Five-Star Malaysia Borneo Oceanfront Paradise with Overwater Villas, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

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Let the sounds of waves crashing lull you into a state of holiday dreaming at Gayana Marine Resort, a five-star hideaway resting on the crescent shores of Malohom Bay off the coast of Sabah. Spend days dining at Macac Restaurant, boasting exceptional ocean views, or enjoy a tropical cocktail at Latitude Bar at sunset. When you’re in need of some RnR, book a pampering treatment at Echo Wellness Spa, a tranquil space perched at the ocean’s edge.

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Location

Gayana Marine Resort

Malohom Bay Pulau Gaya, Kota Kinabalu 88000, Malaysia

Gayana Marine Resort enjoys a dreamy location on the sandy shores of Malohom Bay off the coast of Sabah in Malaysia. The hotel is accessible via daily ferry from the Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal, located an approximately 15-minute drive from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).

Scheduled ferry transfers take between 30-40 minutes (weather and sea condition dependent). Ferry check-in is at 12pm and checkout is 11am. A private boat charter takes 15-20 minutes and costs RM250 each way. Transfers between the airport and ferry terminal are available from RM130 per vehicle each way. Advance booking is required, please contact the hotel directly. Airport transfers are not included in your package; please plan accordingly.

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Facilities

Macac Restaurant
Latitude Bar
Echo Wellness Spa
Watersports
Wi-Fi
Check-in: 3pm / Checkout: 11am

Surcharges may apply to select facilities and services

Fine Print

Update 1 July 2024 AEST 12PM: Room amenities for Rainforest, Ocean, and Palm Villas updated to include Single daybed, as in line with existing Room policies.

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Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Holly W.

Reviewed 05 Jul 2025

The room is very tidy and has direct access to the sea with great view. The staff are all very friendly and caring. When my son’s tummy was not well, they arranged special food for him. The location is inside the national park with different species of sea creatures. Highly recommend to others who enjoy the nature. While guests are not allowed to consume outside food, the rules come with a good reason to safe the environment and reduce waste. You can see the Kinabalu when the weather is good.

Recommends this hotel

Lewis B.

Reviewed 02 Jul 2025

We had an amazing 2 night stay here for our honeymoon. We stayed in an ocean villa and the ability to be straight in the sea snorkeling was amazing. The water is crystal clear and there is a good range of tropical fish and some coral. The service was amazing throughout, particularly in the restaurant where we were made to feel extra special due to our honeymoon. The room is luxury and the bed incredibly comfortable. This is an expensive hotel for anywhere, we stayed here as a treat and enjoyed it. The price of food was reasonable by the standard of expensive hotels (expensive for Malaysia). The food itself was outstanding. Over the two nights we had 2 dinners and a room service lunch coming to £200 total (including a splurge on an expensive £50 bottle of wine). A few areas of improvement would be the check out. They have a strict 11am leave the island rule unless you pay for late check out (1600 at 50% room rate plus private boat transfer). We would have liked to have stayed even without access to our room for a spa treatment and lunch but this opportunity was not available. We had an amazing stay and thank you to all the staff for making it so special.

Recommends this hotel

Jane G.

Reviewed 10 Jun 2025

"We had the pleasure of staying at Gayana Marine Resort, and I must say, it was an unforgettable experience! The resort exceeded my expectations in every way. The restaurant menu was impressive, with a wide range of delicious dishes to choose from. The food was expertly prepared, and the presentation was stunning. The service was top-notch, with friendly and attentive staff who made sure our glasses were always full and our plates were never empty. But what truly made our stay special was the staff's warm hospitality and attention to detail. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with smiles and made to feel like family. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and happiness, often anticipating our needs before we even had to ask. The resort's attention to detail was evident in every aspect, It was clear that the team at Gayana Marine Resort takes pride in providing an exceptional guest experience. Overall, I highly recommend Gayana Marine Resort to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable getaway. The combination of excellent food, outstanding service, and warm hospitality makes it a truly special place. Thank you to the entire team for making our stay so unforgettable!" 5/5 stars.

Recommends this hotel

A L.

Reviewed 09 Jun 2025

8.0

We stayed at the Palm villa and loved it! We checked in at their air-conditioned office at Jesselton Point Pier, located at the very end of the pier & waited for our ferry to the resort. Arriving in the resort, the guests were served complimentary cold citrus drink & given cold hand towels - so refreshing on a hot day. I love this! While waiting for the check-in time, we walked to the aquarium & stopped for lunch at Macac. One of the staff located us & delivered the key for our villa to our table at the restaurant (very nice of him!). They also handled all the luggage. There’s only one restaurant (Macac) which serves breakfast, lunch & dinner. The food is not bad, but pricy. You cannot bring food to the resort. We booked a Palm villa, located at the far east section of the resort, quite a walk from the lobby, but it has a great privacy! We had our own small pool, private deck, an outdoor shower, a direct access to the deeper part of the sea (good for snorkeling/swimming), an outdoor table & few chairs & a couple of chaises, glass floor where we could see water below, a huge bathroom a tub for two, an extra toilet, comfy beds and plenty of space. The villa was well-maintained & clean. The issue is ants! However, considering it’s located in a National Park, we understand this is one of the many issues. The service was awesome! All the staff were polite, very helpful and very friendly. They were eager to please and would go the extra mile for you. We truly enjoyed our stay & had a good time snorkeling, swimming, kayaking etc.

Recommends this hotel

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