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Located In: Borneo

Gaya Island Resort

Google Logo 4.4 Google reviews (892)
Best Price From £1199pp
Sep 2025
£1289 pp
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Oct 2025
£1199 pp
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Nov 2025
£1199 pp
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Dec 2025
£1229 pp
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Jan 2026
£1199 pp
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Feb 2026
£1199 pp
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Mar 2026
£1199 pp
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Apr 2026
£1269 pp
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May 2026
£1269 pp
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Jun 2026
£1269 pp
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Jul 2026
£1329 pp
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Stay 7+ Nights to Receive Up to £500 Off*
Overview
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Overview

Overview

Experience the awe-inspiring natural beauty of Borneo’s wilderness at this stylish resort on Pulau Gaya Island. Elegantly designed villas are nestled among lush rainforest and tropical mangroves, offering an idyllic holiday escape. With two sandy ...

Experience the awe-inspiring natural beauty of Borneo’s wilderness at this stylish resort on Pulau Gaya Island. Elegantly designed villas are nestled among lush rainforest and tropical mangroves, offering an idyllic holiday escape. With two sandy beaches—one just a 5-minute boat ride away—on-site wildlife and marine centres, and a house coral reef, nature is always within reach.

Spot elusive proboscis monkeys on guided jungle trails, paddle through serene mangroves, dive into world-class underwater adventures, or learn about conservation from the resort’s dedicated marine biologist and naturalist teams. Then unwind with an award-winning pampering session at the Spa Village. With exquisite dining options and immersive nature experiences, this resort is the perfect base to explore the magical wildlife of Borneo.

How far is the nearest beach?

Gaya Island Resort sits directly on a pristine sandy beach. For added seclusion, the resort also offers access to Tavajun Bay, a tranquil private beach just a 5-minute boat ride away.

Distance from resort centre

Located on the stunning island of Pulau Gaya, the resort provides everything you need for a memorable stay. Day cruises and wildlife excursions are easily arranged by the concierge.

Distance from airport

Kota Kinabalu International Airport is approximately 35 minutes from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. From there, it's a 10-minute speedboat ride to Gaya Island Resort.

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Accommodation
Bayu Villa
  • Located on the hillside with leafy views across the rainforest and tropical mangroves
  • Furnished balcony or terrace
  • Double bed
  • Bathroom with shower and bathtub
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Sofa
  • Minibar
  • Kettle
  • Hairdryer
  • Ironing facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Limited number of connecting rooms available on request
Canopy Villa
  • Located amongst a tropical mangrove with beautiful views
  • Furnished balcony or terrace
  • Double bed
  • Bathroom with shower and bathtub
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Sofa
  • Minibar
  • Kettle
  • Hairdryer
  • Ironing facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
Kinabalu Villa
  • Furnished balcony or terrace, some with breath-taking sea views
  • Double bed
  • Bathroom with shower and bathtub
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Sofa
  • Minibar
  • Kettle
  • Hairdryer
  • Ironing facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Limited number of connecting rooms available on request
Facilities

Facilities

  • Private beach
  • Dive and water sports centre
  • 40m lap pool with 4 floating cabanas
  • Relaxation chambers by the pool
  • Children’s wading pool
  • Chimes gift and beach shop
  • Award-winning Spa Village
  • Gaya Island Resort Marine Centre
  • Gaya Island Resort Wildlife Centre
  • Gymnasium
  • Library
  • Tour desk
  • 3 restaurants
  • Private dining experiences
  • Beach dining on Tavajun Bay
  • Pool bar
  • Conference facilities
  • Concierge
  • Babysitting service on request
  • 24-hour reception
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining

Dining

Feast Village
  • Interactive all-day dining experience
  • Cuisine: International and Asian
  • Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Fisherman’s Cove
  • Dine with stunning views of Mount Kinabalu and the ocean
  • Cuisine: Seafood
  • Open for dinner only

