{"id":53520,"date":"2026-07-10T15:34:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T05:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=53520"},"modified":"2026-07-10T15:39:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T05:39:42","slug":"why-book-gaya-island-resort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/why-book-gaya-island-resort\/","title":{"rendered":"This Five-Star Borneo Resort Sits Inside a Protected Marine Park and Lush Rainforest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Picture this: a<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>secluded resort surrounded by the untouched shore of a protected marine park, with ancient rainforest above the walkways and Mount Kinabalu on the horizon<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most island resorts are built on the idea of getting away from it all. <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/offer\/gaya-island-resort-borneo-asia\/006RF00000VSisIYAT\">Gaya Island Resort<\/a>, nestled within Malohom Bay in Sabah\u2019s Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, takes that idea seriously. The island is vehicle-free by design. Ancient rainforest covers its interior. A 100-year-old mangrove forest lines the shore. Just 10 minutes by speedboat from <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/hotels\/location\/kota-kinabalu\/sabah\/malaysia\">Kota Kinabalu<\/a>, you\u2019re inside one of <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/11-must-have-experiences-in-malaysia\/\">Malaysia<\/a>\u2019s most important marine conservation areas. Not only is it surrounded by pristine nature, this resort is also a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to do Borneo differently \u2013 and without sacrificing comfort \u2013 here\u2019s why you should book Gaya Island Resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_436d68446e94bde745f81a7308652f79\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" data-lux-event=\"gallery_carousel\" data-lux-event-trigger=\"splide-moved\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Gaya Island Resort, Gaya Island, Malaysia\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/gaya-island-resort-borneo-asia\/006RF00000VSisIYAT\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash  LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Gaya Island Resort\" target=\"_blank\" 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height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/0p9wu2sn7u0261mbh1.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/0p9wu2sn7u0261mbh1.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/0p9wu2sn7u0261mbh1.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/0p9wu2sn7u0261mbh1.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/0p9wu2sn7u0261mbh1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Gaya Island Resort, Gaya Island, Malaysia 6\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/1fhfcsynmj9naokszs.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/1fhfcsynmj9naokszs.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/1fhfcsynmj9naokszs.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/1fhfcsynmj9naokszs.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/1fhfcsynmj9naokszs.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Gaya Island Resort, Gaya Island, Malaysia 7\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/iqosr9fi6o7skwd80bt6.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/iqosr9fi6o7skwd80bt6.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/iqosr9fi6o7skwd80bt6.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/iqosr9fi6o7skwd80bt6.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/iqosr9fi6o7skwd80bt6.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Gaya Island Resort, Gaya Island, Malaysia 8\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/gaya-island-resort-borneo-asia\/006RF00000VSisIYAT\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash deal_card LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Gaya Island Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Gaya Island, Malaysia<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Gaya Island Resort<\/div><span class=\"inclusions_label\">Your handpicked inclusions:<\/span><div class=\"inclusions_list\"><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/coffee_cup.svg\" alt=\"coffee_cup\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Daily buffet breakfast<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/martini_glass.svg\" alt=\"martini_glass\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Two daily drinks per person<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/lotus.svg\" alt=\"lotus\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>One 50-minute massage per person<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/tennis_ball.svg\" alt=\"tennis_ball\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>One guided snorkeling OR mangrove kayaking experience<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/taxi.svg\" alt=\"taxi\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Return speedboat transfers<\/span><\/div><div class=\"inclusions_more\"><strong>+1 more<\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">9.1<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Exceptional<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">54 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 villa from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,149<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,157<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$2,676<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-56%<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Hotel\",\n    \"name\": \"Gaya Island Resort\",\n    \"address\": {\n        \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n        \"addressLocality\": \"Gaya Island\",\n        \"addressCountry\": \"Malaysia\"\n    },\n    \"telephone\": \"+1201 977 8523\",\n    \"aggregateRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"4.6\",\n        \"reviewCount\": 54,\n        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island\u2019s interior. The island is entirely vehicle-free, a deliberate choice that keeps the sounds of the rainforest and the rhythm of the sea undisturbed. From the Kinabalu Villas, the outline of Mount Kinabalu \u2013 the highest peak in Southeast Asia \u2013 is visible on clear days across the South China Sea. Two house reefs sit directly off the resort\u2019s jetty, navigable without a guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The resort\u2019s conservation team has built a firefly sanctuary, rehabilitated sea turtles and released rescued owls back into the rainforest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Led by YTL Hotels\u2019 Director of Conservation Justin Juhun and resident Marine Biologist Scott Mayback, Gaya Island Resort\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/seven-of-the-best-bali-resorts-for-nature-lovers\/\">conservation work<\/a> goes well beyond passive preservation. The resort has cultivated a dedicated firefly sanctuary using researched host plants, installed artificial nesting boxes for red giant flying squirrels in the canopy, and runs a sea turtle rehabilitation and release programme \u2013 the first of its kind in Malaysia to successfully return endangered turtles to the wild. Guests can join guided nature trails through the \u2018Seven Natural Wonders of Gaya\u2019 programme to encounter proboscis monkeys along their dedicated jungle trail, kayak through the 100-year-old mangrove forest, and watch fireflies appear at dusk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"videowrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Gaya Island Resort_DEAL PAGE_01\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1204710517?