The Pacific Sutera Hotel - Sutera Harbour ResortvsHotel Shangri-La
Both Sutera Harbour Resort (The Pacific Sutera & The Magellan Sutera) and Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Sutera Harbour Resort (The Pacific Sutera & The Magellan Sutera) is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu. Sutera Harbour Resort (The Pacific Sutera & The Magellan Sutera) scores 81 with praise from 4 reviews such as Star Service, Gayot and Lonely Planet.
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." 
Hotel Shangri-La
 Lonely Planet
75 Bandaran Berjaya, P.O. Box 11718, Kota Kinabalu 88819, Malaysia
From $60/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "The Shangri La (not part of the famous worldwide chain) is a good business hotel for those who want a bit of comfort but don't want to pay international rates." Full review