Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island
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Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island
No. 1 of 4-Star Select Hotels in Sabah
Manukan Island, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100, Malaysia
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Last booked 7 hrs ago
Highlights
Ideal location
Great views
Excellent service
Delicious breakfast
Lots to doAmenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Snorkeling
Hiking
GymFree
Bar
Restaurant
Station pick-up service
Conference room
All amenities
Property Description
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Manukan Island is located within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. This beach resort is within close proximity of Mamutik Island and Sapi Island.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, souvenir shop, and sunset look out.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the resort's restaurant, Arang Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
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9.0/10
Service good. Food nice. Facilities good. The staff nice and helpful. Feel comfortable staying there
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Surroundings
Airport: Kota Kinabalu International Airport
(7.7 km)
Train: Tanjung Aru Railway Station
(6.8 km)
Train: Kinarut Railway Station
(17.4 km)
Landmarks: Manukan Island
(480m)
Landmarks: Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
(590m)
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Overview
Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
6
Hillside Villa Double Storey
1 King bed
81m² | Floor: G-1
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Ocean view
Electric fan
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8
Manukan Villa 1
1 King bed and 2 Single bed
140-145m² | Floor: G-1
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Electric fan
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7
Beach Suite Twin
2 Single bed
42-56m² | Floor: G-1
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Ocean view
Electric fan
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10
Manukan Villa 2
Bedroom 1:1 King bed ● Bedroom 2:2 King bed
140-145m² | Floor: G-1
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Electric fan
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8
Hillside Villa Single Storey
1 King bed
81m² | Floor: G-1
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Ocean view
Electric fan
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6
Beach Suite King
1 King bed
42-56m² | Floor: G-1
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Ocean view
Electric fan
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Guest Reviews
9.0/10
Great
164 reviews
This property hasn't received any negative reviews in the past 4 months.
- Cleanliness8.9
- Amenities8.6
- Location9.4
- Service9.2
Average for similar properties in Kota Kinabalu
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Location: The island offers a peaceful retreat after 4 PM when tourists leave, providing a serene environment. It boasts clear sea water and beautiful nature, ideal for relaxation. Free round-trip transfers to the island enhance convenience for guests.
gardevoir
September 4, 2025
Loved our villa and the employees of the resort. During day time it was full of tourists but they will be gone by noon so it's more calm and less smokers!!
We had our breakfast and dinner at Arang restaurant, and attentive staff and food was acceptable.
Can easily spot fish and even baby shark nearby the jetty, the sea water is clear and sky blue..but its disappointing that some irresponsible tourists left rubbish by the beach.
Lee S T
April 2, 2025
Staffs at the island were courteous and helpful. Room was also fine, though there was some problem with the instant water pump but solved by technician.
RodJM
January 17, 2025
Lovely place. Alcohol is expensive (38rm) for half a beer. I enjoyed my 2 night stay. It's a busy island with tourists from the mainland till 4pm but they all go home at 4 pm and then you basically have the island to yourself. Just you, a few other guests, and the army of staff.
MonitaD
January 27, 2025
I liked everything!
Very cozy chalets, feeling like I came to grannie’s house 🏠, amazing customer service from the meeting at the lobby with welcome drink to saying goodbye 👋 , very delicious food in restaurant, breakfast is big, so friendly staff ( girls at reception and girls/guys in restaurant you are super!) and so beautiful nature!
Regretted that haven’t booked 2 nights though. Didn’t have chance to see lizards🦎
SChieh Lim
December 27, 2024
One of our best experience. Best part about Manukan Sutera lodge
1) very helpful and friendly staff.
2) i booked 2 rooms. They gave me adjoining room. Super helpful for family with kids.
3) very spacious rooms.
4) sunset viewpoint is a big plus. U get the see the beautiful sunset. But have to walk 1.5km to and another 1.5km back.
5) private beach is helpful for guests so that we don't have to share the public beach with the rest of the visitors. U get to see more fish and corals because fewer tourists to scare away the fish
6) free rental snorkeling equipment.
7) delicious and sumptuous breakfast.
8) easy boat transport. Free overnightt parking at sutera marina club.
Disadvantages
1) no data signal or wifi in the room.have to go to reception for wifi or data signal.
