The Magellan Sutera Resort

5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
BBQ/picnic Area
View from property
Golf
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
The current price is RM653
RM715 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct

Room options

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Deluxe Sea View Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Garden View Twin

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Magellan Club Sea View Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Magellan Club Marina View King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 59 sq m
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Sea View King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 44 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Magellan Club Sea View King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Magellan Club Suite King

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
  • 149 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Garden View King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Magellan Club Marina View Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • Marina view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Magellan Executive Suite King

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Club Lounge
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
  • 96 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Magellan Club Suite Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Magellan Executive Suite Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Sea View King

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Garden View King

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Club Suite King

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Sea View Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Club Marina View King

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Executive Suite King

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Club Marina View Twin

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Club Sea View King

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Club Suite Twin

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Garden View Twin

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Club Sea View Twin

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Executive 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 Premium Chalet Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Deluxe Sea View King + Sutera Mantanani Premium Chalet

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Club Premier Twin

  • Sleeps 2

Magellan Club Premier Suite

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Located on a private beach, The Magellan Sutera Resort is in Downtown Kota Kinabalu neighbourhood and is connected to the convention centre. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Downbelow Adventure Centre, or check out an event or a game at Likas Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as snorkelling.
Map
1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100

What's nearby

  • Sutera Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 4 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.) - 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 corner/local shop 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, sunloungers and a beach shuttle. Indulge in a massage, a body wrap and hydrotherapy at Mandara Spa, the on-site spa. Yoga classes and fitness classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include racquetball/squash and volleyball. 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 sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free shopping centre shuttle and 2 indoor tennis courts
  • Babysitting (surcharge), smoke-free property and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 456 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Separate baths/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 transport

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately MYR 80 for adults and from 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 transport 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 29 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Magellan Sutera Resort on 23 Oct 2025 start from RM 653.17, 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?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Magellan Sutera Resort located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this beachfront resort is connected to the convention centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Sutera Harbour and Imago Shopping Mall. Gleneagles Hospital and Sabah State Mosque are also within 1 mile (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. 492 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jaeho

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

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

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

JOON HA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
뷰가 좋고 호텔 내부 fnb 가격도 비교적 저렴합니다
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUNDONG

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

호텔 이용 후기

공항에서 가깝고 해변에 위치해 있어서 전망이 훌륭합니다. 편리한 시설과 깨끗하게 관리되어 있습니다. 아침식사도 맛있습니다.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie

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

8/10 Good

JINHEE

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

10/10 Excellent

Mihyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
가족과 함께하기에 좋은 숙소였어요~!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHANSOO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
만족했습니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Charlaine

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

10/10 Excellent

Shusei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
リゾートホテルとして、広くて開放感があり、スタッフのサービスも素晴らしかった。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

YONG HYUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
아주 좋음
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

MINWOOK

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

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

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
클럽라운지이용 너무 만족! 10살 남자아이 노는데 수영장시설대만족. 작은해변이지만 아이놀기엔 적합! 조식에대한 걱정이 있었는데 클럽라운지 쌀국수, 과일, 커피,오믈렛 다 맛났음.해변보며 가족끼리 나가지 않아도 하루 정도는 저녁에 레스토랑에서 피자 스파게티도 맛있고 노을보기도 굿! 5일 잘 놀다 갑니다
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sang Sook

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

잘놀다왔어요

많이 낡긴했어요 근데 비교적 깨끗하고 방넓고 에어컨 빵빵하고 좋아요
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Myoung Jin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
시설은 좀 오래되었지만 시내와 가까워 교통이 편리하고 수영장이 넓고 쾌적함
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dong Hwi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
시설은 낡았지만 서비스도 좋고 머무르는동안 편안했습니다. 클럽룸 사이즈도 넉넉했으며 클럽라운지 직원들도 친절했습니다. 수영장이 그늘이 거의 없었던건 좀 아쉬웠고 해변은 작지만 물고기 먹이 주며 아이가 너무 좋아했어요
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taesoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
스노쿨링 할 수 있는 곳이 리조트 내에 있어서 넘 좋았어요.. 열대고기도 엄청 많았어요~~
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHUNGSIK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It has very good view. It's convenient to tour islands.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

hyun ki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
쾌적하고 좋았습니다. 스위트룸에 엑스트라 베드 신청을 안 해서 좁게 잔 게 아쉬웠음
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024