Its nice/modern interior, beautiful ocean front. It was really amazing and I strongly recommend to choose ocean view room

The best thing about this resort is the service. People are so friendly and bend over backward to ensure that your stay is pleasant. If it werent for that I would rate it maybe a little lower. They really model themselves to be an eco friendly luxury resort to the point of saying if we had plastic on us, that we needed to immediately abandon it at the lobby. And yet in the rooms, there are all those little packages of plastic wrapped toothbrushes, razors, one use disposable plastic items. I do like that they provide water in glass bottles. They also cannot control the amount of plastic floating in from the ocean everyday - we did see them out on the boat picking it up one day. Our fan never worked in the room even though they came and fixed it, it immediately short circuited again. We would not have had to run the AC so much if it worked. We loved the little Marine Center and what they were trying to accomplish. Lastly a luxury resort would have more convenient boat arrival times (maybe 2x in the morning and 2x in the afternoon synching up with the check in and check out times?). Wifi in the rooms would be nice - these days it seems it is an expectation - not a luxury. And sadly there is no fitness center.

The best thing about this resort is the service. People are so friendly and bend over backward to ensure that your stay is pleasant. If it werent for that I would rate it maybe a little lower. They really model themselves to be an eco friendly luxury resort to the point of saying if we had plastic on us, that we needed to immediately abandon it at the lobby. And yet in the rooms, there are all those little packages of plastic wrapped toothbrushes, razors, one use disposable plastic items. I do like that they provide water in glass bottles. They also cannot control the amount of plastic floating in from the ocean everyday - we did see them out on the boat picking it up one day. Our fan never worked in the room even though they came and fixed it, it immediately short circuited again. We would not have had to run the AC so much if it worked. We loved the little Marine Center and what they were trying to accomplish. Lastly a luxury resort would have more convenient boat arrival times (maybe 2x in the morning and 2x in the afternoon synching up with the check in and check out times?). Wifi in the rooms would be nice - these days it seems it is an expectation - not a luxury. And sadly there is no fitness center.

This resort has fantastic staff. Their best asset! The manager ( having met him, not interested in guests) needs to make an effort at cleaning up all the debris in the water. It is an eco resort but there is no evidence that they are doing anything to clean the water. It is a Malaysian issue but the resort needs to make an effort. I would not snorkel in the sea of waste!Make an effort!…not even a garbage can or a staff member assigned to clean up!

This resort has fantastic staff. Their best asset! The manager ( having met him, not interested in guests) needs to make an effort at cleaning up all the debris in the water. It is an eco resort but there is no evidence that they are doing anything to clean the water. It is a Malaysian issue but the resort needs to make an effort. I would not snorkel in the sea of waste!Make an effort!…not even a garbage can or a staff member assigned to clean up!

Great sea and snorkelling, with super easy access especially with OCEAN VILLA

Great sea and snorkelling, with super easy access especially with OCEAN VILLA

Unique unforgettable experience !

Unique unforgettable experience !

It was very restful holiday with friends. Room was clean and eco friendly. It was perfect size for 4 adults with 2 bathrooms. But really many ants everywhere.. restaurant is only one but having sufficient menus to pick. watch out monkeys and ants! Water activities were great hope to have more. I thought all water activities are free but mangrove tour wasn’t… still I enjoyed clean beach, kind services and spa(hope to have more sessions.. only limited time due to 2 massueses)

It was very restful holiday with friends. Room was clean and eco friendly. It was perfect size for 4 adults with 2 bathrooms. But really many ants everywhere.. restaurant is only one but having sufficient menus to pick. watch out monkeys and ants! Water activities were great hope to have more. I thought all water activities are free but mangrove tour wasn’t… still I enjoyed clean beach, kind services and spa(hope to have more sessions.. only limited time due to 2 massueses)

During my stay, I noticed a few areas that could use some improvement. The room's floor had an interesting, albeit disorienting, uneven quality, almost like an optical illusion museum. Unfortunately, there were some issues with the fridge and the hot water supply in the shower, and I also spotted a significant amount of trash on the shoreline. Inside the hotel, a friendly gecko became an unexpected companion, exploring the ceilings and walls during my three-day stay. While I appreciated the unique touch of nature, I did find the boat rides to Kota Kinabalu city center to be on the expensive side. On a positive note, the mangrove kayaking experience through the mangrove forest was delightful. The bedsheets and pillows were clean and comfortable, and the breakfast served was delicious. It's important to mention that the policy against bringing outside food was enforced. I want to recognize the hardworking staff, although it appeared that they might benefit from additional personnel to address the plastic bottles and vinyl trash accumulating on the hotel beach. Overall, with some improvements, this establishment has the potential to offer an even more enjoyable stay in the future.

