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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.

D
David
From
United Kingdom
fantastic staff. Smiling and Efficient. Quality Food. Well looked after beaches. Roomy Accommodation. Well designed Infinity Pool and gently sloping beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
Price from
US$298.30
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

Y
Yi Ting
From
Taiwan
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!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 575 reviews
Price from
US$291.62
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

W
Wai Sum Queenie
From
Hong Kong
So glad we stayed in the Ocean Villa in which we could get into the water from the balcony. 2 nights were barely enough to explore around the resort, and we were lucky enough to see a stingray, hornbills and a monitor lizard. We enjoyed snorkelling and kayaking, and meaningful time at MERC (touch tank, coral planting, giant clams exhibition). The resort was kids-friendly and all the staffs were nice and friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
Price from
US$289.61
1 night, 2 adults
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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...

J
Jevin Bosman
From
Netherlands
Simply excellent. The support, the help with questions, the room. Everything was simply perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews
Price from
US$75.72
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

J
Jimmy
From
Netherlands
Very friendly staff, good location, very nice breakfast and the room itself was just great. Clean, nice view and very spacious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 943 reviews
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US$113.61
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

D
David
From
Japan
I have traveled to 55 countries and have never written a rating or review before. This is the best service I have ever experienced and the room is incredibly luxurious. I even extended my stay several times because it was that exceptional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 290 reviews
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US$41.57
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

N
Nina
From
Slovenia
Host super responsive and helpful, we booked additional night and they prepared the room way before check in so we didnt have to wait and could move our stuff early and still have whole day to explore.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 546 reviews
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US$44.04
1 night, 2 adults
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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
Svante
From
Sweden
I had high expecations but wow. Fantastic service. I was given my own whatsapp what where this place provided me with all the info I would need without even asking for it. Instant response and even good morning texts with tips about everything made this visit very comfortable. The room was extremly clean and the quality was amazing. I have never experienced anything so priceworthy ever, a lot of value for your money spent. The room also had everything you might need like soap, water, coffea, tea and so on. Great shower and the bed was amazing. The place also felt very safe even though it was situated in a dirty building.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 425 reviews
Price from
US$41.73
1 night, 2 adults
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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....

M
Muhammad Bilal Che' Mat
From
Brunei Darussalam
frontdesk very welcoming, friendly and responsive
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Price from
US$34.61
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

X
Xiaojun
From
Austria
We were only one night there because of the time between two flights. Everything was great! Unfortunately we could not really enjoy all the facilities... The roof top is just fantastic for watching sun set and the airplanes at the airport...
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,172 reviews
Price from
US$125.20
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels with airport shuttles in Gaya Island

Mandarin Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu
Airport shuttle (free)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 379 reviews
From US$50.35 per night

Oceania Hotel

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews
From US$80.92 per night

Homi Oasis at KK Times Square 和逸绿洲

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu
Airport shuttle
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 542 reviews
From US$101.58 per night

Homi Breeze at Sutera Avenue 和逸微风

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 428 reviews
From US$90.04 per night

Grandis Hotels and Resorts

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
From US$241.91 per night

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,286 reviews
From US$74.34 per night

The SIGAR Hotel at Sutera Bay

Hotel in Kota Kinabalu
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 263 reviews
From US$170.11 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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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$82.67 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$101.83 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...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 369 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$95.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,438 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$183.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 150 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$55.13 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$117.13 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, 1,036 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$268.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 304 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$539.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 554 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$169.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,022 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$52.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,258 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$215.21 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$178.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,154 reviews

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

From US$70.86 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Featuring direct access to Suria Sabah Shopping Mall in Kota Kinabalu, Grandis Hotels and Resorts boasts an outdoor swimming pool and 3 dining options.

From US$241.91 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
Guy

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

Gaya Island
From US$407.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 574 reviews
In an island accessible from KK by boat only. Thus very remote and private. Suite is very spacious, well equipped. Beach area very nice, adequate off the beach snorkeling, coral not too colorful (though they are not dead), with plenty of fish visible by jettie. Sports snorkel rental area very helpful. Breakfast with plenty of choices included. Quality is average.
Guest review by
David
Canada

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

Gaya Island
From US$407.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 574 reviews
Staff we're amazing, treated you like a celebrity and made you feel very special at every opportunity. Was treated to an anniversary cake and we had really attentive service. The island itself is stunning, and the activities on offer are amazing. Would love love to come back. Clara was our lead host, and she was lovely and sweet.
Guest review by
Soraya
United Kingdom

Gayana Marine Resort

Gaya Island
From US$445.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
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!
Guest review by
Elena
Russia

Gayana Marine Resort

Gaya Island
From US$445.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 243 reviews
The location is amazing, the staff is very friendly and the spa treatments are really good. But that’s about it, the rest is a disaster, incredibly expensive and NOT a 5-star hotel. I went there to relax for a few days, it was impossible to relax anywhere.
Guest review by
Francesco
United Kingdom

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Gaya Island
From US$709.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
Everything was amazing - paradise island!
Guest review by
Bethany
United Kingdom

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