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Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa, hotel in Gaya Island

Located off the coast of Borneo on Gaya Island, Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa features spacious villas with a private balcony. The resort boasts an outdoor pool and 3 dining options.

A very cool place where you can really relax. The cottages are a bit remote, but for us that's only a plus, because you can actually hear the sounds of the jungle and observe nature. It was the beginning of our trip and even comparing the rest of the accommodations we really liked it. The perfect place to relax, beautiful cottages with a unique atmosphere. Beaches clean, manager welcomes you personally and tells you about a place, staff very nice and friendly. I had a very relaxing time there
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
147 reviews
Price from
£253.74
1 night, 2 adults
Gayana Marine Resort, hotel in Gaya Island

Situated at the edge of a jungle on Gaya Island, Gayana Eco Resort boasts spacious overwater villas with wooden interiors. It features 3 dining options, an outdoor pool and a spa.

We loved our stay here and end up extending. Staff is amazing and very welcoming, room was comfortable and clean. They offer plenty activities, snorkel, paddle board, kayak, etc.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
170 reviews
Price from
£253.74
1 night, 2 adults
Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World, hotel in Gaya Island

Set within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park off the coast of Borneo, Gaya Island offers elegant villas with panoramic views of the South China Sea and the rainforest.

Gaya Island is naturally very beautiful. On our stay we encountered lots of monkeys, monitor lizards and other wildlife. The boat transfer to the island is very simple and the crossing itself was nice and smooth. On arrival, staff were very attentive and gave us a tour of the hotel. Our accommodation was clean and the architecture was beautiful. We had to eat at the resort- you could get a boat elsewhere if you wanted to but it’s easier to stay. There are a few options but we stuck to the buffet each night. There weren’t loads of veggie options but we managed and the one night there was nothing veggie the chef cooked something especially for me which was delicious. The staff were genuinely put out that I couldn’t find something I wanted to eat and the fact they went out of their way to accommodate me was a nice touch. We went to Tavagun bay to see the ‘beautiful’ beach and the marine centre. The marine biologist we spoke to was really friendly and informative, but we quickly discovered that he was deflated by what he was up against there. Despite the pollution (which we saw all over Borneo) we had a truly amazing stay and actually extended our time there. It’s a great place to forget real life.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
385 reviews
Price from
£230.46
1 night, 2 adults
Kinabalu 2 Home stay The Shore KK, hotel in Gaya Island

Kinabalu 2 Home stay The Shore KK is located on the seafront in Kota Kinabalu, 200 metres from Filipino Market Sabah and 4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

Very clean, comfy and near to Pasar Raya Besar. Can walk to CP Sabah.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£47.75
1 night, 2 adults
Aeropod Sovo - Haetsal Suite, hotel in Gaya Island

Providing a private beach area, a garden and free WiFi, Aeropod Sovo - Haetsal Suite is a recently renovated aparthotel 5.6 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 400 metres from North Borneo Railway.

Everything is excellent!
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
11 reviews
Price from
£28.25
1 night, 2 adults
CASA ABODE - Jesselton Quay (Sea View), hotel in Gaya Island

Featuring sea views, CASA ABODE - Jesselton Quay (Sea View) offers accommodation with a private beach area, pool with a view and a garden, around 1.6 km from Filipino Market Sabah.

First impression is the beautiful view from our room facing the sea and swimming pool. Enough space for 4-5 people. There are 2 rooms, small living room & dining + kitchen. Master room consist of Queen bed & second room 2 single bed. Sofa bed at the living room, small dining table with 3 chairs. Induction stove, 1 small 15cm sauce pot, 1 small 20cm frying pan, electric kettle and 1.8L rice cooker. Small fridge, dozen of plates, bowls and mugs to use, fork & spoons, scissors and knife. 1 common bathroom with shampoo & body wash provided. 4 minutes walk to Jesselton Ferry Point, tons of restaurants and in center town. Pictures of the perfect apartment are as per advertise but I will provide the downside of this place. Two single beds are nice to sleep on.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
11 reviews
Price from
£45.91
1 night, 2 adults
Sea Park LeSu 8 The Shore KK I 1 plus 1 Room 2-3 Pax 홈스테이, hotel in Gaya Island

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, city view and a balcony, Sea Park LeSu 8 The Shore KK I 1 plus 1 Room 2-3 Pax 홈스테이 is situated in Kota Kinabalu.

Nice place . Good view.
Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
16 reviews
Price from
£73.83
1 night, 2 adults
Mango House6-Highest floor I Biggest unit I SeaView I Waterfilter I Wifi-JQ, hotel in Gaya Island

Situated in Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah and 3.9 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Mango House6-Highest floor I Biggest unit I SeaView I Waterfilter I Wifi-JQ offers...

Comfortable place for family setting. Host was nice and friendly. Amenities were good. Nice view of the sea. Convenient stores available at the ground floor. Easy check in.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
21 reviews
Price from
£65.17
1 night, 2 adults
Haiya homestay Imago Shopping Mall 海雅民宿Imago购物 广场, hotel in Gaya Island

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and views of pool, Haiya homestay Imago Shopping Mall 海雅民宿Imago购物 广场 is a recently renovated apartment set in Kota Kinabalu, 1.5 km from Filipino Market Sabah.

nice
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
35 reviews
Price from
£88.45
1 night, 2 adults
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, hotel in Gaya Island

Boasting 6 dining options, an exclusive Chi, The Spa and an outdoor pool with water jets, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu offers luxury beachfront accommodation in Tanjung Aru.

Location
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
3,435 reviews
Price from
£148.96
1 night, 2 adults
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There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sound of swirling waves and the smell of sea air through your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodation comes in a variety of forms, from well decked-out resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea and outdoor pools with adjacent bars.

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