Gaya Island Resort is a luxury beach resort located just 45 minutes by boat from Kota Kinabalu, in Pulau Gaya Island which is part of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, a nature reserve off the main coast of Borneo. Mount Kinabalu can be seen in the distance.

The hotel sits on a hill surrounded by tropical lush rainforest facing Malohom Bay and next to a beautiful white sandy beach.

Proboscis monkeys as well as other rare wildlife can be spotted from Gaya Island Resort so if you are a Nature Enthusiast you will definitely enjoy your stay at this luxury eco beach resort.

GAYA ISLAND RESORT ACCOMMODATION.

• Bayu Villa, set on the hill with views towards the rainforest.
• Canopy Villas which are on the mangrove part of the resort.
• Kinabalu Villas, with ocean views and Mount Kinabalu can be seen in the distance.
• Suria Suite, a 2 bedroom split level suite with majestic sea views.

MAIN FACILITIES:

Some of Gaya Island Resort main facilities are a 40 metre beach front swimming pool, a pool bar and lounge, a fitness centre, library and a gift shop. Tavajun Bay needs to be mentioned, just five minutes away by boat from Gaya Island Resort. A private beach ideal to relax and feel like you are in your own private beach!

Feast Village is the main restaurant, serving breakfast, lunches and dinners.

Fisherman’s Cove is the A La Carte restaurant, located on the upper part of the resort and with views of Mount Kinabalu.

Omakase is the hotel’s Japanese restaurant, located more within a rainforest setting.

EXPERIENCES AT GAYA ISLAND RESORT.

7 Wonders of Gaya: an organised activity focused on spotting Proboscis monkeys and other wildlife sightings, a kayak tour and educational lectures by professional naturalist guides.

The Singgah Singgarung Night: this experience is all about local art and activities from the island followed by a tribal style beach dinner with life Kadazan local music.

Coral Garden Marine Expedition: excursion by boat with a local Biologist around the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. 

Other popular experiences that can be pre organised are a sunset cruise to neighbouring islands, a snorkel tour around the island, a Bajau Laut ethnic beach experience or cooking lessons.

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