The Magellan Sutera Resort stands at 1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, on the Sutera Harbour estate that stretches along the marina south-west of downtown Kota Kinabalu. It is a large resort, with around four hundred and fifty rooms linked to a convention centre, and it is designed for visitors who want to stay put: an outdoor pool with a children's pool and waterslide, a private beach reached by shuttle, a spa, five restaurants and a gym and sports facilities that include indoor tennis courts, a pickleball court and a bowling alley. A championship golf course lies on the estate. The resort is about fourteen minutes by road from the airport and a few minutes from the Esplanade and the waterfront. It suits families, golfers and groups, and travellers who prefer the space and facilities of a resort to the convenience of a downtown hotel.
Location and getting around
The resort is on the harbour side of the city, with Imago Shopping Mall about a sixteen-minute walk away and the Esplanade about four minutes by car. A free shuttle runs to a nearby shopping centre, and a beach shuttle takes guests to the private beach. For the downtown sights you will take a taxi or e-hailing car, and the airport is about fourteen minutes away, with an airport shuttle available on request for a fee. The jetty for island trips is a short drive.
Rooms and facilities
The Deluxe rooms are generous, at around forty-four square metres, with a king or twin beds, space for a family of four and a choice of garden view or sea view, with a private balcony. Club rooms and suites sit above the Deluxe category. Dining includes Ferdinand's, Al Fresco, Five Sails, Muffinz Deli Cafe and Tarik's Lobby Lounge. The estate offers a marina and country club, a golf course and water sports, and children are catered for with kids activities and baby cribs on request.
Good to know
Parking and wifi are free, which is a rare perk in a resort. Because the estate is large, distances inside the resort can be long, so ask for a room close to the lobby if mobility is a concern. Pets are not allowed. Compare rates with breakfast, and ask about the beach shuttle schedule, which determines how easy it is to spend a day on the sand. Evenings are quiet, so factor in taxi fares if you plan to eat in the city.
Why stay here
- ✓Private beach with shuttle
- ✓Outdoor pool and waterslide
- ✓Spa
- ✓Five restaurants and lounge
- ✓Golf course on the estate
- ✓Gym, tennis and pickleball
- ✓Free parking and wifi
- ✓Free shopping centre shuttle
Good questions
Is the Magellan Sutera Resort near the city centre?+
It is a short drive from the Esplanade and the waterfront, and about fourteen minutes from the airport. You will usually take a taxi to the downtown sights.
Does it have a beach?+
Yes, it has a private beach that guests reach by shuttle. Ask about the shuttle schedule when you arrive.
Is parking free?+
Free self-parking and wifi are listed for guests. An airport shuttle runs on request for a fee.