2) dinner is slightly more expensive because there is only 1 restaurant, so no other choices. But food is delicious, even for the fried rice (see pic)
Charles
December 25, 2024
I was a bit reluctant at first to go on an island resort (in case it's bad, you're trapped!)
But this resort made me change my mind on KK!
Their restaurant has amazing food! Probably the best I had during my stay in Malaysia.
Beach was cleaned every morning, and different areas of the island gave the feeling of different beaches.
Great pool as well, only for in house guest, so we were alone all the time.
Some hiking trail (but easy one) to cross the island and see the sunset..
I'll be back for sure !
Guest User
June 25, 2025
We enjoyed the great hospitality from the hotel. Some privileges provided to hotel guests really enhanced the exclusiveness of the stay. Although it’s a public island, it didn’t sacrifice our comfort as hotel guests.
Food was good. Portion was big so we ordered few dishes for sharing. I especially enjoyed the breakfast. We get to choose our set meals from the menu and they served the food to the table, unlike buffet breakfast that I have to bring my 2 kids around to choose their food.
It was an enjoyable 3 d 2 n trip. We snorkelled at private beach area and we saw giant corals and a lot of fish. We walked across the island, not much things to do but we enjoyed the scenery and relaxing vibe.
Benjamin Sch.
October 2, 2024
The location was great and the staff super friendly. A part of the beach was reserved for hotel guests and was not overcrowded. The team was trying its best to pick up all plastic in the morning from the beach but unfortunately during the day more was coming. People should take more care themselves.
You can go snorkeling at the beach but to arrive the corals you need to wait for the tide and have to be a good swimmer. Then it’s beautiful out there.
The breakfast was great and a good combination between buffet and menu.
Overall we can recommend it for 2 nights. Don’t forget your mosquito repellent and bites relief.
We saw several Gerrys;) - beautiful creatures.
Services & Amenities
Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Snorkeling
Hiking
Gym
Free
Bar
Restaurant
Station pick-up service
Conference room
Additional charge
Children's pool
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Parking
Transportation
Station pick-up service
Front desk services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Languages spoken
English
Malay
Food & drink
Convenience store/kiosk
Bar
Halal meals provided
Alcohol-free rooms (on request)
Room service
Health & wellness
Gym
Free
Hiking
Snorkeling
Activities
Public beach
Public areas
Gift shop
Elevator
Picnic area
No smoking in public areas
Smoking area
Facilities for children
Children's meals available
Children's pool
Business services
Conference room
Additional charge
Fax/copying service
Additional charge
Wedding service
Safety & security
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Security personnel
Smoke detector
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–15:30
Check-out: 10:00–12:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]08:00–22:00
If you plan to arrive after 22:00 on your check-in day, contact the property in advance.At the same time, please provide your check-in time
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs cannot be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Breakfast
CuisineAmerican, Asian, Halal
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact property |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service animals
Service animals are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the hotel
Property Description
- Opened: 1998
- Renovated: 2017
- Number of Rooms: 29
Phone:+60-198335644
Email:online@sslodges.com
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Manukan Island is located within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. This beach resort is within close proximity of Mamutik Island and Sapi Island.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, souvenir shop, and sunset look out.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the resort's restaurant, Arang Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the cancellation policy at Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island?
The cancellation policy at Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island depends on your room type and booking terms.What’s the cancellation policy at Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island?
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island?
Check-in at Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island starts from 15:00-15:30, and the standard check-out time is by 12:00.What are the check-in and check-out times at Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island?
Is breakfast available at Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island?
Yes, Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island provides breakfast. Options include American, Asian, Halal. Is breakfast available at Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island?
Are pets allowed at Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island?
No, pets are not allowed at Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island.Are pets allowed at Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island?
How do I get to Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island from the nearest airport?
The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, located about straight line distance from hotel: 7.7 km away.How do I get to Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island from the nearest airport?
Does Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island offer airport transfer services?
No, Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island doesn’t offer airport shuttle or transfer options.Does Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island offer airport transfer services?
About This Property
| Nearest Airport | Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Distance to Airport | 7.74KM |
| Nearest Train Station | Tanjung Aru Railway Station |
| Distance to Train Station | 6.84KM |
| Average Price From | USD388 |
| Hotel Star Rating | 4 |