Gayana Marine Resort

Situated just 20-minutes of boat ride away from Kota Kinabalu via the Jesselton Point Jetty, Gayana Marine Resort which formerly known as Gayana Eco Resort, provides excellent services and superior facilities for an unforgettable stay. Equipped with 52 tastefully designed rooms, Gayana Marine Resort offers access to a vast array of services, including free Wi-Fi in all rooms, special facilities for disabled guests, Wi-Fi in public areas, room service, airport transfer. The hotel offers an excellent variety of recreational facilities, including hot tub, private beach, outdoor pool, spa, massage. Discover an engaging blend of professional service and a wide array of features at Gayana Marine Resort.

The Tropical Villas, 52 of which are over water, are architecturally designed to enhance the soothing sounds of the surf below. The traditional simplicity of the Borneo architectural style blends seamlessly with the comforts and needs of the most sophisticated and discerning luxury traveller.

• Rainforest Villa
• Ocean Villa
• Palm Villa
• Breeze Family Villa

Our full suite of function and meeting rooms, available in various sizes and capacities, can serve any purpose, from parties and cocktails to business meetings and conferences. Contact us for more information on booking a meeting room.

Alu Alu Seafood

Perched above the water in its own special corner of the resort, Alu-Alu's overwater seating presents a prime opportunity to enjoy a calm sea breeze and the gentle lapping of waves as you savour a feast of some of the country's finest Chinese seafood. Our recipes are prepared from ingredients taken from our own organic fish farm, ensuring a dining experience that offers only the freshest seafood. Pick from live options kept in 28 glass display tanks, or order something straight off the menu – either way promises delicious treats for lunch or dinner. Alu-Alu is committed to sustainable aquaculture and does not serve shark's fin products.

Macac Restaurant

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Macac presents western fusion food with a distinctly Malaysian twist. Dishes include a tremendous range of innovative items given new life with the many different methods and exotic ingredients found in Asian cooking. Located by the resort's swimming pool, Macac allows you to enjoy any of a variety of exciting dishes as you laze by the water. Be sure to try our special pizzas, made in the restaurant's very own wood-fired oven, with unique ingredients and flavours that take the classic Italian dish in a decidedly different but delicious direction.

Latitude Lounge

Whether it's an essential business meeting or just a simple casual afternoon of drinks and snacks with friends and loved ones, the Latitude Lounge acts as the perfect setting. Comfortable furniture, soothing traditional music and panoramic views of the ocean, the islands and clear skies give the lounge a truly relaxing atmosphere and is the best venue for viewing Sabah's idyllic sunsets. Open from 5pm daily.

Private Dining

Alu-Alu Chinese Seafood Restaurant Jetty

Enjoy the company of sea animals as they swim beneath your table. Savour sumptuous seafood dishes created by the innovative team at the Alu-Alu Chinese Seafood Restaurant. Experience ocean dining in the best way that Borneo can offer.

Villa Balcony

Stay at the Ocean View or Palm Villa and dine privately at the comfort of your own private open deck. Celebrate a special occasion or just enjoy one another's intimacy in the cool South China Sea breeze.

1. Earliest check-in time is 1400hrs at the resort and latest check-out time is 1100hrs. Should guest(s) wish to have a guaranteed check-in before 1400hrs, we recommend that guest(s) are to purchase the room a day in advance.
2. It is strongly advisable that guest(s) arrive at the Check-In Lounge at Jesselton Point (JP) Jetty at least 15 minutes prior to boat departure for registration of check-in.
3. For any guest(s) who wish to leave the resort later than 1100hrs WITHOUT retaining their villa, a fee of MYR 50 per person will be charged and non-private scheduled departure boats will be at either 1300hrs or 1600hrs. However, shall availability permits, for guest(s) who wish to retain their villa after 1100hrs till 1600hrs, a 50% of the particular room charge shall applies, which is inclusive of a non-private scheduled boat transfer at either 1300hrs or 1600hrs.
4. Shall availability permits, for a late check-out after 1600hrs shall incur one full room night charge, which is inclusive of a non-private boat transfer.