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Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

5.0 of 5
Polish Bay | Gaya Island, Kota Kinabalu 88778, Malaysia
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Ranked #8 of 81 hotels in Kota Kinabalu
4.0 of 5 stars 69 Reviews
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stroggo
Hong Kong, China
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I have to admit their website is well done and once you explore it a bit, you are already 25% sure you wanna go there ;-). Anyway, no surprises between what was promised and what we actually got, so thats good (however, their boat schedules can be a pain sometimes, once we had to wait for almost an hour even... More

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mattzmith
London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012
5
people found this review helpful

We were booked into Bunga Raya for the second week of our honeymoon and from the pictures on the website, we were naturally very excited and had high expectations for our arrival. These lasted up to the point of being shown our "deluxe" room (#20). Dark and bare, it was depressing and far from the luxury boutique we had expected... More

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monicalimpc
Contributor
14 reviews
12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Wanted a nice, relaxing beach getaway in KK but unfortunately, it was monsoon season and all the rubbish gets washed up to this side of the sea - very unsightly and unappealing - did not get into the water at all.. Of course I know this is not the resort's fault at all but it did dampen the mood.. Also,... More

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mrssmithBrisbane
Brisbane
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4 reviews
5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Considering the hotel is very new, the beach front villas looked a bit tired. It's more like a your average chalet with a flat screen TV and Bose sound system. Air conditioner was a bit leaky probably due to condensation. Plunge pool didn't look enticing. There's algae at the bottom of it. Wardrobe slidding door was broken. Not to mention... More

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TomasAndersen, General Manager at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa, responded to this review
21 January 2012

I am truly sorry you did not enjoy your experience with us. I agree with you it is disappointing to see floating debris in the sea. This actually puts our eco effort in Gayana Eco Resort (our sister resort on the same island) in perspective.Gayana is the only resort of its kind to house a Marine Ecology Reseach Centre as... More

Blackheathbloke
London, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
53 reviews
29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
3
people found this review helpful

Booked a few days stay at the Bunga Raya resort as a chance to relax for a weekend over my birthday. Arriving at the port area in KK, the check-in process is done here prior to the boat transfer out to the resort. Fairly quick and painless, although if you time it badly you may well get caught up with... More

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Hanifflai
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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12 reviews
6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

This is my 1st time to this resort island & for those who like nature & eco environment, this is the place in Sabah. If you have high expectation after you have paid expensively for this resort, you may be disappointed because in many circumstances, it didn't meet my expecation! The TV reception was poor & after having reported for... More

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tillsecret
London
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

Set against the backdrop of a tropical paradise island, this resort is offering tranquility, stunning views and is totally surrounded by nature. Guests need to be comfortable spending almost the entire time in the resort though as it is very remote. The hotel could offer some more activities and clear the beach more regularly of wood and other things. They... More

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CompassAndCamera
Tahoe Vista, California
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11 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

After one night in KK, four of us took the boat transfer to Bunga Raya for a three-night stay. We were welcomed to the island with cold towels and refreshing drinks, followed by a speedy check-in to our deluxe villa (our friends had their own deluxe villa as well). Our villa was amazing - like a treehouse in the jungle... More

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hjc24
Perth, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed here for just one night and it was amazing - friendly staff who were attentive to our every need, beautiful facilities and just a great place to stay. Met my expectations based on the price tag - definitely worth a stay if you want to spoil yourself More

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josie a
Sydney, Australia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

From the moment I entered the beautiful check-in lounge, my two night stay at Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa was the epitome of relaxation and luxury. Every member of staff we encountered greeted us with a smile and we felt right at home as they were always there to make our stay comfortable and stress-free. Our villa at Bunga... More

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