Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - a Small Luxury Hotels of the World
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 features 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 mini-bar 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 specializes 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 snorkeling at the beach. Day cruises and bird watching trips can also be arranged at the 24-hour reception. Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - a Small Luxury Hotels of the World is a 10 minute speedboat ride from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. The nearest airport is a 6.8 mi drive away from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Airport and boat transfers can be requested at a surcharge.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beachfront
- Free Wifi
- Spa and wellness center
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
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- CuisineLocal • Asian
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- CuisineSeafood
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceRomantic
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forDinner
- Open forCocktail hour
- CuisineThai • Local
- Open forLunch
Resort facilities at Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - a Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beachfront
- Free Wifi
- Spa and wellness center
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs 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. Boat transfer is available at additional charge. For more information please contact the property directly.
- From Jesselton Point to Gaya Island Resort:
12:00pm | 2:00pm | 4:00pm | 6:00pm | 9:00pm
- From Gaya Island Resort to Jesselton Point
7:00am | 9:00am | 11:30am | 1:30pm | 3:30pm | 5:30pm
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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.