“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!”
“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
- Wildlife Area
- Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, set around five nearby islands, is fantastic
- Scuba course
- Get your PADI certification with expert instructors
- Romantic Break
- Sailing
- Snorkelling
- Yoga
- Fishing
- Watersports
- Honeymoons
- Kayaking
- Diving
- Birdwatching
- Restaurant
- Excellent Malay, Chinese and Western food at The Longhouse or Pantai Restaurant & Bar
- On an island
- On Gaya Island, a short ferry ride from Kota Kinabalu on Borneo
- Gym
- Personal trainers host pilates and kickboxing classes
- Gourmet
- Views
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Wedding license
- Family Suites
- Secluded setting
- Quiet
- Eco
- Good wine list
- Full of character
- Sit-out Terrace
- Barefoot Luxury
- Intimate
- Spa
- On the beach
- Artworks
- Sea Views
- Boutique
- Chic
- Child friendly
- Romantic
- Wellbeing
- Traditional
- Charming
- Luxury
Facilities
- 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
- Garden
- Laundry
- Cots available
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Safe
- Concierge
- Child friendly
- Spa
- No pets
- In room DVD
- Family Suites
- In room music system
- Room service
- Good wine list
- Sauna/Steam
- Wedding license
- Views
- Private villas
- Air conditioning
- Massage
- Airport transfer
- Bath robes
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Sitting Room
- Sit-out Terrace
- Outdoor dining
- Wifi
- Suites
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
- Kayaking
- Snorkelling
- Birdwatching
- Watersports
- Yoga
- Diving
- Fishing
Map & Location
What's Nearby
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