During my stay, I noticed a few areas that could use some improvement. The room's floor had an interesting, albeit disorienting, uneven quality, almost like an optical illusion museum. Unfortunately, there were some issues with the fridge and the hot water supply in the shower, and I also spotted a significant amount of trash on the shoreline. Inside the hotel, a friendly gecko became an unexpected companion, exploring the ceilings and walls during my three-day stay. While I appreciated the unique touch of nature, I did find the boat rides to Kota Kinabalu city center to be on the expensive side. On a positive note, the mangrove kayaking experience through the mangrove forest was delightful. The bedsheets and pillows were clean and comfortable, and the breakfast served was delicious. It's important to mention that the policy against bringing outside food was enforced. I want to recognize the hardworking staff, although it appeared that they might benefit from additional personnel to address the plastic bottles and vinyl trash accumulating on the hotel beach. Overall, with some improvements, this establishment has the potential to offer an even more enjoyable stay in the future.

Near the nature

Near the nature

If you looking for some place is clean, clear water, private, safe environment and served by a group of nice/warm/polite staffs, this is it. I thought I would be coming to this island only once, but yes I will come for another time if there is a chance! Thanks Gayana Marine Resort! You guys made me and my wife trip a great one👍

If you looking for some place is clean, clear water, private, safe environment and served by a group of nice/warm/polite staffs, this is it. I thought I would be coming to this island only once, but yes I will come for another time if there is a chance! Thanks Gayana Marine Resort! You guys made me and my wife trip a great one👍

The room is excellent, the platform from ocean view direct to snorkeling is really awesome. The room provide a Bluetooth speaker is so considerate. The food is very delicious but not much variety. The Resort Manager, Karl is very friendly and his briefing is important for guests. But the water got some floating rubbish, the hotel claimed that they maintain it by collecting the rubbish every morning 7am, i staying for 2 nights didn't see that happen. The swimming water is so dirty. I m disappointed with that

The room is excellent, the platform from ocean view direct to snorkeling is really awesome. The room provide a Bluetooth speaker is so considerate. The food is very delicious but not much variety. The Resort Manager, Karl is very friendly and his briefing is important for guests. But the water got some floating rubbish, the hotel claimed that they maintain it by collecting the rubbish every morning 7am, i staying for 2 nights didn't see that happen. The swimming water is so dirty. I m disappointed with that

We spent wonderful 2 days/ 3 nights in the ocean villa that had steps directly into the sea. The resort is a little dated but makes up for it in comforts (the room and bathroom are very big and comfortable) and the beautiful surroundings (snorkeling directly off the villa’s deck in crystal clear water with lots of fish and coral), watching sunset from the deck. The restaurant serves very tasty meals and the breakfast is wonderful. Service very nice and helpful. I would like to see more recycling there. Also the resort does not organize snorkeling tours to the near Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, only diving ones, pity because we would have loved to do it.

We spent wonderful 2 days/ 3 nights in the ocean villa that had steps directly into the sea. The resort is a little dated but makes up for it in comforts (the room and bathroom are very big and comfortable) and the beautiful surroundings (snorkeling directly off the villa’s deck in crystal clear water with lots of fish and coral), watching sunset from the deck. The restaurant serves very tasty meals and the breakfast is wonderful. Service very nice and helpful. I would like to see more recycling there. Also the resort does not organize snorkeling tours to the near Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, only diving ones, pity because we would have loved to do it.

