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About Sabah
Sabah, also known as “Land Below The Wind”, is a destination that is totally unexpected, offering the world’s oldest rainforest – 130 million years old, 70 million years older than the Amazon Rainforest, crystal-clear waters with the largest marina bio-diversity, unique flora and fauna, and also the highest mountain between the Himalayas and New Guinea, Mount Kinabalu, towering at 4,095m (13,435 feet).
Sabah is the second largest state in Malaysia and is one of the two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. Out from the open nature and even from a luxurious five-star hotel room, Sabah is just stunningly beautiful. From the mountain to the sea, and everything in between, there is always something for you to explore and experience.
Celebrating the Festival of Lights at Five Sails
Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a festival celebrated by millions of people across the world. It's a time of joy, family gatherings, and, of course, delicious feasts. This year, we invite you to join us at Five Sails, The Magellan Sutera Resort, for an unforgettable Deepavali Eve Buffet Dinner. The Magic of DeepavaliDeepavali, often referred to as the "Festival of Lights," symbolises the victory of light over darkness and [...]
Indulge in Dim Sum Delights at Silk Garden : All You Can Eat Extravaganza!
Welcome to the dim sum lover's paradise at Silk Garden, the crown jewel of oriental dining in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. For those who appreciate the delicate art of dim sum, we've rolled out a feast that's bound to tantalise your taste buds. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where every bite is a delightful surprise. Why Silk Garden is the Go-To for Dim Sum Aficionados Silk Garden has [...]
Halloween Haunt at Sutera Harbour Resort – A Spooky Spectacle Awaits!
As the days grow shorter and the leaves start to fall, Halloween creeps its way back into our lives, and there's no better place to celebrate this eerie season than at Sutera Harbour Resort! With its luxurious accommodations, stunning views, and thrilling Halloween-themed events, we're conjuring up a bewitching experience that you won't want to miss. Feast For Freaks A Ghastly Gathering at Café Boleh Dates: October 28th & 29th, [...]
Miss World Malaysia 2023 – A Confluence of Beauty, Compassion, and Memorable Moments at The Pacific Sutera Hotel
The Pacific Sutera Hotel, an integral part of the esteemed Sutera Harbour Resort, stood as the proud host for the Miss World Malaysia 2023 pageant. Providing top-of-the-class hospitality services, The Pacific Sutera Hotel, with its stunning waterfront location overlooking the South China Sea, offered a truly picturesque backdrop for this prestigious event. Press Conference at The Pacific Sutera Hotel State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, Yang Berhormat Datuk Christina Liew, [...]
THE SUTERA EXPERIENCE
Sutera Harbour Resort is a captivating paradise, nestled along the scenic coast of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. It offers the perfect blend of luxury, entertainment, and relaxation, all in one place. With its two luxurious hotels, The Pacific Sutera Hotel and The Magellan Sutera Resort, a marina, a world-class golf course, and diverse dining options, it caters to every traveler's desires. Here’s 9 Fun Facts about Sutera Harbour Resort: 1. Location [...]
SHR presents Raya cake to Sabah Head of State
SUTERA Harbour Resort presented Raya cake to Head of State of Sabah His Excellency Tun Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Haji Juhar Bin Datuk Haji Mahiruddin and His consort YABhg Toh Puan Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Hajah Norlidah Binti Tan Sri Datuk R.M. Jasni during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri Cake Presentation Ceremony at the State Palace on 19 April 2023. The cake presentation was led by the Executive Committee members (EXCOM) [...]
SIPADAN ISLAND – Divers’ Paradise
“I have seen other places like Sipadan years ago. Now we have found again an untouched piece of art”. – Jacques-Yves Cousteau Sipadan has appealed as one of the top dive sites in the world. It has been highly sought after by divers for its array of possible sightings. The mushroom like island (from a far off eye level view) offers 12 different dive points. Some say that Barracuda Point [...]
KINABALU PARK – World Heritage Site
The Kinabalu Park is Malaysia’s First World Heritage site. The area is approximately 75,370 ha of land which includes parts of 3 districts of Sabah; Ranau, Kota Belud and Kota Marudu. To put into perspective, the park is bigger than Singapore (said some on Google). Kinabalu Park, houses 2 mountains which are Mt Kinabalu (highest in Malaysia) and Mt Tambayukon (3rd highest). The Mountain is the anchor tourism product in [...]
Maliau Basin (Sabah’s Lost World)
Nature explorers will simply love the Maliau Basin as it is an excellent site for jungle trekking and bird watching. It contains an unusual assemblage of 12 forest types, comprising mainly of lower montane forest dominated by majestic Agathis trees, rare montane heath forest and lowland, and hill dipterocarp forest. The highlight of the adventure is to trek the majestic 7 tiers Maliau Falls. The diverse ecosystem makes an excellent [...]
Magical Mantanani
On 21 December 2018, GSH Corporation has acquired Viva Mantanani Boutique Resort. The Resort is now known as Sutera@Mantanani and is managed by the same team behind the award-winning Sutera Harbour Resort
Nostalgia on Board The Iron Buffalo
The smell of burning woods. Heat from the steam engine. Carriages of nostalgia. It’s like stepping into another era. Chugging away on the historical North Borneo Railway evokes a romance of bygone era.
Lest we forget
On 6 June 1976, Sabah Air's GAF N-22B Nomad, carrying Sabah’s fifth Chief Minister, Tun Datuk Haji Mohd. Fuad Stephens and six other State ministers
When in Sutera Harbour Resort…
From night golf to water activities, racquet sports to cue sports, fitness to beauty wellness as well as a round of bowling or movie night, Sutera Harbour Resort
A Voyage of Discovery
Nestled between the shores of the South China Sea, fronting the tropical islands and the majestic Mount Kinabalu, is the grand expanse of Sutera Harbour Resort, a 5-star hotel standing majestically on a 384-acre prime seafront land.
Here comes the bride…
Bells, frills, flowers, something old, something new, something blue, something borrowed. Just the mention of these create that warm feelings of love and romance.
Horizons – An oasis under the stars
If anything has the power to make one pause for a moment and consider that life didn't turn out so bad, it's a panoramic view accompanied by the carbonated nostril-tickle of a favourite beverage as it's lifted above the horizon and drawn into the gullet.