Best Luxury Hotels in Gaya Island
Discover our favourite luxury accommodation in Gaya Island. Our collection of luxury hotels and resorts showcase the very finest in world-class hospitality. Each one has been selected, by our Editors, based on its exceptional service, refined interiors, excellent amenities and standout location. Let our expert selection help you find your perfect place to stay.
Sabah, Gaya Island
Gaya Island Resort
Hotel
(5 stars)At a glance
Rooms
120 villas and suites across four categories, hillside Bayu, mangrove-set Canopy (some with direct beach access), sea-view Kinabalu, and the two-storey Suria Suite with its own balcony bath.
Amenities
Fisherman's Cove, Omakase, Feast Village and Tavajun Bay for dining; Spa Village Gaya Island for wellness; infinity lap pool, Water Sports Centre and 24-hour gym.
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Rainforest and mangrove setting on Pulau Gaya within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, reached by a 20-minute drive plus 10-minute speedboat transfer from Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
An island off the coast of an island, this idyllic 40 acres resort, is part of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park and is an excellent choice if you’re keen to spot some of the native wildlife, not least as the hotel provides its own guided nature walks. Guests are hosted in 120 contemporary villas, crafted using locally sourced materials — book a Canopy Villa to be close to the beach, a Bayu Villa if you’d like an outlook of the tropical mangrove or a Kinabalu Villa for lofty sea views. Several restaurants include the adults-only Fisherman’s Cove, serving freshly caught seafood.
