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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.

K
Kirsty
From
China
We had the most amazing stay at Bungaraya! The location is idyllic, the staff are the best, most wonderful people and were fantastic at helping organise a proposal 🥂. It is the ideal place to learn about the conservation efforts and get away from the world. We really liked that we couldn't get wifi in the villa as it made us disconnect and appreciate where we were more but that might not be practical for everyone. The food was delicious and fresh with a mix of local and international flavours. All in all a wonderful place and hopefully we will be back in the future! **Side note - we were lucky enough to stay at the Gayana Marine resort on the other side of the island for a few days and it was equally amazing! Very relaxed vibes, perfect if you want seclusion and watch the marine life 🐟
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
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US$290.47
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, 550 reviews
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US$260.29
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 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews
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US$282.01
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.

B
Bronwyn
From
New Zealand
It’s beautiful modern decor, the pool was amazing as was the roof top bar.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 958 reviews
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US$102.70
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.

k
kevin
From
Vietnam
Any little problem was sorted quickly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 298 reviews
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US$40.48
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.

L
Luca
From
Italy
My girlfriend and I stayed here several days to rest after the rainforest treks. This residence was a pleasant discovery and a rare little gem in the world of hospitality. All nicely decorated, with a large bathroom, hot water (not at all obvious in Borneo) and a comfortable queen bed! The rooms have always been perfectly cleaned and the courtesy kits for guests always stocked with all kinds of very useful things with supplies even outside the room (often not even given in luxury hotels). The staff has always been friendly, really helpful and ready to welcome you at any time or in case of need. Best of all and super recommended! Five stars because more is not possible! ;)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 575 reviews
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US$42.89
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.

A
Arskog
From
Denmark
Extremely luxurious for a reasonable price. Good location, especially during the Ramadan market which is right on the street. Everything within distance. There is a fridge and kettle, and really nice soap:) Smart automatic curtains and a working big tv with English movie channel and natgeo. Very bright and clean. Very professional personnel. The hotel is pretty new and small, and they really make an effort to accommodate their guests needs. Ended up staying for more than a week… we loved our stay, and came back and stayed again upon return from Sepilok.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 456 reviews
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US$40.63
1 night, 2 adults
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Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz

Kota Kinabalu (Near Gaya Island)

Situated within 1.7 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 4.3 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Cottonhouz by Ayuhouz features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota Kinabalu....

V
Valerie
From
United Kingdom
Was spotless, very very clean The air con was great, the shower had hot water Lots of bottled water Great location All the staff were great, very helpful & friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
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US$33.70
1 night, 2 adults
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The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites

Kota Kinabalu (Near Gaya Island)

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 4.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah, The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness centre.

K
Kian
From
Ireland
Everything was perfect, room fully equipped with anything you may need. Bed was huge and really comfy. Staff were great and very accommodating. Location was good, not the closest to KK but very close to the airport which was what we needed. Our only issue was that the pool closes every Wednesday for cleaning which meant we couldn't really use it as we stayed late Tuesday to early Thursday. However, the gym was open which was good for a small workout.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,253 reviews
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US$125.44
1 night, 2 adults
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Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Kota Kinabalu (Near Gaya Island)

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 1.8 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a bar and a shared...

Z
Zafirah
From
Singapore
The room was big and spacious. The bed and toilet was clean and comfortable:)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,866 reviews
Price from
US$54.42
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget hotels in Gaya Island and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 29 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.

    From US$46 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 21 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.

    From US$71.56 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 8 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...

    From US$48.88 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 342 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.

    From US$69 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,464 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.

    From US$94.42 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 400 metres, CU Boutique Hotel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    From US$52.06 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 309 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.

    From US$73.54 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews

    SummerDay Seaview Studio Apartment at Kota Kinabalu City Centre is situated in Kota Kinabalu and has a private pool and sea views.

    From US$80.50 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,130 reviews

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

    From US$161 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 294 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.

    From US$326.64 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 515 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...

    From US$141.84 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,007 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.

    From US$53.13 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,351 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.

    From US$122.67 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 24 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.

    From US$173.78 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,173 reviews

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

    From US$112.45 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

    Featuring direct access to Suria Sabah Shopping Mall in Kota Kinabalu, Grandis Hotels and Resorts boasts an outdoor swimming pool and 3 dining options.

    From US$171.35 per night

What guests said about Gaya Island:

  • 8.0

    Superb but only not satisfied with the placement of my...

    Superb but only not satisfied with the placement of my family members in the strictest policy. I have been around the world to many other more beautiful hotels but only this one allows only 1 child per villa! And u should also have more kitchen staffs to prepare the food bcos it took too long
    Guest review by
    Nurul Nahar
    Malaysia
  • 10

    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

    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

    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 US$348.56 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 166 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

  • Gayana Marine Resort

    Gaya Island
    From US$338.41 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews
    The free kayaking and snorkeling was amazing, so much marine life to see around the hotel. The monitor lizards swimming where amazing. Definitely worth going to the ecology centre on site. You can touch a sea cucumber and starfish and see more of the marine life up close. Staff were really friendly and lovely different places to sit in the shade. We had a rainforest room which was more private than the water front rooms and still very easy to walk from the room straight into the sea.
    Guest review by
    Katherine
    United Kingdom

  • Gayana Marine Resort

    Gaya Island
    From US$338.41 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 237 reviews
    Very friendly staff. They fullfilled every single wish, always helpful and smiling. They offer a great snorkeling trip to Sulug Island. There are many spa treatments available. The pool is amazing, very clean. There is only one restaurant and every dish we had was delicious and looked absolutely beautiful. A wide variety of dishes is available also for breakfast. Water and clean towels are delivered to the room daily.
    Guest review by
    Sonja
    Slovenia

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

    Gaya Island
    From US$340.65 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 550 reviews
    Rooms was beautiful. The hotel provided a free mosquito spray and mosquito bite cream which was very welcome. The staff were amazing with the wild animals, they seemed to really care about their wellbeing. Nice pool area and provide snorkels for free. Also some free daily activities.
    Guest review by
    Nicola
    Ireland

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

    Gaya Island
    From US$340.65 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 550 reviews
    Very friendly welcome and the hospitality was amazing. We loved the layout of the hotel across the site. The rooms were very comfortable. The food was delicious too.
    Guest review by
    Angela
    United Kingdom

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