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30 Oct - 1 Nov
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Our top choices for Papar boutique hotels

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery.

1. Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (200 reviews)
"We stayed in the double bungalow, Perfect for 3 seperate friends, so much private space. Just beautiful."
Australia
Nikko
The price is RM1,183
RM1,328 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
A serene poolside area with lounge chairs and potted plants, overlooking a calm body of water and overwater bungalows.

2. Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (527 reviews)
"We stayed in the room which had a private pool. It had a very nice view. Staffs are very nice. Great food. We were the first customers enjoyed the special local produced three course meal. Fantastic!"
Australia
Kiu Hung Wilson
The price is RM927
RM1,011 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Gayana Marine Resort
A clear pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a thatched roof.

3. Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (451 reviews)
"We had an amazing time at Gaya Island Resort. It is a luxury resort with great food and drinks, comfortable rooms, and incredible views/proximity to the ocean. Worth noting is that this is in a nature reserve, surrounded by jungle and ocean, and the resort embraces and supports this, which means coexisting with wildlife. You can walk out from the resort beach to their own protected reef and swim with dozens of species of beautiful fish (equipment is available for free). We didn’t see any snakes,...
United States
Eric
The price is RM1,200
RM1,920 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Gaya Island Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Papar Hotel Reviews

Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort

8/10 Good
"Excellent stay. Rooms were lovely and food very good"
Matthew 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Gayana Marine Resort
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

8/10 Good
"Absolutely lovely resort - the resort is beautiful and feels like paradise. The staff are all amazing, great service everywhere. The restaurants are reasonably priced (a bit more expensive than the mainland but seems reasonable given the location) and all the meals we had were really nice - we stayed for a week and had tried most dishes by the end , there isn’t a huge variety and only a few Malaysian options. Our room was up a steep hill but you can ask for a ride up on the buggy if you don’t fancy the walk. Everything does close up quite early (last order for a drink 10pm) but can see why as we were always the only people still around at this time - everyone seems to disappear about 8:30 so it can feel a bit of a weird atmosphere if you’re an evening person. There are lots of biting insects around so do take some decent insect repellent as the oil the resort provides didn’t seem effective at all. They light insight repellent coils outside each villa in the evening - it would be good if the resort could add these at the bar area at the Pantai restaurant too. A few things. The rooms just aren’t insect proof at all - eg there’s gaps in the door so we got bitten a lot. Each day we had to brush ants off our bed. When we first arrived there was a large number of ants (dead and alive) on the bed. We stayed for a week and the bedding wasn’t changed at all during this time, which was surprising especially as I had a couple insect bites which left a bit of blood on the bedding."
Megan 7-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see and do in Papar?
Once you've decided where you'll stay in relaxing Papar, consider what to do for fun during your trip. Crocker Range National Park, Crocker Range Park and Lok Kawi Wildlife Park are some of the local sights worth visiting. While you're here, you might also like to explore more of the area and take in additional sights like Mandalipau, Nurul Hidayah Pekan Bongawan Mosque and Borneo Golf and Country Club.
What kind of weather should I plan for when I travel to Papar?
Having a good idea of the weather in Papar is important when planning your trip. The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 21°C. The rainiest months in Papar are May, June, August and September, with each month seeing an average of 461 mm of rainfall.
What's the best way to get to my boutique hotel in Papar?
You have a few options for transportation to and around Papar. The closest major airport is Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.), which is located 22.2 mi (35.8 km) from the heart of the city. If you want to travel outside the area, take a train from Kimanis Station, Kawang Station or Papar Station.

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