Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.6

Property highlights

About this property

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. Free WiFi is accessible from the villas. Decorated in wooden furnishings, every villa overlooks the jungle or the South China Sea views. It is fitted with air conditioning and a 42-inch flat-screen TV. Some villas have a private plunge pool. For your comfort, the private bathroom includes luxury amenities and a shower. The Longhouse opens for daily buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pantai Restaurant & Bar offers fresh grilled seafood while The Koi Wine Cave houses a wide selection of cigars and wines. Guests can have pampering treatments at the spa or exercise at the gym. Alternatively, a wide range of outdoor activities such as kayaking, snorkelling and jungle trekking are offered. Friendly staff at 24-hour reception can assist you with luggage storage and laundry services. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa is a 25-minute boat from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, a 11 km drive away from the ferry terminal.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Halal, Asian, American, Buffet

Activities:

  • Fitness centre

  • Spa and wellness centre

  • Billiards

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kirsty
China China
“We had the most amazing stay at Bungaraya! The location is idyllic, the staff are the best, most wonderful people and were fantastic at helping organise a proposal 🥂. It is the ideal place to learn about the conservation efforts and get away from...”
Halloran
Australia Australia
“We loved our stay at Bunga Raya! Our room was spectacular and had a fabulous view and very private. The food was excellent and staff so helpful and friendly- they could not do enough for us. The pool and beach were also beautiful. We had no...”
Urszula
Italy Italy
“If you appreciate quality tourism and are a conscious traveller who values sustainability and environmental care, Bunga Raya is the place to be. Nestled in lush jungle, this resort is more than just a beautiful escape - it's a model of how...”
Bogdan
Italy Italy
“A true paradise! The resort is gorgeous, surrounded by crystal-clear sea and jungle. Our villa was spacious and private, with every comfort. Staff were exceptionally kind and attentive, making us feel at home from day one and obviously great food....”
Rachel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Bunga Raya is an exceptional place. As soon as you arrive, you are treated like royalty. The staff make this place magical. The beach is beautiful, the pool is breathtaking and the villas are so special. Staff go above and beyond, the food and...”
Lucy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were exceptional, room lovely, wonderful sea to swim in, food good”
Nicola
Switzerland Switzerland
“Everything perfect. The island is a paradise. The staff is the best i have ever experienced. Beautiful room in an amazing jungle setting. Highly recommended.”
Jacqueline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful resort in a stunning location. We had a wonderful stay here celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary. Snorkelling from the private beach where we saw pufferfish and black tipped reef sharks. Kayaking and snorkelling too! Staff were...”
Melissa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“- The hotel and its surroundings were really beautiful and clearly very well cared for by the staff. The staff were really knowledgeable about the wildlife in the area - Snorkelling just off the beach and seeing so many fish was really cool,...”
Phil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful and peaceful surroundings. Exceptionally attentive and friendly staff. Room was fabulous. Food exceptional and good variety of cuisines. Delicious cocktails. This was our first visit to Bungaraya and we shall be returning.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Longhouse
  • Cuisine
    Malaysian • Local • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly

Resort facilities of Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

House rules

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted. Please note that guests are required to head to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal, where the resort's check-in lounge is located.

Boat for excursion is based on scheduled transfer and fee per person applies. Any other time, private charter boat rates applies. For more information regarding boat transfers, please contact the property directly.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.