Asian Paradises

— M a l a y s i a — – 106 – www.paradises.com S U T E R A H A R B O U R R E S O R T Elegance and serenity come to mind when one thinks of Sutera Harbour Resort. Nestled on the shores of the South China Sea with the formidable Mt Kinabalu in the background, the resort is only f ive minutes from the city centre and ten minutes from the Kota Kinabalu International Airport. The integrated resort sits on 384 acres, and includes two f ive-star hotels—The Pacif ic Sutera Hotel and The Magellan Sutera Resort. The resort also includes the Sutera Harbour Marina, Golf & Country Club and is aff iliated with the North Borneo Railway vintage steam train, or board the Puteri Sutera for sunset cruises along the South China Sea. In the lap of luxur y The Pacif ic Sutera Hotel epitomises luxury with its grand entrance, high ceiling lobby lounge, panoramic views of the sea and 500 immaculately appointed rooms and suites with contemporary décor. The two uppermost f loors of the hotel are home to the Pacif ic Club rooms with breathtaking aerial views of the entire resort. Pacif ic Club guests enjoy a wide range of facilities including business services, complimentary continental breakfast and evening cocktails at the Pacif ic Club Lounge that offers a spectacular vista of the South China Sea as well as the f ive islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. No less impressive is The Magellan Sutera Resort. The grand entrance is a majestic longhouse style lobby, which is an architectural tribute to the Rungus natives of Sabah. The 456 guestrooms are lavishly decorated and offer an exquisite selection of luxurious amenities. Most feature private balconies with spectacular views where guests can take full advantage of the beautiful natural setting. The Magellan Club offers guests exclusive personalised butler and reception services and serves complimentary breakfast and evening cocktails in its private lounge. Both hotels offer an exquisite selection of modern luxury amenities including satellite television, in-house movies, IDD telephone with bathroom connection, walk-in shower and separate bathtub. An executive writing desk with telephone, voicemail, broadband internet connection as well as coffee and tea making facilities, iron and ironing board, in-room safe, bathrobes and slippers and a premium range of Sutera toiletries are also provided. Exquisite pampering Guests can expect an ultimate pampering experience at the two-storey

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