Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, 88000 Gaya Island, Malaysia – Great location - show map
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. It features 5 dining options, a private beach and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the resort. Scheduled boat transfers are available at an additional charge. Decorated in wooden interiors, every air-conditioned villa features a private balcony with outdoor seating. A flat-screen and a mini-bar are also included. The private bathroom comes with a spacious bath and luxury amenities. Daily buffet breakfast is served at Feast Village, with Asian and International options. Fisherman's Cove specializes in seafood dishes, while Omakase offers Japanese cuisines. Drinks and snacks are on offer at Pool Bar & Lounge, where guests can enjoy Mount Kinabalu view from the sundeck. Relaxing treatments can be enjoyed at Spa Village and yoga classes is held daily. Guests can also do outdoor activities at an additional charge such as diving and snorkeling at the beach. Day cruises and bird watching trips can also be arranged at the 24-hour reception. Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is a 10 minute speedboat ride from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. The nearest airport is a 6.8 mi drive away from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Airport and boat transfers can be requested at a surcharge.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Spa
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- 5 restaurants
- Bar
- Private beach area
Property practices
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- KeriUnited States of America“Extremely kind and accommodating staff. Worked with us from check-in to check-out to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Breakfast buffet was incredible with numerous options of both local and international dishes. We liked the pool bar...”
- AndrewAustralia“Facilities, luxury rooms, water sports, buffet spread, excellent staff, conservation focus, safety first operation”
- SineadUnited Kingdom“The staff went above and beyond to make our stay special. We felt valued as guests and in particular staff such as Bata and Patrick went the extra mile to support our romantic dinner on the beach, where we got engaged. We plan on visiting again in...”
Area info
Restaurants5 Restaurants On Site
- Feast Village
- CuisineLocal • Asian
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- Fisherman's Cove
- CuisineSeafood
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceRomantic
- Omakase
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forDinner
- Pool Bar & Lounge
- Open forCocktail hour
- Tavajun Bay
- CuisineThai • Local
- Open forLunch
Resort facilities at Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the WorldGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Spa
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- 5 restaurants
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- View
- Sun deck
- Private beach area
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Beach
- Water sports facilities on siteAdditional charge
- SnorkelingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional charge
- FishingAdditional charge
- Sofa
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Concierge
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Safe
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Open all year
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Yoga classes
- Full-body massage
- Couples' massage
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- English
- Malay
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted. Boat transfer is available at additional charge. For more information please contact the property directly.
For commercial reason, this is private island and guest need to know the boat transfer time.
- Transfer times to the Resort:
10:00am | 12:00pm | 2:00pm | 4:00pm | 6:00pm | 9:00pm
- Transfer times from the Resort:
7:00am | 9:00am | 11:00am | 1:00pm | 3:00pm | 5:00pm | 6:30pm
Please note that all guests are subject to a Marine Park Conservation fee upon arrival. For more information please contact the property directly.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
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Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Massage
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Beach
- Private beach area
- Yoga classes
- Water sports facilities on site
- Couples' massage
- Swimming pool
- Full-body massage
- Spa facilities
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The prices at Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is 1,500 feet from the center of Gaya Island. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World include:
- Villa
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Gaya Island Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World has 5 restaurants:
- Omakase
- Feast Village
- Tavajun Bay
- Pool Bar & Lounge
- Fisherman's Cove