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Gaya Island Resort
Kota Kinabalu
A rainforest resort on Gaya Island, with villas on stilts and a marine center.
Coast & beach · No. 7 in Malaysia
Boutique hotels in Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu is the gateway to Sabah, with island resorts off its coast.
Handpicked boutique hotels
Where to stay in Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu is a sea-front city with Mount Kinabalu on its horizon and the five islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park offshore. It is the base for Borneo's mountains, jungles and reefs.
Where to stay
Stay on Gaya Island for rainforest and sea, or in town for convenience.
Good to know
The dry season runs from March to October. Speedboats link the islands.
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Questions about Kota Kinabalu
How many boutique hotels are there in Kota Kinabalu?
We list 1 boutique hotel in Kota Kinabalu, including Gaya Island Resort.
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