Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

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December 2024

January 2025

Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Pool

On private beach

Bar

Air conditioning

Spa

Room service

Explore the area

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

Sapi Island
1 min walk
Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
86 min walk
Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
94 min walk
Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
15 min drive

Room options

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

177 sq m
Partial sea view
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Villa, Multiple Beds

108 sq m
Partial sea view
Sleeps 3
2 Large Single Beds

Plunge Pool Villa

87 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Villa, 1 King Bed

70 sq m
Partial sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Pool

Hot tub

Spa

Kids pool

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Dec - 6 Dec

About this property

Resort with private beach and full-service spa

Catch some rays on Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa's private beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 2 restaurants.

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features 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 a combined bath/shower unit, dressing gowns, slippers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

A private beach and a marina are featured at the resort. In addition to an outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

During your stay at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa, you're just a quick walk from Sapi Island. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception, plus 2 restaurants.

Free WiFi
For dining with a beachfront location, stop by The Koi, one of the property's 2 restaurants
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Indulge with manicures and pedicures, body treatments or body wraps at Solace Spa
Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and tour or ticket assistance
On-site recreation includes a private beach, a gym and a sauna
Steps from Sapi Island and 13 minutes on foot from Mamutik Island
Ferry terminal shuttle service available for a fee

Simply step outside to unwind on the resort's beach. Sit back and relax on the beach with complimentary cabanas, umbrellas, and sunloungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa such as 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 centre 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.

The resort hosts a free manager's reception daily.

The Koi – This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Pantai Grill – This beachfront restaurant only serves lunch.

24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

No on-site 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

Restaurants on site

Pantai Grill
The Koi
The Wine Cave

Family friendly

Babysitting (surcharge)
DVD player
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Free beach cabanas
Garden
In a state park
Marina
On a private beach
On the bay
On the boardwalk/promenade
Picnic area
Pool umbrellas
Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

6 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Outdoor treatment areas
Sauna
Spa tub

Accessibility

No lift

49 buildings
Banquet hall
Built in 2009
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

Bidet
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
DVD player

Food and drink

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

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

If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

Additional fees: MYR 20 per person, per stay for adults and MYR 10 per person, per stay for children

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

To get to the property, guests need to transfer by Boat. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 72 hours before travel on the number on the booking confirmation. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa offers transfers from the ferry terminal (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Guests arriving after 3:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

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

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Carla

15 Jul 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Peishan

5 Jul 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ze

Travelled with partner

28 Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

20 Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

KATO

Travelled with group

14 May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Binhao

Travelled with family

22 Dec 2023

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

4/10 Poor

Timothy

27 Aug 2023

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ferenc Bence

Travelled with partner

30 Jun 2023

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.

2/10 Terrible

TAN

Travelled with family

20 May 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Sion, London

Travelled with partner

18 May 2023

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.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family

31 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had an amazing time! The staff were incredible, always happy to help and very friendly!

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner

3 Jan 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Per Jorgen

26 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful place

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

GONZALEZ CONCEPCION

Travelled with partner

8 Aug 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

3 Aug 2022

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tudor

21 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kim Yoke

27 Apr 2022

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Francis

1 Jun 2021

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

A Beautiful Location

We stayed here for 2 nights recently. The management had to make some adjustments as the current Covid regulations changed suddenly. I must say they coped very well and we were extremely well looked after. The resort is beautiful, with excellent grounds, and the general location is stunning. Can't wait to get back!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

25 Jan 2020

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tegan, Darwin, Australia

Travelled with partner

20 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff where amazing, so helpful, friendly and happy. The staff we encountered made every possible attempt to accommodate us at every turn, we wanted for nothing at Bunga Raya Resort. The resort was breathtaking, we stayed in a villa with an amazing view overlooking the bay. Our villa was huge, with the largest King bed I have stayed in. It was very comfortable. The bathroom was spacious and clean. The grounds where filled with wildlife and hundreds of hibiscus flowers, we enjoyed just walking around the grounds and taking it all in. Snorkeling in the bay was very safe and very enjoyable. The boat ride into the resort was well organised and the boat drivers made every attempt to make our trip as smooth as possible, the sea was a little rough on one trip, but the driver took note and made every attempt for a smooth ride.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hyo-seok

Travelled with family

2 Jan 2020

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

Great place for family vacation

Amazing holiday experience in a beautiful private island. Harmonized with the sea and mountain, makes an absolutely beautiful scenery. The employees are really friendly to us, always smiling, do everything what we want from them. Best place for holidays with family.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Jan 2020

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Dec 2019

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

Beautiful eco conscious resort affiliated with the marine research center where you can adopt a baby coral and help regenerate the reef

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheetal

21 Aug 2019

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

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

19 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic setting and magnificent beach. Villas beautifully designed and well equipped. Staff extremely attentive and helpful. A great place for a relaxing getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019