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Gayana Marine Resort

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

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Couples treatment room(s), hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy
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Ocean Villa | Terrace/patio
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$405
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept

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Malohom Bay, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu, Gaya Island, Sabah, 88300
  • Imago Shopping Mall
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

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 cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 153 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 75 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Breeze Villa

Breeze Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 132 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Rainforest Villa

Rainforest Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Day bed
Blackout curtains
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Palm Villa

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Ocean Villa

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Rainforest Villa

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Breeze Villa

  • Sleeps 4

About the area

Gaya Island

A luxury stay in Gaya Island awaits you at Gayana Marine Resort. Within a 5-minute stroll you'll find Sapi Island and Tunku Abdul Rahman Park within a 15-minute walk. 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. .Near this 5-property class Gaya Island resort, you'll find Imago Shopping Mall.
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Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Suria Food Court
  • Sport Direct / USC
  • ‪Todak Waterfront Hawker Center - ‬3 min drive
  • McDonald's
  • ‪Pound - ‬4 min drive

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/cafΘ. 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 – 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.

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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 hot 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
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 57 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 15 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gayana Marine Resort on 19 Sept 2025 start from AU$404.95, 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 Pantai Pulau Mamutik (6.4 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.