This Kota Kinabalu hotel is located about 20 minutes outside the city proper. Situated near the Marine Ecology Research Center, the area surrounding the Gayana Eco Resort is suited toward eco-tourism. In the nearby city, there are all the amenities one would expect of a bustling metropolis, including several large shopping centers and a great many cultural attractions. The city itself provides numerous transportation options. The Gayana Eco Resort is located approximately one half hour away from the Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Taxis and public transit are ample within the city.

The accommodations at the Gayana Eco Resort consist of 44 villas. They are appointed with luxury furnishings and amenities.

Guests of this hotel have access to two restaurants. The Gayana Eco Resort specializes in seafood entrees. The hotel also offers its guests the opportunity to get below the surface of the ocean by providing a scuba and water sports center on the premises. The hotel is surrounded by rainforest and is proximate to the beach.