Title: Gaya Island Travel Guide: Best of Gaya Island, Sabah Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Gaya Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Gaya-Island-Hotels.d6126710.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Gaya Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Gaya-Island-Holiday-Rentals.d6126710.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Gaya Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Gaya-Island.d6126710.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Gaya Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Gaya-Island.d6126710.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Gaya Island Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gaya-Island.d6126710.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gaya Island Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gaya-Island.d6126710.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Gaya Island Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Gaya Island](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/502000/502861-tunku-abdul-rahman-park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gaya Island](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/502000/502827-kota-kinabalu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gaya Island](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/502000/502832-kota-kinabalu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gaya Island](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/502000/502833-kota-kinabalu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gaya Island](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/502000/502836-kota-kinabalu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Gaya Island Reviews - Top hotels in Gaya Island - Top Holiday Rentals in Gaya Island ![Gayana Marine Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2330000/2322400/2322305/0447002d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gayana Marine Resort Malohom Bay, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Kota Kinabalu, Gaya Island, Sabah £187 18 Sept - 19 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Gaya Island. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (502 reviews) "The resort was incredible and the staff were amazing. Highly recommend!" Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F09%2F2025&endDate=19%2F09%2F2025&selected=2322305&PinnedHotelID=2322305&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6126710) ![Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2940000/2940000/2939927/f9849c4d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa Polish Bay, Gaya Island, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Gaya Island, Sabah £190 24 Sept - 25 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Gaya Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tunku Abdul ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (180 reviews) "Our accommodation, the location and the staff were all wonderful." Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F09%2F2025&endDate=25%2F09%2F2025&selected=2939927&PinnedHotelID=2939927&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6126710) ![Gaya Island Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4990000/4981800/4981793/0468787f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gaya Island Resort Malohom Bay, Pulau Gaya, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Gaya Island, Sabah £265 16 Oct - 17 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Gaya Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tunku Abdul ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (448 reviews) "We were a group of nature lovers who were using this as a three night stay to get used to the temperature and time change upon arrival in Borneo. Loved the grounds and snorkeling right from the beach. Fantastic nature center staffed by several biologists. The food options were a bit pricey but we ..." Reviewed on 2 Apr 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F10%2F2025&endDate=17%2F10%2F2025&selected=4981793&PinnedHotelID=4981793&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6126710) [See all 572 properties in Gaya Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F09%2F2025&endDate=19%2F09%2F2025®ionId=6126710) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![La.mer Butik](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111980000/111976900/111976886/b3cfee19_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La.mer Butik Bay Suites, Lorong Bayu, Off Jalan Istiadat, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Stay at this aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Sabah Indoor Climbing ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews) "Terrific View Super clean and covetable . Short Grab ride to town ." Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Lamer-Butik.h111976886.Hotel-Information) ![Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99820000/99819200/99819186/14f4f985_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Citadines Waterfront Kota Kinabalu G-08 JALAN TUN FUAD STEPHENS, Kota Kinabalu Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Imago Shopping ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (45 reviews) "Great location, clean and comfortable rooms with a lovely pool." Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Citadines-Waterfront-Kota-Kinabalu.h99819186.Hotel-Information) ![Homesuite' Home at The Shore KK](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92790000/92786200/92786166/b6d9ad96_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Homesuite' Home at The Shore KK Jalan Sembilan Belas, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly condo in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy an airport shuttle (surcharge), Netflix and hydromassage showerheads. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (17 reviews) "Great views across the harbour, but a bad smell coming into the bathroom from the drain." Reviewed on 2 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu-Hotels-Homesuite-Home-At-The-Shore-KK.h92786166.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Gaya Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6126710&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Gaya Island hotel availability [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126710&startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18) [Tonight](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126710&startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126710&startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126710&startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18)[17 Sept - 18 Sept](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126710&startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126710&startDate=2025-09-18&endDate=2025-09-19) [Tomorrow night](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126710&startDate=2025-09-18&endDate=2025-09-19) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126710&startDate=2025-09-18&endDate=2025-09-19) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126710&startDate=2025-09-18&endDate=2025-09-19)[18 Sept - 19 Sept](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126710&startDate=2025-09-18&endDate=2025-09-19) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126710&startDate=19%2F09%2F2025&endDate=21%2F09%2F2025) [This weekend](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126710&startDate=19%2F09%2F2025&endDate=21%2F09%2F2025) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126710&startDate=19%2F09%2F2025&endDate=21%2F09%2F2025) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126710&startDate=19%2F09%2F2025&endDate=21%2F09%2F2025)[19 Sept - 21 Sept](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126710&startDate=19%2F09%2F2025&endDate=21%2F09%2F2025) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126710&startDate=26%2F09%2F2025&endDate=28%2F09%2F2025) [Next weekend](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126710&startDate=26%2F09%2F2025&endDate=28%2F09%2F2025) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126710&startDate=26%2F09%2F2025&endDate=28%2F09%2F2025) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126710&startDate=26%2F09%2F2025&endDate=28%2F09%2F2025)[26 Sept - 28 Sept](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6126710&startDate=26%2F09%2F2025&endDate=28%2F09%2F2025) ## Reviews of Gaya Island 4.5 Top destination 5 - Excellent 1 4 - Good 1 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ## Cities near Gaya Island ![Kota Kinabalu featuring boating and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/36000/36509-Kota-Kinabalu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kota Kinabalu [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu.dx602) - Cities near Gaya Island - Places of interest [Kota Kinabalu](https://expedia.co.uk/Kota-Kinabalu.dx602) - [Tunku Abdul Rahman Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Tunku-Abdul-Rahman-Park-Gaya-Island.d6113980.Attraction) - [Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal](https://expedia.co.uk/Jesselton-Point-Ferry-Terminal-Downtown-Kota-Kinabalu.d6223347.Attraction) - [Gaya Street Sunday Market](https://expedia.co.uk/Gaya-Street-Sunday-Market-Downtown-Kota-Kinabalu.d6220585.Attraction) - [1Borneo Hypermall](https://expedia.co.uk/1Borneo-Hypermall-Kota-Kinabalu.d6113970.Attraction) - [Sapi Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Sapi-Island-Sabah.d553248621532743498.Attraction) - [Queen Elizabeth Hospital](https://expedia.co.uk/Queen-Elizabeth-Hospital-Kota-Kinabalu.d553248635945572820.Attraction) - [KK Plaza](https://expedia.co.uk/KK-Plaza-Downtown-Kota-Kinabalu.d6113962.Attraction) - [Anjung Samudera](https://expedia.co.uk/Anjung-Samudera-Downtown-Kota-Kinabalu.d553248621526918619.Attraction) - [Dalit Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Dalit-Beach-Tuaran.d6058876.Attraction) - [Hospital Wanita Dan Kanak-Kanak Sabah](https://expedia.co.uk/Hospital-Wanita-Dan-Kanak-Kanak-Sabah-Kota-Kinabalu.d553248634141433473.Attraction) - [Borneo Marine Research Institute](https://expedia.co.uk/Borneo-Marine-Research-Institute-Kota-Kinabalu.d6153156.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app ![QR code to download the app](data:image/png;base64,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)