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Sabah Gaya Island Luxurious Wild Secret Realm ~ Borneo's Top Ecological Resort Guide

One of the SLH members, Gaya Island Resort - a global luxury boutique hotel located within Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park on Gaya Island🌊 Surrounded by mangroves, coral reefs, and the pristine beaches of Morohon Bay🏖️ With a distant view of Mount Kinabalu's silhouette, the breathtaking scenery is fully captured! 🏡【Resort Features】🏡 ▪️Built on the mountain, seamlessly integrated with the ancient rainforest🌳 ▪️Villa design is modern and elegant, blending eco-luxury with local elements ▪️Panoramic views of mangroves, rainforest canopy, and Mount Kinabalu⛰️ ▪️A must for eco-enthusiasts! A walking-friendly resort with a minimal carbon footprint🚶 🌿【Natural Ecology】🌿 ▪️Located in the core area of the marine park👑 ▪️Perfect score for environmental projects💯 ▪️Owns a marine center, accessible by boat or on foot🚤 ▪️Mount Kinabalu view villas, some can be connected for families👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🎉【Exciting Experiences】🎉 ▪️"Craftsmanship Experience" deeply integrates local culture ▪️Romantic sunset cruise🌅 ▪️40-meter swimming pool + children's water play area👙 ▪️Poolside bar for a super relaxing drink🍹 ▪️Library houses precious books about Borneo📚 💆【Spa Center】💆 ▪️Nestled in a secret realm surrounded by mangroves ▪️Uses fresh local ingredients + indigenous traditional wisdom✨ ▪️Ancient therapies of Kadazan Dusun and Bajau tribes💫 ▪️Authentic health concepts to refresh you anew
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Posted: Oct 13, 2025
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