Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Manukan Island vs Gayana Marine Resort

Same City · Kota Kinabalu Distance: 6.2km
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Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Manukan Island

8.7 2,079
Kota Kinabalu
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Gayana Marine Resort

★★★★★ 5-Star
8.4 2,642
Kota Kinabalu
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.8 (2,101)
8.3 (2,686)
Overall Average
8.7 (2,101)
8.4 (2,686)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Manukan Island Gayana Marine Resort
Strengths Strengths
+ Sea-view rooms are cozy and impressive in repeated reviews + Staff's friendly and attentive hospitality is repeatedly mentioned in reviews
+ Staff's friendly service and attentiveness praised across reviews + Many reviews praise the views and comfort of palm or ocean villas
+ Private beach and snorkel gear rental great for relaxation + Food tastes great with excellent presentation
+ Restaurant food and evening live music atmosphere satisfying + Experiences enjoying snorkeling or kayaking activities are common
+ Peaceful island vibe when day-trippers are gone is appealing
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- WiFi absent or unstable mentioned in several reviews - Reviews mention floating trash in the sea, cleanliness issues, or cockroaches
- Boat transfer booking confusion led to extra costs - Limited options with only one restaurant
- Family trips hit room occupancy limits requiring extra fees - Ocean villas can shake from wave noise

Recommended For

Couples Families Relaxation seekers Solo travelers

Recommended For

Couples Families with kids Nature lovers

Guest Reviews

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Manukan Island

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Perfect sea-view room and top restaurant food/service

Agoda 9.6 Family with young children

Great beach unit views and warm staff welcome

Agoda 9.2 Family with teens

Outstanding staff service esp Rezuan and evening serenade

Agoda 10.0 Family with teens

Perfect room/food/environment/service and private beach

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Friendly staff, pool/restaurant/live music enjoyable

Gayana Marine Resort

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Restaurant food and staff service top-notch with impressive hospitality

Agoda 9.2 Family with kids

Convenient ferry, comfortable beds, good facilities

Agoda 9.6 Family with kids

Friendly staff, tasty food, great mangrove experience

Fewer fish for snorkeling

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Beautiful palm villa, perfect from check-in

Agoda 8.8 Family with kids

Excellent staff and service, satisfying food

Serious sea trash and pollution

Location Comparison

Distance: 6.2km

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