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Gayana Marine Resort

Star Rating
5 out of 5

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Scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking, rowing
Scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking, rowing
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Guest reviews

4.1 out of 5 Very Good
394 reviews
Guests rated this property 4.1/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

Pool
Free WiFi
Air Conditioning
Spa
Restaurant
Business Services

Cleaning and safety practices

Cleaned with disinfectant
72-hour vacancy between guest room stays
Hand sanitizer provided

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Malohom Bay, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu, Gaya Island, Sabah

Explore the area

Popular LocationTunku Abdul Rahman Park8 min walk
Popular LocationJesselton Point Ferry Terminal13 min drive
Popular LocationSuria Sabah Shopping Mall13 min drive
AirportKota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)19 min drive

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About this area

Gaya Island

Located in Gaya Island, Gayana Marine Resort is near the airport and on the boardwalk. Sutera Harbour and Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Imago Shopping Mall and Centre Point. Travelling with kids? Consider Anjung Samudera, or check out an event or a game at Likas Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing.

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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • Tunku Abdul Rahman Park - 8 min walk
  • KK Plaza - 12 min drive
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 13 min drive
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 8 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Where to eat
  • Macac – Poolside restaurant with a bar offering fusion cuisine. Serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Kids' menu available.
  • Alu Alu Seafood – Seafood restaurant offering Chinese cuisine.
  • Latitude Lounge – Ocean-view restaurant. Serves light fare.

About this property

Gayana Marine Resort

5-star, family-friendly resort, walk to Sapi Island
This smoke-free resort features 2 restaurants, a marina and a full-service spa. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a poolside bar are on-site. All 52 rooms offer thoughtful touches such as bathrobes and slippers, as well as comforts such as Frette Italian sheets and down comforters. For a bit of entertainment, LCD TVs come with DVD players, and guests will also find 24-hour room service and free bottled water.
Gayana Marine Resort offers 52 forms of air-conditioned accommodation which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features DVD players and a safe. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters and premium bedding. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and bidets.

LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows regional sanitisation guidelines of Safe & Clean (Malaysia)

Social distancing

Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 72 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • Babysitting/childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • No lifts

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Malay

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Marina on site
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Hot tub

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • DVD player
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in between 3 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
24-hour airport shuttle service is available on request
Fees may apply; contact the property in advance to make arrangements
There are 4 scheduled departures and separate charges for boat transfers: 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM (free), and 6 PM and 10:30 PM (MYR 50 per person).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 240.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 150 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 240.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
No on-site parking is available
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place
Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests
Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 72 hours between bookings, and can be accessed from outside the building via exterior corridors
The property affirms that it follows sanitisation practices of Safe & Clean (Malaysia) guidelines
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This hotel will place an authorization for full payment for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
One child 11 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Gayana Marine Resort and receive a full refund?
Yes, Gayana Marine Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Gayana Marine Resort cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Does this resort have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Is Gayana Marine Resort pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Gayana Marine Resort?
Gayana Marine Resort doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at this property?
Check-in is from 3 PM to midnight.
What time is check-out at Gayana Marine Resort?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Does this property provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of MYR 150 per vehicle, one way, applies.
Where is Gayana Marine Resort located?
This family-friendly Gaya Island resort is located on the boardwalk, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park and Sapi Island. Imago Shopping Mall and Sutera Harbour are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Guest reviews

Overall score and ratings for Gayana Marine Resort

4.1
Very Good
394 reviews
5 - Excellent
171
4 - Good
142
3 - Okay
44
2 - Mediocre
23
1 - Poor
14
4.1
Cleanliness
4.3
Service and Staff
3.7
Amenities
3.9
Property condition
4.0 out of 5 Good
K J M
Traveled with group
1 Mar 2020
  • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Diving was moderate. Overall rather expensive compared to Malaysian standards. Super service! Staff was extremely attentive. Monkeys were enjoying!

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020
2.0 out of 5 Poor
Verified traveler
Traveled with group
3 Feb 2020
  • Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

1. Lots rubbish in the sea, at least to have net to block the rubbish flown in the resort area, can’t swim 2. The resort lack of flexibility, if you want to go to KK downtown that you have to pay the boat fees each way per person, either they have empty space for the scheduled free shuttle which reserved for check in/check out. If you are the first time to visit KK, it is not the choice to stay in this resort for your whole trip, you cannot to go to the downtown or site seeing without the pay

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
5.0 out of 5 Excellent
Verified traveler
Traveled with family and small children
31 Jan 2020
  • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We loved our stay here! Great view from the room. Having a free nightly cocktail at the latitude bar was a pleasant surprise. The food was delicious. One thing to note is that there was no Wifi in our room - this was actually a blessing as we spent more time interacting or out doin other things.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020
3.0 out of 5 Okay
Verified traveler
Traveled with group
28 Jan 2020
  • Liked: Staff & service
To be honest

It wasn't really as nice as I expected. I was disappointed because the ocean was so dirty, literally garbage Is floating around, so I didn't go in the ocean at all. It would've been nice if they cleaned up the trash that they can see because the water is shallow. There is no wifi in the rooms, and wasn't that clean. There are no fitness rooms, and nothing to do at night. Overall I give it a 3/10.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
5.0 out of 5 Excellent
Verified traveler
10 Jan 2020
  • Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020