Gayana Marine Resort vs Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Manukan Island

Same City · Kota Kinabalu Distance: 6.2km
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Gayana Marine Resort

★★★★★ 5-Star
8.4 2,642
Kota Kinabalu
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Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Manukan Island

8.7 2,079
Kota Kinabalu
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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8.3 (2,686)
8.8 (2,101)
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8.4 (2,686)
8.7 (2,101)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Gayana Marine Resort Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Manukan Island
Strengths Strengths
+ Staff's friendly and attentive hospitality is repeatedly mentioned in reviews + Sea-view rooms are cozy and impressive in repeated reviews
+ Many reviews praise the views and comfort of palm or ocean villas + Staff's friendly service and attentiveness praised across reviews
+ Food tastes great with excellent presentation + Private beach and snorkel gear rental great for relaxation
+ Experiences enjoying snorkeling or kayaking activities are common + Restaurant food and evening live music atmosphere satisfying
+ Peaceful island vibe when day-trippers are gone is appealing
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Reviews mention floating trash in the sea, cleanliness issues, or cockroaches - WiFi absent or unstable mentioned in several reviews
- Limited options with only one restaurant - Boat transfer booking confusion led to extra costs
- Ocean villas can shake from wave noise - Family trips hit room occupancy limits requiring extra fees

Recommended For

Couples Families with kids Nature lovers

Recommended For

Couples Families Relaxation seekers Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

Gayana Marine Resort

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Restaurant food and staff service top-notch with impressive hospitality

Agoda 9.2 Family with kids

Convenient ferry, comfortable beds, good facilities

Agoda 9.6 Family with kids

Friendly staff, tasty food, great mangrove experience

Fewer fish for snorkeling

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Beautiful palm villa, perfect from check-in

Agoda 8.8 Family with kids

Excellent staff and service, satisfying food

Serious sea trash and pollution

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Manukan Island

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Perfect sea-view room and top restaurant food/service

Agoda 9.6 Family with young children

Great beach unit views and warm staff welcome

Agoda 9.2 Family with teens

Outstanding staff service esp Rezuan and evening serenade

Agoda 10.0 Family with teens

Perfect room/food/environment/service and private beach

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Friendly staff, pool/restaurant/live music enjoyable

Location Comparison

Distance: 6.2km

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