The Magellan Sutera Resort, 1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100, MalaysiaSee Hotel Details
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Proskills Cornerstone Enterprise
Deluxe Sea View King
Stayed in Apr 2025
Family
7 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Jun 5, 2025
The place was overall good ie room was fantastic, facilities awsome, food was good even though expensive. Breakfast was little dissapointing interms of varieties and taste. Not properly handled in refill the foods and glasses. One of the Staff serving the egg was very serious till I thought not to order.
We enjoyed our days in the resort.
6/7
Response from Property: Dear Proskills Cornerstone,Thank you for choosing to stay at The Magellan Sutera Resort and for taking the time to share your detailed feedback with us.We’re pleased to hear that you found the room fantastic, enjoyed our facilities, and appreciated the overall quality of our food. It’s also heartening to know that you had an enjoyable stay with us.That said, I sincerely regret to learn that your breakfast experience did not meet expectations. Please accept our apologies for the limited variety, slow refills, and the demeanor of our egg station staff. Your comments have been shared with the relevant teams to ensure we improve both the variety and the attentiveness of our service during breakfast. Rest assured, this is not reflective of the warm and welcoming hospitality we strive to deliver.We truly value your feedback as it helps us enhance our guest experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for a more seamless and satisfying stay.
tcherry
Deluxe Garden View King
Stayed in Apr 2025
Solo traveler
22 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 28, 2025
Room is clean and comfortable. I love the sunset view here. Breakfast has variety of choices but taste can improve. But sometimes too many people during sunset hour it feels crowded I wonder if they open to public too or just for hotel guests only.
Response from Property: Dear Tcherry,Thank you for your perfect 10/10 rating and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re truly pleased to hear that you enjoyed the clean and comfortable room, the breathtaking sunset views, and the variety offered at breakfast. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the breakfast taste & rest assured, we continuously review and refine our culinary offerings to ensure a better experience for all our guests.Regarding your observation about the crowd during sunset hour, please be assured that the resort’s facilities are exclusively reserved for our in-house guests and those who are patronizing our outlets. We do our best to maintain a relaxing and enjoyable environment for our guests, and your feedback is valuable as we continue to improve.It was a pleasure having you with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay.
Guest User
Deluxe Garden View Twin
Stayed in Apr 2025
Family
16 review
6.0/10
Posted on May 12, 2025
This resort has nice seaview but very small area of beach that allowed you to play. Decided to stay at Sutera Harbour instead of Shangrila because of the bouncy castle at the pool. However, the bouncy castle is not operating all the time; attached the operation time for reference. Further, on the first day of arrival, the bouncy castle was not operating from 4pm - 6pm. On d second day, it was also not operating during 12pm - 2pm. So it was a big disappointment. Luckily, my boy got to play from 4pm - 6pm.
Checked in is slow but staffs are friendly. Notice that there are many Chinese tourists staying in the hotel however all the staffs that i encountered do not speak Chinese at all. I wonder why the hotel do not employ staff that be able to speak Chinese since there are so many Chinese tourists staying.
Hotel provides shuttle to shopping malls and city centre which is very convenient.
Response from Property: Dear Valued Guest,We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful sea view and found our complimentary shuttle service to the shopping malls and city centre convenient. We also appreciate your kind words about our friendly team members.We sincerely regret to learn of your disappointment regarding the bouncy castle. Please allow us to clarify that while the inflatable is scheduled to operate at designated times for safety and maintenance reasons, its use is also subject to weather conditions. On the occasions you mentioned, the attraction was temporarily closed as it had started to rain. As safety is our top priority—especially for our younger guests—we are required to suspend operation during such times to avoid any risk of injury. We do understand how this may have been disappointing and are glad your child was still able to enjoy it later during your stay.We have also noted your comment regarding check-in and the need for Mandarin-speaking staff. We truly value feedback like yours, and we will continue to review our staffing and language capabilities to better serve the needs of our diverse guest base.Thank you once again for your constructive feedback.
Guest User
Deluxe Garden View King
Stayed in Apr 2025
Family
4 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 12, 2025
Magnificent view!
It's been awhile my family n I enjoy so much the hotel and the hotel facilies
Our 3d2n, we spent most of our meal in hotel, superb!!
