Kota Kinabalu's Hidden Gem Island! Just Checked Out! Money Well Spent

After multiple visits to Kota Kinabalu, I'm obsessed with recommending this off-the-beaten-path island. My colleague even spent her honeymoon here last month – truly a high-value escape for secluded luxury! About Gaya Island ✅Located within a marine park, just 15min by speedboat from downtown jetty ✅Nestled between mountains and sea, this secluded paradise inspired the fictional island in "One Piece" manga ✅Home to pristine mangroves teeming with rare tropical flora and fauna ✅Crystal-clear waters rich with marine biodiversity, perfect for snorkeling ✅Only 3 resorts on the entire island, ensuring peaceful seclusion 🌟The Best Resort on Gaya Island – Gaya Island Resort Rating: 5-Diamond Resort Sabah's ONLY member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) Transfer: 15min speedboat ride All-inclusive experience: Dining, activities, and transfers covered 💡Gaya Island Resort Highlights ✔Mangrove kayaking with rare wildlife encounters (Super fun! Paddle through Amazon-like jungle rivers flanked by ancient trees as exotic creatures pass by 🚣🏻) ✔Award-winning Borneo-inspired Spa ✔Guided rainforest trekking with naturalists ✔Open-air cinema under starry skies ✔Sunset cruise showcasing Sabah's breathtaking dusk ✔Sabah cultural night experience ✔Wildlife and marine conservation centers ✔PADI 5-Star Dive Center ✔Sabah cuisine cooking classes 👉3 Room Types at Gaya Island All villas feature similar amenities and size Differentiated by location and views Maximum occupancy: 2 adults + 2 children per villa 🔹Bajau Villa: Mangrove views from your room 🔹Canopy Villa: Garden pool views, beach access, and proximity to main facilities 🔹Kinabalu Villa: Panoramic views of Mount Kinabalu and sea 🚗Getting There From Kota Kinabalu city/airport, take taxi to Jesselton Point jetty for resort-arranged speedboat transfer For Kota Kinabalu/Semporna travel packages Click below to consult our agents↓↓