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Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu - a Small Luxury Hotels of the World

★★★★★·8.7/ 10Recommended
SSmall Luxury Hotels of the World·Hilton Honors·Resorts
Check-in 03:00 PM / out 11:00 AM
Fitness facilities (surcharge)Health or beauty spa nearbyAir conditioningSwimming poolSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingAll 40 facilities +
Review
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Tier × benefits, as tested

What guests actually got at each tier — switch levels.

Silver EliteGold EliteDiamond Elite
Hilton Honors · From guest reports · actual benefits may vary
Room upgradeSubject to availability

Subject to availability

Free breakfastSubject to availability

Breakfast or bonus points

Lounge accessRarely
Late checkoutRarely
Welcome giftRarely
Awarded with 15 stays, 25 nights, or US$6,000 Eligible Spend during any calendar year. Members must re-qualify each calendar year; once earned, status is kept for the remainder of the calendar year in which it was earned and the subsequent calendar year.
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Guest scores & sentiment

From 464 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-05

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service9.0
Cleanliness8.7
Location8.5
Facilities8.5
Value7.9
PraisedFriendly and attentive staff · Spacious and comfortable villas · Beautiful natural setting and views · Delicious and varied breakfast
ComplaintsOverpriced food and drinks · Undisclosed extra fees (e.g., boat) · Inconsistent cleanliness · Poor Wi-Fi connectivity
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