Omakase
  • Two-storey teppanyaki style dining
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Open for dinner only

Tavajun Bay
  • Located by the resort’s tranquil private beach, a 5-min boat ride away
  • Cuisine: Single dish meal made over charcoal embers
  • Open for lunch only

Pool Bar & Lounge
  • Overlooking the resort’s infinity pool and floating cabanas
  • Cuisine: International and Asian
  • Open for lunch only
Offer Details

Stay 7+ Nights to Receive Up to £500 Off*

Stay 7+ Nights to Receive Up to £500 Off*
*Stay 7+ nights and save up to £500 when travelling between 01/09/2025 - 31/03/2027.

All discounts, offers and upgrades are already applied to the applicable prices, rooms and boards shown, please ensure you select your required board basis at the time of booking. **Blackout Dates Apply
Hotel Reviews
Google Logo 4.4 Google reviews (892)
Michael South
Beautifully located resort on a tropical island. Our huge room, #823, was perfect, with a spectacular view from it's veranda. It was higher up the hill, so may not be suitable for someone with mobility/fitness issues. The food in the 'Feast Village' was very good, and the food in its formal restaurant 'The Fisherman's Cove' was excellent. Staff were, without exception, genuinely friendly and very helpful. Any issues were very quickly dealt with. Enjoyed a wonderful Malay massage at the spa, in a very pretty setting. Only used the private beach which inlvoved a short boat trip, but well worth the effort. Quieter than the hotel beach, which was mainly used by families staying in the resort. Mangrove kayaking was enjoyable and informative. Highly recommended.
K DG
Gaya island resort was incredible! Stunning views from our luxurious room, friendly staff, lots of varied free activities on offer (yoga, private beach trips, nature walks), and great sea-life right out the front of the resort (we brought our own goggles and enjoyed exploring the coral reef). Pool was great too, especially for our toddler. Fantastic buffets on offer with so much variety (you pay a premium but it’s worth it!). Love, love, love this place!
John Oakey
The staff here has by and large been awesome. So friendly! Things are pretty nice overall. I have to say though, particularly coming with young children, they charge A LOT here. I guess it’s my fault for coming to an island but it feels like a bit of an expensive trap in that sense. I’ve been to more expensive island resorts that don’t charge in such a petty way so it doesn’t feel so bad. But if you want luxury and still see amazing Borneo wildlife, this is a cool place if you’re willing to pay a lot.
Jennifer Siah
We had an amazing stay at Gaya Island Resort! The setting is stunning, surrounded by lush greenery, a true escape into nature. Our villa had beautiful seaview, was spacious, comfortable, and designed to blend beautifully with the environment. A very special thank you to Rozi and her team for their warm hospitality throughout our stay and they truly went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. We also want to highlight Chef Dolis, who prepared the most exceptional seafood dishes every evening. Each meal was fresh, and absolutely delicious, definitely made our trip memorable! We would love to return and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a special island getaway!
K S
I spent three nights at this resort and had a great time. We chose the full-board package, which included a few activities. The most impressive part of this resort was the staff — they were so attentive and kind. The location is very convenient, being close to both the airport and the Jesselton Point ferry terminal. If you're traveling with elderly people or kids, this place is a great option to consider. One thing to note: the view from our room (we chose the ocean view) faced Kota Kinabalu, so we could see buildings across the water. Since the island is very close to the city, this can be both a good and bad thing — it's convenient to get to, but the view isn’t as pristine. The activities were enjoyable, though the snorkeling, which was included in the package, was a bit disappointing. Still, we’re easygoing and had fun watching the fish near the jetty. The free activities for the nature walk(the one every morning - one hour) was really informative and the staff who guided us was so passionate and show us a lot of plants and creatures as much as possible. If you're in or near Malaysia and just want to relax without overthinking, I highly recommend this resort.

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£1199pp
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£1289pp
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£1199pp
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