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Gayana Marine Resort

5.0 star property
Bayfront resort in Gaya Island with 2 restaurants and spa

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Breeze Villa | Living room | 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels, TV, DVD player
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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
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Gayana Marine Resort offers a tranquil retreat by the sea with breathtaking ocean views, a marina, and poolside bar. Indulge in exciting activities like snorkeling, kayaking or hiking/biking and relax at the Solace Spa. Enjoy delicious Fusion cuisine at one of two on-site restaurants.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Spa

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Marina
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool and 2 hot tubs
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Babysitting

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
The current price is $279
$304 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Palm Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 153 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
  • 75 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Breeze Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Frette Italian linens
Premium bedding
  • 132 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Rainforest Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 57 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Palm Villa

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean Villa

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Rainforest Villa

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Breeze Villa

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Malohom Bay, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu, Gaya Island, Sabah, 88300

Getting around

  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 6.1 miles/9.8 km
  • Tanjung Aru Station - 7 min drive
  • Kinarut Station - 20 min drive
  • Putatan Station - 23 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪New WK Dining 新旺角 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sushi King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪亞燕 Traditional Fried Pork Kuey Teow - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Todak Waterfront Hawker Center - ‬3 min drive
  • McDonald's

About this property

Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort features a marina and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal and Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, aromatherapy, or mani/pedis, and Macac, one of 2 restaurants, serves Fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a children's pool. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

English, Malay

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 52 units
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer to the property via boat and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • This property offers a scheduled roundtrip ferry service from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal directly to the property. The ferry from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal to the property departs at noon, daily. The ferry from the property to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal departs at 11 AM, daily. Guests should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to departure. Alternatively, guests may contact the property to arrange a private boat charter for a surcharge.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • One child (11 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Free ferry terminal shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Pool table
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Sailing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 57 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Porch
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Marina
  • 2 hot tubs
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio

Freshen up

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Solace Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Dining

Macac - This poolside restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Alu Alu Seafood - This seafood restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MYR 150 per vehicle (one way)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for MYR 240.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This hotel will place an authorization for full payment for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

Also known as

Eco Gayana
Eco Gayana Resort
Gayana Eco
Gayana Eco Resort
Gayana Resort
Gayana Eco Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Gayana Eco Resort Malaysia/Pulau Gaya
Gayana Marine
Gayana Marine Resort Gaya Island
Gayana Marine Gaya Island
Gayana Marine Resort Resort
Gayana Marine Resort Gaya Island
Gayana Marine Resort Resort Gaya Island

Frequently asked questions

Does Gayana Marine Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gayana Marine Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Gayana Marine Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Gayana Marine Resort?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Gayana Marine Resort?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Gayana Marine Resort.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Gayana Marine Resort?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MYR 150 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gayana Marine Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge.

What is there to do at Gayana Marine Resort and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, rowing, and snorkeling. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in one of the 2 hot tubs. Gayana Marine Resort also has an outdoor pool and spa services, as well as access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Gayana Marine Resort?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, Fusion cuisine, and ocean views.

Does Gayana Marine Resort have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

What's the area around Gayana Marine Resort like?

Gayana Marine Resort is located on the boardwalk/promenade, a short 4-minute walk from Sapi Island and 11 minutes' walk from Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.

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Gayana Marine Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious and a highlight of the stay. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

6/10 Good

Overpriced

Let's start with the good points: amazing staff (from waiters to manager), nice view and environment. great breakfast. Now the not so good point: except snorkelling, there is absolutely nothing to do. the facilities are quite limited and you can't explore the island (no beach, no walking way to the island), F&B prices are a way to expensive compare to the mainland, and most annoying, you have to pay the boat everytime you want to stay some time on the mainland (100MYR return per person!!!). with a family of 3 I let you imagine the cost. I think this place is perfect for a 2 night stays so you enjoy a full day on this remote place.
imad, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice and relaxing
Vivian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice location, good facilities
W. van der, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

A nice place with clear water, good food and good service. Recommend to stay at least 2 days or above.
Lydia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything is excellent, except no WiFi in the room.
jianchun, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location and such helpful friendly staff
CHRISTINE, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great sea and snorkelling, with super easy access especially with OCEAN VILLA
Luca, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

awsome resort

The good facilities and natural environment can be felt in other good resorts, but the kindness from the heart of all the staff at this resort was really impressive.
Dong Hyun (Henry), 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful island resort. Palm villa was unreal . Amazing in all aspects
edward, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

clean and Kind crew. But Water is dirty. My only purpose is to enjoy clean water as like Bohol and Maldives but it's abvously not. Dirty PET is floating all around and see is vague not to see more than 2meter
MINWOOK, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great getaway resort away from the hustle and bustle. Perfect for a couple nights stay as may run out of activities within the vicinity if staying longer. Staff were amazing and kind! Thank you to all!! Property condition is a bit outdated with expected wear and tear but kept clean enough for an enjoyable stay.
Nasheita, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The most beautiful room I’ve ever stayed

Its nice/modern interior, beautiful ocean front. It was really amazing and I strongly recommend to choose ocean view room
Jin woo, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Old, not 5 star and in need of maintenance
michael james, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Near the nature
PUI SAI, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Unique unforgettable experience !
Philippe, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

If you looking for some place is clean, clear water, private, safe environment and served by a group of nice/warm/polite staffs, this is it. I thought I would be coming to this island only once, but yes I will come for another time if there is a chance! Thanks Gayana Marine Resort! You guys made me and my wife trip a great one👍
Kyle, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

With 3 friends!

