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The Pacific Sutera Hotel - Sutera Harbour ResortvsAkinabalu Youth Hostel
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Sutera Harbour Resort (The Pacific Sutera & The Magellan Sutera) ranks significantly better than Akinabalu Youth Hostel. Sutera Harbour Resort (The Pacific Sutera & The Magellan Sutera) has a TripExpert Score of 81 with accolades from 4 reviewers like Rough Guide, Gayot and Star Service.
The Pacific Sutera Hotel - Sutera Harbour Resort
Star Service
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Gayot
1 Sutera Harbour Blvd, Kota Kinabalu 88100, Malaysia
From $120/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
"Ten minutes from the airport and in the heart of the tourist center and harbor area, this complex sprawls with affordable, well-dressed accommodations and ample recreational facilities." Full review
"Spectacular shore-side development, divided into two separate hotels: Pacific is designed with business needs to the fore, whereas Magellan goes for luxury."
"While not as ‘old-world Asia’ as the stunning Shangri La, Sutera caters to big spenders with a cache of five-star amenities orbiting the vaulted lobby."
"Tucked within a sprawling resort, this hotel offers a wealth of activities, beginning with sailing and golf."
Akinabalu Youth Hostel
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
1st Floor, No. 133 Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu 88000, Malaysia
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
"Inexpensive backpackers’ place with clean, fairly spacious five-bed dorms, compact double rooms and an airy communal area with TV."
"Jolly hostel with a welcoming common area, plant-filled space with water feature and bold, crimson-and-lime-green rooms." Full review