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27 Nov - 29 Nov
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8 Jan - 10 Jan
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5 Feb - 7 Feb
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5 Mar - 7 Mar
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Recommended hotels in Gaya Island

A serene poolside area with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a calm body of water and overwater bungalows.

1. Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (527 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Rooms were lovely and food very good"
United Kingdom
Matthew
The price is AED 729
AED 796 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Gayana Marine Resort
A wooden deck with a cushioned seating area, a view of the sea, and surrounding greenery.

2. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (201 reviews)
"We stayed in the double bungalow, Perfect for 3 seperate friends, so much private space. Just beautiful."
Australia
Nikko
The price is AED 1,034
AED 1,162 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

3. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (451 reviews)
"We had an amazing time at Gaya Island Resort. It is a luxury resort with great food and drinks, comfortable rooms, and incredible views/proximity to the ocean. Worth noting is that this is in a nature reserve, surrounded by jungle and ocean, and the resort embraces and supports this, which means coexisting with wildlife. You can walk out from the resort beach to their own protected reef and swim with dozens of species of beautiful fish (equipment is available for free). We didn’t see any snakes,...
United States
Eric
The price is AED 958
AED 1,590 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Gaya Island Resort
A balcony with wicker furniture, a view of the ocean, and palm trees.

4. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Super nice and scenic place to stay. Excellent swimming pools, huge gym. Marina nearby to visit islands. Beautiful beach nesrby"
United States
Linda JUNE
The price is AED 586
AED 701 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
A modern building with a glass facade and a sign for Holiday Inn Express.

5. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (256 reviews)
"Room was very clean and maintained well by the service staff. Breakfast was reasonable and staff was friendly"
Canada
Catherine
The price is AED 175
AED 233 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance.

6. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (999 reviews)
"Very nice room. Excellent breakfast one of the best we've ever had in a hotel"
United Kingdom
Matthew
The price is AED 260
AED 280 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by wooden structures.

7. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"We thought the staff were wonderful and the hotel was very elegant. The breakfast was especially good."
United States
Kip
The price is AED 278
AED 310 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
A modern building with a glass facade, a pool area with a curved edge, and a view of the sunset over the water.

8. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (84 reviews)
"nice,will stay again insyaAllah"
Malaysia
Mohd Hafizuddin
The price is AED 253
AED 283 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
A balcony with wicker furniture and potted plants, overlooking a sunset with clouds.

9. Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (206 reviews)
"The complimentary airport shuttle (one-way only) was very useful along with the breakfast buffet. Definitely worth staying if you do not want to go island hopping or to the city centre"
Australia
Velmor
The price is AED 130
AED 149 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu
A deck with seating and tables overlooking a body of water during sunset.

10. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Stayed for our honeymoon staff where attentive and made special arrangements for us. Also very good location and nice room with great view"
Singapore
KAI YUN KATE
The price is AED 335
AED 371 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.

11. Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa

Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Papar
7.8 out of 10, Good, (56 reviews)
"Friendly staff and beautiful place!"
Malaysia
Shelis
The price is AED 216
AED 242 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Beringgis Beach Resort & Spa
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a view of a body of water and distant land.

12. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (631 reviews)
"Staff members are so friendly and helpful! Beautiful rooms"
Australia
Savannah
The price is AED 352
AED 389 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel
A resort with a large building, a marina, a pool, and a beach.

13. The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (999 reviews)
"We love the place Very nice lication"
United Kingdom
Antonette
The price is AED 294
AED 327 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
The Pacific Sutera Hotel
A person relaxing in a bathtub with a sunset view, a bottle of champagne, and rose petals on the floor.

14. Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Tuaran
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Absolutely fantastic property with incredible staff.Rooms were huge and very clean and well equipped.Lovely pools and beach,great range of activities and restaurants. Free shuttle bus into KK and easy to arrange excursions through the hotel."
United Kingdom
Eleanor
The price is AED 443
AED 488 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple balconies, and a view of the surrounding forest.

15. Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (225 reviews)
"Very helpful staff good location"
United Kingdom
MRS
The price is AED 383
AED 422 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
A modern interior with a staircase, metal railings, and pendant lighting fixtures.

16. Monocolo Boutique Hotel

Monocolo Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (10 reviews)
"Great stay,helpful staff, nice room"
United Kingdom
Thomas
The price is AED 184
AED 208 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Monocolo Boutique Hotel
A modern interior with a spiral staircase, a round wooden table with a spherical lamp, and a potted plant.

17. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (164 reviews)
"Very helpful and accommodating staff, lovely rooms and breakfast."
United States
Paula
The price is AED 224
AED 251 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
A rooftop pool with lounge chairs, a bar area, and a view of the sea.

18. Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre

Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (741 reviews)
"Great location with close proximity to shopping & dining."
Singapore
MUN TAT
The price is AED 185
AED 208 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Mercure Kota Kinabalu City Centre
A large swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding cityscape and distant mountains.

19. The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz

The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz
4.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (40 reviews)
"Excellent stay! Clean, comfortable room, very friendly and helpful staff, and a great location. Everything was perfect – highly recommended, would definitely stay here again!"
United Kingdom
Krisztina Rahel
The price is AED 165
AED 187 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz
A long, narrow infinity pool with clear blue water, surrounded by modern buildings and a view of the sea and islands in the distance.

20. Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
5.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
"Very comfy room.. good parking facilities.."
Singapore
Yen Ping
The price is AED 370
AED 409 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu
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Top Gaya Island Hotel Reviews

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"nice,will stay again insyaAllah"
Mohd Hafizuddin 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

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