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Gayana Marine Resort

5.0 star property
Luxury resort with 2 restaurants and 2 hot tubs

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Poolside bar
Aerial view
Breeze Villa | Living room
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$421
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Explore the area

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Malohom Bay, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu, Gaya Island, Sabah, 88300
  • Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
    ā€Ŗ11 min walkā€¬
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
    ā€Ŗ3 min driveā€¬
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
    ā€Ŗ3 min driveā€¬
  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ā€Ŗ3444 min walkā€¬

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Palm Villa

Highlights

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

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Ocean Villa

Ocean Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Day bed
  • 75 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Breeze Villa

Breeze Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Day bed
  • 132 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Rainforest Villa

Rainforest Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 57 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Palm Villa

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Ocean Villa

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Rainforest Villa

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Breeze Villa

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

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About the area

Gaya Island

A luxury stay in Gaya Island awaits you at Gayana Marine Resort. Within a short 5-minute stroll, you'll find Sapi Island and Mamutik Island. Highlights at this family-friendly resort include 2 restaurants, 2 hot tubs and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering at Solace Spa can include massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Macac, serves Fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The resort's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, marina and kids' swimming pool as well as access to ecotours. Business amenities include meeting rooms and limo/town car service. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of a free ferry terminal shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Gaya Island resort include Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal and Imago Shopping Mall.
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What's nearby

  • Tunku Abdul Rahman Park - 11 min walk
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 3 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 3 min drive
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖNew WK Dining ꖰę—ŗ角 - ā€¬3 min drive
  • ā€ŖSushi King - ā€¬3 min drive
  • ā€Ŗäŗžē‡• Traditional Fried Pork Kuey Teow - ā€¬3 min drive
  • ā€ŖTodak Waterfront Hawker Center - ā€¬3 min drive
  • McDonald's

About this property

Gayana Marine Resort

Luxury resort with 2 restaurants and 2 hot tubs
Gayana Marine Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafĪ˜. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Meeting rooms and limo/town car service are available. An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Gayana Marine Resort. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 5-star Gaya Island resort is smoke free.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 57 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Gayana Marine Resort offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Alu Alu Seafood
  • Latitude Lounge
  • Macac

Things to do

  • 2 spa tubs
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a state park
  • Marina
  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Gayana Marine Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 240.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 150 per vehicle (one way)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 240.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Gayana Marine Resort?

Gayana Marine Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Gayana Marine Resort?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gayana Marine Resort on 9 Mar 2025 start from AU$420.57, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Gayana Marine Resort?

The closest beach to Gayana Marine Resort is Dalit Beach (18.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at Gayana Marine Resort?

Yep, Solace Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Gayana Marine Resort have a pool?

Gayana Marine Resort has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Gayana Marine Resort?

Gayana Marine Resort features 2 hot tubs, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. All guestrooms come with Frette Italian sheets and 24-hour room service.

What makes Gayana Marine Resort a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as Frette Italian sheets and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Gayana Marine Resort.

Is Gayana Marine Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, children's meals and babysitting services, it's no surprise that Gayana Marine Resort is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gayana Marine Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gayana Marine Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Gayana Marine Resort?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gayana Marine Resort?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Gayana Marine Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 485 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 485 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 485 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 485 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 485 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ka Wan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

CHEE PENG

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
poor accessibility
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

michael james

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old, not 5 star and in need of maintenance
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nasheita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful island resort. Palm villa was unreal . Amazing in all aspects
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and such helpful friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jin woo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The most beautiful room Iā€™ve ever stayed
Its nice/modern interior, beautiful ocean front. It was really amazing and I strongly recommend to choose ocean view room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah Brand

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!ā€¦not even a garbage can or a staff member assigned to clean up!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Luca

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great sea and snorkelling, with super easy access especially with OCEAN VILLA
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique unforgettable experience !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yiqiu

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 onešŸ‘
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Yoke Fong

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Annuja Nair

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chun Chiang

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

K J M

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Diving was moderate. Overall rather expensive compared to Malaysian standards. Super service! Staff was extremely attentive. Monkeys were enjoying!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
1. Lots rubbish in the sea, at least to have net to block the rubbish flown in the resort area, canā€™t swim 2. The resort lack of flexibility, if you want to go to KK downtown that you have to pay the boat fees each way per person, either they have empty space for the scheduled free shuttle which reserved for check in/check out. If you are the first time to visit KK, it is not the choice to stay in this resort for your whole trip, you cannot to go to the downtown or site seeing without the pay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here! Great view from the room. Having a free nightly cocktail at the latitude bar was a pleasant surprise. The food was delicious. One thing to note is that there was no Wifi in our room - this was actually a blessing as we spent more time interacting or out doin other things.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
To be honest
It wasn't really as nice as I expected. I was disappointed because the ocean was so dirty, literally garbage Is floating around, so I didn't go in the ocean at all. It would've been nice if they cleaned up the trash that they can see because the water is shallow. There is no wifi in the rooms, and wasn't that clean. There are no fitness rooms, and nothing to do at night. Overall I give it a 3/10.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

SY

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is super run down, the ocean is dirty, definitely not worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019