Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, 88000 Gaya Island, Malaysia – Great location - show map
The place is really pleasant. Near the coast, just 15 minutes from Kota Kinabalu, actually. But one feels so far from KK.
Luxembourg
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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 - 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 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Spa and wellness centre
- Airport shuttle
- Fitness centre
- 5 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
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Luxembourg“The place is really pleasant. Near the coast, just 15 minutes from Kota Kinabalu, actually. But one feels so far from KK.”- Katie
Malaysia“Pool and beach area lovely, nice rooms, Japanese restaurant was amazing. Spa facilities also great.” - Angela
Greece“There is nothing not to like here. The room was more than spacious and tastefully decorated. Everything was provided that you might need in your stay, and if it wasn't there, reception would take care of it. The staff are always friendly and the...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants5 restaurants on site
- 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
Resort facilities of Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the WorldGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Spa and wellness centre
- Airport shuttle
- Fitness centre
- 5 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- View
- Sun terrace
- Private beach area
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Beach
- Water sport facilities on siteAdditional charge
- SnorkellingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional charge
- FishingAdditional charge
- Sofa
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Concierge service
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Open all year
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Yoga classes
- Full body massage
- Couples massage
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
- English
- Malay
House rules
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
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 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.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
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.
For commercial reason, this is private island and guest need to know the boat transfer time.
- Transfer times to the Resort:
10:00am | 12:00pm | 2:00pm | 4:00pm | 6:00pm | 9:00pm
- Transfer times from the Resort:
7:00am | 9:00am | 11:00am | 1:00pm | 3:00pm | 5:00pm | 6:30pm
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.
FAQs about Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
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Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is 500 yards from the centre of Gaya Island. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World has 5 restaurants:
- Tavajun Bay
- Omakase
- Fisherman's Cove
- Pool Bar & Lounge
- Feast Village
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Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Massage
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Beach
- Private beach area
- Yoga classes
- Water sport facilities on site
- Couples massage
- Swimming Pool
- Full body massage
- Spa facilities
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Room options at Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World include:
- Villa
