Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa (Malaysia/Pulau Gaya) - Resort Reviews

Also Known As:: Bunga Raya Island Hotel Kota Kinabalu; Bunga Raya Island Resort And Spa; Bunga Raya Island Hotel; Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa Malaysia/Pulau Gaya

Address: Polish Bay | Gaya Island, Pulau Gaya 88778, Malaysia

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Region: Malaysia > Sabah > West Coast Division > Kota Kinabalu District > Pulau Gaya

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Beach Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Kids Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool

Hotel Style:

#1 Romantic Hotels in Pulau Gaya

#2 On the Beach Hotels in Pulau Gaya

#2 Top resorts Hotels in Pulau Gaya

#3 Luxury Hotels in Pulau Gaya

Price Range: $$$$

Hotel Class:5 star (5*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: As sensual and exotic as the hibiscus flower that bears its name, Bunga Raya Island Resort is a luxurious jewel set on a coral reef island just off the coast of Borneo. A secluded island hideaway of 47 timbered villas, the resort is framed by white sand beach and virgin jungle. Hillside villas reflect the simplicity of the Borneo architectural style. A hilltop spa blends the finest Traditional Asian and Western treatments using restorative powers of indigenous plants and oils. ... more less

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ClydeF1

Melbourne, Australia

1 review

1 helpful vote

“Very disappointing”

Reviewed May 4, 2013

I spent a few nights of my honeymoon at Bunga Raya and I must say overall it was a really disappointing experience. I am not normally a complainer and I wanted to love it SO MUCH but as many of the other reviews say it is a great location but feels like kids playing at running a resort and none... More

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Thank you for your feedback regarding your stay in September last year (2012). I am very pleased to say we have come a long way since then, not least with the training of the staff and giving our two restaurants proper identities. Of course we don't always get it right, but if nagging issues are highlighted to us we guarantee... More

TidakSibuk

Perth, Australia

“A delightful paradise with personality and character...”

Reviewed May 1, 2013

My wife and I enjoyed a week of outstanding service and hospitality from the team at Bunga Raya Island Resort. The airport transfer and checking in procedure was slick and friendly, and the speedboat ride to the resort an absolute thrill after sitting on a plane for hours. Our first impression of the resort was breathtaking. Not just because of... More

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Thank you so much for your feedback. We are truly appreciative of how you captured the essence of our resorts. We hope to see you back again and if so please do not hesitate in contacting me directly. Best wishes Tomas More

Sally12363

Senior Reviewer

7 reviews

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

“Beautiful but expensive”

Reviewed April 28, 2013 via mobile

Stayed 3 nights following a 7 day tour staying in basic accommodation across Sabah. We wanted a luxury stay and we got it. We had room 23 with an excellent view of the beach and ocean, no faults with the room - perfect and with 2 a/c's we kept nice and cool! Downside was the food - not the 5... More

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Michele H

Singapore, Singapore

9 reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

8 helpful votes

“disappointing!”

Reviewed April 24, 2013

During the last 1,5 years we travelled through South-East-Asia regularly and stayed at a lot of different types of hotels (from very basic resorts to top 5* hotels), so we have quite a wide selection to compare the different places. After staying at the Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort we spent 3 nights at the Bunga Raya Island Resort. The... More

Thank you for your comments they will be shared amongst all staff. I agree that wine and spirits are very expensive. Being a Muslim country we have some very high import duties put on top of our already expensive liquer and wine supplies. Having said this every month we have promotional offers which can be up to 50% discount on... More

Wei W

Hong Kong, China

Contributor

13 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

5 helpful votes

“Great holiday stay but average value for money”

Reviewed April 19, 2013

We stayed 4 nights in a deluxe villa with a baby of 18m old. - The room is spacious and comfortable but the furniture is not as good as their looking. The king size bed was made of two double bed (any reason you don't put a real king size bed there?) The bath room may need some renovation specially... More

Thank you so much for your feedback, we always appreciate constructive criticism allowing us to grow. When communication is not clear misunderstandings can often occur. It sounds like my staff did not explain that the free transportantion between our resorts can be a ride on our staff boat. They also seemed not to tell you that a limousine service is... More

PerthSquirrel

Perth

Senior Contributor

36 reviews

11 hotel reviews

Reviews in 12 cities

26 helpful votes

“The Highs and the Lows”

Reviewed April 9, 2013

I recently spent five nights with my husband at the Bunga Raya Island Resort. We had been to Gaya Island on diving and snorkeling trips last Easter and were keen to spend more time there. The resort is stunning - just what we were looking for. It truly is an island paradise and if the tide is kind the beach... More

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Thank you for sharing your experience, constructive feedback is always appreciated. We are taking many steps in improving our food and beverage offerings and I am sure you will be able to see a big difference when you hopefully return next year. Having said this, I am really pleased you enjoyed your time with us, thank you for sharing. all... More

HongKongSunseeker

Hong Kong

“great spring escape”

Reviewed April 5, 2013

The resort consists of 52 villas and we stayed in a two room suite for four nights. The room is big and comfortable but the toilet has to be renovated and upgraded. We experienced some little troubles including water dripping from the air conditioner. Moreover, there was no hot water supply in one of our rooms and my kids had... More

zoe_2022

Martigny

Reviewer

3 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

3 helpful votes

“An amazing and refreshing haven”

Reviewed April 1, 2013

The resort, a 20 minute boat ride from Kota Kinabalu, is an isolated piece of paradise. Built around an idyllic transparent water and white sand beach bay, the villas appear to be part of the natural scenery. Our tree-house villa, hidden in the lush vegetation, was cosy, clean, well furnished and decorated and most of all very romantic. The staff... More

FitriEzwan

“Perfect honeymoon”

Reviewed March 31, 2013 via mobile

Many thanks to the wonderful staff of Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa for making my honeymoon an unforgettable experience. Few of them deserves special mentioning; Chris, for being helpful and most resourceful Fauzi, friendly and attentive to our needs My wife and I really enjoyed our stay in the tree top villa and I would highly recommend the tree... More

Thank you for visiting us, we are thrilled you enjoyed your honeymoon in Bunga Raya. I shall let Chris and Fauzi know you enjoyed their services. We hope to see you back in paradise in the near future again. Best wishes Tomas More

GlobalGulliver

2 helpful votes

“Avoid it like the plague if you want Asian beach luxury”

Reviewed March 23, 2013

If you are looking for a luxury Asian beach holiday in an amazing resort experiencing everything Asian service has to offer, go somewhere else. It is like the owner ran out of money during construction, never had enough to complete the construction and gave up before thinking about the management and service quality. In summary: Dirty rooms; Fawlty towers service;... More

I am truly sorry you did not enjoy your stay with us back in in April 2012. However you will be pleased to know that a lot of work on both hardware and software has been put in place since then. We are fully committed to service excellence and will always invite guest to comment constructively, ideally during their stay,... More

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