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Our top choices for Gaya Island holiday rentals

1. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
4.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (78 reviews)
"Great locations and tidy facilities"
Australia
Thomas
The price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

2. Greenage MingSuite Kota Kinabalu

Greenage MingSuite Kota Kinabalu
2.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
7.4 out of 10, Good, (8 reviews)
"A"
United States
Fui Fuui
The price is NZ$41
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Greenage MingSuite Kota Kinabalu

3. La.mer Butik Hotel

La.mer Butik Hotel
2.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Amazing place. The breakfast downstairs is so good. They need to redo the photos for the apartments as it’s loads better than it looks on the site. Great location. Night food market just outside and a great mall next door. Highly recommend."
United Kingdom
Mark
The price is NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
La.mer Butik Hotel

4. Bay Suites Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu

Bay Suites Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
The price is NZ$71
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Bay Suites Premier Suites Kota Kinabalu

5. GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu

GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4 reviews)
"The check in process is a bit tedious but other than that, it was perfect. I love how convenient the location is!"
Malaysia
Abdul Rasyid
The price is NZ$65
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
GrandVue Suites The Shore Kota Kinabalu

6. Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (56 reviews)
"Reasonable price and convenient."
Malaysia
Ong
The price is NZ$81
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Borneo Coastal Residence - IMAGO Mall

7. Homesuite' Home at Bay Suites

Homesuite' Home at Bay Suites
2.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
"アフルランへの交通便が少ない。"
Japan
Kazuaki
The price is NZ$99
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Homesuite' Home at Bay Suites

8. The Shore Kota Kinabalu Borneo Grand Roam Suites

The Shore Kota Kinabalu Borneo Grand Roam Suites
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
The price is NZ$94
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
The Shore Kota Kinabalu Borneo Grand Roam Suites

9. Greenage at Sutera Avenue Kota Kinabalu

Greenage at Sutera Avenue Kota Kinabalu
3.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
4.6 out of 10, (4 reviews)
"Worth the money as 2 bed room for 2 nights can stay up to 5 people. Property condition was understandable not perfect but not that bad. Free parking (1 car park), 1 set of access card. The location was easy to find food from G floor, got grocery shop and shopping centre across the street. The unit I got not include microwave. Contact PIC easy and fast reply."
United States
Panuwat
The price is NZ$81
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Greenage at Sutera Avenue Kota Kinabalu

10. Deco Home Imago The Loft

Deco Home Imago The Loft
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
6.6 out of 10, (34 reviews)
"Do take note on the policy stating to contact the host 24-hrs before check-in for instructions. Although I'm not sure if they will respond since the host was totally unreachable on the check-in day. My family and I waited for over 1 hr but ended up booking a new stay as recommended by the customer service :)"
Malaysia
Sheryl
The price is NZ$94
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Deco Home Imago The Loft

11. The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"Staff very nice and helpful, room is clean and tidy. "
Malaysia
Yan Ting
The price is NZ$110
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
The Shore Kota Kinabalu by Five Senses

12. Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO

Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO
3.0 star property
Tanjung Aru
7.6 out of 10, Good, (13 reviews)
"Good place to stay. Good accessibility to airport, local restaurante and convenience stores, however, difficult to find to strangers or travellers."
South Korea
Anonymous traveller
The price is NZ$90
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO

13. Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos City Centre @ IMAGO Shopping Mall

Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos City Centre @ IMAGO Shopping Mall
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.0 out of 10, Good, (120 reviews)
"Good apartment with good location"
Philippines
OLEG
The price is NZ$62
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos City Centre @ IMAGO Shopping Mall

14. Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay

Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay
4.5 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2 reviews)
"Room was clean, location was convenient."
Singapore
Mark Jian Hao
The price is NZ$100
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Homesuite' Home at Sutera Bay

