Gayana Eco Resort is an exclusive luxury resort located in a protected marine park near Kota Kinabalu.

The resort consists of over the water villas which are built using traditional architecture to blend perfectly in the natural surroundings. All the Villas are air-conditioned with private balconies.

Rimba Villas (Jungle View)

The Rimba villas are built on stilts and provide beautiful views of the lush jungle of Gaya island. The soothing surf, gentle breezes, sound of cicadas, and stunning nature views put the guests in close communion with nature in these villas.

Pantai Villas (Lagoon View)

The Pantai Villas offer a view of the resort itself, with Mt. Kinabalu as a distant backdrop. The view looks fantastic especially at night, when the place is beautifully illuminated. The soothing sight of the blue sea, the gentle sea breeze, and the refrain of the sea gently lapping all around the reef are the other attractions here.

Bakau Villas (Mangrove View)

The Bakau Villas offer views of Gaya island's majestic mangroves, and views of the sea that may include the sights of beautiful sea eagles and hornbills with their big curved bills. The mangrove trees have unique adaptations for avoiding the harmful effects of salt water. They thrive in these swamps and provide nourishment to many creatures.

Bayu Villas (Ocean View)

What Bayu Villas give to their guests is panoramic views of the endless sea. The rich cerulean sky and the beautiful azure sea stretch endlessly in front of those occupying these villas, to finally meet and merge at the horizon. These villas have got private balconies from which steps lead directly into the sea to let the guests plunge straight into the water’s coolness. There is provision in these villas for the guests’ breakfast to be brought to the balcony via the resort’s breakfast boat.

Palm Villas (Ocean View)

Palm Villas are the most luxury villas offering panoramic views of the sea. There are steps that lead directly into the sea. However, every Palm Villa has got its own plunge pool as well. A very attractive feature of these villas is the living room with a glass floor through which you can see the sea all the time. The living area is spacious and doubles as a lounging area as well.

Built to create a feeling of true privacy and luxury, the Gayana Eco Resort villas have every modern comfort including: