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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

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  • 59 sq m
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  • Sleeps 4
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Magellan Executive Suite King

  • Sea view
  • 96 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Magellan Club Suite King

  • Sea view
  • 149 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Deluxe Garden View Twin

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  • Garden view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
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Magellan Club Marina View Twin

  • Marina view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Magellan Club Sea View King

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Magellan Executive Suite Twin

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Magellan Club Suite Twin

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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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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 - 0.9 miles
  • A crowded riverside dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and flags.
    Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Sutera Harbour
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gleneagles Hospital
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Centre Point
    5 min drive - 2.0 miles

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • 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
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 5 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining

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
  • Indoor pickleball court
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis lessons
  • Volleyball
  • Waterslide

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

  • 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 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
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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.

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MYR 80 for adults and MYR 40 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 350 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Magellan Sutera Resort have a pool?

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
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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
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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

10/10 Excellent

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