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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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Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, body treatments, aromatherapy
Balcony view
Sun deck
1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Nestled by the sea, Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa offers a tranquil retreat with a rooftop terrace and marina. Relax on the private beach in free cabanas or rejuvenate at Solace Spa, where massages and body scrubs await. The resort’s two restaurants serve up ocean views alongside breakfast to dinner.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 177 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Villa, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 108 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Plunge Pool Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 87 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Villa, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Frette Italian bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Sapi Island - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Putatan Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bakso Hilux Safma
  • Todak Waterfront Hawker Center
  • Seoul Garden Hotpot
  • Upperstar Restaurant & Bar
  • Gerai Santai Haji Manja

About this property

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Luxury boutique resort by the sea
At Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa, you can look forward to a marina, a free daily manager's reception and a rooftop terrace. With a private beach, beachfront dining and free beach cabanas, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage, a body scrub or a manicure/pedicure at Solace Spa, the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include ecotours, parasailing and waterskiing. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool, along with pool umbrellas
  • Limo/town car service, babysitting (surcharge) and a banquet hall
  • Free newspapers, a porter/bellboy and tour/ticket information
  • Beach towels, motorised watercraft on-site and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bidets, shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

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

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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Parasailing
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • 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 lift

More

  • 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

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

No pets or service animals allowed

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included 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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Does Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa?

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available from 3:30 PM to midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa located?

Located in Gaya Island, this beachfront resort is on the boardwalk, steps from Sapi Island and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Pantai Pulau Mamutik. Dalit Beach is 22.4 mi (36.1 km) away.

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Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 180 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our accommodation, the location and the staff were all wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful surrounded by a lush forest which brings around wildlife (including some monkeys that can be a bit invasive). The tram at Bunga Raya was really a pleasure, with smiles and warm hospitality. We do have to warn of the sand flies, which left my husband with over 60 bites on his back even after applying repellent (I on the other hand was never bothered much, as with other guests it was a hit or miss). Dinners were all to be served when we first arrived, but by the third day speed of service increased greatly. We enjoyed the snorkeling day trip offered with a supplemental charge- it was probably one of the highlights from our stay at the resort. The spa is truly a hidden gem, my husband and I went twice because we enjoyed our services so much - with a special shoutout to Tina and her colleagues for such warmth and hospitality! I would definitely recommend Bunga Raya for its location, the laid back atmosphere, the beautiful grounds, great food and its kind staff. Just beware of the sand flies if you’re a beach person (and if insects or mosquitos tend to bite you) !
Jetty and stairs to go snorkeling
View from bar area.
View from our room
Entrance to spa
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kwong Hung

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

Binhao

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

10/10 Excellent

sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

Per Jorgen

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

10/10 Excellent

rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

rachel

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

6/10 Okay

Sion

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.

2/10 Terrible

Ze

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

6/10 Okay

Jaan

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Very disappointing and absolutely not worth the money. Having paid USD $250 a night, I expect the following: 1. A clean beach that is not full of garbage. Watching the disinterested man with the water buffalo walking across the beach and picking up a few big chunks of plastic and ignoring all other types of garbage was just sad. 2. WiFi in rooms, can’t believe this needs to be said in 2025. It is very obvious that the hotel managements wants the guests to spend time in their “public areas” spending money on overpriced and food and drinks. I am already paying a lot of mo eh for my room, this is not acceptable. 3. Much better food. Both breakfast and dinner was very poor and people running both did not seem to care at all. 4. Service that matches the money charged. At pretty much every point (check-in, breakfast, dinner, check-out) there were 1-2 people serving several groups of people. Whilst very friendly, they were very unorganised and slow. I was “accidentally” overcharged at all times when money needed to be paid, and had to point out the mistake before my bills were amended. The grounds are beautiful so the place definitely has good potential, it is a shame that none of was realised.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

6/10 Okay

Alina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location on the island is amazing so our expectations were very high. But we were quite disappointed. The beach is filled with plastic, old car batteries (around 50placed on the beach) and other trash. And the hotel also throws their trash on the beach and in the water. There is a stretch of around 30meters which the hotel uses as a garbage landfill. They claimed to be environment friendly but they weren’t at all. We also asked about it and didn’t really get a satisfying response.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charis

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

CHEE PENG

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Choi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Seymour

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

6/10 Okay

Sin Yuen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 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