Situated at the edge of a jungle on Gaya Island, Gayana Eco Resort boasts spacious overwater villas with wooden interiors. It features 3 dining options, an outdoor pool and a spa. Complimentary scheduled ferry transfers is provided to Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. Each villa is air-conditioned and fitted with a 42-inch flat-screen TV. Some villas have a private pool and a separate living area. For your comfort, the private bathroom includes luxury amenities and a shower. Daily breakfast is served at Macac, which also opens for lunch and dinner. Alu Alu provides an overwater dining experience and specialises in Chinese cuisines, while Latitude Bar offers drinks. Guests can enjoy pampering treatments at the spa or relax by the poolside. Friendly staff at the 24-hour reception can assist you with a wide selection of activities, such as snorkelling, fishing and jungle trekking. Gayana Eco Resort is a 20-minute boat ride from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 11 km from the ferry terminal.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Halal, Asian, American, Buffet

Activities:

Fishing

Spa and wellness centre

Billiards


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
5.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ronnie
    Brunei Darussalam Brunei Darussalam
    The staff were very friendly, the food was amazing and location was awesome.
  • Lauren
    Singapore Singapore
    peaceful location, beautiful scenery, Staff members were welcoming, kind and helpful! Room was excellent - spacious, clean, comfy, private.
  • Antonio
    Italy Italy
    Location, sports activities, service, meals, education on research center’s work to preserve giant clams

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Macac
    • Cuisine
      Malaysian • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Resort facilities of Gayana Marine Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed
Activities
  • Beach
  • Kids' club
  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Billiards
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Laundry
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
    Wellness
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Malay

    House rules

    Gayana Marine Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00

    Check-out

    Until 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Gayana Marine Resort accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

    Please inform Gayana Marine Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Gayana Marine Resort

    • The nearest beach is just 150 yards from Gayana Marine Resort. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Gayana Marine Resort has 1 restaurant:

      • Macac

    • The prices at Gayana Marine Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Gayana Marine Resort on this page.

    • Guests staying at Gayana Marine Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Halal
      • Asian
      • American
      • Buffet

    • Room options at Gayana Marine Resort include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double
      • Villa

    • Gayana Marine Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Massage
      • Hiking
      • Billiards
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Beachfront
      • Kids' club
      • Swimming Pool
      • Beach
      • Private beach area

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Yes, Gayana Marine Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Gayana Marine Resort is 1.4 miles from the centre of Gaya Island. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Gayana Marine Resort is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.