The Pacific Sutera Hotel - Sutera Harbour ResortvsThe Bunk Gaya Street
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Sutera Harbour Resort (The Pacific Sutera & The Magellan Sutera) scores significantly better than The Bunk Gaya Street. Sutera Harbour Resort (The Pacific Sutera & The Magellan Sutera) comes in at #5 in Kota Kinabalu with positive reviews from 4 publications like Rough Guide, Star Service 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." 
The Bunk Gaya Street
 Lonely Planet
Shophouse No 113 Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu 88000, Malaysia
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Kitchenette
 
 "Head up the steep stairs in the cosy little bar and you find yourself in a vast space with 33 bunks connected by metal walkways and scaffolding." Full review