The Magellan Sutera Resort

5.0 star property
Luxury resort with a full-service spa connected to the convention center in Kota Kinabalu

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Magellan Club Suite King | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
BBQ/picnic area
Golf
View from property
The Magellan Sutera Resort combines luxury with family entertainment. Guests enjoy a private beach with sun loungers or a beach shuttle to nearby shores. The property features bowling, the Mandara Spa offers aromatherapy, and the gym hosts yoga classes.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Room service

Room options

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Deluxe Sea View King

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Garden View King

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Garden View King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 473 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Sea View King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 473 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Magellan Club Marina View King

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 640 sq ft
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Magellan Executive Suite King

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1032 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Magellan Club Suite King

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1604 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Magellan Executive Suite King

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Garden View Twin

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 473 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Sea View Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Magellan Club Marina View Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Magellan Club Sea View King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Magellan Club Sea View Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Magellan Executive Suite Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Magellan Club Suite Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Magellan Deluxe King Room With Garden View + Sutera Mantanani Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Garden View Twin

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Sea View Twin

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Club Marina View Twin

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Club Marina View King

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Club Sea View Twin

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Executive Suite Twin

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Club Suite Twin

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Deluxe King Room With Garden View + Sutera Mantanani Premium Chalet Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Deluxe King Room With Sea View + Sutera Mantanani Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Deluxe King Room With Sea View + Sutera Mantanani Premium Chalet Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Deluxe King Room With Garden View + Sutera Mantanani Premium Chalet

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Deluxe Sea View King + Sutera Mantanani Premium Chalet

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Club Premier Twin

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Club Premier Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Club Sea View King

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Club Suite King

  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100

What's nearby

  • Sutera Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 4 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restoran Grill Fish - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sutera Harbour Resort - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Domino’s Pizza Riverson - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Horizons - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Horizons Cigar Lounge - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Luxury family-friendly resort near Imago Shopping Mall
A golf course, a bowling alley, and a grocery/convenience store are just a few of the amenities provided at The Magellan Sutera Resort. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sun loungers, and a beach shuttle. Indulge in a facial, a hot stone massage, and a body wrap at Mandara Spa, the onsite spa. Fitness classes and yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include volleyball and racquetball/squash. In addition to a terrace and a garden, 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), a banquet hall, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff
Room features
All 456 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
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
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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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

  • 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

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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Tennis lessons
  • Volleyball
  • Waterslide
  • Yoga classes

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

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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 cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
Guests booked in a "(Residence of Malaysia Only)" room type must present a Malaysia Resident ID/PR 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
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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MYR 80 for adults and MYR 40 for children
  • 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 major 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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from 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
The Magellan Sutera Resort Resort
The Magellan Sutera Resort Kota Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort Resort Kota Kinabalu

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 Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Magellan Sutera Resort on Nov 22, 2025 start from $119.49, 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 at The Magellan Sutera Resort?

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.

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).

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Reviews

The Magellan Sutera Resort Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 496 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

YIN MAN

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

8/10 Good

Siswati

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

10/10 Excellent

CHURLYONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GOOD ANYTHING
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jihyun

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

8/10 Good

Hyunjun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some facilities are old. But not uncomfortable. View at the resort is really excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Zainab

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Just back from 2 weeks there. Overall pretty good, but some areas are tired. Some rooms have been refreshed but ours wasn’t one of them. Pool area needs more beds. Breakfast a little repetitive. Bar music needs more variety. Same cd every day for many days. Lounge music in evenings tooooo loud. Being a bit picky now.😄 Overall very good value.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Makiko

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We paid for an extra bed in a double room and three of us stayed in the room, but there were only two towels, no matter how many times we asked for more, they never came, so we had to use two towels for all three of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor, outdated property. No hot water. When complained, manager and staff told me that they’re at full capacity so the hot water can’t reach my room. Does that even make sense?!?! If your hotel can’t provide facilities to a full capacity, then don’t sell that many rooms and take money from people. They were also not honest and up front about it at check in.

4/10 Poor

INJOON

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Wi-Fi and management

Wi-Fi didn’t connect for 2days in the room. I called 10 times .They promised to fix in 30 minutes. But they didn’t show up and I couldn’t go out the room to wait for service man whole day. Second day noon time the technician came and said that my room Wi-Fi machine has broken. Fortunately the technician fixed it. So far nobody in management team apologized me in this matter.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Anna

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very disappointing and not living to the promise..

We spent 3 nights here and were disappointed too many times for a 5 star resort. Facilities are fine but quite dated, certainly not what I would expect. But that's not a problem except there was no warm water on the first 1.5 days. The staff however lacks very much on every front. Breakfast starts at 6 am, 30 min later still no one at the egg station. I asked the staff, asked again some 7 min later. 20 min later I give up. We have a set dinner every night. We are told (twice) this will be the same menu every night but we can change the main course only the following nights. Only the last night we learn that there are 3 or 4 different set menus, great, just surprising that we did not learn that the first 2 nights. I want to add drinks (ca 10 USD) to the room no. to settle at check-out. Not possible because I did not leave a deposit at check-in (I would if someone even asked about it). Last night we order a sparkling water and a piña colada. To avoid a misunderstanding I show it in the menu. 5 min later the waiter comes back, she does not know what I wanted. I show each item again in the menu. After a while she comes back (still no water) and says we cannot order piña colada. I want to choose another cocktail but she tells me I cannot order any, only water. Later I find out that I could have ordered any cocktail I wanted (also piña colada). Concierge would not take our postcards for sending, sent us to town. On a good side: the surrounding area is very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

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

4/10 Poor

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Chisato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
プライベートビーチやホテル敷地内の海岸でも魚が見られるのが素敵でした。テニスやスカッシュなどのコートを格安で借りられるので、雨でも存分に楽しめます。
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

FUJIMOTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
家族での旅行で利用 部屋はきれいで、窓からの景色もきれい。 4人で予約したが、シングルベッドが2台だったので、エクストラベッドの利用が必要だった。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is fine but I’d say very much surface style over substance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

KWON DO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
에어컨에서 이틀동안 물이 샜는데 어떤 추가 서비스가 없었습니다. 카운터 직원들의 고객에 대한 서비스 마인드가 부족해 보입니다. 그 외 수영장이나 시설들은 무난했던것 같아요.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

yun chuen

Liked: Room comfort

正評

房間整體很舊,厠所有味,可能執房員工問題,未達5星酒.店服務,取房櫃位服務很慢
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaeho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
최고에여 좋았어요
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

gi taek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

마젤란수틀라리조트

친절하고 조용하고 지내는 동안 좋았습니다. 하지만 연식이 있어서 곳곳에 수리가 필요합니다
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

JINHEE

골프장 이용하려고 갔는데 나쁘지 않았어요 리워드적립이 누락됐습니다 리워드 적립해주세요
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

DAYOUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
수영장 좋았고 편하게 잘 지냈습니다 이마고몰이랑은 조금 떨어져있어서 택시타야해요
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hidayah

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

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, beautiful location and comfortable, clean room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025