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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, 158 reviews
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£234
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.

A
Anna Ida
From
Sweden
This is the most amazing place! We almost didn’t go because of the reviews but so glad we went (other guest we spoke to also thought they were crazy!) The staff are the kindest, the food is amazing ( especially if you like Malaysian food) and the rooms with the views are gorgeous. It’s paradise. There’s a lot of trash in the waters around Gaya but the beach is getting cleaned everyday and the fact that the Hotel have Justin and his team of biologists restoring the corals, regrowing the mangroves and taking care of injured turtles really warmed our hearts. Hopefully more resorts will follow suit. If you’re elderly it’s difficult to walk up to the higher houses so maybe ask for a lower chalet before booking (for us it was fine) We had activities every day and if they were fully booked from the hotel Lamb in the reception organized to get us on other tours. We loved this place so much we extended our stay and still wished we had more days.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 537 reviews
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£217.77
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.

A
Antonio
From
Italy
Location, sports activities, service, meals, education on research center’s work to preserve giant clams
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews
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£227.24
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...

K
Kohei
From
Japan
Located above Imago Shopping Mall, it is very convenient for your stay. You are able to find anything you want there. The room is clean and staffs are very kind.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews
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£63.90
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.

R
Rabia
From
Canada
The room was spacious, comfortable and the floor I was on had wonderful views over the water towards the islands and sunset. The staff were so helpful in arranging a local trip for me and allowing me to stay a bit longer when I had a late flight.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 932 reviews
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£86.33
1 night, 2 adults
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ACJ Residence @ Beside Cititel Hotel

Kota Kinabalu (Near Gaya Island)

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

A
Antonia
From
Croatia
ACJ Residence is a very modern accomodation in the centar of KK. Irene and Vinah with whome we talked through whatsapp were very lovley and gave as all info about the check in + photos of how to find the place a day before arrival and that was very helpful! Room was nice, tidy and clean and it came with toiletries, water, coffee, tea... :) self check out was also very simple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews
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£33.36
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.

N
Nur Shahirah
From
0
The hotel was very pleasant, clean and beautiful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 316 reviews
Price from
£35.91
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.

T
Tobias
From
Austria
very clean high Standard room in a great area!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 601 reviews
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£36.01
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.

F
Filipa
From
Portugal
I’d a great time at the AC Residence. Really nice staff, clean, spacious, the room was so luxurious! I couldn’t recommend more. If you looking for a great place to stay in the city center, this is the one!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 482 reviews
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£34.17
1 night, 2 adults
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Showcase Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu (Near Gaya Island)

Showcase Hotel Kota Kinabalu is located in Kota Kinabalu, 700 metres from North Borneo Railway and 4.1 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

M
MJ Wong
From
Malaysia
Pretty new and contemporary. Comfortable Bed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
£29.52
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget hotels in Gaya Island and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 26 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

    A recently renovated property, Seaview Designer Concept The shore Kota Kinabalu Sabah by UsHomestay is situated in Kota Kinabalu near Filipino Market Sabah, KK Esplanade and Atkinson Clock Tower.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 200 metres from Filipino Market Sabah and 3.9 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, The shore by seffa offers a casino and air conditioning.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 6 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 Seaview by Clover Home A13A07 offers pool with a view...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 312 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,493 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, 400 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, CU Boutique Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms and a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 303 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.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,254 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 285 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 455 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...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 995 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,476 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 21 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, 400 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Step-In Lodge Sdn Bhd provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,293 reviews

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

What guests said about Gaya Island:

  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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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  • Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

    Gaya Island
    From £258.05 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
    - 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, could pop to and from the pool to snorkel when needed - The hotel staff were all so friendly and really helpful throughout the whole trip - The satay and the local breakfast options were really well done and the food in general was to a high quality
    Guest review by
    Melissa
    United Kingdom

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

    Gaya Island
    From £293.54 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 537 reviews
    Hotel staff and wildlife guides were really very nice and worked incredibly hard to make guests happy. Food was varied and good. Range of activities for older kids to do, enough to occupy 3 or 4 days. Rooms were clean and well looked after. All the facilities worked. It's a good choice for a couple of days toward the end of your holiday in Borneo, as it is a nice resort close to KK airport.
    Guest review by
    Nick
    United Kingdom

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

    Gaya Island
    From £293.54 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 537 reviews
    The kind and helpful personnel. It was a real paradise of rest. The rooms are in the middle of the jungle, between the monkeys and varan lizzards. The rooms are very luxureous. At the pool, there are unlimited towels. There is a nice house reef in front of the hotel. You can get free snorkels and kayaks. There are nice fish and corals.
    Guest review by
    Elien
    Belgium

  • Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

    Gaya Island
    From £258.05 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 158 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

  • Gayana Marine Resort

    Gaya Island
    From £250.54 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews
    The hotel was lovely, the room was big and very comfortable, food at the restaurant was overpriced but very tasty. The staff was very friendly
    Guest review by
    Stephanie
    Switzerland

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