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Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Upscale beachfront resort with 2 restaurants

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Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Hiking
Terrace/patio
View from room
Balcony view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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Polish Bay, Gaya Island, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Gaya Island, Sabah, 88300

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Villa, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Villa, Multiple Beds

  • Partial sea view
  • 1163 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Terrace/patio

Plunge Pool Villa

  • Sea view
  • 936 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1905 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Gaya Island

On the beach.A stay at this resort places you within half a mile (1 km) of Sapi Island and 6 miles (10 km) of Pantai Pulau Mamutik. Dalit Beach is 22.4 mi (36.1 km) away.
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Getting around

  • Putatan Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Al Fresco
  • Todak Waterfront Hawker Center
  • Magellan Club
  • Perahu Restaurant, Manukan Island
  • Gerai Fadzwina

About this property

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Upscale beachfront resort with 2 restaurants
Simply step outside to unwind on the resort's beach. Sit back and relax on the beach with complimentary cabanas, umbrellas, and sun loungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa like a marina and an outdoor pool.

A free manager's reception is offered daily. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury resort also offers a sauna, a fitness center, and a rooftop terrace. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Gaya Island resort.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • 49 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2009
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Solace Spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Parasailing
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Water skiing

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 3:30 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is accessible by boat. Boat transfers are available from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal, Kota Kinabalu to the resort. The boat departs from Jesselton Point at 12:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 10 PM (no charge); and from the resort at 11 AM (no charge) and 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 11 PM (MYR 50 per person). For other departures, guests will need to hire a private boat charter. Guests are advised to contact the resort at least 72 hours in advance of arrival to arrange boat transfers.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 350.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Additional fee: MYR 20 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

This property is located in Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. The additional mandatory fee covers a park conservation fee payable per entry.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 3:30 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 350.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Bunga Island Raya Resort
Bunga Island Resort
Bunga Raya Island Resort Spa
Bunga Raya Island
Bunga Raya Island Resort
Bunga Raya Resort
Bunga Resort
Raya Island
Raya Island Resort
Bunga Raya Island Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa Malaysia/Pulau Gaya
Bunga Raya Island Resort And Spa
Bunga Raya & Spa Gaya
Bunga Raya Island Resort Spa
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa Resort
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa Gaya Island
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa Resort Gaya Island

Frequently asked questions

Does Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa.

How much does it cost to stay at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa on Jun 6, 2026 start from $297, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa to the beach?

This resort is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa offer free breakfast?

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa?

Free parking is not available at this resort.

Does Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa have a pool?

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa features an outdoor pool.

Does Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like a beachfront location, ocean views, and al fresco dining.

Does Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Solace Spa, where you can enjoy facials, aromatherapy, and body wraps.

How close is Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa to downtown Gaya Island?

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa is 0.9 mi away from Gaya Island.

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 188 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our accommodation, the location and the staff were all wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Binhao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

fantastic stay in the island

it is a wonderful trip, we have a very good time during the stay, the sea is beautiful, the room is nice, all staff are so friendly and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Per Jorgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GONZALEZ CONCEPCION

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 nights 3 days and the whole experience was fantastic!! Beautiful beach, incredible location and superb staff. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kwong Hung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The walk in rain forest was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KATO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at this hotel was rejuvenating. The soothing sound of the sea, the breathtaking natural surroundings, and the courteous staff all contributed to a delightful experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
BEAUTIFUL ESCAPE.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rachel

Snorkeling, SUP, relaxing, pool and ping pong for jungle rain, monkeys!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Monkeys Snorkeling Games Relaxing Hornbills everywhere Jungle
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with private beach (awesome gym views!), delicious meals and, most importantly, excellent service from the staff. So many sand flies and I came home with a million bites, but I believe it was worth it. Would highly recommend :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort in an amazing location. Bit pricey but you can see why. Fantastic end to our 3 week trip in Borneo
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Seymour

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is not a five star resort!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sion