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tavajun Bay is a secret, private beach reserved exclusively for guests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Five minutes by boat around the headland, Tavajun Bay is the resort\u2019s most treasured escape \u2013 a <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/beachfront-resorts-in-bali\/\">secluded beach<\/a> reserved exclusively for guests, where the jungle meets pristine waters. Lunch here is a single dish cooked fresh over charcoal, changing daily. Tavajun Bay is also the gateway to the Gaya Island Resort Marine Centre, where coral restoration work and turtle rehabilitation take place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The resort is built around Borneo\u2019s culture, not just its landscape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A cultural thread runs through the whole property, with traditional Resting Chambers along the garden walkway, each named in honour of one of Sabah\u2019s indigenous tribes. Villa interiors are finished with Sabahan craftsmanship. The weekly Singgah Singgarung Night brings Kadazan tribal music, traditional Borneo dishes and an open fire to the beach. The resort\u2019s signature annual event is Tadau Kaamatan \u2013 the Harvest Festival \u2013 where the Bambarayon ritual and traditional dances mark the culmination of the rice-harvesting season, one of Borneo\u2019s most significant cultural celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kinabalu_Villa_1200x800-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Gaya Island Resort in Borneo. Dream by Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-53525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kinabalu_Villa_1200x800-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kinabalu_Villa_1200x800-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kinabalu_Villa_1200x800-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kinabalu_Villa_1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The spa is one of just a few worldwide built within a mangrove forest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spa Village sits within the resort\u2019s protected mangrove forest \u2013 one of the few spa environments in the world in this specific natural setting \u2013 with six treatment rooms and outdoor decks overlooking the ancient trees. The treatment program draws on the indigenous healing traditions of Borneo, including techniques rooted in the practices of the Bajau sea nomads: rice scrubs, traditional massage and aromatherapy treatments. There&#8217;s also daily yoga and a 40 metre lap pool that sits beside the beach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover Borneo<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Discover Borneo\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000Tybf7YAB\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_fcae47ecc8df2ddbf021854e0b207af3\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/shangri-la-rasa-ria-kota-kinabalu-borneo-malaysia-asia\/006RF00000Tybf7YAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/sykr2tdix9icagkqoaag.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/sykr2tdix9icagkqoaag.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/sykr2tdix9icagkqoaag.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/sykr2tdix9icagkqoaag.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/sykr2tdix9icagkqoaag.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/sykr2tdix9icagkqoaag.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Borneo Beachfront Paradise with Daily Breakfast &#038; 18-Hole Championship Golf Course<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$799<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$899<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$1,406<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-36%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000Ub0vpYAB\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_33e1a51448f38ca59049a3aedb6e7135\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/cove-55-kuching-malaysia-asia\/006RF00000Ub0vpYAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Cove 55\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/s56d261d1p6qyslgbqhi.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/s56d261d1p6qyslgbqhi.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/s56d261d1p6qyslgbqhi.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/s56d261d1p6qyslgbqhi.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/s56d261d1p6qyslgbqhi.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/s56d261d1p6qyslgbqhi.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Cove 55, Kuching, Malaysia\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Kuching, Malaysia<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Cove 55<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Malaysia Oceanfront Borneo Retreat with Daily Dining, Cocktails, Orangutan Experience &#038; Transfers<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$429<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$499<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$1,323<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-62%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000VSisIYAT\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_436d68446e94bde745f81a7308652f79\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/gaya-island-resort-borneo-asia\/006RF00000VSisIYAT\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Gaya Island Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/gji0t4pyxqwltlk3fhy8.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/gji0t4pyxqwltlk3fhy8.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/gji0t4pyxqwltlk3fhy8.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/gji0t4pyxqwltlk3fhy8.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/gji0t4pyxqwltlk3fhy8.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/gji0t4pyxqwltlk3fhy8.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Gaya Island Resort, Gaya Island, Malaysia\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Gaya Island, Malaysia<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Gaya Island Resort<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Borneo All-Villa Island Retreat with Daily Breakfast, Cocktails &#038; Return Speedboat Transfers<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 villa from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,149<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,157<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$2,676<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-56%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y000006zXGMAA2\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_2861c1eb5469a4a67002bf7983e105e9\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/shangri-la-tanjung-aru-kota-kinabalu-borneo-malaysia\/0062y000006zXGMAA2\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/tzm984tnadpb2xd1clh6.