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Things to Do in Gaya Island in 2025 - Top Attractions, Local Food, Hotels & Travel Tips (Updated June 2025) | Trip.com
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Looking for things to do in Gaya Island? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Tanjung Aru Beach
7.0
4.8
/5
2,222 Reviews
"Night Attractions"
Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu
6.5
4.5
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1,696 Reviews
"Night Attractions"
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
6.2
4.6
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393 Reviews
"Diving"
"Natural scenery"
Manukan Island
6.2
4.6
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262 Reviews
"Diving"
Gaya Street
6.1
4.5
/5
556 Reviews
Sapi Island
6.0
4.7
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320 Reviews
"Diving"
"Natural scenery"
Mamutik Island
5.6
4.6
/5
153 Reviews
"Diving"
"Camping and campsites"
Filipino Market
5.2
4.5
/5
46 Reviews
Kota Kinabalu City Centre 0 km
5.3
4.7
/5
61 Reviews
University Malaysia Sabah Mosque
5.4
4.4
/5
5 Reviews
What to Eat
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Omakase
4.5
/5
9 Reviews
Avg. AUD19/person
"Japanese"
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GIR Fisherman's Cove
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Avg. AUD19/person
"Seafood"
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Alu-Alu Seafood
6 Reviews
Avg. AUD16/person
"Seafood"
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Seng Hing Coffee Shop
4.7
/5
22 Reviews
Avg. AUD4/person
"Southeast Asian"
Sunset Bar
4.4
/5
63 Reviews
Avg. AUD46/person
"Bars/Bistros"
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Ferdinand's
4.3
/5
13 Reviews
Avg. AUD63/person
"Western-style"
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Sky Blu Bar
4.0
/5
16 Reviews
Avg. AUD32/person
"Bars/Bistros"
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Yee Fung Laksa
4.6
/5
585 Reviews
Avg. AUD5/person
"Cantonese Cuisine"
FIVE SAILS
4.0
/5
21 Reviews
Avg. AUD35/person
"Buffets"
"Sea view"
Nagisa Japanese Restaurant
4.3
/5
10 Reviews
Avg. AUD24/person
"Japanese"
Little Italy @ Capital
4.7
/5
86 Reviews
Avg. AUD19/person
"Western-style"
"Afternoon Tea"
Sin Kee Bah Kut Teh Restaurant
4.5
/5
334 Reviews
Avg. AUD10/person
"Southeast Asian"
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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
9.1
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1,178 Reviews
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
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/5
1,409 Reviews
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8.8
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525 Reviews
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8.8
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1,259 Reviews
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9.4
/5
1,241 Reviews
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9.1
/5
721 Reviews
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9.1
/5
1,806 Reviews
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8.8
/5
637 Reviews
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8.3
/5
10 Reviews
Dolphin Bay Island Resort
9.3
/5
21 Reviews
Miri Marriott Resort & Spa
8.7
/5
181 Reviews
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Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
9.1
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1,178 Reviews
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
9.0
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1,409 Reviews
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8.8
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1,259 Reviews
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1,241 Reviews
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721 Reviews
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72 Reviews
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Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island
8.8
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143 Reviews
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8.8
/5
525 Reviews
The Luma Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
9.1
/5
633 Reviews
Palm Beach Resort & Spa
8.7
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43 Reviews
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8.7
/5
43 Reviews
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8.7
/5
43 Reviews
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