Best Resorts in Gaya Island Resort

Aerial View of The Manukan, Mamutik and Sapi Islands of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Next weekend

In two weeks

In one month

In two months

Our top choices for Gaya Island resorts

Gayana Marine Resort

Gaya Island

Katherine

includes taxes & fees

24 May - 25 May

Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Gaya Island

Valerie

includes taxes & fees

8 June - 9 June

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island

Hiroshi

includes taxes & fees

26 May - 27 May

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Tuaran

Aamer

includes taxes & fees

13 June - 14 June

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

3 June - 4 June

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Bethany

includes taxes & fees

11 June - 12 June

Private beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Antonette

includes taxes & fees

19 June - 20 June

Tanjung Deluxe Seaview Suite (King) | Terrace/patio

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

Youngsoo

includes taxes & fees

30 May - 31 May

View all properties

Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in

Top Gaya Island Hotel Reviews

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

6/10 Okay

"The room is a bit dated and the bathroom was grossed, with soap scum and mold. Staff was great and the breakfast was good with good varieties"

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel, Beautiful views over the water, veey helpful, very nice English speaking staff, the buffet meals offer many tasty types of food.. Now stepping outside onto the sidewalks is another thing altogether. Pollution, trash in the water and along the streets is horrible, add to that the broken city sidewalks and hawkers along some of the shops. Fortunately you can grab very decent cabs using Grab, local equivalent to Uber and very inexpensive, to go anywhere without stepping off of the property."

Gayana Marine Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in a Palm Villa and it was amazing. Loved everything about it, especially the breakfast delivered by boat. We spent a lot of time on our deck and in and out of the water. All staff were friendly and genuine. Food at all meals was great. Snorkeling around the property to look for giant clams was a highlight."

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"A wonderful resort for our honeymoon, and one we’d highly recommend particularly the plunge pool villa that overlooks and has private access to the beach. The jetty was a particular highlight — very well lit, and every night we would walk there looking at the marine life; it was like having our own private aquarium. Some caveats. Don’t expect parties, activities and shows — this is a great resort to unwind and recharge, particularly if you love nature (exactly what we needed for the tail end of a mammoth 3 weeks). The jungle hikes and snorkelling trips are definitely worth doing; the snorkelling around the resort is good but you do have to swim out for the best coral. We considered private boats to KK but didn’t feel the need when you can party with monkeys, monitors, hornbills and wild boar at your doorstep. There are only 2 restaurants on site which can feel a bit limiting, but the food is varied and excellent so we didn’t mind. The staff were warm and attentive throughout without ever being intrusive — a tough balance to strike. And the wine list from their amazing cellar is simply one of the best we’ve ever seen — serious depth in Australian wines alongside some genuine heavy hitters: First Growths, Grange, Sassicaia. Exceptional."

Find out more about Gaya Island

Gaya Island Resort information

Number of reviews	3,725
Accommodation	11 Resort
Lowest Price	AU$92
Highest Price	AU$546

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 Oceanus Waterfront 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.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Kota Kinabalu Holiday Rentals

Book Resort in Gaya Island on Expedia.com.my

Room 1

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Our top choices for Gaya Island resorts

Gayana Marine Resort

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Gaya Island Resort

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Kasih Sayang Hill Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Top Gaya Island Hotel Reviews

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Gayana Marine Resort

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Find out more about Gaya Island

Gaya Island Resort information

Frequently asked questions

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Search Best Resorts in Gaya Island

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Our top choices for Gaya Island resorts

Gayana Marine Resort

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Gaya Island Resort

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Kasih Sayang Hill Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Top Gaya Island Hotel Reviews

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Find out more about Gaya Island

Gaya Island Resort information

Frequently asked questions

Explore a world of travel with Expedia