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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 features 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 mini-bar 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 specializes 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 snorkeling at the beach. Day cruises and bird watching trips can also be arranged at the 24-hour reception. Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is a 10 minute speedboat ride from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. The nearest airport is a 6.8 mi drive away from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Airport and boat transfers can be requested at a surcharge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

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

Activities:

Fitness center

Fishing

Spa


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
7.2
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Andrew
    Australia Australia
    Facilities, luxury rooms, water sports, buffet spread, excellent staff, conservation focus, safety first operation
  • Sinead
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff went above and beyond to make our stay special. We felt valued as guests and in particular staff such as Bata and Patrick went the extra mile to support our romantic dinner on the beach, where we got engaged. We plan on visiting again in...
  • Elisheva
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is gorgeous and the staff were so friendly.

Area info

Restaurants
5 Restaurants On Site

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

Resort Facilities at Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 5 restaurants
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Full-body massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Malay

House rules

Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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
Must-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.

For commercial reason, this is private island and guest need to know the boat transfer time.

- Transfer times to the Resort:

10:00am | 12:00pm | 2:00pm | 4:00pm | 6:00pm | 9:00pm

- Transfer times from the Resort:

8:00am | 9:00am | 11:00am | 1:00pm | 3:00pm | 5:00pm | 6:30pm

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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

  • Check-in at Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is 1,500 feet from the center of Gaya Island. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World has 5 restaurants:

    • Fisherman's Cove
    • Feast Village
    • Omakase
    • Tavajun Bay
    • Pool Bar & Lounge

  • The prices at Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Beach
    • Private beach area
    • Yoga classes
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Couples' massage
    • Swimming pool
    • Full-body massage
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World include:

    • Villa