Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - a Small Luxury Hotels of the World
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About this property
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, 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 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 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beachfront
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa
- Airport shuttle
- Fitness center
- Bar
- Private beach area
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Nelson
Brunei“The snorkeling at the Resort was wonderful given that within 25 metres or so we were amongst coral gardens full of tropical fish. This was the absolute highlight. Very friendly helpful staff who worked at the waterfront area, assisting with...” 
Yu-lun
Germany“Terrific location, good food, quiet, all kinds of facilities available, finely renovated villa, eco-friendly energy supply system, nice show, extremely welcoming staffs”
Arman
Malaysia“Super comfortable room, beautiful place, secluded. The concierge tour during check- in is even better than that of Datai Langkawi.”- Marie-renée
Canada“We loved everything! The place is beautiful. The staff is so attentive and nice. The room was spacious and comfortable. The breakfast is the best buffet I’ve ever seen. The spa is wonderful and the indigenous massage was one of the best massage...” - Keri
United States“Extremely kind and accommodating staff. Worked with us from check-in to check-out to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Breakfast buffet was incredible with numerous options of both local and international dishes. We liked the pool bar...” 
Andrew
Australia“Facilities, luxury rooms, water sports, buffet spread, excellent staff, conservation focus, safety first operation”- Sinead
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“The location is gorgeous and the staff were so friendly.”
- Sergei
United Arab Emirates“breakfast and dinner were great; cool zone for swimming in the ocean, a lot of birds around, cool spa - that's a perfect escape!” - Ardit_k
Portugal“Splendid resort, easy access to the beach and plenty of activities to fill your day. Very cordial staff!”
Area info
Restaurants
- Feast Village
- CuisineLocal • Asian
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- Fisherman's Cove
- CuisineSeafood
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceRomantic
- Omakase
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forDinner
- Pool Bar & Lounge
- Open forCocktail hour
- Tavajun Bay
- CuisineThai • Local
- Open forLunch
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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.
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.
- 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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
