GETTING HERE
GETTING HERE
Gaya Island Resort is set on an island within the protected Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. Reach us via a 20 minutes drive from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, then a short speedboat journey from Gaya Lounge at Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal, Kota Kinabalu.
GAYA LOUNGE
Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
South Jetty Road, Coastal Highway
Off Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens
88400 Kota Kinabalu
Sabah
Tel: +60 11 7431 5620
SEA TRANSFER
From the jetty at Jesselton Point, you will be transferred to Gaya Island Resort via a speedboat, with a travel time of approximately 10 minutes. The same travel duration is estimated for your transfer back from the resort to the jetty.
| SEA TRANSFER | SCHEDULED TIMES |
| From Jesselton Point to Gaya Island Resort | 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm, 9:00pm |
| From Gaya Island Resort to Jesselton Point | 7:00am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 5:00pm |
RETURN TRANSFER COST FOR SCHEDULED SPEEDBOAT
| ADULT | MYR 160 |
| CHILD (2 -11 YEARS OLD) | MYR 80 |
ONE-WAY TRANSFER COST FOR PRIVATE BOAT CHARTER
| 7am to 9pm | MYR 500 |
| 9pm to 7am | MYR 700 |
All prices are subject to prevailing service charge and taxes. Transfer rates are subject to change without prior notice and are advised at the time of booking.
LAND TRANSFER
Private vehicle transfer between the airport and Gaya Lounge located at Jesselton Point can be arranged at a fee, with a driving time of approximately 20 minutes.
ONE-WAY TRANSFER COST PER CAR
| VEHICLE TYPE | CAPACITY PER VEHICLE | COST |
| Toyota Innova | seats 3 persons and luggage | MYR 120 |
| Vellfire MPV | seats 4 persons and luggage | MYR 160 |
CHECK IN AT GAYA LOUNGE
Check-in to the resort is conducted at Gaya Lounge before you are escorted to the jetty for a speedboat transfer to Gaya Island Resort.
At Gaya Lounge, a welcome treat and mineral water will be provided during check-in, while coffee and tea are available upon request. Wireless internet access is provided in the lounge
AIR TRAVEL
Direct international flights from major destinations around the world to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) are available via Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia.
Travellers from within the region can connect to Kota Kinabalu directly via these airlines:
| LOCATION | AIRLINES |
| Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Batik Air and Firefly |
| Singapore | Scoot and AirAsia |
| Brunei | Royal Brunei Airlines and Malaysia Airlines |
| Philippines | AirAsia |
| Indonesia | AirAsia |
| China | AirAsia, Shanghai Airlines and China Southern Airlines |
| Hong Kong | AirAsia and HK Express |
| Taiwan | AirAsia |
| Korea | AirAsia, Batik Air, Jin Air and Jeju Air |
The journey from Kota Kinabalu International Airport continues with a car transfer to Gaya Lounge at Jesselton Point, followed by a speedboat transfer to Gaya Island Resort.
Travellers from other regions may consider the following transit hubs in planning their journey to Gaya Island Resort
| MAJOR TRANSPORT HUB | FLIGHT TIME |
| Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Singapore Changing Airport (SIN) | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) | 4 hours 40 minutes |
| Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) | 5 hours 20 minutes |
| Seoul Incheon International Airport (INC) | 5 hours 20 minutes |
GETTING HERE
Gaya Island Resort is set on an island within the protected Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. Reach us via a 20 minutes drive from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, then a short speedboat journey from Gaya Lounge at Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal, Kota Kinabalu.
*Travel times indicated are intended as a guide and may vary depending on local conditions such as traffic, weather, or other factors. We recommend allowing some flexibility to ensure a seamless and relaxed journey to our hotel.
