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Oct 8 - Oct 9
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Oct 9 - Oct 10
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Oct 9 - Oct 11
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Oct 16 - Oct 18

Our top choices for Gaya Island family-friendly hotels

1. Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
Gaya Island
  • Waterfront adventures await: luxury resort with kids pool, family activities, and spa treatments by the marina.
P14,233
P15,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Gayana Marine Resort

2. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
Gaya Island
  • Family paradise resort offers beachfront adventures with a pool, snorkeling, and kids' activities at this luxury escape.
P16,584
P27,309 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Gaya Island Resort

3. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Gaya Island
  • Experience beachfront luxury where children's dreams come alive—resort offers kayaking adventures and babysitting services.
P18,171
P20,393 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

4. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Tanjung Aru
  • Splash into a paradise of aquatic fun where private beaches and waterpark adventures make this seaside resort a family dream come true.
P10,580
P12,638 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5. Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
P4,300
P4,797 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu

6. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
P3,163
P4,185 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

7. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
  • Family wonderland on the coast—explore kids' pools, luxury amenities, and friendly staff at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu.
P5,247
P5,820 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

8. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
  • Family-friendly paradise by the sea offers a relaxing pool, luxurious spa, and endless activities for kids of all ages.
P5,682
P6,290 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

9. CJ Residence

CJ Residence
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
P1,713
P2,004 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
CJ Residence

10. The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
  • Kids splash through aquatic adventures at this beachfront paradise, complete with waterslides and dedicated children's areas.
P9,242
P10,135 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
The Magellan Sutera Resort
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Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Top Gaya Island Hotel Reviews

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Absolutely fantastic property with incredible staff.Rooms were huge and very clean and well equipped.Lovely pools and beach,great range of activities and restaurants. Free shuttle bus into KK and easy to arrange excursions through the hotel."
Eleanor 9-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort

10/10 Excellent
"We had an amazing time at Gaya Island Resort. It is a luxury resort with great food and drinks, comfortable rooms, and incredible views/proximity to the ocean. Worth noting is that this is in a nature reserve, surrounded by jungle and ocean, and the resort embraces and supports this, which means coexisting with wildlife. You can walk out from the resort beach to their own protected reef and swim with dozens of species of beautiful fish (equipment is available for free). We didn’t see any snakes, though we watched for them constantly over 5 days and participated intently in multiple jungle walks. The activities were an absolute highlight - a deeper snorkeling excursion, walks, mangrove kayaking, and more available. I had booked it confident that the family members who prefer to lounge by the pool would be well-served, but they ended up coming on the excursions and having a great time. Definitely worth 4-5 days if you can swing it."
Eric 5-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Gaya Island Resort
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

8/10 Good
"Absolutely lovely resort - the resort is beautiful and feels like paradise. The staff are all amazing, great service everywhere. The restaurants are reasonably priced (a bit more expensive than the mainland but seems reasonable given the location) and all the meals we had were really nice - we stayed for a week and had tried most dishes by the end , there isn’t a huge variety and only a few Malaysian options. Our room was up a steep hill but you can ask for a ride up on the buggy if you don’t fancy the walk. Everything does close up quite early (last order for a drink 10pm) but can see why as we were always the only people still around at this time - everyone seems to disappear about 8:30 so it can feel a bit of a weird atmosphere if you’re an evening person. There are lots of biting insects around so do take some decent insect repellent as the oil the resort provides didn’t seem effective at all. They light insight repellent coils outside each villa in the evening - it would be good if the resort could add these at the bar area at the Pantai restaurant too. A few things. The rooms just aren’t insect proof at all - eg there’s gaps in the door so we got bitten a lot. Each day we had to brush ants off our bed. When we first arrived there was a large number of ants (dead and alive) on the bed. We stayed for a week and the bedding wasn’t changed at all during this time, which was surprising especially as I had a couple insect bites which left a bit of blood on the bedding."
Megan 7-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Hilton Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"Great location - close to all amenities and the waterfront Great roof top pool although very overpriced food in the restaurants. Great staff Would definitely recommend"
Michaela 4-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Hilton Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."
Rebecca 6-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Gym was in a separate building which was a little bit of a pain and yoga sessions were further still which wasn’t great"
Jyoti 3-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
The Magellan Sutera Resort
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

8/10 Good
"예약 당시에는 수영장, GYM 사용 가능 이라고 하였으나 막상 입실 후에는 수리 중 이었습니다."
GIL SOO 6-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

What's Gaya Island like for family-friendly vacations?
You might want to consider the relaxing destination of Gaya Island if you've been thinking about a trip for the whole family. The snorkeling spots, beaches, and island setting are just some of the things that make this a good place for family vacations. Take to the air and fly into Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI), which is located 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from the city center.
What's the best place to stay for a family vacation in Gaya Island?
Gayana Marine Resort is a resort with a children's pool and 2 restaurants, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa is another good option for your kid-friendly vacation.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Gaya Island?
The hottest months are usually May and June with an average temp of 82°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 80°F. The rainiest months in Gaya Island are January, November, December, and October, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of rainfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Gaya Island?
Kota Kinabalu Central Market and KK Plaza are interesting attractions you and your family might enjoy exploring while you are staying in Gaya Island. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and Sutera Harbour.

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