Gayana Marine Resort, Kota Kinabalu

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Rainforest Villa

Max 3 Adults

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Overlooking the jungle, this villa is decorated with wooden interiors. It is fitted with air conditioning and a 42-inch flat-screen TV. The private bathroom includes luxury amenities and a shower.

Ocean Villa

Max 3 Adults

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Featuring direct access to the sea through a private balcony, this villa is decorated with wooden interiors. It is fitted with air conditioning and a 42-inch flat-screen TV. The private bathroom includes luxury amenities and a shower.

Palm Villa

Max 2 Adults

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Featuring a private pool and a balcony, this spacious villa is decorated with wooden interiors. It is fitted with air conditioning and a 42-inch flat-screen TV. The private bathroom includes luxury amenities and a shower. The living area has a glass floor with underwater views.

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Category	Facilities
Business facilities	Meeting/banquet facilities.
Activities	Billiards, Hiking, Snorkelling, Canoeing, Beach, Fishing, Diving.
Others	bar, pool, food, wifi.
Miscellaneous	Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests.
Safety features	Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities.
Accessibility	Entire unit located on ground floor, Walk-in shower.
Bathroom	Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Toilet paper, Additional bathroom, Shampoo, Slippers, Body soap, Conditioner, Bidet, Additional toilet, Spa bath, Free toiletries, Toothbrush, Hairdryer, Bath, Shower, Toilet, Bathrobe.
Room Amenities	Sofa, Cots, Sofa bed, Feather pillow, Wardrobe or closet, Dressing room, Seating Area, Safety deposit box, Fold-up bed, Private pool, Interconnected room(s) available, Plunge pool, Hardwood or parquet floors, Socket near the bed, Pool with a view, Air conditioning, Desk, Fan, Trash cans, Hot tub, Pool towels, Non-feather pillow.
Food & Drink	Coffee machine, Dining area, Outdoor dining area, Bottle of water, Room service, Electric kettle, Restaurant, Minibar, Dining table, Outdoor furniture, Tea/Coffee maker.
Safety & security	Fire extinguisher.
Cleaning services	Laundry.
Services & Extras	Towels, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Linen, Wake-up service.
Media & Technology	Mobile hotspot device, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Telephone, TV, Radio.
Reception services	Luggage storage, 24-hour front desk.
Physical distancing	Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation, Physical distancing rules followed.
Entertainment and family services	Kids' club.
Pool and wellness	Massage, Beachfront, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Private beach area, Spa and wellness centre.
Transport	Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport pick up, Airport drop off.
Outdoor & View	Terrace, Patio, Pool view, View, Sea view, Balcony.

Location & Nearby Places

Kota Kinabalu City Center (4.3 Km from city center)

Malohom Bay, Gaya Island

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About This Property

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.

Guest Ratings For This Property

8.3

Based on 115 Reviews

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Comfort

8.7

Cleanliness

8.7

Value For Money

7.6

Facilities

8.5

Guest Reviews

Sergey

family with young children

10.0

Exceptional

Location

Published on 03 Jan 2024

Ronnie

family with young children

9.0

Superb

Amazing

The staff were very friendly, the food was amazing and location was awesome.

Not enough activities

Published on 16 Dec 2023

Stephanie

group

7.0

Good

The hotel was lovely, the room was big and very comfortable, food at the restaurant was overpriced but very tasty. The staff was very friendly

I don't know that the services are worthy of the prices applied (minor things but at some point there was no toilet paper in the restrooms in the pool area, there are not enough beach umbrellas for all the lounging chairs by the pool, basic items such as shampoo and soap were missing from the room). Again, in a different hotel applying different prices, these things wouldn't matter so much but in a place that sells a 'luxury' experience, they're a bit more difficult to accept Then there are the things that are a bit out of the hotel's control but that still impact the overall experience, such as no real beach access, the trash (plastic etc) that washes up on the shore with the tide (there's truly a lot even though the hotel staff tries to collect it)

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Published on 11 Dec 2023

Lauren

young couple

8.0

Very good

peaceful location, beautiful scenery, Staff members were welcoming, kind and helpful! Room was excellent - spacious, clean, comfy, private.

Published on 12 Nov 2023

Leisa

young couple

7.0

Good

Very relaxing. The path to the little beach ground the corner was sadly closed as it was in such disarray.

The staff were amazing and could not do enough for us.

The property was undergoing some repairs and it was obvious there was still more required. Our room had just been completed so it was beautiful. When fully complete it could be good value for money.

Published on 15 Oct 2023

Syed

group

10.0

Exceptional

Superb stay

Beautiful resort with great staff

Published on 05 Oct 2023

Benjamin

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

Perfect getaway

The Palm Villa and the staff were amazing!

nothing, we had a great time!

Published on 11 Sep 2023

Nisheet

with friends

9.0

Superb

Excellent water activities, staff, and service

Snorkelling, paddle boarding, and kayaking around the resort was incredible. At first, we were mildly disappointed (with humanity, not the resort) because most corals seemed unfortunately dead, but the more we explored, especially during high tide, the more stuff we saw - clownfish (Nemo), Dory fish (Dory), parrot fish, giant parrot fish, giant clams, squids, stingrays, urchins, damsel fish, catfish, and many more we cannot name. We were also very fortunate to see monitor lizards, lots of hornbills, and macaques. The resort has the Marine Ecology Center within it that is trying to boost the growth of corals as well as the local giant clam population, which is fantastic to see. Kayaking in the mangroves during high tide was also excellent. A lot of the food was delicious. And we barely used the infinity pool because we spent most of our time in the sea, but that was nice too. The staff are all very kind!

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Nothing against the resort, but the corals are unfortunately mostly dead because of climate change :(. It was still fantastic to see all the incredible marine life we did, and kudos to the resort for hosting the Marine Ecology Research Center there.

Published on 17 Aug 2023

Antonio

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

Location, sports activities, service, meals, education on research centers work to preserve giant clams

Shower (few issues with hot water)

Published on 13 Aug 2023

Francesco

solo traveller

2.0

Very poor

A very expensive not a 5 star resort

The location is amazing, the staff is very friendly and the spa treatments are really good. But thats about it, the rest is a disaster, incredibly expensive and NOT a 5-star hotel. I went there to relax for a few days, it was impossible to relax anywhere.

Nowhere near to be a 5 star resort. The only 5 star thing is the great location and the cost, but it lacks of quality in every details: 1. Wifi missing in the rooms 2. So much trash and plastic all around the villas and on the main beach. If you are 5 star you should put some efforts in cleaning daily or install a barrier system to help cleaning the ocean, especially if you call yourself an Echo resort 3. At check out a man walked in my room while I was still getting ready and I was naked 4. Food in the restaurant is just average, but still is the most expensive of the whole Malesyia 5. The pool is full of debris from the forest, again, keep someone to clean it more times a day if necessary 6. Room was missing of hot water in the shower 7. The water in the bathroom sink didnt drain 8. The marble surface of the bathroom cabinet was broken in half and the whole cabinet was about to fall apart 9. The lights in the room were making an horrible noise 10. No activities provided 11. The terrace outside was missing of chairs and cushions on the outside bed. Again, not a huge deal, but unacceptable if you are a 5 star resort Overall, it was just bloody expensive and it was impossible to really relax and enjoy the amazing location.

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Published on 05 Aug 2023