The Pacific Sutera Hotel - Sutera Harbour ResortvsMasada Bed & Breakfast
Both Sutera Harbour Resort (The Pacific Sutera & The Magellan Sutera) and Masada Backpacker are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Sutera Harbour Resort (The Pacific Sutera & The Magellan Sutera) scores significantly better than Masada Backpacker. Sutera Harbour Resort (The Pacific Sutera & The Magellan Sutera) has a TripExpert Score of 81 with accolades from 4 sources such as Lonely Planet, Gayot and Star Service.
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." 
Masada Bed & Breakfast
 Rough Guide
1st Floor, Lot 9, Jalan Masjid, Mosque Valley, Kota Kinabalu 88800, Malaysia
From $10/night
- Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Free Parking
 - Kitchenette
 
 Star
 "Winning rave reviews from travellers, this was the hostel to beat at the time of research."