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Lavender LodgevsGaya Island Resort
Both hotels are endorsed by writers. On balance, Lavender Lodge scores slightly higher than Gaya Island Resort. Lavender Lodge scores 75 with accolades from 1 reviewers including Rough Guide.
Lavender Lodge
Rough Guide
No.6, Jalan Laiman Diki, Kg. Air, Kota Kinabalu 88804, Malaysia
From $27/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
Star
"Immaculately clean private rooms and single-sex a/c dorms, plus a helpful manager, make this a great backpacker choice."
Gaya Island Resort
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Malohom Bay, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Pulau Gaya 88000, Malaysia
From $249/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
"A seaside resort with 120 villas on the Malaysian side of Borneo." Full review
9.0
"With its private beach, infinity pools and immaculate palms, this trendy resort oozes with exclusivity and barefoot sophistication" Full review
Top choice
"Around 100 beautifully finished villas set in either lush jungle foliage, atmospheric mangroves, or looking out on the greens and blues of the sea" Full review