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A serene poolside area with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a calm body of water and overwater bungalows.

1. Gayana Marine Resort

Gaya Island

Kiu Hung Wilson

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and colorful sailboats.

2. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Gaya Island

Nikko

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A clear pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a thatched roof.

3. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island

Eric

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

4. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

Linda JUNE

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A pool with a waterfall feature surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.

5. The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Bethany

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountainous landscape.

6. Kasih Sayang Hill Resort

Kota Kinabalu

"Great place with nice rooms and beautiful view (both to Mt Kinabalu and Kota Kinabalu). Standard Malaysian breakfast and decent lunch and dinner menu. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The room (104) was very good although there are a few ants around (so make sure not to leave food around). Bed, shower and toilet were nice and clean. Internet worked quite well (not guaranteed in this area). Our best place in Sabah so far (out of 6 good hotels)."

Peter

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.

7. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Tuaran

Alister

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with a large infinity pool, beach access, and palm trees.

8. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Antonette

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely fantastic property with incredible staff.Rooms were huge and very clean and well equipped.Lovely pools and beach,great range of activities and restaurants. Free shuttle bus into KK and easy to arrange excursions through the hotel."

Gaya Island Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We had an amazing time at Gaya Island Resort. It is a luxury resort with great food and drinks, comfortable rooms, and incredible views/proximity to the ocean. Worth noting is that this is in a nature reserve, surrounded by jungle and ocean, and the resort embraces and supports this, which means coexisting with wildlife. You can walk out from the resort beach to their own protected reef and swim with dozens of species of beautiful fish (equipment is available for free). We didn’t see any snakes, though we watched for them constantly over 5 days and participated intently in multiple jungle walks. The activities were an absolute highlight - a deeper snorkeling excursion, walks, mangrove kayaking, and more available. I had booked it confident that the family members who prefer to lounge by the pool would be well-served, but they ended up coming on the excursions and having a great time. Definitely worth 4-5 days if you can swing it."

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Absolutely lovely resort - the resort is beautiful and feels like paradise. The staff are all amazing, great service everywhere. The restaurants are reasonably priced (a bit more expensive than the mainland but seems reasonable given the location) and all the meals we had were really nice - we stayed for a week and had tried most dishes by the end , there isn’t a huge variety and only a few Malaysian options. Our room was up a steep hill but you can ask for a ride up on the buggy if you don’t fancy the walk. Everything does close up quite early (last order for a drink 10pm) but can see why as we were always the only people still around at this time - everyone seems to disappear about 8:30 so it can feel a bit of a weird atmosphere if you’re an evening person. There are lots of biting insects around so do take some decent insect repellent as the oil the resort provides didn’t seem effective at all. They light insight repellent coils outside each villa in the evening - it would be good if the resort could add these at the bar area at the Pantai restaurant too. A few things. The rooms just aren’t insect proof at all - eg there’s gaps in the door so we got bitten a lot. Each day we had to brush ants off our bed. When we first arrived there was a large number of ants (dead and alive) on the bed. We stayed for a week and the bedding wasn’t changed at all during this time, which was surprising especially as I had a couple insect bites which left a bit of blood on the bedding."

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for one week and the room was very comfortable. The breakfast included was worth the extra fee. 24/7 Gym and laundry services available. Infinity pool was relaxing and has a great view of sea. Citadines is a popular meet up spot. We went on two tours and they picked us up right outside our hotel. There is a restaurant, massage spa, burger king, cafe and lemon tea shop in the same building."

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Gaya Island Resort information

Number of reviews	3,677
Accommodation	11 Resort
Lowest Price	AU$75
Highest Price	AU$624

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a resort holiday in Gaya Island?

You deserve to get away, and a resort is the perfect place to treat yourself to the services and amenities you need for a relaxing time in Gaya Island. One of the comfortable resort hotels in the surrounding area might be just what you're searching for, whether you want an amazing pool, blissful spa treatments or fun activities to try.

What's the best resort for my stay in Gaya Island?

Gayana Marine Resort - Luxury resort. Features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and a marina. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa - Luxury resort. Has 2 restaurants, a private beach and a full-service spa. Gaya Island Resort - Luxury resort. Enjoy the 4 restaurants, spa and 24-hour fitness centre.

What can I do in Gaya Island?

Travellers enjoy exploring the beaches, and have good things to say about the snorkelling and other water activities. If you're interested in local sights, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Sapi Island and Kota Kinabalu Central Market are some places to visit nearby. Additional attractions in the area include KK Plaza and Suria Sabah Shopping Mall.

What's the seasonal weather like in Gaya Island?

The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Gaya Island are January, November, December and October, with each month seeing an average of 251 mm of rainfall.

What's the best way to get to and around Gaya Island?

Fly into Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.), which is located 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to explore more sights.

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Our top choices for Gaya Island resorts

1. Gayana Marine Resort

2. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

3. Gaya Island Resort

4. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5. The Magellan Sutera Resort

6. Kasih Sayang Hill Resort

7. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

8. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Top Gaya Island Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Gaya Island Resort

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

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1. Gayana Marine Resort

2. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

3. Gaya Island Resort

4. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5. The Magellan Sutera Resort

6. Kasih Sayang Hill Resort

7. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

8. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

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