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Gaya Island Resort

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Situated on Pulau Gaya, part of a natural marine conservation area

Fringed by a golden beach and backed by lush rainforest, Gaya Island Resort is a welcoming and romantic retreat set on an exotic island in the midst of the South China Sea. Surrounded by a wealth of coral reefs for diving, indigenous flora and fauna for guided nature walks, and with an award-winning spa in a unique mangrove setting, four restaurants, and a lounge bar overlooking the pool, it has a real back-to-nature appeal.

With its exotic island ambiance, Gaya Island Resort is a magical blend of stylish comfort and natural beauty - totally conducive to utter relaxation. Nestled within the rainforest are 121 Hill Villas with a variety of views including mangrove, canopy, tropical rainforest and Mount Kinabalu in the distance.

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Settle into one of the spa’s six treatment rooms for a sleep inducing massage after a guided meditation session. Go diving and discover the tropical marine life in the coral reefs, learn about Gaya Island Resort Marine Centre's turtle and conservation efforts and dine at Fishermans Cove for the freshest seafood dishes on the rooftop under a starry sky.

Enjoy your stay!

121 Rooms | 2 Floors | 4 Restaurants |

4.5 /5

915 reviews

Beach Resort

Family Friendly

Spa

Pool

Our Hotel

A hideaway at the jungle’s edge in coastal Borneo
Swimming Pool
Lobby
Pool
Beach
Beach
Beach
Gaya Island Resort Marine Centre
Fisherman's Cove
Feast Village
Pool Bar Lounge
Private Dining
Beach Dining
Spa Village Gaya Island
Tadau Kaamatan
Indigenous Massage Treatment
Foot Ritual Ingredients
Spa Village Verandah
Nestled within the rainforest
Suria Suite
Suria Suite
Suria Suite
Suria Suite
Kinabalu Villa
Canopy Villa
Bayu Villa
Situated on Pulau Gaya
Treatment Room
Kinabalu Villa
Villa

Gaya Island Resort

Speedboat Transfers

Guests must transfer to the property using a privately owned scheduled speedboat and should arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travelling.

The transfer will cost MYR80 per way for each adult and MYR40 per way for each child.

Check-in to the Gaya Lounge at Jesselton Point Jetty is required at least 20 minutes prior to scheduled speedboat departure times.

Transfer times to the Resort:
10:00am | 12:00pm | 2:00pm | 4:00pm | 6:00pm | 9:00pm

Transfer times from the Resort:
07:00am | 09:00am | 11:00am | 1:00pm | 3:00pm | 5:00pm | 6:30pm

Alternately, a chartered private speedboat can be pre-arranged at MYR500 between 7:00am to 9:00pm or MYR700 between 9:00pm to 7:00am.

Our rooms

Bayu Villa

Bayu Villa

Sleeps 2

King

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Bayu Villa

Bayu Twin

Sleeps 2

Twin

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Canopy Villa

Canopy Villa

Sleeps 2

King

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Kinabalu Villa

Kinabalu Villa

Sleeps 2

King

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Kinabalu Villa

Kinabalu Twin

Sleeps 2

Twin

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Suria Suite
Suria Suite
Suria Suite
Suria Suite

Suria Suite

Sleeps 4

King

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Ratings

Quality Assured

Mystery Inspected

Global Rating

4.5 /5

4.5

915 reviews

SLH Club Rating

4.3 /5

4.3

3 reviews

4.5 /5

4.5

2164 reviews

SLH Club Reviews

100 %

of reviewers would recommend this hotel

4

Beautiful resort, loved the beach and pool

A beautiful resort in the middle of nature. Had a great time relaxing at the pool and beach and enjoyed the Mangrove forest tour

By Mikael May ’24 Trip Type Couple

4

The view is as spectacular as promised

We loved the private beach (Tavajun Bay) and the villas amid the lush surroundings gave us an amazing and otherwordly feel.

By Jolene May ’23 Trip Type Couple

5

Nice and beautiful place to escape

The hotel is great with the nice view and location. All the staff welcome me and glad to help.

By keke Feb ’20 Trip Type Family

Gaya Island Resort, Malaysia

4.3

(based on 3 reviews)

100 %

of reviewers would recommend this hotel

4

Beautiful resort, loved the beach and pool

A beautiful resort in the middle of nature. Had a great time relaxing at the pool and beach and enjoyed the Mangrove forest tour

By Mikael May ’24 Trip Type Couple

4

The view is as spectacular as promised

We loved the private beach (Tavajun Bay) and the villas amid the lush surroundings gave us an amazing and otherwordly feel.

By Jolene May ’23 Trip Type Couple

5

Nice and beautiful place to escape

The hotel is great with the nice view and location. All the staff welcome me and glad to help.

By keke Feb ’20 Trip Type Family

Key Features

Water sports

Air conditioning

Bar

Family friendly

Restaurant

All Hotel Features and Services

Concierge desk
Turndown service
Wakeup service
Gym
Wedding services
Meeting rooms
24-hour security
Air conditioning
Safe deposit box

All Hotel Features and Services

Concierge desk
Turndown service
Wakeup service
Gym
Wedding services
Meeting rooms
24-hour security
Air conditioning
Safe deposit box
Bar
Family friendly
Full service housekeeping
24-hour front desk
Security
Restaurant
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi
Massage services
Pets not allowed

Feast Village

Served Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Savour a vibrant- interactive all day dining experience that offers the diverse cuisine from the Asia-Pacific region. The location by the lap pool offers stunning views of Mount Kinabalu and the surrounding beach.

Omakase

Served Meals: Dinner A two-storey Japanese restaurant perched on a hillside with a stunning view of Malohom Bay and Mount Kinabalu on the horizon- surrounded by an ancient rainforest. Serving up three Japanese omakase-style dining experiences under one roof ranging from teppanyaki- shabu-shabu and nabe- these heart-warming dinners will delight guests of all ages.

Pool Bar and Lounge

Overlooking the infinity pool and floating cabanas- the Pool Bar and Lounge with its al fresco location and natural light is the perfect place to relax with sundowners and light refreshments as the sun sets over Mount Kinabalu.

Fisherman Cove

Served Meals: Dinner Situated on the rooftop- Fisherman Cove offers exquisitely fresh seafood with a breathtaking view of the sea and Mount Kinabalu. Fisherman Cove is a fine dining restaurant that serves only seafood cuisine. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed in this restaurant for the comfort of all our guests. A proper dress code is required with shirt- full-length trousers and shoes for gentlemen and smart casual wear for ladies.

Tavajun Bay

Served Meals: Lunch Set in an enclave at Tavajun Bay- a short 5-minute boat ride from the resort- this tranquil private beach is perfect for relaxing under the tropical sun- lulled by the gentle sea breeze. Reminiscent of the sun-blessed Mediterranean coastline where vibrant flavours and simple presentation predominate- earthenware skillets kept warm over charcoal embers await for lunch where single dish meals that change daily is infused with local and international influences.

Spa

Lantern-lit treatment pavilions, high up in the treetops. Foot baths with orchid petals. Rice rituals and therapies inspired by the centuries-old traditions of Bajau sea nomads and the legends of Sabah’s tribes. There’s nowhere quite like the spa at Gaya Island Resort. This is pure pampering, in paradise.

Location of your stay

Hotel Address

Gaya Island Resort

Malohom Bay Pulau Gaya

Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

Kota Kinabalu

88000

Sabah

Malaysia

Check in:

1500

Check out:

1100

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Where is it?

8 kms to airport Kota Kinabalu

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