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Description

Location

The resort is located in a unique setting on Pulay Gaya, which is 15 minutes off Kota Kinabalu. This is also the largest of a cluster of five islands that form the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, a natural conservation area off the coast of Borneo. The hotel is set on land fringed with a golden sandy beach and rocky coastal outcrops, and surrounded by coral reefs. The hilly island landscape is covered with a lush tropical rainforest and an abundance of flora and fauna, and the stunning outline of Mount Kinabalu is visible in the distance. It is approximately 15 minutes’ drive from Sutera Harbour Marina to Kota Kinabalu city centre.

Facilities

The property includes 120 villas/houses as well as 121 rooms, including suites and 120 double rooms. The reception desk is open round the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. A number of shops, including a souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. The grounds of the holiday village feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a playroom and a library. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a childcare service, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. Complimentary newspapers are available. A fax machine is available for guests' business needs.

Rooms

Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a fan. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. All rooms are carpeted and include a king-size bed and a sofa bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. There is also a safe and a desk or, for an additional fee, a minibar. Additional features include a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. The complex has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment

The outdoor pool complex includes a children's swimming area and is ideal for working out or just relaxing. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. The pool bar serves a selection of refreshing drinks. For those who wish to stay active while on holiday, the complex offers fishing. A wide range of sports are available, including water sports such as water skiing, catamaraning, kayaking, snorkelling and diving or, for a fee, sailing. Sport and leisure facilities at the holiday village include a gym, yoga and callisthenics. A spa, beauty salon and massage treatments are available in the wellness area. Parents can unwind while the kids can participate in an entertainment programme full of fun activities. Copyright GIATA 2004 - 2024. Multilingual, powered by www.giata.com for client no. 124971

Meals

Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. A non-smoking restaurant with air conditioning, high chairs and a separate area for smokers is available to guests. Refreshing drinks at the beach bar are a perfect way to enjoy warm weather. Catering options include bed and breakfast and full board. At breakfast, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner.

Payment

The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.

Features

Air Conditioning BabySitting Balcony Bar Bathrobes Beach Bar Beach sun loungers Bottled Water Business Center Business Room Child Care Service Children Pool Coffee/ Tea Maker Toiletries Concierge Service Conference Facilities Connecting Rooms Credit Cards - Mastercard Credit Cards - Visa Deep Soaking Bathtub Desk Diners Club Garden Hair Dryer Housekeeping Daily In Room Safe Internet LCD TV Laundry / Dry Cleaning Service Library Luggage Storage Medical Center Meeting Rooms Mini Bar Multilingual Staff Outdoor Pool Pets Not Allowed Phone Picnic Area Pool Bar Pool Sun Loungers Private Bathroom SPA Satellite TV Self Service Laundry Facilities Separate Bathtub / Shower Slippers Smoke-Free Building TurnDown Service Wedding Service Wi-Fi Internet View more

Description

Tucked amidst protected mangroves, sheltered coral reefs and curled around the pristine sandy coast of Malohom Bay rests Gaya Island Resort.

Set on an island within the protected Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, discover a sanctuary nestled in the hillside of an ancient rainforest with a stunning outline of Mount Kinabalu on the horizon.

With its youthful vibe and sun-dappled moments, this beachfront resort blends harmoniously with the natural environment featuring a collection of hillside villas with views that range from mangrove forests and the surrounding canopy to the outline of Mount Kinabalu. Villa interiors are contemporary and elegant, eco-luxury yet respectful of Sabahan elements.

Discoveries, authentic experiences and a sense of intimacy with the natural world all prevail across the land and seascape of this resort offering travellers and families an escape that is distinctively Borneo.

The resort is committed to ecologically-sustainable practices to minimise its carbon footprint within the environment. Therefore, it is a walking resort with minimal motorised vehicles used for operational purposes.

Features

Air conditioning in public areas 24-hour reception Hotel safe Wired Internet Laundry service Wi-fi* Room service Car park Garage Launderette Wheelchair-accessible Check-out hour Check-in hour Small pets allowed (under 5 kg) Garden Large pets allowed (over 5 kg) hotel American Express Suites Minibar Villas Bar Mini fridge Conference room Year of construction Shower Safe Restaurant Diving Living room Non-smoking area HighchairsView more

* To pay at the Hotel

Rooms features

Safe Living room Hairdryer Direct dial telephone Extra beds on demand* Bathtub TV Minibar* Wi-fi Cot on demand Shower Room size (sqm) Toiletries NO Wheelchair-accessible Number of bedrooms

* To pay at the Hotel

Description

This 5 star hotel is located on the coastline of Kota Kinabalu and was established in 2012.

Description

The Gaya Island Resort is located in Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, accessible only by boat, approximately 6,5 km from Kota Kinabalu, Saba. It is a 10 minute speedboat ride from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Jesselton Point is a 20 minute drive from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (approximately 15 km).

The facilities and services include 24 h reception, event and meeting facilities, library, gift shop, restaurants and bars, outdoor pool, sun terrace and gardens. It also features a gym and Spa with a variety of treatments (with extra charge).

The villas and suites are equipped with A/C, TV, WiFi, desk, safe, minibar, balcony/terrace, bathroom with bathtub/shower and hairdryer. Laundry service is available (with extra charge).

PLEASE NOTE - A conservation fee of RM20 is applied to each guest, including children, for every night of stay by Sabah Parks, an organisation set up as the caretaker of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park conservation triangle. The conservation fee is contributed to Sabah Parks in support of their efforts to continue to preserve the most unique animal and plant species in this area.The conservation fee will be levied in your final bill during your stay.

** Please note that some of the above facilities may be closed due to weather/seasonal conditions.**
This hotel has a compulsory resort fee of approximately 15-50 USD per room and night, in exceptional cases it can be more. This should be paid directly at the hotel upon arrival, where you receive the exact amount. This fee is not included in the price of the booking.

Address: Malohom Bay, Palau Gaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, 88000, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.