Bungaraya Island Resort

Unwind in tropical paradise at Bungaraya Island Resort, a luxury getaway perched on the hillsides of Polish Bay on Gaya Island off the coast of Sabah, Malaysia.

Bungaraya Island Resort

Hotel Description

  • Gaya island is only 20 minutes from Kota Kinabalu but due to Bungaraya’s location, it boasts uninhibited views of the South China Sea’s azure waters and tropical rainforest. It feels like you’re a million miles away from civilisation. The long crescent, white sandy beach is perfect for a sunset walk or even a bit of wildlife spotting.
  • Bungaraya is a boutique property with only 48 generously sized villas tucked into the rainforest. This gives a feeling of privacy and exclusivity.
  • There are many dive sites within 15 minutes of the resort.

Bungaraya Island Resort

Just 20 minutes by speedboat from Kota Kinabalu, nestled between dense rainforest and an azure sea, Bungaraya is secluded at its best. Bungaraya is the Malay name for Hibiscus and these along with a plethora of other flora and fauna can be found all over the island along with the resident wildlife which includes Hornbills, Monitor Lizards and Macaques. Each of the 48 generously sized villas has been handcrafted by local tradesmen from natural materials and has been built into the rainforest to blend naturally into their surroundings. This family-run hotel based on Gaya Island gives its guests the opportunity to indulge in nature by providing snorkelling and diving trails or trekking through the jungle to spot wildlife. If relaxation is on the agenda, then an indulgent spa treatment can be enjoyed, a swim in the infinity pool is a must with uninterrupted views of the ocean, or if wine is a passion, then a visit to the wine cellar can be taken where the cave houses over 4000 bottles of wine. Barefoot and informal, this intimate hideaway is the perfect end to a wildlife adventure in Borneo.

Sustainability

  • Most of the food in both resort restaurants is homegrown on the family’s organic vegetable and fish farm.
  • Marine Ecology Research Centre (MERC) is based onsite at the currently being restored Gayana. MERC is highly invested in preserving nature‘s underwater treasures. They champion in Giant Clam Propagation, Coral Reef Restoration and Environmental education. A portion of their room rates go towards this and they are expanding their dive centre where all profits will be contributed to MERC.

Facilities

  • Fitness Centre
  • Luxury Spa
  • Massage
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • Spa
  • Watersports

Holiday Type(s)

  • Family Holidays
  • Honeymoon Destinations

Location

Superior Villa 

The 70m² one-bedroom hillside Superior Villa offers views of the tropical jungle, a blissful stay either way.


Luxurious linens
Private balcony
Spacious showers
Premium toiletries
24-hour room service
Air-conditioning and ceiling fan
42in LCD TV with satellite channels and DVD system
In-room safe
In-room sound system

Plunge Pool Villa



The 87m² villa comes with a large open deck balcony outfitted with a private plunge pool and chairs for lounging.
Luxurious linens
Private balcony
Private plunge pool
Spacious showers
Premium toiletries
24-hour room service
Air-conditioning and ceiling fan
42in LCD TV with satellite channels and DVD system
In-room safe
In-room espresso machine
In-room sound system

Star Rating

Price Rating

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