About this property
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, 11 km from the ferry terminal.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beachfront
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Airport shuttle
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
Sustainability
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Roar
Netherlands“The rooms are large, air-conditioned, with a large bathroom. We had the cabin on the water, and this is just magical. Snorkelling and kayaking equipment is free to get daily from the diving centre. You can also book diving classes and...”
Diana
Singapore“Worth every cent. Best water villa in Malaysia I have experienced. Truly 5 star. Stay at Palm Villa please, you won't regret it!”- Lavina
Australia“The surroundings, options for water sports activities, pool and beach wash push, the staff were friendly and lovely.” 
Sheryl
United Kingdom“The whole place is fantastic. We enjoyed the snorkelling on the house reef, diving nearby, the food, the monkeys trying to eat our food, and the room. All together a 10 out of 10 from us.”- Ff
Germany“Fantastic location. Great rooms, exccellent food and the friendliest and most attentive staff!” - Richard United Kingdom“A simple, but lovely, set up with everything within reach and available (including food, bar, pool, snorkeling, padel boarding, kayaking). One (very nice) location for eating and drinks and lots of space for relaxing. Staff were genuinely helpful...”
- Leslie
Switzerland“Food was very good. Staff very friendly and helpful.” - Wai
Hong Kong“So glad we stayed in the Ocean Villa in which we could get into the water from the balcony. 2 nights were barely enough to explore around the resort, and we were lucky enough to see a stingray, hornbills and a monitor lizard. We enjoyed...” 
Principal United Kingdom“The rooms were great, we would have like another eating facility at the resort perhaps another cafe/ bar / restaurant. The food quality was very good. Snorkeling was excellent.”- Christopher
Saudi Arabia“Location lovely, room very nice. Snorkelling really good and interesting wildlife.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Macac
- CuisineMalaysian • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as 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
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds 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.
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.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
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.
