Gaya Island

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Aerial View of The Manukan, Mamutik and Sapi Islands of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia
Aerial View of The Manukan, Mamutik and Sapi Islands of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia
The Scenery of The Villages Within Gaya Island, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia
The Scenery of The Villages Within Gaya Island, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia
Waiting for the sun to set before a night dive on Coral Reef.

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Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
Polish Bay, Gaya Island Gaya Island Sabah
The price is AED 992 per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
AED 992
AED 1,124 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Gaya Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tunku Abdul ...
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort

5 out of 5
Malohom Bay, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Gaya Island Sabah
The price is AED 1,082 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
AED 1,082
AED 1,184 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Gaya Island. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (507 reviews)
Superb

Reviewed on 9 February 2026

Gayana Marine Resort
Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort

5 out of 5
Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya Gaya Island Sabah
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Gaya Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tunku Abdul ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (448 reviews)
We were a group of nature lovers who were using this as a three night stay to get used to the temperature and time change upon arrival in Borneo. Loved the grounds and snorkeling right from the beach. Fantastic nature center staffed by several biologists. The food options were a bit pricey but we ...

Reviewed on 2 April 2025

Gaya Island Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

4 out of 5
G-08 JALAN TUN FUAD STEPHENS Kota Kinabalu
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Imago Shopping ...
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
La.mer Butik Hotel

La.mer Butik Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Bay Suites, Lorong Bayu Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Stay at this aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Sabah Indoor ...
La.mer Butik Hotel
The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

3.5 out of 5
Jln Lapan Belas Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Stay at this apartment in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and Netflix. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and KK Plaza are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
clean

Reviewed on 20 November 2025

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Gaya Island

3.6
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great place to visit!

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Everything is expensive and not worth the price. Apart from room charge, you have to pay MYR160 per pax for boat transfer (this is must to reach the resort). And on checkout, they tried to double-charge us for room charge! How greedy they are.