“A laid-back tropical paradise. Wooden villas on stilts, white sand beaches, promenades, lush jungle, marine life, and a Borneo-style spa. Superbly luxurious suites, multi-room villas, all the mod cons, a 25-metre infinity pool & an excellent Malay restaurant. For families or couples!”

Recommended for

  • Families

    • Villas with two bedrooms and private plunge pools are ideal for families; kids will love the wealth of activities
  • Beach Life

    • A beautiful beach resort on a tiny island, with diving, snorkelling, kayaking & sailing opportunities
  • Great walks

    • Take a Canopy Walk on rope bridges, or wander through the jungle on marked Discovery Walk paths
  • Other Activities

    • Zoom across the jungle canopy on the zip line - a big hit with adrenaline-seekers
  • Restaurant

    • Excellent Malay, Chinese and Western food at The Longhouse or Pantai Restaurant & Bar
  • Wildlife Area

    • Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, set around five nearby islands, is fantastic
  • On an island

    • On Gaya Island, a short ferry ride from Kota Kinabalu on Borneo
  • Gym

    • Personal trainers host pilates and kickboxing classes
  • Scuba course

    • Get your PADI certification with expert instructors
  • Gourmet

  • Views

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Wedding license

  • Family Suites

  • Secluded setting

  • Quiet

  • Eco

  • Romantic Break

  • Good wine list

  • Full of character

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Sailing

  • Barefoot Luxury

  • Snorkelling

  • Yoga

  • Intimate

  • Spa

  • On the beach

  • Artworks

  • Fishing

  • Sea Views

  • Boutique

  • Chic

  • Watersports

  • Honeymoons

  • Child friendly

  • Romantic

  • Kayaking

  • Diving

  • Wellbeing

  • Traditional

  • Charming

  • Luxury

  • Birdwatching

Facilities

  • Rooms

    48 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    Excellent Malay, Chinese and Western food at The Longhouse or Pantai Restaurant & Bar
  • Swimming Pool

    An enormous 25 metre-long infinity pool, and plunge pools in some villas
  • Gym

    Personal trainers host pilates and kickboxing classes
  • Bar

    Wine and cigars at the The Koi Wine Cave are superb
  • Wedding license

  • No pets

  • Outdoor dining

  • In room DVD

  • Airport transfer

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Safe

  • Bath robes

  • Family Suites

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Cots available

  • Massage

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Laundry

  • Room service

  • Spa

  • Garden

  • Child friendly

  • Sitting Room

  • Views

  • Suites

  • Private villas

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • In room music system

  • Air conditioning

  • Wifi

Activities

  • Great walks

    • Take a Canopy Walk on rope bridges, or wander through the jungle on marked Discovery Walk paths
  • Other Activities

    • Zoom across the jungle canopy on the zip line - a big hit with adrenaline-seekers
  • Wildlife Area

    • Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, set around five nearby islands, is fantastic
  • Scuba course

    • Get your PADI certification with expert instructors
  • Sailing

  • Yoga

  • Snorkelling

  • Fishing

  • Watersports

  • Kayaking

  • Diving

  • Birdwatching

Map & Location

Other reviews

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa Review

"Serving as a halfway house between the turquoise ocean and the steamy rainforest, Bunga Raya is a tropical hideaway of stilted lodges and secluded inlets. The sand is soft and the breeze is cool – and it's just 30 minutes from the city of Kota Kinabalu."

Originally published by Telegraph Travel

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