Borneo is world-renowned for its tropical beauty and exotic wildlife. Located just a 10-minute drive from Kota Kinabalu city centre, The Magellan Sutera Resort offers effortless access to some of the island’s biggest attractions. Take a short 10-minute drive to Tanjung Aru Beach, where you can grab dinner from a food stall while watching the sunset, or board the North Borneo Railway at the resort and ride through the lush greenery, traditional villages and sprawling paddy fields of Sabah.
The hotel is located approximately a 10-minute drive from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI). Roundtrip airport transfers are included in your package, see the Fine Print for details.
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- Ferdinand’s restaurant
- Al Fresco restaurant
- Five Sails restaurant
- Muffinz Deli Café
- Tarik’s Lobby Lounge
- Horizons Restaurant
- Cafe Boleh
- Pacific Club
- Silk Garden restaurant
- Lobby Lounge
- Breeze Beach Club
- Waves Pool Bar
- Marina Cafe
- Spice Island restaurant
- Blue Lagoon restaurant
- The Terrace restaurant
- 27-hole Graham Marsh-designed championship golf course
- 41 bay two-tiered covered driving range
- Covered/outdoor tennis courts
- Badminton courts
- Squash courts
- 12-lane ten-pin bowling centre
- Kids’ club
- Fitness centre
- Olympic-sized swimming pool
- Kids’ pool and fun pool
- Two landscaped pools
- Billiard room
- 100-seat movie theatre/auditorium
- Spa
- Convenience store
- 24-hour room service
- Fully equipped business centre
- Shuttle service within the resort and to the city
- 354 complimentary parking bays
- High-speed internet access
- Hair and nail salon
- Check-in: 3pm / Checkout: 12pm
Surcharges may apply to select facilities and services
Tourism tax of MYR10 per room, per night is not included and is payable directly to the hotel upon check-in/out. Tax applies to foreign passport holders from 1 January 2023 onwards.
Update 22 September 2025, 2.24pm AEDT: Please be informed that Al Fresco Restaurant at The Magellan Sutera Resort will be closed for renovation from 22 September to 5 December 2025.
During this period, guests are warmly invited to dine at our alternative venues:
- Five Sails – Breakfast buffet & à la carte menu
- Muffinz – Casual all-day dining
- Ferdinand’s – Fine Italian cuisine (Lunch & Dinner)
The Al Fresco Sunset Bar will remain open daily from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for drinks and light refreshments.
Update 18 December 2024, 1.07 AEDT: Please note that the Magellan Club does not have sea views.
Update 30 September 2024, 12.40pm AEST: Three night package inclusions updated.
Update 20 June 2024, 1pm: Each room package for December 31, 2024 includes two tickets to the New Year’s Non-Stop Mega Party. Additional guests will be charged RM299 per adult and RM99 per child (7–12), payable directly to the hotel upon check-in. From 9pm to 1am, guests will enjoy an all-inclusive experience with an open bar and food, a spectacular fireworks display and live, exciting entertainment on the beachfront.
Update 5 February 2024, 4.50pm: The guest including minors (below 18 years of age) agrees to assume all risks associated with the boat travel to and from the Resort, and/or for participating in the activities at the Resort and/or patronizing the Resort, and shall release the Resort and/or its Company including its officers and/or employees from all and any loss, damages, liability, claims, demands, costs, expenses, personal injury or death, howsoever caused.
The above terms and conditions are governed by the laws of Malaysia. In making this booking, the guest agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts in Malaysia at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
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Package Inclusions: Inclusions are correct at the time of purchase. Refer to your booking confirmation for details. Please note package inclusions for extra guests vary depending on the rate selected, please choose your package carefully.
Dining inclusions do not include beverages (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
Please Note: The following applies to select packages only
- Roundtrip airport transfers for two are included in packages three nights and longer. Please contact the resort in advance to organise.
- Airport transfers are available for additional guests at a surcharge, see packages for details. Airport transfers are complimentary for infants (under 3).
- Club access includes daily buffet breakfast from 6.30am to 10.30am, all-day tea and coffee and evening refreshments from 5.30am to 7pm (non-alcoholic beverages only)
Important: The hotel, transportation and/or destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your departure.
The property, facilities and dining are subject to government regulations and restrictions. Please check the property website for the most up-to-date information as some of the services may be impacted.
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