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

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.4

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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. It boasts 5 dining options, a private beach and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the resort. Scheduled boat transfers are available at an additional charge. Decorated in wooden interiors, every air-conditioned villa features a private balcony with outdoor seating. A flat-screen and a minibar are also included. The private bathroom comes with a spacious bath and luxury amenities. Daily buffet breakfast is served at Feast Village, with Asian and International options. Fisherman's Cove specialises in seafood dishes, while Omakase offers Japanese cuisines. Drinks and snacks are on offer at Pool Bar & Lounge, where guests can enjoy Mount Kinabalu view from the sundeck. Relaxing treatments can be enjoyed at Spa Village and yoga classes is held daily. Guests can also do outdoor activities at an additional charge such as diving and snorkelling at the beach. Day cruises and bird watching trips can also be arranged at the 24-hour reception. Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - a Small Luxury Hotels of the World is a 10 minute speedboat ride from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. The nearest airport is a 11 km drive away from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Airport and boat transfers can be requested at a surcharge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

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

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Buffet

Activities:

  • Fitness centre

  • Fishing

  • Spa and wellness centre

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Guests who stayed here loved

Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely location and view. All the staff were really friendly and smiled all the time.”
Farrington
Australia Australia
“Staff are excellent. The rooms are spacious and a great place to retreat. The private beach was my preference to the pool at the resort.”
David
Australia Australia
“Location is amazing , facilities great and staff fantastic with a “ can do “ attitude”
Nikola
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“We were very happy with our stay! The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is located right by the sea, peaceful and quiet, with very few people around — perfect for relaxing. It’s only about a 30-minute drive from the...”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff! Even though this is a much larger resort than we had anticipated the staff made you feel very special nothing was too much trouble. The sunset boat trip was magic, Simon and Harry were brilliant and the wildlife experts where incredible!”
Andrew
Australia Australia
“The staff were wonderful - friendly and helpful at all times. The food was excellent. We especially enjoyed the extra attention from chef Dolis, who not only cooked up the fish we caught, but also brought us an occasional special treat. A special...”
Hannah
Netherlands Netherlands
“Amazing hotel, honestly the whole area is beautiful. This hotel offers both the beach vibe and the jungle adventure in one. The rooms are insanely beautiful and spacious. There is wildlife everywhere. The food is good. Just GO! Highly recommended :)”
Alex
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everyone was so friendly from arriving at the ferry to the very end when they wave you off. Incredible service levels, good food and a wonderful place to stay. Unfortunately we had terrible rain which impacted a lot of the activities but it was a...”
Emma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Spacious rooms. Lovely, polite and friendly staff. Great buffet restaurant with good quality food. Fab massage experience at the spa.”
Angela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Size of the rooms were enormous. Amazing view from the high Kinabalu villas. Staff were lovely.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

5 restaurants on site
Feast Village
  • Cuisine
    Local • Asian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
Fisherman's Cove
  • Cuisine
    Seafood
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Romantic
Omakase
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Open for
    Dinner
Pool Bar & Lounge
  • Open for
    Cocktail hour
Tavajun Bay
  • Cuisine
    Thai • Local
  • Open for
    Lunch

House rules

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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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. Boat transfer is available at additional charge. For more information please contact the property directly.

- From Jesselton Point to Gaya Island Resort:

12:00pm | 2:00pm | 4:00pm | 6:00pm | 9:00pm

- From Gaya Island Resort to Jesselton Point

7:00am | 9:00am | 11:00am | 1:00pm | 3:00pm | 5:00pm

Please note that all guests are subject to a Marine Park Conservation fee upon arrival. For more information 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.