Situated at the edge of a jungle on Gaya Island, Gayana Eco Resort boasts spacious overwater villas with wooden interiors. It features 3 dining options, an outdoor pool and a spa. Complimentary scheduled ferry transfers is provided to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Each villa is air-conditioned and fitted with a 42-inch flat-screen TV. Some villas have a private pool and a separate living area. For your comfort, the private bathroom includes luxury amenities and a shower. Daily breakfast is served at Macac, which also opens for lunch and dinner. Alu Alu provides an overwater dining experience and specialises in Chinese cuisines, while Latitude Bar offers drinks. Guests can enjoy pampering treatments at the spa or relax by the poolside. Friendly staff at the 24-hour reception can assist you with a wide selection of activities, such as snorkelling, fishing and jungle trekking. Gayana Eco Resort is a 20-minute boat ride from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 11 km from the ferry terminal.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Halal, Asian, American, Buffet

Activities:

Fishing

Spa and wellness centre

Billiards


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.4
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
4.5
Low score for Gaya Island

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anonymous
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Villa with sea access and food are generally good, but the furniture materials have to be renewed, especially the door locks which did not work very well. Staffs are excellent.
  • Abdul
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The island vibe is pretty cool especially the over water villa & the pool by the restaurant. Breakfast was amazing with quality offerings including fresh orange juices & delectable dishes. Staffs were exemplary & eager to serve namely Eduardo &...
  • Roobini
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The boat ride was brief. The welcome was great. We had Ms Lydia brief us about everything on the island. Food spread was delicious! Even breakfast was gooood. Choices of recreational activities were many too! The recreation team were very...
  • Philippe
    Malta Malta
    Nothing to explain : need to be there and live it !
  • Steven;
    Australia Australia
    A peaceful and beautiful place to just hang out for a few days.
  • Francisca
    Chile Chile
    We loved our stay here and end up extending. Staff is amazing and very welcoming, room was comfortable and clean. They offer plenty activities, snorkel, paddle board, kayak, etc.
  • Elena
    Russia Russia
    we love this hotel a lot🫶🏻 everything was perfect. very cozy room, very good restaurant and tasty food, very nice location. staff was very friendly. the water in the sea was really clean for snorkeling and diving. it was really good vacation, thank...
  • Talia
    Australia Australia
    The staff were absolutely amazing! The facilities were beautifully looked after and the food was delicious. We scuba dived off the coast and the Padi instructor was so helpful and professional. I would recommend this property!
  • Sharon
    Australia Australia
    The view is beautiful. The staff are excellent. The food is beautiful. The pool is great. The beds are very comfortable.
  • Jakub
    Germany Germany
    Amazing location, super comfortable villas, great pool. There was absolutely no pollution mentioned by others - clean sea with beautiful marine life. The MERC is a nice touch.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Macac
    • Cuisine
      Malaysian • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Resort facilities of Gayana Marine Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed

Activities

  • Beach
  • Kids' club
  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Billiards
  • Fishing

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Laundry
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Room service

Safety & security

  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool

    Wellness

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Malay

    House rules
    Gayana Marine Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no cots available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

    Please inform Gayana Marine Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Gayana Marine Resort

    • Room options at Gayana Marine Resort include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double
      • Villa

    • Yes, Gayana Marine Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Gayana Marine Resort on this page.

    • The prices at Gayana Marine Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Gayana Marine Resort is 1.4 miles from the centre of Gaya Island. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Gayana Marine Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Massage
      • Hiking
      • Billiards
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Beachfront
      • Kids' club
      • Swimming Pool
      • Beach
      • Private beach area

    • Check-in at Gayana Marine Resort is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Gayana Marine Resort has 1 restaurant:

      • Macac

    • Guests staying at Gayana Marine Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Halal
      • Asian
      • American
      • Buffet