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Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa, hotel in Gaya Island

Located off the coast of Borneo on Gaya Island, Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa features spacious villas with a private balcony. The resort features an outdoor pool and 3 dining options.

Very beautiful location. Everything is in very good shape. There is a lot of stuff to do in the resort even with bad weather pool, ping pong, some table games. And for outdoor some hiking, snorkeling , swimming. The food was excellent (the best we had in our trip to Malaysia) There is a lot of fauna too which was very magical. Monitor lizards, hornbills, monkeys and more. But the best of all is the staff. Everyone was incredibly gentle and always ready to make the guest feel taken care of.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated excellent
Excellent
134 reviews
Price from
$307.84
per night
Gayana Marine Resort, hotel in Gaya Island

Located at the edge of a jungle on Gaya Island, Gayana Eco Resort features spacious overwater villas with wooden interiors. It features 3 dining options, an outdoor pool and a spa.

We LOVED our stay here and don't understand any of the negative reviews! The resort was gorgeous and very clean - no issues with trash in the sea while we were there. Rooms were comfy, if you're used to Uber 5* luxury they might feel a little rustic but they were very spacious and luxe enough for us. The infinity pool is stunning, and there are loads of free activities on offer. It's also a responsible hotel, it's plastic free and you can refill water for free unlimited. Visit the MERC to learn about their reef conservation too! The staff were all incredible. You have to visit this place if you're in Borneo and I can't wait to return!
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
157 reviews
Price from
$307.84
per night
Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World, hotel in Gaya Island

Set within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park off the coast of Borneo, Gaya Island offers elegant villas with panoramic views of the South China Sea and the rainforest.

We loved everything! The place is beautiful. The staff is so attentive and nice. The room was spacious and comfortable. The breakfast is the best buffet I’ve ever seen. The spa is wonderful and the indigenous massage was one of the best massage I’ve ever had. The bbq on the beach with the traditional entertainment was great.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
371 reviews
Price from
$255.72
per night
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, hotel in Gaya Island

Boasting 6 dining options, an exclusive Chi, The Spa and an outdoor pool with water jets, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu offers luxury beachfront accommodations in Tanjung Aru.

I Beautiful resort with nice facilities and breakfast
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
3,453 reviews
Price from
$164.59
per night
The Pacific Sutera, hotel in Gaya Island

Boasting an Olympic sized swimming pool and 5 dining options, The Pacific Sutera offers easy access to Sutera Harbor Golf & Country Club.

The view room in front sea
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
1,036 reviews
Price from
$126.47
per night
The Magellan Sutera Resort, hotel in Gaya Island

Surrounded by landscaped gardens and spacious outdoor pools, The Magellan Sutera Resort features tastefully decorated guest rooms and suites in Kota Kinabalu.

Nice located hotel. Great swimming-polls. Breakfast with a large selection of dishes.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
1,604 reviews
Price from
$146.93
per night
Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island, hotel in Gaya Island

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Manukan Island features a private beach overlooking the South China Sea. It features an outdoor pool, spacious villas and suites.

Spacious room with a balcony overlooking the sea. Room smells Heavenly when we first arrived and ac already working and it felt great after the hot boat ride. The private beach was nice as the island could get crowded during the day. All the staff was nice and friendly. Food tasted authentic.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
285 reviews
Price from
$202.45
per night
Mamutik Island Resort, hotel in Gaya Island

Featuring a restaurant, Mamutik Island Resort offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu, 2.7 miles from North Borneo Railway and 3.1 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

Scored 7.4
7.4
Rated good
Good
11 reviews
Price from
$127.86
per night
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu, hotel in Gaya Island

Set amid a nature reserve overlooking the South China Sea, Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu features relaxing stays in elegantly furnished guest rooms.

The beach the pool and all the facilities and the amazing staff
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
1,817 reviews
Price from
$150.65
per night
Kokol Haven Resort, hotel in Gaya Island

Featuring 3-star accommodations, Kokol Haven Resort is located in Kota Kinabalu, 9.3 mi from Filipino Market Sabah and 6.8 mi from Likas City Mosque.

Good
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
250 reviews
Price from
$81.60
per night
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Resorts That Guests Love in Gaya Island

  • Avg. price/night: $362.11
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 371 reviews
    The scenery was beautiful and the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. There was an unforeseen issue with our room which they were very good about. The two restaurants were wonderful - the teppanyaki evening was superb and highly recommend. The snorkelling was decent and the kayaking was fun although you can just use the same equipment around the resort without cost.
    Natasha
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $362.11
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 371 reviews
    Great staff, really well equipped resort and clean and spacious rooms.
    Oliver
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $362.11
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 371 reviews
    The resort was beautiful and just as shown in the photos.
    Wee Heng
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $332.47
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 134 reviews
    The views from our villa of the sea and beach were outstanding. The room had been set up beautifully for our 25th wedding anniversary. Lovely pool which was cleaned daily. Staff were very friendly and always willing to help. Wildlife was present around the resort - monkeys snd monitor lizards.
    Jacqueline
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $332.47
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 134 reviews
    Amazing stay at a paradise resort. The only down side was the mosquitoes in the room at night having a feast on you. Please add mosquito net to the beds.
    Elena
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $362.11
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 371 reviews
    You really pay for the location. Everything else is way overpriced for what you get. The pool is very nice, even being in the sun until 3PM. Beautiful coral reef just in front of the resort where you can snorkel for free and the jungle is right behind the resort where you can spot several wildlife
    Igor
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $362.11
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 371 reviews
    You can also enjoy the sea view and tropical rainforest scenery at the same time Having the basic facilities and comfortable experience of the resort We love the swimming pool and rainforest exploration activities here The employees are very friendly and solve problems quickly
    Dongyue
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $362.11
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 371 reviews
    Compared to a lot of other similar resorts, I have to say that there is not much to like
    Charles
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $362.11
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 371 reviews
    Nice to escape from the city just around 15 minutes by boat! Friendly receptionist and a lot of activities you can do in the resort!
    Yi Ting
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $362.11
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 371 reviews
    Wonderful staycation, food and rooms! Truly relaxing and bliss. Shoutout to the resort for doing a lot to preserve and refurbish the environment, corals and beaches around the island! The hotel staff were also super accomodating of us being vegetarians and made effort to add extra options to the buffet breakfast which was a very kind gesture!
    Dhivya
    Young couple