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Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, 88000 Gaya Island, Malaysia – Great location - show map

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8.5
Very Good
81 reviews

Great service with tranquil environment. The food was superb. It was my anniversary, i was happy that they put a nice "touch" to the room decoration. The view from my room was awesome. I will definitely come again.

Hana Spain

Nice villas surrounded by jungle and sea. Large pool perfect for swimming. Private beach at Tavajun Bay. Expertly guided activities that are either included or good value. Generally an interesting resort for naturalists. The people at their marine conservation and wildlife centers are doing an excellent job.

Thomas Austria

Beautiful sunrises and utterly fabulous location the manager ( French)and Hani- new member of staff- both really helpful and Richtel???One of the waiters went above and beyond! All staff totally wonderful! Breakfast buffet amazing! Loved all the Malay/ local dishes! Chef went out of his way to make us Kuching Laksa! Much appreciated! Valentines Night Fisherman's Cove was beyond expectation- both in presentation and flavour! Would love to see more Malay dishes on the evening a la carte menu- we found that limiting- the fish curry and snapper in banana leaf with Sambal was lovely but had to have this three times as nothing else appealed.

John United Kingdom

Beautiful place and incredible staff and friendly service.thriughout our stay.

Petty_0204 Malta

Only a 10-minute boat ride to Gaya island resort but felt really removed from the hustle and bustle of the city! The hotel is beautiful, surrounded by trees and the sea with lots to see and to do. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We particularly enjoyed speaking with the naturalists, they are very knowledgeable and passionate about the jungle, animals and the environment!

Tak United Kingdom

Amazing resort! Staff were very friendly and helpful, food was great and the rooms were exceptional!

Sarah Singapore

it was like heaven! THE MOST WONDERFULL VACATION and the view was FANTASTIC! this is 10⭐️ resort! the staff, the food, facilities and is 1000000/10! i will again go there. the perfect resort vacation!

Iza Malaysia

I love the personalised touch. All the staff knew us and took very good care of us.

Munirah Singapore

Very large rooms, excellent breakfast, very polite and helpful staff, very attractive place, lovely long pool, good snorkelling, the use of kayaks for an hour, free yoga classes, nature walks.

Valerie United Kingdom

natural views, peaceful stay, comfortable environment

Jia New Zealand
8.5
Very Good
81 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Great service with tranquil environment. The food was superb. It was my anniversary, i was happy that they put a nice "touch" to the room decoration. The view from my room was awesome.”
    Hana Hana Spain Spain
  • “Nice villas surrounded by jungle and sea. Large pool perfect for swimming. Private beach at Tavajun Bay. Expertly guided activities that are either included or good value.”
    Thomas Thomas Austria Austria
  • “Beautiful sunrises and utterly fabulous location the manager ( French)and Hani- new member of staff- both really helpful and Richtel???One of the waiters went above and beyond!”
    John John United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Beautiful place and incredible staff and friendly service.thriughout our stay.”
    Petty_0204 Petty_0204 Malta Malta
  • “Only a 10-minute boat ride to Gaya island resort but felt really removed from the hustle and bustle of the city! The hotel is beautiful, surrounded by trees and the sea with lots to see and to do.”
    Tak Tak United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Amazing resort! Staff were very friendly and helpful, food was great and the rooms were exceptional!”
    Sarah Sarah Singapore Singapore
  • “it was like heaven! THE MOST WONDERFULL VACATION and the view was FANTASTIC! this is 10⭐️ resort! the staff, the food, facilities and is 1000000/10! i will again go there. the perfect resort vacation!”
    Iza Iza Malaysia Malaysia
  • “I love the personalised touch. All the staff knew us and took very good care of us.”
    Munirah Munirah Singapore Singapore
  • “Very large rooms, excellent breakfast, very polite and helpful staff, very attractive place, lovely long pool, good snorkelling, the use of kayaks for an hour, free yoga classes, nature walks.”
    Valerie Valerie United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “natural views, peaceful stay, comfortable environment”
    Jia Jia New Zealand New Zealand

Categories:

  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities 8.8
  • Cleanliness 9.0
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money 7.4
  • Location8.9
  • Free WiFi8.8
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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 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 22, 2012
 Hotel chain/brand: Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free WiFi
Spa
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Feast Village
Bar
Private beach area
Breakfast

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Asian, Buffet

Activities:

Fitness center

Fishing

Spa

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Sleeps
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
7.4
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Hana
    SpainSpain
    “Great service with tranquil environment. The food was superb. It was my anniversary, i was happy that they put a nice "touch" to the room decoration. The view from my room was awesome. I will definitely come again.”
  • Thomas
    AustriaAustria
    “Nice villas surrounded by jungle and sea. Large pool perfect for swimming. Private beach at Tavajun Bay. Expertly guided activities that are either included or good value. Generally an interesting resort for naturalists. The people at their marine...”
  • John
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Beautiful sunrises and utterly fabulous location the manager ( French)and Hani- new member of staff- both really helpful and Richtel???One of the waiters went above and beyond! All staff totally wonderful! Breakfast buffet amazing! Loved all the...”
  • Petty_0204
    MaltaMalta
    “Beautiful place and incredible staff and friendly service.thriughout our stay.”
  • Tak
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Only a 10-minute boat ride to Gaya island resort but felt really removed from the hustle and bustle of the city! The hotel is beautiful, surrounded by trees and the sea with lots to see and to do. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We...”
  • Sarah
    SingaporeSingapore
    “Amazing resort! Staff were very friendly and helpful, food was great and the rooms were exceptional!”
  • Iza
    MalaysiaMalaysia
    “it was like heaven! THE MOST WONDERFULL VACATION and the view was FANTASTIC! this is 10⭐️ resort! the staff, the food, facilities and is 1000000/10! i will again go there. the perfect resort vacation!”
  • Munirah
    SingaporeSingapore
    “I love the personalised touch. All the staff knew us and took very good care of us.”
  • Valerie
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very large rooms, excellent breakfast, very polite and helpful staff, very attractive place, lovely long pool, good snorkelling, the use of kayaks for an hour, free yoga classes, nature walks.”
  • Jia
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “natural views, peaceful stay, comfortable environment”
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Area info *
5 Restaurants On Site

    Feast Village

    Food: Local, Asian

    Open for: Breakfast, Dinner

    Fisherman's Cove

    Food: Seafood

    Open for: Dinner

    Omakase

    Food: Japanese

    Open for: Dinner

    Pool Bar & Lounge

    Open for: Cocktail hour

    Tavajun Bay

    Food: Thai, Local

    Open for: Lunch

Resort Facilities at Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free WiFi
Spa
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Feast Village
Bar
Private beach area
Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • 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
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 are considered 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 year
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.

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The fine print

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.
Transfer times to the Resort:
10:00am | 12:00pm | 2:00pm | 4:00pm| 6:00pm
Transfer times from the Resort:
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.
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In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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

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

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

  • 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.

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

    • Villa

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Guests staying at Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Asian
    • Buffet