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The Magellan Sutera Resort

Star Rating
5 out of 5
From $147 per night (Jul 31 - Aug 1)

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Private beach, beach shuttle, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Indoor Spa Tub

Guest reviews

4.2/5 Very Good
998 reviews
Guests rated this property 4.1/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air Conditioning
  • Spa
  • Restaurant

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1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Explore the area

Popular LocationSutera Harbour9 min walk
Popular LocationOceanus Waterfront Mall3 min drive
Popular LocationImago Shopping Mall8 min drive
AirportKota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)13 min drive

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  • Deluxe Garden View

    Photos of Deluxe Garden View

    4.2/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 473 sq ft
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
    More detailsDeluxe Garden View

  • Deluxe Sea View

    Photos of Deluxe Sea View

    4.2/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 473 sq ft
    • Sea view
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
    More detailsDeluxe Sea View

  • Magellan Club Sea View

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    4.4/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 640 sq ft
    • Sea view
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
    More detailsMagellan Club Sea View

  • Magellan Executive Suite

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    4.5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 1032 sq ft
    • Sea view
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsMagellan Executive Suite

  • Magellan Club Suite

    Photos of Magellan Club Suite

    Room amenities

    • 1604 sq ft
    • Sea view
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsMagellan Club Suite

  • Deluxe Garden View (Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Residents Only)

    Photos of Deluxe Garden View (Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Residents Only)

    Room amenities

    • 473 sq ft
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
    More detailsDeluxe Garden View (Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Residents Only)

  • Magellan Club Sea View (Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Residents Only)

    Photos of Magellan Club Sea View (Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Residents Only)

    Room amenities

    • 640 sq ft
    • Sea view
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
    More detailsMagellan Club Sea View (Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Residents Only)

  • Deluxe Sea View (Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Residents Only)

    Photos of Deluxe Sea View (Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Residents Only)

    Room amenities

    • 473 sq ft
    • Sea view
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
    More detailsDeluxe Sea View (Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Residents Only)

  • Magellan Club Suite (Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Residents Only)

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    Room amenities

    • 1604 sq ft
    • Sea view
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsMagellan Club Suite (Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Residents Only)

  • Magellan Executive Suite (Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Residents Only)

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    Room amenities

    • 1032 sq ft
    • Sea view
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 King Bed
    More detailsMagellan Executive Suite (Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Residents Only)

The price per-night is based on the lowest price found within the past 24 hours for the next 30 nights. All prices exclude taxes and fees and are based on a 1-night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

About this area

Kota Kinabalu

Located on a private beach, The Magellan Sutera Resort is in Downtown Kota Kinabalu neighborhood and is connected to the convention center. Sutera Harbour and Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Imago Shopping Mall and Centre Point. Traveling with kids? Consider Anjung Samudera and Sedco Square.

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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • Sutera Harbour - 9 min walk
  • Sabah State Mosque - 20 min walk
  • Oceanus Waterfront Mall - 3 min drive
  • Kompleks Asia City - 7 min drive
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 5 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Al Fresco — 1 min walk
  • Ferdinand's — 1 min walk

About this property

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Hotel with private beach, full-service spa
Spend the day relaxing at The Magellan Sutera Resort's private beach, practicing your swing on the golf course, or pampering yourself at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. All 456 rooms offer free WiFi and free wired Internet, plus 24-hour room service and LCD TVs with satellite channels. Other amenities available to guests include minibars, separate bathtubs and showers, and coffee makers.
The Magellan Sutera Resort offers 456 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Kota Kinabalu hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

3 outdoor tennis courts and 2 indoor tennis courts are featured at the hotel. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Mandara Spa. Services include hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a spa tub.

The spa is open daily.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Follows regional sanitization guidelines of Safe & Clean (Malaysia)

Social distancing

Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast, dinner, and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6 AM–10 AM: MYR 66 for adults and MYR 33 for children
  • 3 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/café
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 2 indoor tennis courts
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Outdoor pool
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting/childcare (surcharge)
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tennis lessons
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Languages spoken

  • Chinese
  • English
  • Malay

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2 PM - midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests booked in a Malaysia and Singapore Residents Only room type must present valid resident ID 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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 180.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

American ExpressDiners ClubMastercardVisa

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: MYR 66 for adults and MYR 33 for children (approximately)
  • 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 advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
  • Disinfectant is used to clean the property, and commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays.
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast and dinner, and also through room service.
  • The property affirms that it follows sanitization practices of Safe & Clean (Malaysia) guidelines.
    • 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

No pets and no service animals are allowed at 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 Resort Hotel
The Magellan Sutera Resort Kota Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel my reservation for free at The Magellan Sutera Resort and receive a full refund?
Yes, The Magellan Sutera Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to The Magellan Sutera Resort cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
How much does it cost to stay at The Magellan Sutera Resort?
As of Jul 16, 2020, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Magellan Sutera Resort on Jul 31, 2020 start from $147, 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.
Does this property have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Is this hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Magellan Sutera Resort?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at this property?
Check-in is from 2 PM–midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at this hotel?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is The Magellan Sutera Resort located?
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this beachfront hotel is connected to the convention center and within a 10-minute walk of Sapi Island and Sutera Harbour. Imago Shopping Mall and Centre Point are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Guest reviews

Overall score and ratings for The Magellan Sutera Resort

4.2
Very Good
998 reviews
5 - Excellent
473
4 - Good
355
3 - Okay
101
2 - Mediocre
43
1 - Poor
26
4.1
Cleanliness
4.2
Service and Staff
4.2
Amenities
4.1
Property condition

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 18, 2020
  • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

3/5

Verified traveler
Traveled with family
Jan 29, 2020
  • Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
  • Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bad customer service

The reception didn't record information correctly and blame me for miscommunication and expect me to pay extra for buffet person, slow service, slow food and overall mediocre experience

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

2/5

Yu Wen
Traveled with family
Dec 23, 2019
  • Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
What has happened to Magellan?

We were made to wait for nearly 40mins to be checked in. Check-in service is so slow motion, it's not acceptable. Staff were friendly, but not well trained at all. Ordered a bottle of wine, but the wine still served even though the bottle had leaked wine leak mark on it's side. Swimming pool was not cleaned as should be with wet wipes found inside the pool. mattress was old and badly sprung, which was covered over by thick bed underlay. Maintenance of the property is obviosly lacking.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveler
Nov 23, 2019
    This traveler didn’t leave comments with their review
    Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

    5/5 Excellent

    Kristine
    Oct 9, 2019
    • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    KK1

    Had a great time here...apart from the whistle blowing life guards. I felt they were a bit over the top. I also had an allergic reaction to jelly fish larvae bites(jelly bugs) that I got on a snorkeling trip booked through the hotel. The guide advised there were stingers but I reacted badly. The hotel did not know what was wrong and recommended going to the hospital. We were flying to Sandakan so I was unable to do this. In Sandakan I went to the doctors and was advised it was chicken pox. It was only at the lovely Turtle Island that the life guard put vinegar on my bites which were on my legs and arms and torso. they were all blistered and incredibly itchy. He was outraged that the snorkel guide in KK had not advised me to do this. So my one issue with the hotel is that they did not recognize what this could have been. I did mention the bites while snorkeling.

    Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

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