The Magellan Sutera Resort vs Mamutik Island Resort

Same City · Kota Kinabalu Distance: 4.5km
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The Magellan Sutera Resort

★★★★★ 5-Star
8.7 16,636
Kota Kinabalu
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Mamutik Island Resort

★★★★ 4-Star
8.8 164
Kota Kinabalu
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.7 (16,754)
8.8 (172)
Booking.com
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8.0 (26)
Expedia
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7.8
Trip.com
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8.7 (45)
Overall Average
8.7 (16,754)
8.8 (243)

Strengths & Weaknesses

The Magellan Sutera Resort Mamutik Island Resort
Strengths Strengths
+ Families say pools are large and multiple, keeping kids entertained all day without boredom + Sea-view rooms impress with ocean views and wave sounds in many reviews
+ Repeated praise for sea and sunset views from room balconies + Staff kindness and attentiveness repeatedly mentioned across sites
+ Convenient access: 10-15min to airport, Imago Mall by Grab + Private snorkeling and beach after day-trippers leave is a common highlight
+ Diverse resort facilities let you enjoy without leaving + Included meals with fresh seafood and fruits satisfy guests
+ Free snorkel gear rental and fish/coral spotting praised
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Cleaning issues like dirty aircon, towel shortages, bathroom door problems noted often - Daytime one-day tour crowds make beaches busy with trash buildup
- Breakfast repeatedly called poor and lacking - Room WiFi only in common areas and weak connection noted repeatedly
- WiFi extremely slow complaints - Meals get repetitive and lack variety for longer stays

Recommended For

Family with young children Family with teens Couples

Recommended For

Families Couples Snorkelers

Guest Reviews

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Agoda 9.2 Family with young children

Spacious clean rooms, family-friendly pools, warm staff

Agoda 10.0 Family with young children

Stunning sunset views, multiple pools for resort stay, comfy bedding

Slow WiFi, bad breakfast

Agoda 7.6 Family with young children

Convenient for family bookings

Poor cleaning, towel shortage, dirty aircon

Agoda 8.0 Couple

Beautiful colors and pools, tasty breakfast

Ants around bed

Mamutik Island Resort

Trip.com 9 Solo

Great snorkeling with fish and coral, feels exclusive

Trip.com 10 Family

Staff nice, kids free

Booking.com 3.6 Family

Welcoming staff, great views and snorkeling

Trash in snorkel area

Agoda 10 Couple

Perfect sea view, friendly staff, meals included

Agoda 9.6 Couple

No sandflies or trash issues, top service

Location Comparison

Distance: 4.5km

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