"We had an amazing time at Gaya Island Resort. It is a luxury resort with great food and drinks, comfortable rooms, and incredible views/proximity to the ocean. Worth noting is that this is in a nature reserve, surrounded by jungle and ocean, and the resort embraces and supports this, which means coexisting with wildlife. You can walk out from the resort beach to their own protected reef and swim with dozens of species of beautiful fish (equipment is available for free). We didn’t see any snakes,...
"We had an amazing time at Gaya Island Resort. It is a luxury resort with great food and drinks, comfortable rooms, and incredible views/proximity to the ocean. Worth noting is that this is in a nature reserve, surrounded by jungle and ocean, and the resort embraces and supports this, which means coexisting with wildlife. You can walk out from the resort beach to their own protected reef and swim with dozens of species of beautiful fish (equipment is available for free). We didn’t see any snakes,...
"Great place with nice rooms and beautiful view (both to Mt Kinabalu and Kota Kinabalu). Standard Malaysian breakfast and decent lunch and dinner menu. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The room (104) was very good although there are a few ants around (so make sure not to leave food around). Bed, shower and toilet were nice and clean. Internet worked quite well (not guaranteed in this area). Our best place in Sabah so far (out of 6 good hotels)."
"Great place with nice rooms and beautiful view (both to Mt Kinabalu and Kota Kinabalu). Standard Malaysian breakfast and decent lunch and dinner menu. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The room (104) was very good although there are a few ants around (so make sure not to leave food around). Bed, shower and toilet were nice and clean. Internet worked quite well (not guaranteed in this area). Our best place in Sabah so far (out of 6 good hotels)."
"Absolutely fantastic property with incredible staff.Rooms were huge and very clean and well equipped.Lovely pools and beach,great range of activities and restaurants.
Free shuttle bus into KK and easy to arrange excursions through the hotel."
"Absolutely fantastic property with incredible staff.Rooms were huge and very clean and well equipped.Lovely pools and beach,great range of activities and restaurants.
Free shuttle bus into KK and easy to arrange excursions through the hotel."
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Spectacular island resort. Room / villa was amazing with the most wonderful shampoo / conditioner etc. Only two slight negatives - when i arrived my room was not ready and for 2 hours i sat in the heat without access to my luggage to get my swimmers for a refreshing dip in the pool. And the other was the food - after having been in KK experiencing the street food and my other hotel's food, the resort food was a little ordinary, particularly given the cost of in-resort food. it was bountiful but...
Spectacular island resort. Room / villa was amazing with the most wonderful shampoo / conditioner etc. Only two slight negatives - when i arrived my room was not ready and for 2 hours i sat in the heat without access to my luggage to get my swimmers for a refreshing dip in the pool. And the other was the food - after having been in KK experiencing the street food and my other hotel's food, the resort food was a little ordinary, particularly given the cost of in-resort food. it was bountiful but...
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Reviewed January 15, 2019Reviewed January 15, 2019
Staying at the Magella Sutera Resort (14 nights) was the highlight of our trip. We stayed in a Deluxe Sea Facing Room which we highly recommend. The room is spacious, neat and clean and it has a beautiful, uniquely designed bathroom which we loved. Sunsets from out balcony were a sight to see.
The Magellan has a shuttle service for a small fee which leaves at 10am, 2pm, 4pm and 8pm from the hotel to the KK Town. It stops at the Imago Mall (an upper class shopping Centre), the KK Waterfront (a...
Staying at the Magella Sutera Resort (14 nights) was the highlight of our trip. We stayed in a Deluxe Sea Facing Room which we highly recommend. The room is spacious, neat and clean and it has a beautiful, uniquely designed bathroom which we loved. Sunsets from out balcony were a sight to see.
The Magellan has a shuttle service for a small fee which leaves at 10am, 2pm, 4pm and 8pm from the hotel to the KK Town. It stops at the Imago Mall (an upper class shopping Centre), the KK Waterfront (a...
We loved our three nights here. Every small touch was well considered and we enjoyed the snorkeling and kayaking offered. Only very minor complaint was noisy neighbour ma could be heard through wall of adjoining villa on the first night
We loved our three nights here. Every small touch was well considered and we enjoyed the snorkeling and kayaking offered. Only very minor complaint was noisy neighbour ma could be heard through wall of adjoining villa on the first night
Stayed at Bunga Raya for 2 nights with a friend. We had a deluxe villa which was much larger than expected. We had requested twin beds on booking and unfortunately arrived to 1 large bed, however this was quickly taken care of when discussed with hotel staff. The resort is built into the mountains in a very unobtrusive way and is much larger than it looks. There's a lovely pool but it is situated on a beautiful beach which was pristine during our visit. We snorkelled in the coral reef just off...
Stayed at Bunga Raya for 2 nights with a friend. We had a deluxe villa which was much larger than expected. We had requested twin beds on booking and unfortunately arrived to 1 large bed, however this was quickly taken care of when discussed with hotel staff. The resort is built into the mountains in a very unobtrusive way and is much larger than it looks. There's a lovely pool but it is situated on a beautiful beach which was pristine during our visit. We snorkelled in the coral reef just off...
What can I expect from a resort holiday in Putatan?
Longing for a relaxing escape? You deserve all the comforts and luxuries of a resort, where you can find everything you need for your holiday—from tasty food and drink options to activities and shopping. One of the 5 comfortable resort hotels in the area could be just what you're looking for, whether you're hoping for great restaurants on site, shopping possibilities or activities for the children.
What's the best resort for my stay in Putatan?
Our top-rated resorts around Putatan: Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu - Luxury resort. 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Putatan. Features 2 outdoor pools, 5 restaurants and a private beach. Gayana Marine Resort - Luxury resort. 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Putatan. Has 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and a marina. The Magellan Sutera Resort - Luxury resort. 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Putatan. Enjoy the private beach, golf course and spa. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa - Luxury resort. 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Putatan. Amenities include 2 restaurants, a private beach and a full-service spa. The Pacific Sutera Hotel - Luxury resort. 5 mi (8 km) from Putatan. Access to 3 outdoor pools, a private beach and a golf course.
What can I do in Putatan?
If you're interested in local sights, Sabah State Mosque, Sutera Harbour and Imago Shopping Mall are some places to visit nearby. Other attractions in the area include Centre Point and KK Plaza.
What's the weather like in Putatan?
The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Putatan are November, January, December and October, with each month seeing an average of 258 mm of rainfall.
What's the best way to get to and around Putatan?
Fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.), which is located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away from the heart of the city. To venture out into the surrounding area, take a train from Putatan Station.