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Gaya Island Resort
5 stars

Gaya Island Resort

Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu 88000, Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
See location+60 327 831 000
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£21
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rate per night

8.5
Very good
based on 1047 reviews
1,047 reviews
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Situated under a 20-minute stroll from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal, Gaya Island Resort features a private beach. It also provides a coffee bar, an outdoor pool and a kids club.

Guests of Gaya Island Resort have access to its wide variety of outdoor activities, including scuba diving, fishing and snorkeling. It has child-minding services, a currency exchange and a reception that operates 24/7. It also offers superb facilities for business meetings and events.

All the modern rooms at the resort include a mini bar, an iPod docking station and bottled water. They all offer a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a seating area.

Gaya Island Resort boasts convenient dining options, including local and international cuisines at Feast Village and seafood meals at Fisherman's Cove. The in-house bar offers a relaxing setting for an evening drink.

Gaya Island Resort is an ideal place to explore nearby The Green Connection, the Sabah State Mosque and Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre, as well as everything the local area has to offer. The Sabah Museum is also an easy car ride away.

Rating
8.5
Very good
Based on 1,047 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Gaya Island Resort

  • Private beach
  • Water sport facilities (on site)
  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Conditioner

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key access
  • Bottle of water
  • 24-hour front desk

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kettle
  • Coffee machine

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Fishing
  • Scuba diving
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Water sport facilities (on site)

General

  • Slippers
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Sofa
  • Landmark view
  • Telephone
  • Storage available

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Private beach
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Pool and spa

  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of Gaya Island Resort

8.5
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1047 verified ratings
Wonderful
618
Very good
165
Good
121
Okay
47
Fair
42
Mediocre
23
Poor
31

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Location

Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu 88000

What's nearby

  • Jesselton Point3 mi
  • KK Esplanade3 mi
  • Wisma Merdeka3 mi
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market3 mi
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market3.2 mi
  • Atkinson Clock Tower3.2 mi
  • Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre3.6 mi
  • The Green Connection3.9 mi
  • Likas Sports Complex4 mi
  • Masjid Negeri Sabah4.3 mi
  • Menara Tun Mustapha4.3 mi
  • Muzium Sabah4.3 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Gaya Island Resort

Low season

January

High season

July

Average price (weeknight)

£228

Average price (weekend night)

£248
Cheapest month to stay with an average 36% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 93% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Gaya Island Resort

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Gaya Island Resort

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Gaya Island Resort, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and March.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Gaya Island Resort, plan to stay on a Saturday or Tuesday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Gaya Island Resort was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £228, while the most expensive was £245.
  • How long should you stay at Gaya Island Resort? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.
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FAQs when booking at Gaya Island Resort

  • Where is Gaya Island Resort located?

    Gaya Island Resort is located at Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, 3.5 miles from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. Jesselton Point is the closest landmark to Gaya Island Resort.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Gaya Island Resort?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Gaya Island Resort.

  • Does Gaya Island Resort offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Gaya Island Resort offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Gaya Island Resort from the airport?

    Gaya Island Resort is 6.3 miles from Kota Kinabalu. Gaya Island Resort is 73.9 miles from Labuan.

  • Does Gaya Island Resort have a pool?

    Yes, Gaya Island Resort has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Gaya Island Resort hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Gaya Island Resort in Kota Kinabalu and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Gaya Island Resort and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Gaya Island Resort.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.4

Distance to city centre

3.5 mi

Nearest airport

Kota Kinabalu

Distance to airport

6.3 mi