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/tzm984tnadpb2xd1clh6.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/tzm984tnadpb2xd1clh6.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/tzm984tnadpb2xd1clh6.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/tzm984tnadpb2xd1clh6.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/tzm984tnadpb2xd1clh6.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Borneo Waterfront Shangri-La Resort with Private Island Sunset Bar<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$551<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$696<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-6%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006Ii000002J2y7IAC\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_1f56b57e354eb8396734c701edff891d\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/pullman-kuching-malaysia-asia\/006Ii000002J2y7IAC\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"Pullman Kuching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/eco46r79nnhyy381pwj6.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/eco46r79nnhyy381pwj6.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/eco46r79nnhyy381pwj6.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/eco46r79nnhyy381pwj6.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/eco46r79nnhyy381pwj6.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/eco46r79nnhyy381pwj6.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Pullman Kuching, Kuching, Malaysia\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Kuching, Malaysia<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Pullman Kuching<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Five-Star Kuching Sophistication near Sarawak River with Four Restaurants<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$88<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000BeuvrAAB\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_e79b6a4cdb3f00e0e765ebd0b3ddc9ab\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/gayana-marine-resort-sabah-malaysia-asia\/0062y00000BeuvrAAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Gayana Marine Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/fhfxxe19thwkq91vq9z4.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/fhfxxe19thwkq91vq9z4.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/fhfxxe19thwkq91vq9z4.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/fhfxxe19thwkq91vq9z4.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/fhfxxe19thwkq91vq9z4.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/fhfxxe19thwkq91vq9z4.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Gayana Marine Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Gayana Marine Resort<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Five-Star Malaysia Borneo Oceanfront Paradise with Overwater Villas<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$926<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$894<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$1,051<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-9%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y000009BU38AAG\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_88d5d51e704a065ab3a3ff150841236b\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/the-magellan-sutera-resort-borneo-malaysia\/0062y000009BU38AAG\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"The Magellan Sutera Resort \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/vtdeu5wdxa9dqdnb2xn.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/vtdeu5wdxa9dqdnb2xn.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/vtdeu5wdxa9dqdnb2xn.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/vtdeu5wdxa9dqdnb2xn.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/vtdeu5wdxa9dqdnb2xn.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/vtdeu5wdxa9dqdnb2xn.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"The Magellan Sutera Resort , Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">The Magellan Sutera Resort <\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Borneo Five-Star Beachfront Retreat with Four Dazzling Swimming Pools<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$606<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$573<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$656<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-5%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000EdRcAAAV\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_39c9608b8ece3694cf25ee8dd708da17\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/borneo-eagle-resort-palau-tiga-malaysia-asia\/0062y00000EdRcAAAV\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Borneo Eagle Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/mb3nh9oqcvei9jz0h2tt.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/mb3nh9oqcvei9jz0h2tt.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/mb3nh9oqcvei9jz0h2tt.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/mb3nh9oqcvei9jz0h2tt.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/mb3nh9oqcvei9jz0h2tt.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/mb3nh9oqcvei9jz0h2tt.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Borneo Eagle Resort, Borneo, Malaysia\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Borneo, Malaysia<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Borneo Eagle Resort<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Secluded Borneo Island Bliss with Infinity Pool &#038; Romantic In-Villa Dining<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 villa from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,259<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,125<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000CnL4SYAV\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_e61671f0a563e1512a887d30136eda81\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/novotel-banjarmasin-airport-indonesia-asia\/006RF00000CnL4SYAV\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"Novotel Banjarmasin Airport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/parmr8qbwut2bila6t8.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/parmr8qbwut2bila6t8.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/parmr8qbwut2bila6t8.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/parmr8qbwut2bila6t8.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/parmr8qbwut2bila6t8.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/parmr8qbwut2bila6t8.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Novotel Banjarmasin Airport, Banjarmasin, Indonesia\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Banjarmasin, 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