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    Gaya Island Resort

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    Malohom Bay, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park | Malohom Bay, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Pulau Gaya 88000, Malaysia
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    1,181 reviews
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    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Didn't quite live up to expectations

    We booked 5 nights at the end of our Borneo holiday hoping to have a great relaxing end to the trip. In part GIR did live up to expectation, and in part it failed. Check in - not sure why people are complaining about the...More

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    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Honeymoon Visit

    A hotel with the potential to be absolute paradise that's unfortunately falling sort. We really do want to see the hotel do well as they could have people walking away saying it's the best hotel they have ever stayed in. At the minute that is...More

    1  Thank Ashley N
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Perfect end to our honeymoon

    The staff are absolutely fantastic here from the ladies at check in at the Ferry terminal to the fantastic nature guides and the polite housekeeping. The faults that have been reported on here could not be found by us anyway. The room was immaculate, the...More

    Thank Lee M
    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Great staff, stunning beach some room refurb required

    Gaya Island is the place to go to on a honeymoon (me being no exception). So here are the highs and some of the 'areas for improvement. Good bits: The staff are brilliant. Everyone is polite, helpful from the people who The the road to...More

    1  Thank Pip0902
    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Not as idyllic as you might hope

    We stayed five nights for R&R and snorkelling after a fairly intense two week tour of Malaysian Borneo. This is a lovely resort with excellent accommodation, decent food and good facilities. The beach is good, and the house reef (to the right as you look...More

    1  Thank Peter B
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    Amenities
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    • Pool
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    • Spa
    • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
    • Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
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    • Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
    • Airport Transportation
    • Dry Cleaning
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    • Concierge
    • Multilingual Staff
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    • $185 - $459 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    Response from Tamar C | Reviewed this property |
    The snorkelling at Tavajun Bay is different. The boat leaves about every hour from 10.30am to the bay and you can snorkel independently. The snorkelling trip takes you to another island with a guide. Everything can be... More
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    It's only about 20 minutes to the airport from Jessleton point, but if traffic is heavy I would allow about 40minutes to be on the safe side. Thanks
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    "Make sure you ask for a room with a NEW bedhead without any mould!!!"
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    "Don't choose a room here. Santhiya Resort in Thailand or Taaras Resort in Malaysia are far superior."
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    "Be aware of the size of the resort. We had rooms (in the 900s) in that were quite a distance up a steep hill"
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    "Stayed at Bayu Villa, Large Room with Large Bath Tub and huge Balcony overlooking Nature and beach."
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