The Magellan Sutera Resort in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 15 hotels we score in Kota Kinabalu. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.8, Agoda 3.5. Rooms from about $154 a night (cached, not a live quote).
The Magellan Sutera Resort is a five-star property situated at Sutera Harbour Boulevard in Kota Kinabalu. Part of a larger resort complex, the hotel features 456 rooms and suites overlooking the South China Sea or landscaped gardens. Guests have access to multiple outdoor swimming pools, a private beach, a marina, and a golf course. The architecture uses an ethnic theme with a longhouse-style lobby. It suits travellers looking for seaside facilities and integrated leisure activities. While the resort offers extensive amenities including a spa and various dining options, some parts of the property show signs of age and require modern updates.
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