Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
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Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
No.5 of Luxury Hotels in Sabah
Malohom Bay, Tunku Abdul Rahman, Marine Park, Gaya Island, Sabah 88000, Malaysia
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Within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park off the coast of Kota Kinabalu in Borneo, Gaya Island Resort Kota Kinabalu rests along the coast of Malohom Bay, a natural sanctuary nestled in the hillside of an ancient rainforest with a stunning outline of Mount Kinabalu on the horizon. The resort's architecture respects Sabahan elements; its 120 villas and two-bedroom suite use local materials and blend harmoniously with the natural environment while villa interiors are designed with a contemporary elegance.Yet this is more than just a beautiful beachfront resort in stunning surroundings; with its PURE activities, this is a place for the curious to actively engage or peacefully absorb all Borneo has to offer. Seamlessly integrated within the mangroves is Spa Village, offering a rich tapestry of spa programs that reflect the ancient healing practices of the region while restoring balance to alleviate modern stresses. Dining is a burst of freshness and flavor; exquisite, sensory and sublime. Discoveries, authentic experiences and a sense of intimacy with the natural world all prevail across the land and seascape of this resort, with its youthful vibe and sun-dappled moments, offering travelers and families an escape that is distinctively Borneo. Gaya Island Resort is committed to ecologically-sustainable practices to minimize the carbon footprint within its environment. Therefore, the resort is a walking resort and only minimal motorized vehicles are used for operational purposes.Show More
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Last booked 1 hr ago
4.3/5Very Good·Great Location
We enjoyed the trip with the kids. It was lovely hospitality from the resort.
MelaNie OhAll 138 Reviews
Amenities
RestaurantOutdoor swimming poolExclusive Beach AreaDivingSnorkelingSpaMassage RoomFitness RoomPriority airport pick-upBar
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Marine Ecology Research Centre
(820m)
Landmarks: Gaya Island Resort Marine Center
(1.0 km)
Landmarks: Gaya Island
(1.9 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Policies
Services & Amenities
4
Kinabalu Villa
1 King bed
47m² | Floor: 1-2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Bathtub
Refrigerator
Minibar
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4
Canopy Villa
1 King bed
47m² | Floor: 1-2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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5
Bayu Villa
1 King bed or 2 Single bed
47m² | Floor: 1-2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Minibar
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5
Suria Suite
2 King bed
188m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Bathtub
Refrigerator
Minibar
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Guest Reviews
4.3/5
Very Good
138 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.4
- Amenities4.2
- Location4.4
- Service4.2
Average for similar properties in Gaya Island
AI Summary
Guests praise the friendly and helpful staff, convenient location with boat service, spacious and clean rooms, and varied breakfast options. The accommodation also offers a spa, pool, and various activities.
Nils
July 9, 2024
The resort is beautifully located. You get there only by the hotels boat service that charges around 30€ per person for every round trip (5-10min one way). That boat only departs/arrives every 2 hours.
There is a beautiful reef in front of the hotel however the waters in front of the hotel as well as at the private beach are full of plastics and I’ve never seen anyone collecting some. This place could be much more beautiful without that.
Food was very basic at a rather high price. If you compare it to KK restaurants the prices are ridiculous. But because of the boat service’s price you don’t really have the choice to go to the city to get good and reliable food.
All staff were really nice eventhough not always well trained.
Overall we had an average stay. Nothing extraordinarily positive but not too bad on the other hand. Therefore the prices for everything from accommodation to food to activities (almost everything charges extra) has been way too high in our opinion.
Hui
July 25, 2024
The location is good, the cleanliness on the island should be better sein.
Guest User
May 8, 2024
Environment is nice, staffs are welcoming and helpful. Room is spacious and clean, but food is just so so and overpriced. The private beach area is small, and not that clean if you walk a bit far from the beach chair area.
Element188
April 4, 2024
Gorgeous and friendly staff who are able to serve and cater special trip arrangements. Water sport center arrange great boat snorkeling! Must join and be early bird as quota is limited with boat capacity!
Their house reef is beautiful with well-preserved coral garden, though not very big area, do have a great variety of fishes you can see.
The only drawback is, food variety of buffet can be more enhanced or to be more specify in local Malaysian food.
Russell Alexander
February 22, 2024
Great place to stay that is in convenient reach of KK. Enjoyed all of the various activities such as yoga, canoeing, snorkelling and the trek to see Probiscous monkeys. Only negative is the view of from beach contains many ships as it is obviously a shipping lane for freight into and out of KK.
AndyM8
November 17, 2023
+ private beach, nice rooms, nature, local reef, amazing food at fisherman’s cave, nice pool, staff friendliness
- extra charge for boat transfer (339.2MYR for 2 people), no supermarket/small kiosk on-site for snacks
Guest User
November 13, 2023
awesome trip great place facilities nice views also the food so delicious.. u can do more activities and nice staffs
WAI MAN
April 2, 2024
The whole resort is small and there are only limited facilities.
The sea view is full of ships (logistics or working ships)
When you ask the staff to introduce the activities, they are not familiarised.
The most ridiculous charge is on the transport on sea, between resort and the port, it charges RM345(including tax) for two person which are additional out of the room fee.
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–21:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Check-in is at a different address. Details will be provided after booking.
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.
Breakfast
TypeChinese
Opening hours[Mon - Sun] 07:00-10:30 Open
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Property Description
- Opened: 2012
- Number of Rooms: 122
Within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park off the coast of Kota Kinabalu in Borneo, Gaya Island Resort Kota Kinabalu rests along the coast of Malohom Bay, a natural sanctuary nestled in the hillside of an ancient rainforest with a stunning outline of Mount Kinabalu on the horizon. The resort's architecture respects Sabahan elements; its 120 villas and two-bedroom suite use local materials and blend harmoniously with the natural environment while villa interiors are designed with a contemporary elegance.Yet this is more than just a beautiful beachfront resort in stunning surroundings; with its PURE activities, this is a place for the curious to actively engage or peacefully absorb all Borneo has to offer. Seamlessly integrated within the mangroves is Spa Village, offering a rich tapestry of spa programs that reflect the ancient healing practices of the region while restoring balance to alleviate modern stresses. Dining is a burst of freshness and flavor; exquisite, sensory and sublime. Discoveries, authentic experiences and a sense of intimacy with the natural world all prevail across the land and seascape of this resort, with its youthful vibe and sun-dappled moments, offering travelers and families an escape that is distinctively Borneo. Gaya Island Resort is committed to ecologically-sustainable practices to minimize the carbon footprint within its environment. Therefore, the resort is a walking resort and only minimal motorized vehicles are used for operational purposes.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Exclusive Beach Area
Diving
Snorkeling
Spa
Massage Room
Fitness Room
Priority airport pick-upAdditional charge
Bar
Priority airport drop-off
Station Pick-Up ServiceAdditional charge
Meeting RoomAdditional charge
Tour/Ticket Service
24-Hour Front Desk
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Guest Laundry
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Spa
Fitness Room
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
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