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Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

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 boasts an outdoor pool and 3 dining options.

H
Helmi
From
Germany
everything and especially the staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
Price from
US$297.04
1 night, 2 adults

Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - a Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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.

W
Weronika
From
Poland
We do not even have words to describe our stay at Gaya Resort. It was simply excellent! Beautiful landscape, an intimate resort, great pool, a lot of amenities like snorkeling (which was absolutely worth it — our guide took great care of us, making sure everyone saw the fish, sharks, and more) The staff is very qualified and helpful, we could ask them anything anytime. But a real star of the Resort is Kitchen Chef! He was so friendly, talkative, stopping by every table each evening to describe the day’s menu. Moreover he Cooks excellent, we have been all over the world but have never tried such delicious food. We honestly recommend Gaya Resort, it is truly a gem among hotels.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 573 reviews
Price from
US$290.38
1 night, 2 adults

Gayana Marine Resort

Gaya Island

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.

E
Elena
From
Russia
we love this hotel a lot🫶🏻 everything was perfect. very cozy room, very good restaurant and tasty food, very nice location. staff was very friendly. the water in the sea was really clean for snorkeling and diving. it was really good vacation, thank you everyone, who work in resorts!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
Price from
US$288.39
1 night, 2 adults

Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B

Kota Kinabalu (Near Gaya Island)

Situated in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 1.7 km, Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout...

O
Ondřej
From
Czech Republic
excellent accomodation and services !!!! all great!!! We enjoyed much! We suggest a trip to close island.. 45 MYR for return trip to one island, 55 MYR for two.. Islands has lot of corals and beaches and calm environment.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 470 reviews
Price from
US$75.40
1 night, 2 adults

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu (Near Gaya Island)

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a restaurant and bar in Kota Kinabalu. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

g
gabby
From
United Kingdom
The view in both directions; the swimming pool (including the view), the gym is good, nice rooms, quiet at night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 949 reviews
Price from
US$129.58
1 night, 2 adults

A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel

Kota Kinabalu (Near Gaya Island)

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, A Residence @ Between Hilton & Cititel Hotel features accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

L
Li-hsuan
From
Taiwan
Very good service. Facilities new, clean and nice. Perfect location to access local attractions.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 291 reviews
Price from
US$41.39
1 night, 2 adults

CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point

Kota Kinabalu (Near Gaya Island)

Set in Kota Kinabalu and within 400 metres of Filipino Market Sabah, CJ Residence - Opposite Public Bank Centre Point features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

M
Marija
From
Serbia
I absolutely loved the place! It was the best accommodation during this trip in Malaysia and Thailand. Staff is super super helpful, it is very clean, even has a massage chair which I totally loved, you even get a socks for it in case you don’t have one. Just Fantastic!! Would definitely recommend to anyone!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 555 reviews
Price from
US$43.86
1 night, 2 adults

AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel

Kota Kinabalu (Near Gaya Island)

Set in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.

S
SatomiG
From
Japan
It is a residence, not a hotel, but would not disappoint.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 430 reviews
Price from
US$41.55
1 night, 2 adults

Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz

Kota Kinabalu (Near Gaya Island)

Situated within 1.7 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 4.3 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota Kinabalu....

V
Valerie
From
United Kingdom
Was spotless, very very clean The air con was great, the shower had hot water Lots of bottled water Great location All the staff were great, very helpful & friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews
Price from
US$34.46
1 night, 2 adults

The Aru by Ayuhouz

Kota Kinabalu (Near Gaya Island)

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 4.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah, The Aru by Ayuhouz features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness centre.

M
MC________
From
Qatar
the staff amazing super friendly helpful and humble highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,177 reviews
Price from
US$124.67
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Gaya Island

Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 378 reviews
From US$50.14 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews
From US$76.23 per night
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 549 reviews
From US$68.97 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews
From US$68.97 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
From US$151.37 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,282 reviews
From US$74.02 per night
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
From US$125.83 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Budget hotels in Gaya Island and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 200 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, The Shore KK by Bin Karim Homes has pool with a view, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access.

From US$72.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, TINY COZY HOME Suite, The Shore, Kota Kinabalu Oceanic Views is located in Kota Kinabalu.

From US$101.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Located in Kota Kinabalu, 200 metres from Filipino Market Sabah and 3.9 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, The Shore Studio Balcony City View by Clover Home B23A offers pool with a view...

From US$53.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 367 reviews

Featuring pool with a view, The Shore by Casa Yolo 悠乐居 at Kota Kinabalu City Centre offers accommodation in Kota Kinabalu with free WiFi and sea views.