Only comment, the bfast buffer too crowded, some staff shown frustration on face, especially on the egg station. Waited so long just to get some eggs.
The rest r great!
Oh ya, the private beach is just merely a small corner, not even a beach!
Response from Property: Dear Valued Guest,We’re truly delighted to hear that you and your family had such an enjoyable experience and were able to make the most of our hotel facilities, meals, and the magnificent views that surround the resort. It’s always heartening to know our guests leave with fond memories, and we appreciate your kind words.At the same time, we’re grateful for your honest feedback regarding the breakfast buffet. We sincerely apologise for the wait and any signs of frustration you may have encountered, particularly at the egg station. Please be assured that your comments have been shared with our team, and we will take steps to improve both the efficiency and guest interaction during peak hours.As for the private beach, we understand your expectations and will take your input into consideration as we continue to explore ways to enhance the beachfront experience for our guests.Thank you once again for choosing to stay with us. We hope to welcome you and your family back soon for another memorable getaway.
Cordy
Deluxe Sea View King
Stayed in Mar 2025
Family
16 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 24, 2025
Very good services from the hotel. Nice view from the room. However the wifi is not working and can’t be connected for the 3 days stay in the hotel
Response from Property: Dear Cordy,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the service and the beautiful view from your room during your stay.We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the Wi-Fi connection during your time with us. We understand how important reliable internet access is, and we regret that we fell short in this regard. Please be assured that we have taken note of your comments and are currently working with our technical team to resolve any connectivity issues, ensuring a smoother experience for future guests.We truly appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back soon, with a much-improved stay.
Anonymous User
Deluxe Sea View King
Stayed in Mar 2025
Traveling with friends
6 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 10, 2025
Great location as in town area. Great sea view if stay at the rooms at building of Mandara Spa.
Response from Property: Dear Valued Guest,Thank you for staying with us at The Magellan Sutera Resort and for sharing your kind feedback.We’re glad you enjoyed our convenient location and the stunning sea views from the Mandara Spa Block. It’s always a pleasure to know our guests appreciate the beauty and tranquility of the resort, especially those special views that make a stay here truly memorable.We look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing getaway by the sea.
Guest User
Magellan Club Sea View King
Stayed in Feb 2025
Family
5 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Apr 1, 2025
The service is good and the environment is good, but the WiFi in the room is really bad.I hope to improve, and I will choose Magellan next time.
Response from Property: Dear Valued Guest,Thank you for sharing your feedback following your stay at The Magellan Sutera Resort. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our service and the resort’s environment.However, we regret to learn that the Wi-Fi in your room did not meet your expectations. Please know that we are continuously working on enhancing our connectivity to provide a better experience for our guests. Your comments are invaluable, and we will certainly look into this matter.We truly appreciate your intention to return, and we look forward to welcoming you back for an even more enjoyable stay. If there is anything we can assist you with for your next visit, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Sasha Hanif
Deluxe Garden View King
Stayed in Apr 2025
Family
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 26, 2025
The best. So much activities we can do here.. Stategic location..
Response from Property: Dear Sasha Hanif,Warmest greetings from The Magellan Sutera Resort!Thank you very much for your perfect 10/10 rating and for taking the time to share your kind review. We are truly delighted to know that you had such a wonderful stay and enjoyed the wide range of activities available at the resort, as well as our strategic location.Your positive feedback means a lot to us and serves as a great motivation for our team to continue delivering memorable experiences to all our guests.We look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional stay in the near future.
Guest User
Deluxe Garden View King
Stayed in Nov 2024
Traveling with friends
3 review
9.7/10
Amazing
Posted on Mar 5, 2025
Really awesome to spend some leisure time there. Really enjoy the green view inside hotel. Some facilities are a bit old like the toilet problem which also mentioned by others. And not easy to call delivery food, almost impossible. In general it was an enjoyable stay.
Response from Property: Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for choosing your stay with us at The Magellan Sutera Resort. We are sorry to hear about the facilities maintenance issue you encountered during your stay. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused you. In order to maintain the exclusive experience, we offer, we do not permit outside food deliveries to the resort. Our hotel offers a variety of food options with a few restaurants, cafés, bars, as well as in-room dining for the guests’ convenience. Nevertheless, we value your feedback and hope that we will have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more enjoyable stay in the future.
