
    Malaysia Malaysia
    I like the facilities which are kids friendly. The hotel landscaping especially during clear weather is amazing. The hotel is located at good location for sunset. Our family enjoy our stay especially the private beach where we can play with the...
  • Paula
    Germany Germany
    Clean and big room, very comfortable big bed, wonderful views of pool and sea. Kind staff. We enjoyed the food at Al Frescos and especially at Ferdinand’s! Also the horizon Skybar of the pacific Sutera hotel was awesome - drinks, music, food,...
  • Yuen
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Room with sea view and the vibes of sunset bar! Love the pool as well!
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Well laid out. Excellent facilities and fantastic staff.. Karin at reception in particular
  • Dedy
    Singapore Singapore
    Awesome breakfast. Safe as it was gated with security guard. The pool area was clean with the pool attendant paying close attention to safety while not spoiling the fun.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • is this room located on the ground floor near the swimming pools?

    All request is subject to availability upon arrival. You may liase directly with our Guest Service Manager on duty once You arrive at the hotel. They ..
    Answered on 25 October 2019
  • Can add bed?? 1room 3 person?

    Yes, this is possible at RM180nett per night inclusive breakfast.
    Answered on 31 May 2022
  • hii is this only available for malaysians?

    We have offers for Local Malaysian or Malaysian PR and Non Malaysian, please refer to the terms and condition accordingly or please contact our resort..
    Answered on 7 July 2022
  • 2 adults & 2 children in 2 rooms. are they adjoining

    You would required 2 separate room either on connecting rooms or adjacent to each other.
    Answered on 4 October 2023
  • what is half board

    We do not offer any half board package. (Half Board means package inclusive of Breakfast and Dinner or Lunch)
    Answered on 25 January 2023
  • Hello, i would like to ask, residence of Malaysia deluxe room means available for malaysian only?

    Yes, applicable for Malaysian ID or PR holder. Thank you
    Answered on 3 April 2023
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Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Five Sails
    • Cuisine
      Malaysian • Local • Asian • International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Resort facilities of The Magellan Sutera Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Squash
  • Bowling
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Hair styling
  • Hair colouring
  • Hair cut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Make up services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Water slide
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Indonesian
  • Malay
  • Chinese

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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 200 is required on arrival. That's about £35. 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 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBCash

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.

2 (two) tickets of New Year’s Non-Stop Mega Party included per room purchase for all room packages on 31st December 2024.

Additional pax/person will be chargeable at RM 299.00nett per adult & RM 99.00nett per child aged 7 to 12 years old whereby guests will pay direct to hotel upon check-in.

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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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.

FAQs about The Magellan Sutera Resort

  • The Magellan Sutera Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Five Sails
  • The Magellan Sutera Resort is 1.1 miles from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Magellan Sutera Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Children's playground
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Bowling
    • Snorkelling
    • Table tennis
    • Tennis court
    • Karaoke
    • Squash
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Kids' club
    • Evening entertainment
    • Hair styling
    • Happy hour
    • Make up services
    • Personal trainer
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Swimming Pool
    • Beauty Services
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Live music/performance
    • Hair cut
    • Movie nights
    • Fitness classes
    • Beach
    • Tennis equipment
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Private beach area
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Manicure
    • Yoga classes
    • Facial treatments
    • Fitness
    • Hair colouring
    • Spa facilities
    • Badminton equipment
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Hair treatments
    • Pedicure
  • Guests staying at The Magellan Sutera Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet
  • Yes, The Magellan Sutera Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at The Magellan Sutera Resort is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Room options at The Magellan Sutera Resort include:

    • Twin/Double
  • The prices at The Magellan Sutera Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.