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Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

1. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Gaya Island

"Hotel was beautifully appointed, it is a little tired in some areas but it battles with high temperatures and blistering sun so to be expected, you could see they were maintaining it well and continually improving it. Rooms were large and well appointed. Air con was effective if a little loud, might be worth investing in some newer machines but like I said they were effective together with the room ceiling fans. Restaurants were excellent, great offering and all staff were so polite and very...

Rachel

₹25,836

₹29,233 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Kinabalu Villa | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

2. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island

Hiroshi

₹19,228

₹34,863 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Couples treatment room(s), hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy

3. Gayana Marine Resort

Gaya Island

Kiu Hung Wilson

₹20,236

₹22,212 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

Tanjung Deluxe Seaview Suite (King) | Terrace/patio

Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

4. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

Linda JUNE

₹24,346

₹28,963 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

Premier Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

5. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Savannah

₹10,072

₹11,112 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

6. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Ines

₹8,287

₹9,185 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

Private beach, beach shuttle, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

7. The Magellan Sutera Resort

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Bethany

₹13,768

₹15,227 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

Premier Suite | Living area | 40-inch LED TV with digital channels

8. Grandis Hotel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

lana

₹8,206

₹9,097 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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Top Gaya Island Hotel Reviews

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Bunga Raya Island Resort. The island is truly beautiful — surrounded by lush nature, crystal-clear water and stunning views. It feels like a peaceful little paradise, perfect for relaxing and escaping from the busy world. The villas are beautiful and spacious, the staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the service throughout our stay was excellent. We especially loved the peaceful atmosphere, beautiful beach and the opportunity to enjoy nature all around us. Thank you to the whole Bunga Raya team for making our stay so special. We left with beautiful memories and would definitely love to come back one day!"

Grandis Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"위치적으로 매우 훌륭합니다. 가야스트릿과 DBKK선착장까지의 접근성이 좋고 주변에 식사가기도 좋고 관광지와의 거리도 매우 좋습니다."

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent

"Great location Amazing views Amazing. Breakfast"

Gayana Marine Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in the room which had a private pool. It had a very nice view. Staffs are very nice. Great food. We were the first customers enjoyed the special local produced three course meal. Fantastic!"

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"

Frequently asked questions

Searching for romantic hotels in Gaya Island?

If you and your partner need a romantic holiday, we'd like to help you plan for it. Our guests also enjoy Gaya Island for its island views, beaches and snorkelling. If you want to see some of the sights in Gaya Island, you might consider checking out Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. If you'd like to stay close to a certain attraction, you can sort by neighbourhood and proximity to top sights, so you and your partner will get to see everything on your list.

When is the best time of year for a romantic getaway to Gaya Island?

If you're hoping to get lost in the rain on your romantic getaway, take a look at these details about year-round temperatures in Gaya Island: The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Gaya Island are January, November, December and October, with each month seeing an average of 251 mm of rainfall.

What is there to do in Gaya Island?

There's nothing better than wandering around a new place with your sweetheart, so consider checking out all there is to see and do in Gaya Island. Couples looking for a little of everything will enjoy Gaya Island for its island views, beaches and snorkelling. Tunku Abdul Rahman Park is one of the local sights that might be worth a stop.

What's the best way to get to Gaya Island and around town during my romantic getaway?

These transportation options in Gaya Island might help your romantic trip go off without a hitch: If you're looking to fly to Gaya Island, the closest major airport is in Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.), located 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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Recommended hotels in Gaya Island

1. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

2. Gaya Island Resort

3. Gayana Marine Resort

4. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

6. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

7. The Magellan Sutera Resort

8. Grandis Hotel

9. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Top Gaya Island Hotel Reviews

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Grandis Hotel

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Gayana Marine Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Frequently asked questions

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Change your mind

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Check availability on Gaya Island Romantic Hotels

Recommended hotels in Gaya Island

1. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

2. Gaya Island Resort

3. Gayana Marine Resort

4. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5. Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

6. Hilton Kota Kinabalu

7. The Magellan Sutera Resort

8. Grandis Hotel

9. Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10. Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Top Gaya Island Hotel Reviews

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Grandis Hotel

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Gayana Marine Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Frequently asked questions

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