Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - a Small Luxury Hotels of the World
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Experience world-class service at Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - a Small Luxury Hotels of the World
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 boasts 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 minibar 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 specialises 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 snorkelling 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 11 km drive away from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Airport and boat transfers can be requested at a surcharge.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beachfront
- Free WiFi
- Spa and wellness centre
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Bar
- Private beach area
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Hannah
Netherlands“Amazing hotel, honestly the whole area is beautiful. This hotel offers both the beach vibe and the jungle adventure in one. The rooms are insanely beautiful and spacious. There is wildlife everywhere. The food is good. Just GO! Highly recommended :)” - Alex
United Kingdom“Everyone was so friendly from arriving at the ferry to the very end when they wave you off. Incredible service levels, good food and a wonderful place to stay. Unfortunately we had terrible rain which impacted a lot of the activities but it was a...” - Emma United Kingdom“Spacious rooms. Lovely, polite and friendly staff. Great buffet restaurant with good quality food. Fab massage experience at the spa.”
- Angela United Kingdom“Size of the rooms were enormous. Amazing view from the high Kinabalu villas. Staff were lovely.”
- Nicola United Kingdom“All of the staff were absolutely fantastic at busy times the service was a little slow, but that wasn’t the fault of the staff. Did a couple of guided tours, the staff on those, again were fantastic informative, helpful and amusing. I would...”
- Ramzee
Malaysia“Thank you for all the great hospitality. The staffs were friendly and helpful. Special thanks to both Ms Joana & Mr Terence (guest receptions) and Mr Laster (omakase chef) who are kind & gave us a wonderful experience there 😁” - David
Canada“In an island accessible from KK by boat only. Thus very remote and private. Suite is very spacious, well equipped. Beach area very nice, adequate off the beach snorkeling, coral not too colorful (though they are not dead), with plenty of fish...” - Nicola United Kingdom“We loved it! Staff couldn’t have been more wonderful. Luxury from start to finish. Rooms beautiful, location beautiful, facilities fabulous, lots of things to do.”
Elien
Belgium“The kind and helpful personnel. It was a real paradise of rest. The rooms are in the middle of the jungle, between the monkeys and varan lizzards. The rooms are very luxureous. At the pool, there are unlimited towels. There is a nice house reef...”- John
Jersey“Location is amazing, with stunning beaches and snorkelling at the resort. Villas are very spacious and private with excellent facilities. The clear commitment to conservation is very positive. The food in the buffet was fantastic, as was the...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Feast Village
- CuisineLocal • Asian
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- Fisherman's Cove
- CuisineSeafood
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceRomantic
- Omakase
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forDinner
- Pool Bar & Lounge
- Open forCocktail hour
- Tavajun Bay
- CuisineThai • Local
- Open forLunch
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots 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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
