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Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Balcony view
32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, DVD player
Sundeck

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Room service

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Polish Bay, Gaya Island, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Gaya Island, Sabah, 88300
  • Sapi Island
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
  • Imago Shopping Mall
  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)

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Room options

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1905 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Villa, Multiple Beds

  • 1163 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Plunge Pool Villa

  • 936 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Villa, 1 King Bed

  • 753 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Gaya Island

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa places you next to Sapi Island and within a 15-minute walk of Mamutik Island. This 48-room, 5-star resort welcomes business and leisure travelers with a private beach, a marina, and a full-service spa.
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What's nearby

  • Sapi Island - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Putatan Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Todak Waterfront Hawker Center
  • Seoul Garden Hotpot
  • Living Seed Vegetarian Restaurant, Suria Sabah
  • Glams's Station 3
  • Upperstar Restaurant & Bar

About this property

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Luxury resort on the beach, with outdoor pool
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa features a private beach, a marina, and a full-service spa. Transportation is made easy with limo/town car service. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach resort include an outdoor pool, a gym, and a sauna.
32-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels and DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport Frette Italian sheets. Other standard amenities include furnished balconies or patios, minibars, and coffee makers.
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 center.

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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Malay

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Parasailing
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Water skiing

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
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 49 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • 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

More

  • 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 at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 350.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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

These are all of the 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

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Some rooms at this property are not suitable for children; please add child ages in the search parameters to display available rooms
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Some rooms at this property are not suitable for children. Please add child ages in the search parameters to display available rooms.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the resort at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa?

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa?

As of May 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa on May 24, 2025 start from $279.69, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see near Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa?

This resort is located in Gaya Island, just steps from Sapi Island. Mamutik Island is within a walking distance of 0.7 mi.

Is there parking available at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa?

No, this resort doesn't offer parking.

Is a spa located at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa?

Solace Spa is the resort's spa and services include beach massages, aromatherapy, and body wraps.

Does Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa feature a casino?

No, Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa?

No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa a good place to stay for couples?

This boutique resort offers many amenities for couples such as a private beach and an outdoor pool with some guestrooms featuring private plunge pools.

Are there hot tubs at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa?

Yes, this resort has a spa tub.

Does Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa has 2 restaurants, and serves breakfast for a surcharge.

Does Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa.

Are there connecting rooms at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa?

No, this resort doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa?

The closest major airport to Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa is Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI), which is about 7.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa?

Yes, every guestroom at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring sea or hill views.

Does Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa have a wedding venue?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa.

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 177 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kwong Hung, Boston

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The walk in rain forest was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon, chevy chase

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
BEAUTIFUL ESCAPE.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Monkeys Snorkeling Games Relaxing Hornbills everywhere Jungle
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

rachel

Traveled with partner
Snorkeling, SUP, relaxing, pool and ping pong for jungle rain, monkeys!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Seymour

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is not a five star resort!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ze

Traveled with partner
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

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

Traveled with group
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

Traveled with family
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

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ferenc Bence

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

GONZALEZ CONCEPCION

Traveled with partner
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

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tudor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kim Yoke

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022