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)

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

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

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.

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 swim2. 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.

It wasnt really as nice as I expected.I was disappointed because the ocean was so dirty, literally garbage Is floating around, so I didnt go in the ocean at all. It wouldve 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 wasnt 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.

Some the activities we request might not be available or do not have enough time to do since we are only staying for 1 night. All the water activities will subject to the weather and sea condition as for now they are facing monsoon season until early next year.

some fixtures and facilites need to be repaired after we move in. the cleanliness of bathtub and outdoor pool is poor. Follow up was ok upon request. Staff and front desk try their best to fulfill our request. Overall very sincere and friendly services. Not recommend to visit during moon tide season... the sea could be flowed with garbage and seaweed, low visibility for diving nor snorkel ... quite disappointed with rainy days

some fixtures and facilites need to be repaired after we move in. the cleanliness of bathtub and outdoor pool is poor. Follow up was ok upon request. Staff and front desk try their best to fulfill our request. Overall very sincere and friendly services. Not recommend to visit during moon tide season... the sea could be flowed with garbage and seaweed, low visibility for diving nor snorkel ... quite disappointed with rainy days

i went there with my wife and parents to celebrate my parents' 50th anniversary wedding. They were very delighted. They live in Kota Kinabalu for their entire life, and my dad commented:" I have never seen anything like this!". they were excited by the ocean view and the fish. Our house are big, and the ladder at the balcony lead to the ocean, the sea level wasn't deep on the day of our arrival, so we enjoyed ourselves even though we couldn't swim. BTW, floating suit were provided. There were some activities kept us busy: free kayaking, free snorkeling, visit to the Marine Research Center, infinity pool, pub that provides 1 free drinks, table pool, darts,..... for those who want to experience the green can have forest trekking. We could see the majestic Mt Kinabalu in clear sky. The drawbacks: no WiFi in the room, you can go to lobby to get free WiFi. The paid meal can be at high side as compared to the Sabah mainland. Overall, my parents are very happy with their stay, so am I. It's a "Maldives-on-budget".

i went there with my wife and parents to celebrate my parents 50th anniversary wedding. They were very delighted. They live in Kota Kinabalu for their entire life, and my dad commented: I have never seen anything like this!. they were excited by the ocean view and the fish. Our house are big, and the ladder at the balcony lead to the ocean, the sea level wasnt deep on the day of our arrival, so we enjoyed ourselves even though we couldnt swim. BTW, floating suit were provided. There were some activities kept us busy: free kayaking, free snorkeling, visit to the Marine Research Center, infinity pool, pub that provides 1 free drinks, table pool, darts,..... for those who want to experience the green can have forest trekking. We could see the majestic Mt Kinabalu in clear sky. The drawbacks: no WiFi in the room, you can go to lobby to get free WiFi. The paid meal can be at high side as compared to the Sabah mainland. Overall, my parents are very happy with their stay, so am I. Its a Maldives-on-budget.

酒店房床褥，床品也很整潔，舒適。可是，冷氣機不停滴水。酒店提供免費接駁船由亞庇市到resort, 到Jesselton point已可以直接check in，十分方便。只是覺得免費接駁船太少班次，如能增加班次更佳。酒店有提供snorkeling，kayaking的用品，可免費租用。可是，本來是想kayaking到Mangrove的，而職員說這行程是需要預早一天預約 另也需要額外收費。建議酒店可以於客戶預訂後告知有關安排及讓客戶可以報名參加。

Wonderful view, nice and helpful staffs

Nice staff and great place for relax. Will recommend this hotel to my friends.

Great rooms over the water. It was great to swim straight from the room. Friendly and efficient staff - nothing too much trouble. Good snorkeling and kayaking round the bay. We enjoyed the day trips to the sister resort and doing some walking and snorkeling from there. Only criticisms were the divider between the rooms let noise through (so hope you get quiet neighbors) and that the bay itself had little coral (better at Bunga Raya). We saw turtles in the bay, rays and lots of other fish. Breakfasts were superb and the dinners very good but pricey. A free cocktail each evening was welcome but the bar prices were steep with no local beer which was a bit strange. We

Our water villa was well located with lovely views of the ocean from the veranda, but inside it was somewhat worn looking and in need of renovation. The food was average. Staff were friendly. It’s a good location for kayaking and snorkeling but does not have the level of comfort one would expect from a five star hotel.

upgrade the room at the reception with extra payment. But the room condition was not good as could not open the ocean side window. After a long time waiting and talking with reception, I can change the room. except for that part, other things were good. restaurant food and breakfast is a good and reasonable price.

Beautiful location, enhanced by access to sister resort, which has a beautiful beach. Lots of activities and staff very friendly. Very kindly left bottle of Champagne on my daughters birthday. Let down by a couple of issues. There is a lot of plastic and cans in the water. We were told it washes in from the mainland but we noticed it was the same litter during the week and could have been collected for disposal. The furnishings in the room were adequate but compared with similar hotels we have stayed at a bit tired for hotel that is listed as 5 star.

Beautiful location, enhanced by access to sister resort, which has a beautiful beach. Lots of activities and staff very friendly. Very kindly left bottle of Champagne on my daughters birthday.Let down by a couple of issues. There is a lot of plastic and cans in the water. We were told it washes in from the mainland but we noticed it was the same litter during the week and could have been collected for disposal. The furnishings in the room were adequate but compared with similar hotels we have stayed at a bit tired for hotel that is listed as 5 star.

We were attacked by the monkeys during this stay. We have contacted several times with the front desk. But they just kept on telling us that the supporting staff were on the way. I have repeated for at least 4 times that THE ROOM DOOR WAS NOT LOCKED but we could not open the door for them as the monkey were in the room and we were in the toilet. Finally, the supporting staff didnt come but just standing outside the room without even trying to push the door. This was totally disappointing. There were at least 11 monkeys and they had stolen the food and make the room dirty and messy. The cleaning service was just poor. Finally, we came out from the toilet after 45 minutes the monkeys gone. The supporting staff were totally helpless. The experience was just terrible and I had taken photos and videos during the incident. I would like to provide for your reference if you need for review. This has ruined our trip. We will never come back again and would never recommend to our friends and family. Blacklisted.

It was a very relax resort with gorgeous scenery. Serve nice food and great place for snorkelling. However, on the last day, there was a little disappointment on our breakfast as our order was somehow left out and we were not informed. We waited for more than half an hour till we approached them. Abd was told that the breakfast buffet was closed.

It was a very relax resort with gorgeous scenery. Serve nice food and great place for snorkelling. However, on the last day, there was a little disappointment on our breakfast as our order was somehow left out and we were not informed. We waited for more than half an hour till we approached them. Abd was told that the breakfast buffet was closed.