Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
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Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Free WiFi
- Laundry
$421
$421
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
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Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Gaya Island, Sabah, 88000
- Imago Shopping Mall
- Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
- Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
- Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
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About this property
Gaya Island Resort
5-star Gaya Island resort with private balconies
Catch some rays on Gaya Island Resort's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 4 restaurants.
Gaya Island Resort offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. The spa is open daily.
Unwind on the resort's private sand beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Gaya Island Resort like an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Dining is available at one of the resort's 4 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Gaya Island Resort is a smoke-free property.
Feast Village - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fishermans Cove - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Pool Bar and Lounge - This poolside family restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Tavajun Bay - This beachfront restaurant serves lunch only. Open daily.
Omakase - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Awards and affiliations
The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- No onsite parking available
- Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM on request
Food and drink
- 4 restaurants
- A bar/lounge
- A beach bar
- A poolside bar
Restaurants on site
- Feast Village
- Fishermans Cove
- Omakase
- Pool Bar and Lounge
- Tavajun Bay
Things to do
- 24-hour gym
- Full-service spa
- Library
- Outdoor pool
- Snorkeling
- Yoga classes
Family friendly
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- In-room crib
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Gift shop/newsstand
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Turndown service
- Wedding services
Outdoors
- Garden
- On the beach
- Pool loungers
- Pool umbrellas
Full-service spa
- Couples treatment rooms
- Deep-tissue massages
- Hot stone massages
- Spa open daily
- Spa treatment rooms
- Swedish massages
- Thai massages
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
- 2 floors
- Banquet hall
- Built in 2012
- Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Free crib
- Pillowtop mattress
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Bidet
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Rainfall showerhead
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Slippers
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- LED TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
- Electric kettle
- Free bottled water
- Minibar
More
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
- Safe
- Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Gaya Lounge, Jesselton Point Jetty]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Speedboat transfers (surcharge) are required between Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal and Gaya Island Resort. Departure times are as follows: Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal to Gaya Island Resort: 10 AM, noon, 2 PM, 4 PM, 6 PM and 9 PM. Gaya Island Resort to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal: 7 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM, and 6:30 PM. Guests who miss the last transfer of the day must board a private charter boat (surcharge). Rates for private charters are MYR 500 from 7 AM to 9 PM, and MYR 700 from 9 PM to 7 AM.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Destination fee: MYR 35 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.
- Boat transfer per adult: MYR 172.80 (roundtrip)
- Boat transfer per child: MYR 86.40 (roundtrip), from 2 to 11 years old
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: MYR 140 per vehicle (one-way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Gaya Island Resort
Resort Gaya Island
Gaya Island Resort Malaysia/Pulau Gaya
Gaya MalaysiaPulau Gaya
