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Gayana Marine Resort

5.0 star property
Bayfront resort in Gaya Island with 2 restaurants and spa

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Gayana Marine Resort offers a tranquil retreat by the sea with breathtaking ocean views, a marina, and poolside bar. Indulge in exciting activities like snorkeling, kayaking or hiking/biking and relax at the Solace Spa. Enjoy delicious Fusion cuisine at one of two on-site restaurants.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Spa

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Marina
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool and 2 hot tubs
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Babysitting

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
$273 nightly
The total price is $299
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Spa serenity
Nestled in a state park, this resort boasts a full-service spa with couples treatment rooms. Bay views complement indulgent massages and hot tubs.
Ocean-view paradise
Gaze at the stunning bay from this luxury boutique resort with marina access. Ocean views complement dining experiences at both poolside and restaurant.
Premium sleep oasis
Drift into dreamland with Italian Frette sheets and premium bedding. Blackout drapes ensure peaceful slumber in this luxury resort with 24-hour service.

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Frette Italian linens
Down duvet
  • 1421 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Ocean Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Frette Italian linens
Down duvet
  • 807 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Rainforest Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Frette Italian linens
Day bed
  • 613 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Palm Villa

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Palm Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 1647 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Breeze Villa

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

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Malohom Bay, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu, Gaya Island, Sabah, 88300

Getting around

  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 6.1 miles/9.8 km
  • Tanjung Aru Station - 7 min drive
  • Kinarut Station - 20 min drive
  • Putatan Station - 23 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle

Restaurants

  • Suria Food Court
  • Sport Direct / USC
  • Upperstar Restaurant & Bar
  • McDonald's
  • Pound

About this property

Gayana Marine Resort

Featuring a marina, Gayana Marine Resort puts you within a 10-minute drive of Imago Shopping Mall. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, aromatherapy, or mani/pedis, and Macac, one of 2 restaurants, serves Fusion cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a children's pool. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 52 units
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • One child (11 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Free ferry terminal shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Pool table
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 57 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Marina
  • 2 hot tubs
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio

Freshen up

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Macac - This poolside restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Alu Alu Seafood - This seafood restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine.

Awards and affiliations

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

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MYR 150 per vehicle (one way)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for MYR 240.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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.
This hotel will place an authorization for full payment for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

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

Does Gayana Marine Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gayana Marine Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Gayana Marine Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Gayana Marine Resort?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Gayana Marine Resort?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Gayana Marine Resort.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Gayana Marine Resort?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MYR 150 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gayana Marine Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge.

What is there to do at Gayana Marine Resort and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, rowing, and snorkeling. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in one of the 2 hot tubs. Gayana Marine Resort also has an outdoor pool and spa services, as well as access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Gayana Marine Resort?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, Fusion cuisine, and ocean views.

Does Gayana Marine Resort have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

What's the area around Gayana Marine Resort like?

Gayana Marine Resort is located on the boardwalk/promenade, a short 4-minute walk from Sapi Island and 11 minutes' walk from Tunku Abdul Rahman Park.

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