If you love wildlife, this is the place. Snorkeling with lovely marine life and coral just outside water villas, monitor lizards, monkeys, birds. All water sport activities are included except diving - snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boards. They have a dive centre, 1 day advanced booking for those with dive licenses. For PADI certification courses book with them in advance. Jungle trekking is available too. There is a spa and gym. They have a games room and bar, though bar is not open yet. There is 1 restaurant for all meals (all delivious but pricey). The pool has a great view of the ocean and surrounding islands, although the water is a little murky. The staff are all amazingly friendly and really helpful - shout out to Rechey the dive guide and Eduardo at the restaurant and Karl the manager - all lovely, helpful and constantly asking if they can do more for you. Rooms are comfortable, nice, clean albeit a little dated and worn (the sea does ruin things quickly), but we loved our stay as there was a lot of outdoors to explore. The only thing I would say would be the obvious plastic trash problem which washes in. May I suggest leaving long nets outside the doors of each room - incentivise the guests to help net the trash when they see it. Have beach clean up days every week where guests comb the beach at low tide together (provide gloves and bags and perhaps a free beer at the end), let us be part of the solution to a more eco friendly environment too.

If you love wildlife, this is the place. Snorkeling with lovely marine life and coral just outside water villas, monitor lizards, monkeys, birds. All water sport activities are included except diving - snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boards. They have a dive centre, 1 day advanced booking for those with dive licenses. For PADI certification courses book with them in advance. Jungle trekking is available too. There is a spa and gym. They have a games room and bar, though bar is not open yet. There is 1 restaurant for all meals (all delivious but pricey). The pool has a great view of the ocean and surrounding islands, although the water is a little murky. The staff are all amazingly friendly and really helpful - shout out to Rechey the dive guide and Eduardo at the restaurant and Karl the manager - all lovely, helpful and constantly asking if they can do more for you. Rooms are comfortable, nice, clean albeit a little dated and worn (the sea does ruin things quickly), but we loved our stay as there was a lot of outdoors to explore. The only thing I would say would be the obvious plastic trash problem which washes in. May I suggest leaving long nets outside the doors of each room - incentivise the guests to help net the trash when they see it. Have beach clean up days every week where guests comb the beach at low tide together (provide gloves and bags and perhaps a free beer at the end), let us be part of the solution to a more eco friendly environment too.

Diving was moderate. Overall rather expensive compared to Malaysian standards. Super service! Staff was extremely attentive. Monkeys were enjoying!

Diving was moderate. Overall rather expensive compared to Malaysian standards. Super service! Staff was extremely attentive. Monkeys were enjoying!

1. Lots rubbish in the sea, at least to have net to block the rubbish flown in the resort area, can’t swim 2. The resort lack of flexibility, if you want to go to KK downtown that you have to pay the boat fees each way per person, either they have empty space for the scheduled free shuttle which reserved for check in/check out. If you are the first time to visit KK, it is not the choice to stay in this resort for your whole trip, you cannot to go to the downtown or site seeing without the pay

1. Lots rubbish in the sea, at least to have net to block the rubbish flown in the resort area, can’t swim 2. The resort lack of flexibility, if you want to go to KK downtown that you have to pay the boat fees each way per person, either they have empty space for the scheduled free shuttle which reserved for check in/check out. If you are the first time to visit KK, it is not the choice to stay in this resort for your whole trip, you cannot to go to the downtown or site seeing without the pay

We loved our stay here! Great view from the room. Having a free nightly cocktail at the latitude bar was a pleasant surprise. The food was delicious. One thing to note is that there was no Wifi in our room - this was actually a blessing as we spent more time interacting or out doin other things.

We loved our stay here! Great view from the room. Having a free nightly cocktail at the latitude bar was a pleasant surprise. The food was delicious. One thing to note is that there was no Wifi in our room - this was actually a blessing as we spent more time interacting or out doin other things.

It wasn't really as nice as I expected. I was disappointed because the ocean was so dirty, literally garbage Is floating around, so I didn't go in the ocean at all. It would've been nice if they cleaned up the trash that they can see because the water is shallow. There is no wifi in the rooms, and wasn't that clean. There are no fitness rooms, and nothing to do at night. Overall I give it a 3/10.

It wasn't really as nice as I expected. I was disappointed because the ocean was so dirty, literally garbage Is floating around, so I didn't go in the ocean at all. It would've been nice if they cleaned up the trash that they can see because the water is shallow. There is no wifi in the rooms, and wasn't that clean. There are no fitness rooms, and nothing to do at night. Overall I give it a 3/10.

The hotel is super run down, the ocean is dirty, definitely not worth the price.