It was very restful holiday with friends. Room was clean and eco friendly. It was perfect size for 4 adults with 2 bathrooms. But really many ants everywhere.. restaurant is only one but having sufficient menus to pick. watch out monkeys and ants! Water activities were great hope to have more. I thought all water activities are free but mangrove tour wasn’t… still I enjoyed clean beach, kind services and spa(hope to have more sessions.. only limited time due to 2 massueses)
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This resort has fantastic staff. Their best asset! The manager ( having met him, not interested in guests) needs to make an effort at cleaning up all the debris in the water. It is an eco resort but there is no evidence that they are doing anything to clean the water. It is a Malaysian issue but the resort needs to make an effort. I would not snorkel in the sea of waste!Make an effort!…not even a garbage can or a staff member assigned to clean up!
Jill, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wonderful stay in paradise like place

We spent wonderful 2 days/ 3 nights in the ocean villa that had steps directly into the sea. The resort is a little dated but makes up for it in comforts (the room and bathroom are very big and comfortable) and the beautiful surroundings (snorkeling directly off the villa’s deck in crystal clear water with lots of fish and coral), watching sunset from the deck. The restaurant serves very tasty meals and the breakfast is wonderful. Service very nice and helpful. I would like to see more recycling there. Also the resort does not organize snorkeling tours to the near Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, only diving ones, pity because we would have loved to do it.
Anna, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

My staying experience

The room is excellent, the platform from ocean view direct to snorkeling is really awesome. The room provide a Bluetooth speaker is so considerate. The food is very delicious but not much variety. The Resort Manager, Karl is very friendly and his briefing is important for guests. But the water got some floating rubbish, the hotel claimed that they maintain it by collecting the rubbish every morning 7am, i staying for 2 nights didn't see that happen. The swimming water is so dirty. I m disappointed with that
Yoke Fong, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Trying to be Eco and Luxury but could Better

The best thing about this resort is the service. People are so friendly and bend over backward to ensure that your stay is pleasant. If it werent for that I would rate it maybe a little lower. They really model themselves to be an eco friendly luxury resort to the point of saying if we had plastic on us, that we needed to immediately abandon it at the lobby. And yet in the rooms, there are all those little packages of plastic wrapped toothbrushes, razors, one use disposable plastic items. I do like that they provide water in glass bottles. They also cannot control the amount of plastic floating in from the ocean everyday - we did see them out on the boat picking it up one day. Our fan never worked in the room even though they came and fixed it, it immediately short circuited again. We would not have had to run the AC so much if it worked. We loved the little Marine Center and what they were trying to accomplish. Lastly a luxury resort would have more convenient boat arrival times (maybe 2x in the morning and 2x in the afternoon synching up with the check in and check out times?). Wifi in the rooms would be nice - these days it seems it is an expectation - not a luxury. And sadly there is no fitness center.
Deborah Brand, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Ok

During my stay, I noticed a few areas that could use some improvement. The room's floor had an interesting, albeit disorienting, uneven quality, almost like an optical illusion museum. Unfortunately, there were some issues with the fridge and the hot water supply in the shower, and I also spotted a significant amount of trash on the shoreline. Inside the hotel, a friendly gecko became an unexpected companion, exploring the ceilings and walls during my three-day stay. While I appreciated the unique touch of nature, I did find the boat rides to Kota Kinabalu city center to be on the expensive side. On a positive note, the mangrove kayaking experience through the mangrove forest was delightful. The bedsheets and pillows were clean and comfortable, and the breakfast served was delicious. It's important to mention that the policy against bringing outside food was enforced. I want to recognize the hardworking staff, although it appeared that they might benefit from additional personnel to address the plastic bottles and vinyl trash accumulating on the hotel beach. Overall, with some improvements, this establishment has the potential to offer an even more enjoyable stay in the future.
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

If you love wildlife, this is the place. Snorkeling with lovely marine life and coral just outside water villas, monitor lizards, monkeys, birds. All water sport activities are included except diving - snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boards. They have a dive centre, 1 day advanced booking for those with dive licenses. For PADI certification courses book with them in advance. Jungle trekking is available too. There is a spa and gym. They have a games room and bar, though bar is not open yet. There is 1 restaurant for all meals (all delivious but pricey). The pool has a great view of the ocean and surrounding islands, although the water is a little murky. The staff are all amazingly friendly and really helpful - shout out to Rechey the dive guide and Eduardo at the restaurant and Karl the manager - all lovely, helpful and constantly asking if they can do more for you. Rooms are comfortable, nice, clean albeit a little dated and worn (the sea does ruin things quickly), but we loved our stay as there was a lot of outdoors to explore. The only thing I would say would be the obvious plastic trash problem which washes in. May I suggest leaving long nets outside the doors of each room - incentivise the guests to help net the trash when they see it. Have beach clean up days every week where guests comb the beach at low tide together (provide gloves and bags and perhaps a free beer at the end), let us be part of the solution to a more eco friendly environment too.
Annuja Nair, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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海上的垃圾有點多，房間內的設備有一點就了，但其他的一切都非常棒，很有渡假的氛圍，可以待在海裡一整天。退潮時若要下水建議要自備膠鞋不然腳很容易碰到珊瑚
Winnie, 2-night trip