Horizon HotelvsGaya Island Resort
Both properties are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Horizon Hotel scores slightly higher than Gaya Island Resort. Horizon Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 74 with recommendations from 2 reviewers such as Rough Guide, Afar Magazine.
Horizon Hotel
 Rough Guide
 Afar Magazine
Level 2, Jalan Pantai, Kota Kinabalu 88999, Malaysia
From $32/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "It’s hard to miss this bold new arrival, thanks to its size and prominent location." 
 "The brand new Horizon Hotel in Kota Kinabalu makes a perfect base for exploring Malaysian Borneo's Sabah province." Full review
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