Gayana Eco Resort

I've stayed in a room where i had a full view of the South China Ocean, breakfast was sent to our room by a beautiful Gondola... The best breakfast i had in years...Staff has the 5-star in hospitality, we were given the warmest welcome!

I recently went to Gayana Eco Resort for an inspection and see that much of the old structure has been taken down such as the Open Sea Swimming Pool and has been replace by a new pool near the restaurant. A spa is also coming up as I heard from the management and a newly renovated Seafood Restaurant. The conservation area is still intact and will be expanding their own size. As for the room there isnt't much of a changes but the balcony side has been added a little of a venice still where a boat can just land at your back... more

My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights in June 2007. We had been warned that renovations were taking place but we decided to go anyway. We were so glad we did. We stayed in a newly refurbished chalet over the sea - I think we were the first people to have stayed in this particular chalet. The chalets have been renovated to 5-star standard. The restaurant was excellent (although not as reasonably priced as some places but they do have a captive audience!). We ate here for all of our meals and they were all very good. The staff... more

Accomodation is very basic, the furniture in the rooms need to be replaced and the resort could do with a total refurbishment. We still enjoyed our overnight stay, my son had a couple of scuba lesson, the food in the restaurant was was really nice.There was a walk through the jungle on the island that would take about 4hours, watch out for the monkeys they would steal anything that was left on the balcony!

Gayana Island Resort was a dissapointment. The reason our stay here wasn't a positive one was that the hotel lacked a stretch of beach or place to swim and relax. My girlfriend and I felt 'stuck' at the resort with nowhere but the spartan and dilapitated room to lounge. As the ferry from KK neared the resort and it came into focus my heart sank. The resort was run-down. It was located only a headland away from local water villages and far from the remote and exotic destination I had imagined. The check-in and first wander around... more

Had the pleasure of a stay in Gayana for 3 nights in October. This was one of the first places to stay that lept out of me when I was planning our trip to Borneo. Website made the place out to be luxurious - although the photos gave it an oddly hazy feel. A quality of light caused by the Kalimantan fires. Although it was beautifully clear when we were there. The prices on their site seemed prohibitive, but managed to book via a travel agent in KK for a substantially cheaper rate. It's the kind of place that seems the epitomy... more

2nd trip to Gayana and the good news is that it is being very nicely renovated. The new rooms overlooking the sea are a real delight. Not 5 star but very good quality 3 star - clean, roomy and comfortable. Gayana also has access to 2 private beaches, both only a walk away or you can take a boat or hire a canoe and paddle yourself. The restaurant has new owners and the food is now a delight. The seafood is freshly caught. Not a place for kids as there's not much for them to do - but for anyone wanting a quiet, peacful, relaxing,... more

we have just returned from a fortnight in borneo, the first week we did a tour with wildlife expedtions, this was amazing, very informative guide, 'Charlie' stayed at different lodge's, from kinabalu park right across to sukau and tunku rahman park..we returned to kota kinabalu and stayed at Gayana Resort on the island of gaya, lovely staff but the resort needs some work it is starting to fall apart and is need of some repair, its location is amazing and some great snorkelling to be had across the bay at hornbill beach, but do a day trip and... more

It's a beautiful and quiet island. I lived in a wooden house facing to the sea. The room is big enough for a family with 3 or 4 people. Except for the old washroom device and some ants in the washroom, everything is good. It is really wonderful to sit on the balcony, watching the sea, the fish and the mountain, etc. At night, there is only sound of wave, quiet and peace. I prefer to sleep on the floor beside the door to the balcony instead of staying on the bed, so that I can hear the rain, take the fresh air and be more closer to the sea.... more

Not a 5-star resort but gorgeous location. Rooms are over the water, with fishes and sea creatures under your balcony. Request for a room facing the sea. Meals are pretty bland (the buffet breakfast menu did not change). Note that swimming beaches are not close by. You will need to hire a boat or take the scheduled boat to the nearest beach. There is no food for sale so make a sandwich during breakfast (or take a few items like I did). Although food & drinks are not allowed to be brought to the island resort, I recommend a few... more