From US$78.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews

Located in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 400 metres, CU Boutique Hotel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

From US$54.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews

Kinabalu 2 Home stay The Shore KK is located on the seafront in Kota Kinabalu, 200 metres from Filipino Market Sabah and 4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 317 reviews

Featuring a rooftop pool and an indoor pool, The Shore by Alawa Homes offers accommodation in Kota Kinabalu with free WiFi and sea views. With city views, this accommodation features a balcony.

From US$111.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Set in Kota Kinabalu, 200 metres from Filipino Market Sabah and 4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Daisy Suites offers a garden and air conditioning.

From US$60.03 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Gaya Island and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,054 reviews

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

From US$139.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews

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

From US$287.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 548 reviews

Located in Kota Kinabalu, 200 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared...

From US$156.81 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,445 reviews

Centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, Hyatt Regency Kinabalu offers spacious and elegant accommodation with free WiFi throughout. The property boasts an outdoor pool and 6 dining options.

From US$84.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,018 reviews

Set in the centre of Kota Kinabalu commercial district, Gaya Centre Hotel features a restaurant and a fitness centre. Jesselton Point is located only a 10-minute walk away.

From US$52.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,275 reviews

Boasting an outdoor pool and 4 dining options, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu is set in the heart of Kota Kinabalu. The property offers spacious guest rooms with city or sea views.

From US$101.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Boasting a restaurant, Mamutik Island Lodge is situated in Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region, 4.4 km from North Borneo Railway and 5.1 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

From US$177.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,158 reviews

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Hotel 7 Suria features concierge services and free WiFi.

From US$70.56 per night

What guests said about Gaya Island:

8.0

Superb but only not satisfied with the placement of my...

Superb but only not satisfied with the placement of my family members in the strictest policy. I have been around the world to many other more beautiful hotels but only this one allows only 1 child per villa! And u should also have more kitchen staffs to prepare the food bcos it took too long
Guest review by
Nurul Nahar
United Arab Emirates
10

An amazing location - wonderful views over the bay from our...

An amazing location - wonderful views over the bay from our very nice room. We loved seeing the monkeys, hornbills, monitor lizards and geckos. The staff were helpful and friendly. We enjoyed spending time at the simple private beach a short boat ride away. Make sure you arrive at Jesselton Point at least an hour before your speedboat leaves as they check you in there and it can take ages. Evening dining is either a fish restaurant, a Japanese restaurant or a bewilderingly large buffet.
Guest review by
Calluna50
United Kingdom
10

Amazing stay at the resort over 2 nights.

Amazing stay at the resort over 2 nights. The staff and service is absolutely next level. Made us feel so welcome. The food was delicious. Plenty of activities to fill up 3 days for the family. Special acknowledgement to the host Anof, Richie and Showwell and chef Jonathan. Keep up good work guys
Guest review by
mikhail
Australia
10

The staff are exceptional. The variety of food is amazing.

The staff are exceptional. The variety of food is amazing. Facilities were in good condition and easily accessible. I expected we may be able to hike a few trails on the island but this was not possible. It surprised me for such a relaxed place that you needed more formal attire (trousers, closed shoes and collared shirt for) for one of the restaurants. We weren’t prepared for that. Sunset cruise was brief but great
Guest review by
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From US$346.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
The free kayaking and snorkeling was amazing, so much marine life to see around the hotel. The monitor lizards swimming where amazing. Definitely worth going to the ecology centre on site. You can touch a sea cucumber and starfish and see more of the marine life up close. Staff were really friendly and lovely different places to sit in the shade. We had a rainforest room which was more private than the water front rooms and still very easy to walk from the room straight into the sea.
Guest review by
Katherine
United Kingdom
From US$376.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 573 reviews
Rooms was beautiful. The hotel provided a free mosquito spray and mosquito bite cream which was very welcome. The staff were amazing with the wild animals, they seemed to really care about their wellbeing. Nice pool area and provide snorkels for free. Also some free daily activities.
Guest review by
Nicola
Ireland
From US$346.07 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
The hotel is lovely and the staff very helpful and friendly. We loved the fact that they are an echo resort. Only downside is the sea is not clean, but unfortunately this is becoming less and less frequent everywhere and not something the hotel can control.
Guest review by
Elisa
United Kingdom
From US$356.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
The hotel is located on a private island, where you feel the jungle and can enjoy the proximity to nature. The island is full of the wild species that you can hardly see anywhere else.
Guest review by
Dorota
Poland
From US$376.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 573 reviews
The hotel was very nice & lovely to be surrounded by nature. Excellent food offerings & friendly staff. Room was large with a very good bed & the pool was a good size.
Guest review by
Han101
United Kingdom