Bunga Raya Island Resort
Named after Malaysia’s national flower, Bunga Raya is set on a coral reef island off the coast of Borneo. Tucked away on a crescent-shaped bay, the resort’s 47 villas are situated between a secluded white-sand beach and a virgin jungle. Each private villa is handcrafted by local tradesmen and terraced into the hillside, reflecting traditional Borneo-style architecture. Villas range from simple timbered units steps from the beach, to multi-level, three-bedroom units with wrap-around decks and personal plunge pools. Rooms are fitted with Frette linens, a 32-inch flat-screen TV, and a DVD player. A hilltop spa, with al fresco spa pavilions, blends traditional Asian and Western treatments using indigenous plants and oils. A host of nature activities are available on-site. The hotel has three dining venues, including a seafood grill and a wine cellar. The resort is accessible by ferry from the Kota Kinabalu Ferry Terminal, just a few minutes from downtown Kota Kinabalu.
Bunga Raya Island Resort
Malohom Bay, Gaya Island
Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Tel: +6 088 271000
Fax: +6 088 271100
E-mail: info@bungarayaresort.com
Website: http://www.gayana-eco-resort.com/bungaraya_site/
Gayana Eco-Resort
Set on a coral reef island off the coast of Borneo, Gayana Eco-Resort is equal parts a luxury resort and a marine conservation site. Each of the 44 villas is set over water, with a balcony overlooking either the jungle behind the resort, a lagoon, mangroves, or the sea. On a clear day, one can see Mt. Kinabalu on the distant horizon. Going green doesn’t necessarily mean roughing it, so count on luxe in-room amenities like a 32-inch flat-screen TV and complimentary wireless Internet. Besides the spa, which uses all-natural ingredients, the resort offers its lush surroundings as its main feature. With every activity, guests are encouraged to learn about the environment. before diving the island’s vibrant reefs, for example, guests are briefed on responsible dive practices. There’s also the onsite Marine Ecology Research Center, which focuses on propagating endangered giant clams and coral reef conservation. Of course, not everything has to be a lesson –guests can simply kick back with a cocktail and fresh seafood from the hotel’s own organic fish farm, or enjoy a wood-fired pizza pool-side. The resort is accessible by ferry from the Kota Kinabalu Ferry Terminal, just a few minutes from downtown Kota Kinabalu.
Gayana Eco-Resort
Malohom Bay, Gaya Island
Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Tel: +6 088 442233, 475533
Fax: +6 088 475714
E-mail: info@gayana-eco-resort.com
Website: http://www.gayana-eco-resort.com/