Gaya Island Resort
5 stars
8.5
Very good
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5 stars
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Gaya Island Resort

5 stars
Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu 88000
8.5
Very good
1049 reviews
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Overview

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Resort with private beach, full-service spa Catch some rays on Gaya Island Resort's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 4 restaurants. Gaya Island Resort offers 121 air-conditExpedia Group
Resort with private beach, full-service spa Catch some rays on Gaya Island Resort's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 4 restaurants. Gaya Island Resort offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.Expedia Group
Rating
8.5
Very good
Based on 1049 verified guest reviews

Available rates

Mon 5-5
Tue 6-5

Amenities

  • Private beach
  • Water sport facilities (on site)
  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi

Things to keep in mind

Check-in: From 15:00
Check-out: Prior to 11:00
Cancellation/pre-payment
Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

The neighbourhood

Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu 88000

Reviews

8.5
Very good
1049 verified ratings
Wonderful
618
Very good
165
Good
123
Okay
47
Fair
42
Mediocre
23
Poor
31

Summary of reviews

Pros (+)
  • "Amazingly beautiful hotel, lovely friendly staff and gorgeous jungle and coral reefs."in 1 review
  • "Wonderful stay at Gaya Island Resort, loved the rooms and resort facilities."in 7 reviews
  • "There are also fun activities in the hotel such as jungle walking, diving"in 1 review
Cons (-)
  • No free boat transfer provided.in 5 reviews
  • High end villa surrouded by jungle.in 4 reviews
  • The food was literally tasteless.in 17 reviews
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7.0
Good
Han101, May 2025
Pros (+) The hotel was very nice & lovely to be surrounded by nature. Excellent food offerings & friendly staff. Room was large with a very good bed & the pool was a good size.
Cons (-) The private beach had a lot of litter in the water which could have been better. On three occasions we had issues i.e. our orders were messed up, we were charged for things we hadn't done, however staff rectified these quickly.
10
Wonderful
Mirella, Apr 2025
Pros (+) It was clean comfortable. Amazing food and service. The Spa was amazing and the yoga was of a high standard. Perfect place to relax.
Cons (-) Nothing
10
Wonderful
Christina, Apr 2025
Pros (+) the staff were super helpful and went out of their way to make me feel special on my birthday. the grounds were beautiful and there was an extensive daily activity schedule.
Cons (-) that i couldn't stay longer. i would also have preferred a child free zone / quieter pool.
8.0
Very good
Shannon, Apr 2025
Pros (+) Location right on the beach was amazing. Pool was very big and water was cold which was great. Rooms are spacious and lovely. The bath is huge!! Staff are very friendly.
Cons (-) We booked a Kinabalu villa with panoramic views of the ocean and it was completely obstructed by trees whilst other villas had full views. There are so many additional charges/taxes that are not mentioned! The boat transfer was very pricey for a 15 minute shared journey. The “shop” didn’t have much and most disappointing was the fact they didn’t have sunscreen and there’s no where to buy any.
10
Wonderful
Emilie, Apr 2025
Pros (+) The staff are just incredibly helpful and kind! The chef even came to our table and as he noticed we were a big group (I was travelling with my family total of 9) he proposed to make something special for us!! I also requested to have a room closer to the main building as my mom has difficulty walking, they were very accomodating and changed the room for her.
8.0
Very good
Rebecca, Apr 2025
Pros (+) Stunning location, very clean and comfortable, very attentive and accommodating staff
Cons (-) Service charge on the whole trip after service charge on spa treatments had already been billed
7.0
Good
Jamie, Apr 2025
Pros (+) Beautiful view from our villa overlooking the ocean. The villa was also very nice.
Cons (-) It was overpriced for the amenities and facilities available. You had to pay for 95% of the activities and the meals and drinks were very overpriced as everything was ++ charges on top of the high prices.
9.0
Wonderful
Amy, Apr 2025
Pros (+) Such an incredible location - stunning jungle behind and beautiful clear waters in front. Rooms were extremely spacious and comfortable (minor issue was some power points not working) Main restaurant was excellent - great breakfast and buffet dinner with a huge selection and staff there were super friendly and helpful and went out of their way to make sure everyone had exactly what they wanted. My...
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10
Wonderful
Nelson, Apr 2025
Pros (+) The snorkeling at the Resort was wonderful given that within 25 metres or so we were amongst coral gardens full of tropical fish. This was the absolute highlight. Very friendly helpful staff who worked at the waterfront area, assisting with identification of fish, where to snorkel and other helpful insights. If you are after a family friendly holiday that involves time on and under the water with ...
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10
Wonderful
Anna, Apr 2025
Pros (+) Staff super friendly, exceeded my expectations, everything was great