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The 3 Best Resorts in Gaya Island, Malaysia

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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 boasts 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.

Beautiful setting and so relaxing with great food I also enjoyed a lot of activities

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8.3
Very Good
310 reviews
Price from
$232
per night

Located off the coast of Borneo on Gaya Island, Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa features spacious villas with a private balcony. The resort boasts an outdoor pool and 3 dining options. Free WiFi is accessible from the villas.

Amazing place and wonderful services . The nature is really beautiful the staff was excellent very helpful organized and knowledgeable. I cannot recommend it enough for the views the nature and the comfortable and clean rooms

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8.6
Excellent
109 reviews
Price from
$311
per night

Situated at the edge of a jungle on Gaya Island, Gayana Eco Resort boasts spacious overwater villas with wooden interiors. It features 3 dining options, an outdoor pool and a spa. Complimentary scheduled ferry transfers is provided to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal.

Quiet place in the close neighborhood to larger city. Excellent retreat with perfect personnel, management, delicious food and good care. On the top of the quality of stay, beautiful nature of the island. The stay and hotel deserve the highest evaluation.

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8.3
Very Good
122 reviews
Price from
$311
per night

Surrounded by landscaped gardens and spacious outdoor pools, The Magellan Sutera Resort features tastefully decorated guest rooms and suites in Kota Kinabalu. This luxury resort is a short distance away from Sutera Harbour Marina and Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club. Free WiFi is accessible in all areas and free parking is provided for guests who drive.

We were very happy about the fact that we had a beach. The usage of the other hotels within this resort was allowed - that was amazing! Great gym and the rooms were pretty big. Excellent!

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8.4
Very Good
1,539 reviews
Price from
$130
per night

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Manukan Island boasts a private beach overlooking the South China Sea. It features an outdoor pool, spacious villas and suites.

Offering direct access to the beach, every unit is air-conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV. Guests enjoy beach view from the private terraces. A dining area and a kitchen are provided in some units. The en suite bathroom comes with free toiletries and a shower.

The room was very spacious and comfortable, with a lovely view of the sea. The staff were fantastic, all very friendly and helpful. The food was very nice. The musicians called the Highlanders were excellent and knew such a wide variety of music. They were a lot of fun. The snorkelling was good but you needed to go out away from the shore.

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8.3
Very Good
250 reviews
Price from
$194
per night

Located in Kota Kinabalu, Petronella Apartment C1 Marina Court features accommodation with a private pool, a patio and city views. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The accommodation offers a lift and full-day security for guests.

Cleanliness of the room and the location of the apartment. Very convenient, near to the food stalls, mall and just a walking distance to the Philippines market.

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8.1
Very Good
76 reviews
Price from
$116
per night

Boasting a rooftop pool and sea views, Petronella Suites Apartment @ Jesselton Quay is situated in Kota Kinabalu. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The apartment also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The family-friendly restaurant at the apartment specialises in Italian cuisine, and is open for dinner and lunch.

It’s really cozy and very comfortable.

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9.1
Wonderful
44 reviews
Price from
$91
per night

JQ Citypads by Golden Stay is a recently renovated aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu, where guests can makes the most of its rooftop pool, free WiFi, water sports facilities and fitness centre. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.6 km from Filipino Market Sabah. The accommodation offers a lift and full-day security for guests.

At the aparthotel, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves Chinese cuisine.

my kid like the bunk bed and the couch bed.

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8.5
Very Good
10 reviews
Price from
$39
per night

Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, a sauna and a spa centre, 5 Bedrooms Penthouse 3 Bedrooms Apartment Marina Court Resort Condominium is located in Kota Kinabalu, 700 metres from Filipino Market Sabah and 3.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. Boasting a lift, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The apartment provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

While entering into the Marina Court it was looking so old. However this penthouse flat is very well maintained. Property looks nice and cosy. Around 13 People can be easily accommodated. Mr Denis is so helpful when I requested he guided me the local travel agent Mr Elwyn, who has well organised my day tour requirements. I recommend this place for big family or friends gatherings.

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8.7
Excellent
23 reviews
Price from
$66
per night

Boasting an Olympic sized swimming pool and 5 dining options, The Pacific Sutera offers easy access to Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club. Free WiFi is accessible throughout and for guests who drive, free parking is available.

Beautiful location and use of all facilities at 2 resorts and country club

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8.5
Very Good
912 reviews
Price from
$112
per night

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Resorts That Guests Love in Gaya Island

  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 309 reviews
    You really pay for the location. Everything else is way overpriced for what you get. The pool is very nice, even being in the sun until 3PM. Beautiful coral reef just in front of the resort where you can snorkel for free and the jungle is right behind the resort where you can spot several wildlife
    Igor
    Young couple
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 309 reviews
    You can also enjoy the sea view and tropical rainforest scenery at the same time Having the basic facilities and comfortable experience of the resort We love the swimming pool and rainforest exploration activities here The employees are very friendly and solve problems quickly
    Dongyue
    Family with young children
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 309 reviews
    Compared to a lot of other similar resorts, I have to say that there is not much to like
    Charles
    Family with young children
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 309 reviews
    Nice to escape from the city just around 15 minutes by boat! Friendly receptionist and a lot of activities you can do in the resort!
    Yi Ting
    Young couple
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 309 reviews
    Wonderful staycation, food and rooms! Truly relaxing and bliss. Shoutout to the resort for doing a lot to preserve and refurbish the environment, corals and beaches around the island! The hotel staff were also super accomodating of us being vegetarians and made effort to add extra options to the buffet breakfast which was a very kind gesture!
    Dhivya
    Young couple
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 309 reviews
    Small beautiful resort with comfortable accommodation
    Judith
    Young couple
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 309 reviews
    The resort is located in an exclusive spot surrounded by nature and the villas are very comfortable and with great views. Staff are welcoming and try to be helpful. Food is good quality and there is a range of activities offered by the hotel. Private beach is the best spot for relaxing and snorkeling. Special thanks to Jovara from the reception staff who was the most helpful, nice, friendly of all staff. She made our stay much better!
    Antonio
    Young couple
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 309 reviews
    Excellent facilities, location, service and rooms. I thought the eco nature of the resort was excellent especially the outstanding private beach, turtle sanctuary and coral growing. Loved being away from the day trippers too, but with all of the activities!
    Thomas
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $335.60
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 122 reviews
    Beautiful resort with great staff
    Syed Zeeshan
    Group
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 309 reviews
    The staff is phenomenal. From the moment you arrive to when you leave. Hani, one of the managers made sure we were completely taken care of. She went above and beyond. All the waiters and waitresses were professional and courteous. The nature guides were amazing at emphasizing the importance of conservation and preservation. I cannot say enough great things about the people that make a beautiful place almost magical. We have traveled extensively and this by far was the best resort we have ever stayed at.
    Sylvia
    Young couple