Kota Kinabalu's Hidden Gem Island! Just Checked Out! Money Well Spent

After multiple visits to Kota Kinabalu, I'm obsessed with recommending this off-the-beaten-path island. My colleague even spent her honeymoon here last month – truly a high-value escape for secluded luxury!

About Gaya Island
✅Located within a marine park, just 15min by speedboat from downtown jetty
✅Nestled between mountains and sea, this secluded paradise inspired the fictional island in "One Piece" manga
✅Home to pristine mangroves teeming with rare tropical flora and fauna
✅Crystal-clear waters rich with marine biodiversity, perfect for snorkeling
✅Only 3 resorts on the entire island, ensuring peaceful seclusion

🌟The Best Resort on Gaya Island – Gaya Island Resort
Rating: 5-Diamond Resort
Sabah's ONLY member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH)
Transfer: 15min speedboat ride
All-inclusive experience: Dining, activities, and transfers covered

💡Gaya Island Resort Highlights
✔Mangrove kayaking with rare wildlife encounters (Super fun! Paddle through Amazon-like jungle rivers flanked by ancient trees as exotic creatures pass by 🚣🏻)
✔Award-winning Borneo-inspired Spa
✔Guided rainforest trekking with naturalists
✔Open-air cinema under starry skies
✔Sunset cruise showcasing Sabah's breathtaking dusk
✔Sabah cultural night experience
✔Wildlife and marine conservation centers
✔PADI 5-Star Dive Center
✔Sabah cuisine cooking classes

👉3 Room Types at Gaya Island
All villas feature similar amenities and size
Differentiated by location and views
Maximum occupancy: 2 adults + 2 children per villa
🔹Bajau Villa: Mangrove views from your room
🔹Canopy Villa: Garden pool views, beach access, and proximity to main facilities
🔹Kinabalu Villa: Panoramic views of Mount Kinabalu and sea

🚗Getting There
From Kota Kinabalu city/airport, take taxi to Jesselton Point jetty for resort-arranged speedboat transfer

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