Maldives or Malaysia? $700/Night Overwater Villa SHOCKED Us ????????

MALDIVES or MALAYSIA? $768 CAD Overwater Villa at Gayana Marine Resort | Honest Malaysia Travel Vlog

Is this the best Maldives alternative in Southeast Asia? We spent one night at Gayana Marine Resort in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia-originally booking the Ocean Villa for $555 CAD/night, but receiving a free upgrade to the $768 CAD/night Palm Villa for Ian’s birthday! From kayaking through Borneo’s mangroves to a shocking twist at this 5-star resort, we’ll show you what luxury travel in Malaysia is really like.

**In this Malaysia travel vlog:**
- Full Gayana Marine Resort review: overwater villa tour, private infinity pool, glass-floor living room, jungle bathroom
- Kayaking adventure in Borneo’s mangrove forest
- $120 CAD bamboo massage review
- Romantic balcony dinner and breakfast delivered by boat
- Honest cost breakdown (total trip: ~$1,000 CAD)
- What surprised us most about this luxury stay
- Why so many Korean travelers visit this Sabah resort
- Insider travel tips for Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, and Borneo

**VIDEO CHAPTERS**
00:00 – Gayana Marine Resort Malaysia Intro & Arrival
00:20 – Checking in at Kota Kinabalu Jetty
01:09 – Ferry Ride to Gaya Island Sabah
01:56 – Arriving at Gayana Marine Eco Resort Borneo
04:30 – Snorkel Gear Rental
06:31 – Drinks at the resort Bar
08:56 – Free Overwater Villa Upgrade: $768 CAD Palm Villa
09:42 – Palm Villa Room Tour: direct Access to the beach, Infinity Pool, Glass Floor
13:57 – Mangrove Kayak Adventure in Borneo
16:04 – Enjoying Private Infinity Pool in the Rain
16:37 – $120 CAD Bamboo Massage Review at Gayana Spa
18:11 – Romantic Balcony Dinner at Overwater Villa
18:53 – Shocking Twist at 5-Star Resort (Caught on Camera)
21:43 – Breakfast Delivery by Boat Experience
23:37 – Marine Conservation Center & Aquarium Tour
25:10 – Resort Checkout & Honest Final Review
27:21 – Outro & Should You Book Gayana Marine Resort?

**Google Maps Links:**
Gayana Marine Resort: https://echoresorts.com/gayana/

**Why watch?**
- Honest review: Is this $768 CAD overwater villa worth it?
- Unique Borneo adventure and luxury experiences
- Real costs, real surprises, real opinions
- Perfect for honeymoons, couples, or Southeast Asia bucket lists

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