Gaya Island

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Waiting for the sun to set before a night dive on Coral Reef.
Waiting for the sun to set before a night dive on Coral Reef.
The view from the dock on Pulau Gaya is gorgeous! Part of the marine national park, this island is primarily used for lunch for divers, snorkelers, and other park guests or for hiking/camping. The clear water is beautiful! You can even zipline between the two islands shown in this photo!
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Tunku Abdul Rahman Park showing a beach, swimming and general coastal views
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
Polish Bay, Gaya Island Gaya Island Sabah
$237 nightly
The price is $261 total per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1
$261 total
Jan 31 - Feb 1
Total with taxes and 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (181 reviews)
Our accommodation, the location and the staff were all wonderful.

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort

5 out of 5
Malohom Bay, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Gaya Island Sabah
$289 nightly
The price is $316 total per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
$316 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Total with taxes and 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! (505 reviews)
Staffs are helpful. Great people.

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

Gayana Marine Resort
Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort

5 out of 5
Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya Gaya Island Sabah
$396 nightly
The price is $428 total per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
$428 total
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Total with taxes and fees
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 Apr 2, 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.
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
Terrific View Super clean and covetable . Short Grab ride to town .

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

La.mer Butik Hotel
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (52 reviews)
Room is clean and nee

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos City Centre @ IMAGO Shopping Mall

Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos City Centre @ IMAGO Shopping Mall

3 out of 5
The Loft, IMAGO Shopping Mall Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a sauna. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Plaza ...
7/10 Good! (117 reviews)
Few switch not properly well maintain, its dangerous. Not given priority car park although paid. Air cond not well maintainance.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos City Centre @ IMAGO Shopping Mall
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

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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.

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