Gayana Marine Resort

Very nice food especially the breakfast. Don't good during Christmas time as usually there will be heavy rain in the evening, causing the water very misty. Not good for snorkelling. You may be surrounded by monkeys in the morning and evening. Need to be careful not to put your belongings outside the balcony, or else the monkey would steal it. Limited activities within the resort. Good for a rest and couples would enjoy its quietness. For families with kids, they need to take a boat shuttle to its sister resort where there are more activities and a bigger beach.

Close distance (15 minutes by speed boat) from KK boat terminal and hotel locates at the beach side of beautiful island. Wooden villa stand above sea water and you can dive any time from the balcony of villa (It should be "Ocean Villa". The villas located back side of "Ocean Villa" has no balcony entering water so please make sure to book "Ocean Villa" when you book). A lot of many kinds fish can be seen through snorkeling. No need to go other place for snorkeling by separate arrangement. Just a few step diving is enough for all day. Breakfast is simple but OK to enjoy, however you have only two choice of restaurant (including the place for breakfast).for lunch & dinner. Normally room dining is good for lunch but not so much fancy restaurant for dinner. Good for relaxing whole day just for reading, sleeping and snorkeling. The wooden villa is a bit old and shabby.. I do not care for this...it is quite natural but hotel management should upgrade some interior parts (furniture, lantern, bathroom interior etc) so that customer can be more relaxed. Worst is air-conditioner which is quite old and dirty and not so much cooled air which make me angry during my 3 days stay.

Overall I liked the resort, it was comfortable and the villas were great. I just felt that there were some details that were overlooked that could've improved the experience. A concern as well would be the trash that ends up being drifted a shore. There wasn't too many so they should've done the initiative to sift these out when it reaches their property. The balcony could also use better lighting, it would be a nice area to chill during the night. We also found out that other amenities advertised like the gym is found on their sister resort which is a 30min boat ride away. We were hoping to do yoga but earliest transfer was 11am. So it was simply impossible to catch the 9am class, so it didn't really make much sense to me. Additionally, I didn't feel that the price difference I paid for the ocean villa with sea access justified the cost. The lagoon villas were much more conveniently located near all the facilities, while ours was quite a long walk.

The room is very comfy and quiet, very nice for a city escape. Complimentary snorkeling and kayaking, we brought our own snorkeling equipment so cannot comment on that but the kayaking was fun and safe. Water is clean with lots of fishes (but quite depend on weather I suppose). Staff are friendly and attentive. There are one Western and one Chinese restaurants. We went to the Western one and it surprised us! The grilled fish fillet was amazing! Complimentary breakfast also served in here was so good too. Thanks for giving us an enjoyable holiday :)

Staff couldn't do enough for you Taste of luxury at a reasonable price Not far from KK so you do get the odd bit of rubbish but at most times water is as clear as it could be for this part of Borneo Free snorkels and kayaks Pool lovely too

The resort claims to be 4 stars , which it may have been 10 years ago. Now it's looking very shabby and tired. Many things are not working, broken or not even available . We had to report missing or malfunctioning items every day. Lovely location and the staff are super friendly . However I would not go back. It's not 4 star :(

Great relaxation stay. There is no one around, the snorkeling and fish feeding is cool. We went diving which was good. Food is expensive, but the stay was worth it. The staff are so friendly! The monkeys make it hard to sit on the deck as they steel everything

Is not worth the price at all. With what we are paying i expected it to be way much better. i am really dissapointed with this. The view is nice but the rooms are not well maintain.

Fantastic stay! Amazing place just let down but the rubbish in the sea. Views are simply breathe taking though and a must see!

It is good place to relax and the refresh change of you life. I will recommended this place to traver in Kota Kina Balu