15. Jesselton Quay Citypads

Jesselton Quay Citypads
3.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
6.8 out of 10, (8 reviews)
"The unit needs to maintain better and the aircons has to be cleaned on routinely basis. The aircons are full of dust. The windows locks need to change and some are defective. Can be improved overall"
Malaysia
Vincent
The price is NZ$145
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Jesselton Quay Citypads

16. COZY SUN GARDEN at Grace Court Apartment

COZY SUN GARDEN at Grace Court Apartment
2.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
The price is NZ$81
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
COZY SUN GARDEN at Grace Court Apartment

17. Bay Win La.mer Butik

Bay Win La.mer Butik
3.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
The price is NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Bay Win La.mer Butik

18. Jesselton Quay - SeaView

Jesselton Quay - SeaView
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Everything was great about this property. Host very friendly and responsive with check-in and ongoing care during my trip. Accommodation was more than adequate for my needs, and everything else to make my stay confortable was included. The area itself is very well endowed for all traveller needs (e.g. laundry service, convenience stores and restaurant. Finally, that view! (even better than shown in the ad.) The value for money for all this was beyond exceptional! Would highly recommend a...
United States
Darren C.
The price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Jesselton Quay - SeaView

19. Marina Travellers Suite at Riverson Soho

Marina Travellers Suite at Riverson Soho
3.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.2 out of 10, Good, (24 reviews)
"No toiletaries even basic body shampoo. So loud the plane every hour from 6am till midnight 1am thorough the day btaking off or landing. Very bad soundproof, even next door talk softly on the phone you can hear so clearly. Water not going down when shower and in sink Cutlery only 1 pair and still have lipstick stain on the cup. "
Malaysia
Chee Hong
The price is NZ$69
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Marina Travellers Suite at Riverson Soho

20. Ideal Holiday Apartment Marina Court

Ideal Holiday Apartment Marina Court
2.5 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.8 out of 10, Good, (10 reviews)
"Recommended to bring family stay at the hotel. Convenience and comfortable. Apart from that, it is such a strategic place to find place to eat."
Malaysia
nancy
The price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Ideal Holiday Apartment Marina Court
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Find out more about Gaya Island

You always said you would go on a dream holiday someday. Now, someday is here. But you don’t just want to dip your toe into the trip of a lifetime, you want to cannonball into the deep end. Go ahead, unplug and unwind in style. When you book one of our Gaya Island holiday rentals, the ordinary is in the rearview. Instead of sharing your vacation with hundreds of hotel guests, you get to take advantage of all the space at your private apartment. You also get to enjoy all the amenities of a private residence for a truly unique and memorable stay. Why don’t you take off your shoes and settle in for a while? Your holiday just got upgraded.

As much as you love your vacation rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up Gaya Island. Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in Gaya Island. Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with Gaya Island. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true. 

It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your holiday rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. With all the amenities available in Gaya Island short-term rentals, that won’t be hard to do.

Frequently asked questions

Can I find a holiday rental in Gaya Island?

Yes, there are holiday rentals in Gaya Island close to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay. Discover why Gaya Island is known for its spas and beaches.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Gaya Island has to offer?

Hotel O Green Leaf Guest Lodge Kk: This holiday home rental outside of Gaya Island has air conditioning and a TV to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings.

What’s there to see and do in Gaya Island?

Explore the area and family-friendly sights such as Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, or get out into nature at a spot like Sapi Island. Kota Kinabalu Central Market and KK Plaza are a couple of places you'll find in the wider area.

What’s a holiday rental in Gaya Island like?

Holiday rentals are private properties where you can stay for a few weeks, or just a few days, in Gaya Island. Holiday rentals provide amenities such as hot tubs, fire pits and patios so you'll have all the comforts of home. If you're concerned about cleanliness, a holiday rental can offer a sense of safety away from public hotel lifts and busy concierge desks while still allowing you the experience of travel. You'll also have more space in a holiday rental than in a traditional hotel, which is another reason why a holiday rental is a popular choice for a small group gathering.