Guest User
Deluxe Garden View King
Stayed in Nov 2024
Family
15 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 28, 2024
My kids had a blast, they love the swimming pool slides. Food was good. Good location.
Response from Property: Dear Valued Guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at The Magellan Sutera Resort!I’m delighted to hear that your kids enjoyed the swimming pool slides – it’s always a joy to know that our younger guests had fun. It’s also wonderful to know you appreciated our food offerings and found our location convenient.We look forward to welcoming you and your family back for more memorable moments.Sincerely,Gerry D'CruzGeneral Manager
Faizahmad
Deluxe Sea View Twin
Stayed in Apr 2025
Family
1 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on May 20, 2025
One of the best resort you can find in Kota Kinabalu.
Not in the middle of the centre of tourist attraction, but within reach. Meaning, you'd be able to enjoy more isolated holiday. You can snorkel from the small beach in the resort, there's plenty of fish within distance of the shore.
Breakfast spread was great with variety of food, including local and korean food. No repetitions of the main course through out my 3 day stays.
You can buy island hopping ticket and ride a boat from Marina (next to the resort), without having to go to Jesselton Point Port.
Made purchase through trip.com as it was cheaper than direct booking. hope this review helps!
Response from Property: Dear Faizahmad,Thank you for taking the time to share your delightful review of your recent stay with us. We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience and that our resort met your expectations in so many ways.It brings us great joy to know that you appreciated our tranquil location & just far enough to offer a peaceful retreat while still being conveniently accessible to nearby attractions. We’re also delighted that you enjoyed snorkeling right from our beach and encountered the vibrant marine life just offshore.Your kind words about our breakfast spread mean a lot to us. We take pride in offering a diverse selection of cuisines, including local and international flavors, to cater to all our guests’ tastes. It’s wonderful to hear that you found the variety satisfying throughout your stay.We’re also glad that you found our Marina facilities convenient for your island-hopping adventures. It’s always our goal to make our guests’ experiences as seamless and enjoyable as possible.
Guest User
Deluxe Garden View King
Stayed in Mar 2025
Solo traveler
9 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 19, 2025
Amazing resort
Response from Property: Dear Valued Guest,Warm greetings from The Magellan Sutera Resort!Thank you for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear that you found our resort amazing! It means a great deal to us to know that you enjoyed your stay.We truly look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience in the near future.
Jumriana
Deluxe Garden View King
Stayed in Oct 2024
Family
18 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 14, 2024
Happy family enjoy every facilities semua best staff semua peramah makanan semua sedap parking best lokasi strategic dekat dengan semua shopping mall
Response from Property: Dear Jumriana,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your recent stay at The Magellan Sutera Resort.We are delighted that you had an enjoyable stay here and your kind compliments are sincerely appreciated. It has been a pleasure having you here and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.Sincerely,Gerry D CruzGeneral Manager
Guest User
Deluxe Sea View King
Stayed in Oct 2024
Family
15 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 7, 2024
Good place to stay and healing, staff are friendly and many variety of food and delicious. Very satisfied with a clean room and tidy.
Response from Property: Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at The Magellan Sutera Resort. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay, found our staff friendly, and appreciated the wide variety of delicious food offerings. It’s always wonderful to know when our guests leave satisfied with our service and facilities.We're especially pleased to hear that you found your room clean and comfortable, as we strive to provide a welcoming and relaxing environment for all our guests. Your kind words motivate our team to continue delivering the best experience possible.We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another relaxing and memorable stay. Please feel free to reach out if there's anything we can assist you with on your next visit.Sincerely,Gerry D CruzGeneral Manager
Sabahiah
Deluxe Garden View King
Stayed in Mar 2025
Family
50 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 23, 2025
best ever ♥️
Response from Property: Dear Sabahiah,On behalf of the entire team, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your recent stay and for awarding us a perfect 10/10 rating. We are truly delighted to know that your experience with us was so enjoyable and memorable.Your kind feedback is deeply appreciated and serves as a great motivation for all of us to continue providing exceptional hospitality to each and every guest. It is always our goal to create a relaxing and enriching stay, and knowing we succeeded during your visit brings us great joy.We sincerely hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to The Magellan Sutera Resort in the near future. Should there be anything we can do to make your next stay even more special, please do not hesitate to let us know.