Name: Gayana Marine Resort
Address: Malohom Bay, Gaya Island, 88000 Gaya Island, Malaysia, Malohom Bay, Gaya Island, Sabah, 88000, Malaysia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £254 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.4

Beachfront · Private beach

Airport shuttle

Gayana Marine Resort

Malohom Bay, Gaya Island, 88000 Gaya Island, Malaysia – Excellent location - show map

Situated at the edge of a jungle on Gaya Island, Gayana Eco Resort boasts spacious overwater villas with wooden interiors. It features 3 dining options, an outdoor pool and a spa. Complimentary scheduled ferry transfers is provided to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Each villa is air-conditioned and fitted with a 42-inch flat-screen TV. Some villas have a private pool and a separate living area. For your comfort, the private bathroom includes luxury amenities and a shower. Daily breakfast is served at Macac, which also opens for lunch and dinner. Alu Alu provides an overwater dining experience and specialises in Chinese cuisines, while Latitude Bar offers drinks. Guests can enjoy pampering treatments at the spa or relax by the poolside. Friendly staff at the 24-hour reception can assist you with a wide selection of activities, such as snorkelling, fishing and jungle trekking. Gayana Eco Resort is a 20-minute boat ride from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 11 km from the ferry terminal.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Halal, Asian, American, Buffet

Activities:

Fishing

Spa and wellness centre

Billiards

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type

Number of guests

Rainforest Villa

1 extra-large double bed

Ocean Villa

1 extra-large double bed

Palm Villa

1 extra-large double bed

Breeze Villa

Bedroom :

1 extra-large double bed

Living room:

1 sofa bed

Staycation Offer [Malaysian Citizens & Residents only] - Ocean Villa

1 extra-large double bed

Staycation Offer [Malaysian Citizens & Residents only] - Palm Villa

1 extra-large double bed

Staycation Offer [Malaysian Citizens & Residents only] - Rainforest Villa

1 extra-large double bed

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.6

Facilities

8.5

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Value for money

7.6

Location

9.0

Free WiFi

5.0

High score for Gaya Island

Low score for Gaya Island

Guests who stayed here loved

Jakub
Germany
“Amazing location, super comfortable villas, great pool. There was absolutely no pollution mentioned by others - clean sea with beautiful marine life. The MERC is a nice touch.”
Shannon
United Kingdom
“Was such a good resort, staff so nice breakfast lovely and overall just a really nice stay”
Sonja
Slovenia
“Very friendly staff. They fullfilled every single wish, always helpful and smiling. They offer a great snorkeling trip to Sulug Island. There are many spa treatments available. The pool is amazing, very clean. There is only one restaurant and...”
Andrea
Hong Kong
“The setting is idyllic- peaceful and beautiful. Rooms are comfortable.”
Kon
United States
“The villa has spectacular view from the room. Food is good. Highly recommended.”
Ronnie
Brunei Darussalam
“The staff were very friendly, the food was amazing and location was awesome.”
Lauren
Singapore
“peaceful location, beautiful scenery, Staff members were welcoming, kind and helpful! Room was excellent - spacious, clean, comfy, private.”
Antonio
Italy
“Location, sports activities, service, meals, education on research center’s work to preserve giant clams”
Catherine
Malaysia
“I was relocated to Bunya Raya Resort. it’s really a nice place for get away from City. relax and quite. 3 days 2 nights stay is a must so that you can enjoy the facilities and environment. all staff are very friendly. food also okay. will go again”
Ahmad
Malaysia
“nice big room with comfortable kingsize bed big balcony have infinity pool breakfast overlooking the sea”

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

Macac
- Cuisine
  Malaysian • International
- Open for
  Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- Ambiance
  Family friendly

Resort facilities of Gayana Marine Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

House rules
Gayana Marine Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years

Extra bed upon request

Free

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Please inform Gayana Marine Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Gayana Marine Resort on this page.
Gayana Marine Resort has 1 restaurant:
- Macac
Guests staying at Gayana Marine Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Halal
- Asian
- American
- Buffet
Gayana Marine Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Hiking
- Billiards
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Beachfront
- Kids' club
- Swimming Pool
- Beach
- Private beach area
Check-in at Gayana Marine Resort is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
Yes, Gayana Marine Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.
Gayana Marine Resort is 1.4 miles from the centre of Gaya Island. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
The prices at Gayana Marine Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
Room options at Gayana Marine Resort include:
- Double
- Twin/Double
- Villa