Tucked amidst protected mangroves, sheltered coral reefs and curled around the pristine sandy coast of Malohom Bay rests Gaya Island Resort.
Set on an island within the protected Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, discover a sanctuary nestled in the hillside of an ancient rainforest with a stunning outline of Mount Kinabalu on the horizon.
With its youthful vibe and sun-dappled moments, this beachfront resort blends harmoniously with the natural environment featuring a collection of hillside villas with views that range from mangrove forests and the surrounding canopy to the outline of Mount Kinabalu. Villa interiors are contemporary and elegant, eco-luxury yet respectful of Sabahan elements.
Discoveries, authentic experiences and a sense of intimacy with the natural world all prevail across the land and seascape of this resort offering travellers and families an escape that is distinctively Borneo.
The resort is committed to ecologically-sustainable practices to minimise its carbon footprint within the environment. Therefore, it is a walking resort with minimal motorised vehicles used for operational purposes.
Ancient rainforest and protected mangroves surround the idyllic villas set in the hills. Spacious, tactile and modern yet respectful of local Sabahan elements, each accommodation uses local materials that blend harmoniously with the natural environment. Villa interiors are designed with a contemporary elegance and offer a variety of views including mangrove, canopy, tropical rainforest and the South China Sea.
Our villas’ amenities include comfortable bedding, a writing desk, a powered safe, a flat screen television with satellite channels, a large open en-suite bathroom with an oversized bathtub and two vanity units, and an outdoor verandah with day beds.
Standard features and services in all villas
- Complimentary WiFi
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Flat screen television with satellite channels
- Powered safe
- Minibar
- Ceiling fan
- In-room climate control
- Selection of international newspapers
A conservation fee of MYR35 on the first night of stay and an additional MYR25 for each day thereof is applied to each guest, including children, for every night of stay by Sabah Parks, an organisation set up as the caretaker of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. The conservation fee is contributed to Sabah Parks in support of their effort towards preserving the rich ecosystem of the region.
Occupancy in villas
- Maximum Villa Capacity: Two adults and two children. Additional guests aged 12 years and over are not permitted
- Child Policy: Two children (aged 11 years and under) may stay for a surcharge starting from MYR150 per villa per night, sleeping on a daybed or sharing king bed with parents. Maximum one daybed per villa, with second child sharing daybed or king bed with parents
- Baby Policy: Two infants (aged one year and under) may stay free of charge and will count towards maximum villa occupancy. A cot can be provided by the resort. Infant return speedboat transfers are complimentary.
Speedboat transfers
- From Jesselton Point : 10am | 12pm | 2pm | 4pm | 6pm
- From Gaya Island Resort : 11am | 1pm | 3pm | 5pm | 6.30pm
Check in: 1500
Check out: 1100
Package Includes:
2 night accommodation at Gaya Island Resort
2 breakfast , 2 lunch & 2 dinner
Return Boat transfers.
Land Transportation
Rates Exclude:
Tipping, Personal Travel Insurance, Alcoholic Drinks / Beverages, and Any Items /Activities Not Mentioned
Requirement for the trip:
- Casual Wearing / Change of clothes / Swimsuit / Towel / Sunblock / Waterproof Camera