Gayana Marine Resort

We had an amazing 2 night stay here for our honeymoon. We stayed in an ocean villa and the ability to be straight in the sea snorkeling was amazing. The water is crystal clear and there is a good range of tropical fish and some coral. The service was amazing throughout, particularly in the restaurant where we were made to feel extra special due to our honeymoon. The room is luxury and the bed incredibly comfortable. This is an expensive hotel for anywhere, we stayed here as a treat and enjoyed it. The price of food was reasonable by the standard of expensive hotels (expensive for Malaysia). The food itself was outstanding. Over the two nights we had 2 dinners and a room service lunch coming to £200 total (including a splurge on an expensive £50 bottle of wine). A few areas of improvement would be the check out. They have a strict 11am leave the island rule unless you pay for late check out (1600 at 50% room rate plus private boat transfer). We would have liked to have stayed even without access to our room for a spa treatment and lunch but this opportunity was not available. We had an amazing stay and thank you to all the staff for making it so special.

The room is very tidy and has direct access to the sea with great view. The staff are all very friendly and caring. When my son’s tummy was not well, they arranged special food for him. The location is inside the national park with different species of sea creatures. Highly recommend to others who enjoy the nature. While guests are not allowed to consume outside food, the rules come with a good reason to safe the environment and reduce waste. You can see the Kinabalu when the weather is good.

"We had the pleasure of staying at Gayana Marine Resort, and I must say, it was an unforgettable experience! The resort exceeded my expectations in every way. The restaurant menu was impressive, with a wide range of delicious dishes to choose from. The food was expertly prepared, and the presentation was stunning. The service was top-notch, with friendly and attentive staff who made sure our glasses were always full and our plates were never empty. But what truly made our stay special was the staff's warm hospitality and attention to detail. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with smiles and made to feel like family. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and happiness, often anticipating our needs before we even had to ask. The resort's attention to detail was evident in every aspect, It was clear that the team at Gayana Marine Resort takes pride in providing an exceptional guest experience. Overall, I highly recommend Gayana Marine Resort to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable getaway. The combination of excellent food, outstanding service, and warm hospitality makes it a truly special place. Thank you to the entire team for making our stay so unforgettable!" 5/5 stars.