Nestled on the edge of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Bunga Raya Island Resort is a 25-minute speed boat ride from Kota Kinabalu, capital of Sabah, Malaysia.

This stunningly beautiful resort, which started operations last August 2009, is located in Polish Bay of Gaya Island, Sabah, Malaysia. Gaya Island is part of a 5-island group in the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, administered by the Sabah Parks government body. The resort has seen itself becoming the admiration of many with its simply designed timber villas nestled into lush forest vegetation and its offering of privacy and luxury.

Bunga Raya Island Resort is also a key player within the eco-tourism corridors. It's nearby, independently-funded Marine Ecology Research Center protects and propagates endangered marine life and educates the public on marine conservation issues. The villas and facilities around the resort are built with care to reduce impact on its natural surroundings.