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Has a lot of potential, but needs re-investment to bring back up to 4/5 star standards. Rubbish is a serious issue on the beach & the resort / hotel area needs a deep clean. Staff are lovely.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful surrounded by a lush forest which brings around wildlife (including some monkeys that can be a bit invasive). The tram at Bunga Raya was really a pleasure, with smiles and warm hospitality. We do have to warn of the sand flies, which left my husband with over 60 bites on his back even after applying repellent (I on the other hand was never bothered much, as with other guests it was a hit or miss). Dinners were all to be served when we first arrived, but by the third day speed of service increased greatly. We enjoyed the snorkeling day trip offered with a supplemental charge- it was probably one of the highlights from our stay at the resort. The spa is truly a hidden gem, my husband and I went twice because we enjoyed our services so much - with a special shoutout to Tina and her colleagues for such warmth and hospitality! I would definitely recommend Bunga Raya for its location, the laid back atmosphere, the beautiful grounds, great food and its kind staff. Just beware of the sand flies if you’re a beach person (and if insects or mosquitos tend to bite you) !
Jetty and stairs to go snorkeling
View from bar area.
View from our room
Entrance to spa
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ze

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Provided number can not reach hotel which waste lots of time
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing stay at a lovely resort in the rainforest, yet not too far away from KK. The staff are terrific and go out of their way to make you feel welcome at the resort. Thankfully we arrived the week after bad weather, so there was cleanup/fixing in progress, which is understandable. After seeing some of the other report options near KK, we definitely were lucky to get seclusion/privacy and nature in abundance. To mention some memorable staff (and other were also friendly/helpful but I can not recall their names, sorry!): Ellyrika, Cera, Eduardo, and Isaac (jungle guide with excellent English). Laurant, the French resort manager, does an amazing job at welcoming you, checking in regularly to make sure there is nothing you need and leaving personal notes/gifts to make the stay memorable. A big thank you to all at Bungaraya.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location on the island is amazing so our expectations were very high. But we were quite disappointed. The beach is filled with plastic, old car batteries (around 50placed on the beach) and other trash. And the hotel also throws their trash on the beach and in the water. There is a stretch of around 30meters which the hotel uses as a garbage landfill. They claimed to be environment friendly but they weren’t at all. We also asked about it and didn’t really get a satisfying response.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

TAN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No word could be described for such a terrifying ways of handling for no- show customers that faced emergency issues. Most probably I’m not dealing with human being that was the only ways I could say. “NO CRITICAL THINKING “
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ferenc Bence

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If there is one thing to highlight about Bunga Raya, that's the staff: they were all really well trained, helpful and friendly - from this perspective, one of the best experiences we ever had. The ladies at the massage were also really good. We liked breakfast a lot: great variety and quantity, I would especially recommend Tuaran mee. The house reef has probably seen better days (condition of the corals), but you can see a lot of small fish, clownfish, rays and if you are lucky, even a green turtle. We were also told that leatherbacks frequent the area if you visit at the right time. There were two things that we did not like: the cocktails have really little alcohol and the beach is quite dirty (PET bottles and other bigger pieces too). While it's understandable that the property cannot control what's in the water, they could send staff around daily to collect the thrash. We hoped they would do this, but we saw the exact same pieces for several days. At this price / quality level (and with so many people employed there), we could not understand why they would not do this.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jaan

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Very disappointing and absolutely not worth the money. Having paid USD $250 a night, I expect the following: 1. A clean beach that is not full of garbage. Watching the disinterested man with the water buffalo walking across the beach and picking up a few big chunks of plastic and ignoring all other types of garbage was just sad. 2. WiFi in rooms, can’t believe this needs to be said in 2025. It is very obvious that the hotel managements wants the guests to spend time in their “public areas” spending money on overpriced and food and drinks. I am already paying a lot of mo eh for my room, this is not acceptable. 3. Much better food. Both breakfast and dinner was very poor and people running both did not seem to care at all. 4. Service that matches the money charged. At pretty much every point (check-in, breakfast, dinner, check-out) there were 1-2 people serving several groups of people. Whilst very friendly, they were very unorganised and slow. I was “accidentally” overcharged at all times when money needed to be paid, and had to point out the mistake before my bills were amended. The grounds are beautiful so the place definitely has good potential, it is a shame that none of was realised.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Alles im Bunga Raya Resort ist toll. Das Zimmer war 1A, das Personal immer super nett, das Essen sehr gut und die Weinkarte top.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ha Sook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
평화롭고 아름다운 해변과 깨끗한 물, 애머랄드빛 바다
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ha sido una de los mejores alojamientos en los que he estado. El personal es muy atento, tienes todo tipo de comodidades, el sitio es precioso y tienes la posibilidad de hacer muchas actividades. Totalmente recomendable!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023