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The Pacific Sutera Hotel - Sutera Harbour ResortvsGaya Island Resort
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Sutera Harbour Resort (The Pacific Sutera & The Magellan Sutera) is preferred by most reviewers compared to Gaya Island Resort. Sutera Harbour Resort (The Pacific Sutera & The Magellan Sutera) is ranked #5 in Kota Kinabalu with positive reviews from 4 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Star Service and Gayot.
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."
Gaya Island Resort
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Malohom Bay, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Pulau Gaya 88000, Malaysia
From $249/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
"A seaside resort with 120 villas on the Malaysian side of Borneo." Full review
9.0
"With its private beach, infinity pools and immaculate palms, this trendy resort oozes with exclusivity and barefoot sophistication" Full review
Top choice
"Around 100 beautifully finished villas set in either lush jungle foliage, atmospheric mangroves, or looking out on the greens and blues of the sea" Full review