Gaya Island Travel Guide

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Aerial View of The Manukan, Mamutik and Sapi Islands of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia
The Scenery of The Villages Within Gaya Island, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia
The Scenery of The Villages Within Gaya Island, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia
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Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort

5 out of 5
Malohom Bay, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park Gaya Island Sabah
The price is NZ$391 per night from 13 June to 14 June
NZ$391
13 June - 14 June
includes taxes & fees
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 their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (509 reviews)
We stayed in a Palm Villa and it was amazing. Loved everything about it, especially the breakfast delivered by boat. We spent a lot of time on our deck and in and out of the water. All staff were friendly and genuine. Food at all meals was great. Snorkeling around the property to look for giant clams ...

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Gayana Marine Resort
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
Polish Bay, Gaya Island Gaya Island Sabah
The price is NZ$488 per night from 30 May to 31 May
NZ$488
30 May - 31 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Gaya Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tunku Abdul Rahman ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (188 reviews)
A wonderful resort for our honeymoon, and one we’d highly recommend particularly the plunge pool villa that overlooks and has private access to the beach. The jetty was a particular highlight — very well lit, and every night we would walk there looking at the marine life; it was like having our own ...

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort

5 out of 5
Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya Gaya Island Sabah
The price is NZ$690 per night from 8 June to 9 June
NZ$690
8 June - 9 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Gaya Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tunku Abdul Rahman ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (449 reviews)
Could be so much better - this is 3 or 4 start at best - Its missing the finishing touches that enhances guest experience - eg 1 hour for bags to be brought to room, food over priced and average - room aircon is not up to standard, not enough power outlets - in reality only one for guest use in the ...

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

Gaya Island Resort
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Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

4 out of 5
G-08 JALAN TUN FUAD STEPHENS Kota Kinabalu
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Imago Shopping ...
9/10 Wonderful! (64 reviews)
Room was clean with a nice view of bay, great swimming pool overlooking bay. Great location right next to waterfront, market, shopping mall. Staff where all friendly during interaction. Can recommend staying here. Only small negative is the air conditioner was not great. But otherwise great stay, ...

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Kivana Suite by Ayuhouz

Kivana Suite by Ayuhouz

3.5 out of 5
2 Jalan Penampang Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Stay at this apartment in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free airport pick-up and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Sabah State ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Pick up from airport makes seamless arrival. English is good enough for business. Restaurants on premises and minimart. Nothing to visit in the neighborhood. If you join the (free) club they’ll drive you places nearby and arrange tours at discount. Helpful and friendly staff.

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Kivana Suite by Ayuhouz
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
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a sauna. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Plaza Wawasan ...
7/10 Good! (118 reviews)
Few switch not properly well maintain, its dangerous. Not given priority car park although paid. Air cond not well maintainance.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Sunset Seaview Vacation Condos City Centre @ IMAGO Shopping Mall
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