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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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Activities:

  • Fitness center

  • Fishing

  • Spa and wellness center


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Laura
United States United States
Gorgeous location!! Property is stunning with lots of amenities and very attentive staff.
Sarah
Germany Germany
Beautiful Location, very nice rooms - very comfortable, most friendly staff! We had a great time staying at this beautiful island. There was always enough space for everyone at the beach, nice Ocean and pool! The gym is small but with everything...
Jean
United States United States
The nature. The guided walk. The work that was being done on the coral.
Teemu
Poland Poland
Everything was perfect, especially the location. The staff was friendly, there was many activities to choose from and overall the whole package was even more than we could have imagined.
Johanna
Germany Germany
We had a great villa with an amazing view. Huge comfortable bed and great room in total. Pool and beach were clean. towels and water were always available. We liked the exclusive feeling and the atmosphere of the resort. The hotel staff are very...
Tarja
Finland Finland
The GIR is an easy access resort from KK. It has nice rooms, good beach and facilities. A variety of organized activities is offered, nature walks and yoga/meditation free of charge. Snorkeling, diving, cooking and others for a fee. Staff is...
Mui
Australia Australia
The Kinabalu villa was very nice! Very close to nature, lots of wildlife. Able to see Mt Kinabalu from a distance in the mornings. Facilities were good and plenty of activity to do throughout the day and or relax by the pool or in the Villa. You...
Don
New Zealand New Zealand
Excellent breakfast, very friendly staff and a superb spa.
Nelson
Brunei Brunei
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...
Yu-lun
Germany Germany
Terrific location, good food, quiet, all kinds of facilities available, finely renovated villa, eco-friendly energy supply system, nice show, extremely welcoming staffs

Area info

Restaurants

5 Restaurants On Site
Feast Village
  • Cuisine
    Local • Asian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
Fisherman's Cove
  • Cuisine
    Seafood
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Romantic
Omakase
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Open for
    Dinner
Pool Bar & Lounge
  • Open for
    Cocktail hour
Tavajun Bay
  • Cuisine
    Thai • Local
  • Open for
    Lunch

Resort facilities at Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - a Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

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

Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - a Small Luxury Hotels of the World takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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 fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-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.

- 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.

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