Gayana Marine Resort
Malohom Bay, Gaya Island, 88000 Gaya Island, Malaysia – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.0/10! (score from 91 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
nice big room with comfortable kingsize bed big balcony have infinity pool breakfast overlooking the sea
MalaysiaEverything was incredible from start to end. The staff meet you at the ferry port, private ferry to the resort, manager and staff met us with welcome drinks and and information about the resort. rooms were perfect. food was delicious and every single member of staff was friendly, personable and helpful. it was the highlight of my holiday for so many reasons! I cannot fault it at all.
MalaysiaStaff were great and hotel and location were awesome and the food was fantastic
South AfricaThe bed was comfortable, room iwas cozy, the villa is built above seawater so unlimited snorkeling and kayaking. Breakfast was excellent. The manager Karl was very helpful with good hospitality.
MalaysiaHospitality, and the complimentary water sports provided.
MalaysiaFriendly staff, food is amazing, cleanliness superb, except for the monkey 🐒🐒🐒😜 but no worries theres enough staff to help get rid of the macaque
MalaysiaAwesome experience! love the location and services. we can rent the water equipment such as kayak, paddle boat, snorkel for free!
Malaysiathe view and location of the villa, as you can access to the sea from your villa… they have recreational centre which you can do unlimited snorkelling and water activities until evening… the staffs all are friendly
MalaysiaQuiet place in the close neighborhood to larger city. Excellent retreat with perfect personnel, management, delicious food and good care. On the top of the quality of stay, beautiful nature of the island. The stay and hotel deserve the highest evaluation.
Polandlocation was fantastic. The staff were happy and helpful. All the facilities were excellent.
United Kingdom
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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. Complimentary scheduled ferry transfers is provided to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal.
Each villa is air-conditioned and fitted with a 42-inch flat-screen TV. Some villas have a private pool and a separate living area. For your comfort, the private bathroom includes luxury amenities and a shower.
Daily breakfast is served at Macac, which also opens for lunch and dinner. Alu Alu provides an overwater dining experience and specialises in Chinese cuisines, while Latitude Bar offers drinks.
Guests can enjoy pampering treatments at the spa or relax by the poolside. Friendly staff at the 24-hour reception can assist you with a wide selection of activities, such as snorkelling, fishing and jungle trekking.
Gayana Eco Resort is a 20-minute boat ride from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 6.8 miles from the ferry terminal.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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See what guests loved the most:
Ahmad
Malaysia“nice big room with comfortable kingsize bed big balcony have infinity pool breakfast overlooking the sea”
OliviaMalaysia“Everything was incredible from start to end. The staff meet you at the ferry port, private ferry to the resort, manager and staff met us with welcome drinks and and information about the resort. rooms were perfect. food was delicious and every...”
Damian
South Africa“Staff were great and hotel and location were awesome and the food was fantastic”
DrMalaysia“The bed was comfortable, room iwas cozy, the villa is built above seawater so unlimited snorkeling and kayaking. Breakfast was excellent. The manager Karl was very helpful with good hospitality.”- NurulMalaysia“Hospitality, and the complimentary water sports provided.”
CharleneMalaysia“Friendly staff, food is amazing, cleanliness superb, except for the monkey 🐒🐒🐒😜 but no worries theres enough staff to help get rid of the macaque”
MuhammadMalaysia“Awesome experience! love the location and services. we can rent the water equipment such as kayak, paddle boat, snorkel for free!”
ParasuramanMalaysia“the view and location of the villa, as you can access to the sea from your villa… they have recreational centre which you can do unlimited snorkelling and water activities until evening… the staffs all are friendly”
Grzegorz
Poland“Quiet place in the close neighborhood to larger city. Excellent retreat with perfect personnel, management, delicious food and good care. On the top of the quality of stay, beautiful nature of the island. The stay and hotel deserve the highest...”
Helen
United Kingdom“location was fantastic. The staff were happy and helpful. All the facilities were excellent.”
- could management do a room deco for birthday?Yes, but special decoration will be chargeable.Answered on 25 March 2021
- Is the food halalYes. our food is HalalAnswered on 25 March 2021
- Whats the different between rainforest and ocean villa? Do the room similar? And which is the water chalet roomboth are overwater villa - Ocean is bigger than Rainforest villa, and Ocean have direct access to the sea (sea view)Answered on 28 December 2021
- May I know if I can come over to check in from other islands nearby such as Manukan and Mamutik? Secondly, what is the cost for snorkeling?Yes, you can but there will be a docking fee. Since the room rates already included, there will be no charges for snorkeling.Answered on 17 October 2022
- Hi, will guest need to pay for boat ride if they missed the scheduled 12:00pm boat in?yes, it will be consider as private boat charter RM 250 per boat per way (subject to availability)Answered on 28 December 2021
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Macac
Cuisine: Malaysian, International
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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 room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 3 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Gayana Marine Resort accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Please inform Gayana Marine Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
FAQs about Gayana Marine Resort
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Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Gayana Marine Resort on this page.
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Gayana Marine Resort is 1.4 miles from the centre of Gaya Island.
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The prices at Gayana Marine Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Gayana Marine Resort has 1 restaurant:
- Macac
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The nearest beach is just 150 yards from Gayana Marine Resort.
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Gayana Marine Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Hiking
- Billiards
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Beachfront
- Kids' club
- Swimming Pool
- Beach
- Private beach area
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Room options at Gayana Marine Resort include:
- Double
- Twin/Double
- Villa
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Check-in at Gayana Marine Resort is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Guests staying at Gayana Marine Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
- À la carte
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Yes, Gayana Marine Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
