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Five-star Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The leisure half of Sutera Harbour: a lobby drawn from a Rungus longhouse, 456 rooms over the South China Sea, and 27 holes of golf on the same estate.

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Rooms
456 rooms and suites
Estate
384 acres, shared with The Pacific Sutera
Golf
27 holes by Graham Marsh
From the airport
About 10 minutes by road

The hotel

A longhouse by the sea.

Sutera Harbour began in 1994 on 384 acres of ocean-front land in Kota Kinabalu, and was dedicated in July 2000. It holds two hotels. The Pacific Sutera took the business guests; The Magellan Sutera was built for holidays, with the spa and the club floor. More than five hundred million dollars went into the estate, which also holds a marina and a country club, and the two hotels have 956 rooms between them.

Its lobby is styled on a longhouse of the Rungus people of Sabah. The 456 rooms look over the South China Sea or the gardens, and the sun goes down over the sea. Around the hotel lie a 27-hole course designed by Graham Marsh and a marina with berths for superyachts. Children from three to twelve join the Little Magellan programme every day.

  • Golf Twenty-seven championship holes by Graham Marsh, run by the Sutera Harbour Marina and Country Club next door.
  • The marina A hundred and ten berths and room for thirteen superyachts, on the same estate.
  • Little Magellan A daily programme for children of three to twelve, from 8 am to 7 pm.

Rooms & suites

Sea, garden and the Magellan Club.

Four categories, from the deluxe rooms to suites on the club floor. Club guests share a lounge with drinks and canapés each evening.

  • Rooms Magellan Deluxe Room The main category, looking over the sea or the gardens.
  • Club Magellan Club Rooms with access to the club lounge, with drinks and hors d'oeuvres from 5.30 to 7 pm.
  • The largest Magellan Club Suite 149 square metres with floor-to-ceiling windows on the sea or the garden, and club access.

Dining

Italian, seafront and teh tarik.

Restaurants and bars as listed by Sutera Harbour. Shown for information.

  • Ferdinand's Italian Fine dining with a wine list and sea views
  • Al Fresco Seafront dining Sunsets over the South China Sea
  • Five Sails Malaysian and international The signature restaurant, from breakfast
  • Muffinz Deli Cafe Café Pastries and coffee
  • Tarik's Lobby Lounge Drinks Its own teh tarik, with a view of the ocean

Good to know

Before you go.

  • Children Little Magellan runs every day for ages three to twelve.
  • Next door The Pacific Sutera Hotel, the marina and the country club share the estate, so their restaurants are a walk away.

Getting there

Flying to Kota Kinabalu.

Kota Kinabalu International is about ten minutes by road, and its long runway takes any business jet, with private aircraft handled on the old Terminal 2 apron. Superyachts can berth at the resort's own marina.

Business & First Class Scheduled flights AirAsia makes the airport its second Malaysian hub. Direct flights link it with Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong, Seoul, Busan, Manila, Taipei and a long list of Chinese cities; from Europe, connect through one of these. Request a fare Private Jet Private flights Immigration and customs work around the clock. The old Terminal 2 apron is reserved for cargo, VIP and private aircraft; handling must be booked in advance with an agent, and slots are coordinated. The runway shuts every Tuesday night for maintenance, in the early hours of Wednesday local time. Request a jet
Approximate flying time by midsize jet to Kota Kinabalu
  • Manila 1 h 45
  • Singapore 2 h 15
  • Kuala Lumpur 2 h 30
  • Hong Kong 2 h 45
  • Seoul 5 h 10

Questions

What guests ask first.

What is the difference between The Magellan Sutera and The Pacific Sutera?
They share the Sutera Harbour estate, the golf course and the marina. The Magellan was built for holidays, with the spa and a children's programme; The Pacific Sutera has 500 rooms and leans towards business travel.
How far is The Magellan Sutera from the airport?
About ten minutes by road from Kota Kinabalu International.
Does The Magellan Sutera have a MICHELIN Key?
No. No hotel in Kota Kinabalu holds a MICHELIN Key in the current selection.
Can SkyCourtage arrange the flight to Kota Kinabalu?
Yes. We arrange Business and First Class seats on scheduled airlines and private jet charter to Kota Kinabalu, with one final price, our margin included. The hotel is booked with the hotel or through our booking partner.

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