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Our top choices for Tanjung Aru boutique hotels

Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (188 reviews)
"Our accommodation, the location and the staff were all wonderful."
United Kingdom
Valerie
The price is RM1,129
RM1,269 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas

Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (509 reviews)
"We stayed in a Palm Villa and it was amazing. Loved everything about it, especially the breakfast delivered by boat. We spent a lot of time on our deck and in and out of the water. All staff were friendly and genuine. Food at all meals was great. Snorkeling around the property to look for giant clams was a highlight."
United States
Katherine
The price is RM1,151
RM1,253 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Gayana Marine Resort
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort
5.0 star property
Gaya Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (449 reviews)
"THE Resort."
Japan
Hiroshi
The price is RM1,300
RM1,960 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Gaya Island Resort
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Top Tanjung Aru Hotel Reviews

Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed in a Palm Villa and it was amazing. Loved everything about it, especially the breakfast delivered by boat. We spent a lot of time on our deck and in and out of the water. All staff were friendly and genuine. Food at all meals was great. Snorkeling around the property to look for giant clams was a highlight."
Katherine 5-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Gayana Marine Resort
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"A wonderful resort for our honeymoon, and one we’d highly recommend particularly the plunge pool villa that overlooks and has private access to the beach. The jetty was a particular highlight — very well lit, and every night we would walk there looking at the marine life; it was like having our own private aquarium. Some caveats. Don’t expect parties, activities and shows — this is a great resort to unwind and recharge, particularly if you love nature (exactly what we needed for the tail end of a mammoth 3 weeks). The jungle hikes and snorkelling trips are definitely worth doing; the snorkelling around the resort is good but you do have to swim out for the best coral. We considered private boats to KK but didn’t feel the need when you can party with monkeys, monitors, hornbills and wild boar at your doorstep. There are only 2 restaurants on site which can feel a bit limiting, but the food is varied and excellent so we didn’t mind. The staff were warm and attentive throughout without ever being intrusive — a tough balance to strike. And the wine list from their amazing cellar is simply one of the best we’ve ever seen — serious depth in Australian wines alongside some genuine heavy hitters: First Growths, Grange, Sassicaia. Exceptional."
Hai Leong 4-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see and do in Tanjung Aru?
The beaches, restaurants and sunsets are just some of the things to enjoy while you're in the area. Attractions and activities to experience around Tanjung Aru include Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, Sutera Harbour and Imago Shopping Mall. You might also want to consider exploring Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market while you're here.