Bungaraya Island Resort is a luxury getaway perched on the hillsides of Polish Bay on Gaya Island off the coast of Sabah, Malaysia Borneo.

Cocooned in a tropical jungle, this award- winning, secluded resort features 48 timber villas in traditional Bornean architecture overlooking a beautiful crescent white sandy beach, with stunning views of the South China Sea’s azure waters and the tropical rainforest.

Dining is a relaxed affair with meals being of the highest quality with fish, fresh fruit and vegetables coming from the family’s organic farm. The award-winning wine cellar contains over 4000 bottles of the finest wine from around the world.

Quality family time is easily achieved here, especially for those with older children. 2-bedroom villas are perfect for privacy and time together, plus activities like jungle trekking and a zip wire to keep everyone entertained. Snorkelling, diving, and non-motorised water sports are also available.

For pure downtime, Bungaraya Island Resort’s luxurious Echo Wellness Spa offers a temple of relaxation, where treatment rooms and private pavilions are built into the landscape, harmoniously entwining trees, and rustic boulders. The spa offers a blend of the finest traditional Asian and Western treatments, incorporating the restorative powers of indigenous plants, oils and ingredients and a selection of natural formulations from the world-renowned Kerstin Florian line of products.

Furthermore, Echo Resorts is dedicated to supporting local communities and preserving the marine and natural environment, with several projects including care and education for children with learning disabilities, as well as research and development into sustainable farming methods.