Sutera Harbour Resort, strategically showcased on the shores of the South China Sea with the majestic Mt Kinabalu as its backdrop, is located just 10 minutes away from the Kota Kinabalu International Airport and five minutes into the city centre.

Sutera Harbour Resort encompasses the five-star accommodation of The Pacific Sutera, The Magellan Sutera and Sutera Harbour Marina, Golf & Country Club. Sutera Harbour Resort’s status as a unique leisure attraction is augmented by its affiliation to the North Borneo Railway vintage steam train and the eco-resorts of the five Sutera Sanctuary Lodges.

Subtle elegance permeates The Pacific Sutera with its grand entrance, high ceiling lobby lounge, panoramic views of the sea and 500 immaculately appointed rooms and suites. Strategically located on the two uppermost floors of the hotel are the Pacific Club rooms. Pacific Club guests enjoy a wide range of facilities including business services as well as continental breakfast and complimentary evening cocktails at the Pacific Club Lounge, which offers a spectacular view of the South China Sea as well as the five islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park.

The Magellan Sutera welcomes guests to its 456 rooms and suites with a captivating and grand “longhouse-style” lobby. The majority of its rooms feature private balconies where guests can take full advantage of the beautiful natural setting. The Magellan Club offers personalised butler service and its private lounge serves complimentary breakfast, evening cocktails and reception services for discerning guests.

Sutera Harbour Resort houses two spas for guests to indulge in rejuvenating massage treatments, body scrubs and beauty therapies using natural herbs, flowers and spices – the two-story Mandara Spa at The Magellan Sutera and Body Senses by Mandara at The Pacific Sutera.

The meeting, incentive, conference and event facilities at Sutera Harbour Resort include a Grand Ballroom at The Pacific Sutera with the capacity to host 1000 guests theatre-style and 550 guests banquet-style, and The Magellan Sutera’s Grand Ballroom which can accommodate 2000 guests theatre-style or 1400 guests banquet-style. There are 28 other function rooms throughout Sutera Harbour Resort.

At the heart of Sutera Harbour Resort lies Sutera Harbour Marina, Golf & Country Club featuring facilities at the prestigious Sutera Harbour Golf Club and Sutera Harbour Marina & Country Club. Designed by leading golf designer Graham Marsh, Sutera Harbour Golf Club was awarded the distinction of Best Golf Attraction at the Sabah Tourism Awards 2005/2006 and the title of Best Golf Resort nationwide at the Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards 2005-2006. The 27-hole championship golf course is beautifully landscaped with terrains and waterways and provides a challenge for both amateurs and top professionals. Playing any combination of 18 holes, golfers will enjoy a par 72, 6000-metre course. The resort also offers night golf facilities.

Extensive recreational facilities are found at the Sutera Harbour Marina & Country Club featuring a 12-lane bowling alley, children’s club, chart room, fitness centre with sauna and Jacuzzi, 100-seat movie theatre, billiards room, outdoor and covered tennis courts, squash and badminton courts, and three outdoor pools – Olympic-size swimming pool, fun pool with water slide and children’s pool.

The deep-water marina is easily accessible and is protected year-round from extreme weather conditions. It has 104 berths that can accommodate 13 mega yachts (up to 180 feet) and 91 fully-serviced wet slips for smaller boats, available for short and long-term rental. A dry dock is available for dry storage of boats, as are launch and take out services as well as fuel jetty and pump out services. Facilities include 24-hour on-ground security, supply of electricity and fresh water, fire fighting facilities and wireless internet access.

Sutera Harbour Resort is renowned for its innovative dining and entertainment experiences. With 14 restaurants and bars, of which The Pacific Sutera’s Chinese restaurant, Silk Garden, and The Magellan Sutera’s Italian fine dining restaurant, Ferdinand’s, feature regularly on Malaysian best restaurant lists, guests will be spoilt for choice.