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The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Imago Shopping Mall

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Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished
Reception
Cafe
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Lot 2-5, Block A, Sutera Avenue,, Jalan Sembulan, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100
  • Place, Sutera Harbour
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gleneagles Hospital
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Imago Shopping Mall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Emerald Original (Hollywood Twin)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Emerald Original (Hollywood Twin)

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Fern Cosy Hollywood Bedroom

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Grass Standard Hollywood Bedroom

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Grass Standard Hollywood Bedroom

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Palm Marvellous Hollywood Bedroom

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Palm Marvellous Hollywood Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Eden Deluxe Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Emerald Original Double Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Extraordinary (Family Suite)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Family Extraordinary (Family Suite)

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Fern Cosy Double Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grass Standard Double Bedroom

Grass Standard Double Bedroom

Grass Standard Double Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Green Luxury Family (Suite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Palm Marvellous Double Bedroom

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Palm Marvellous Double Bedroom

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu stay.At this Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotel, you'll be steps from Sutera Harbour and within a 15-minute walk of Gleneagles Hospital. Sabah State Mosque and Imago Shopping Mall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Sutera Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gleneagles Hospital - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sabah State Mosque - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kota Kinabalu Esplanade - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 3 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grace Point (Food Court) - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sutera Harbour Resort - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grill Fish - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Al Fresco - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Grill Fish - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

3.5-star hotel near Imago Shopping Mall
There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a grocery/convenience store. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 2 meeting rooms available. The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels also features concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry services, and express check-in.

This 3.5-star Kota Kinabalu hotel is smoke free.

  • 115 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 233 reviews
The price is CA $75
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includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: MYR 38 for adults and MYR 38 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 116 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: MYR 150.0 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately MYR 38 for adults and MYR 38 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 116 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

The Luma Hotel
The Luma Of Design Hotels
The LUMA Hotel A Member of Design Hotels
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels Hotel
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels Kota Kinabalu
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

How close is The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels to the airport?

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels is 4.2 mi (12-min drive) away from the Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels?

As of Jun 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels on Jun 26, 2026 start from CA $98, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels.

How close is The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels to the beach?

This hotel is 4.8 mi (18-min drive) from Pantai Pulau Mamutik.

Does The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of MYR 38 for adults and MYR 38 for children. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels have a pool?

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels does not have a pool.

Does The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.

Does The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels to downtown Kota Kinabalu?

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels is 1.4 mi away from Kota Kinabalu.

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 156 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raul Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, clean, convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kien How

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KA HO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and good service
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yin Shen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed here for 3 nights. The room was spotless upon check-in and also the following days after room cleaning. Highly recommended stay. Location is very convinient, steps away from local cafes and convinience store, close to attractions in KK.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean. Feel calming from the fragrance of body care products. Good experience with this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ming Pow

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, room size
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vaan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful. If there were issues, they were attended to promptly. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Flora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly. Beautiful room and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for work or holidays
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

An

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful stay at Luma, a modern and tastefully designed boutique hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hoi Kit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second stay this time. My go to hotel every time I visit KK.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantatic Boutique Hotel in KK

Great little hotel in KK. I’ve stayed here twice and both times it was exceptional. The staff are super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wah Yeow Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent. Close to many dining and shopping options, all within walking distance. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yi Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really like the location of the hotel, surrounded by so many restaurants, and it's also close to imago shopping mall, staffs are friendly, serves great breakfast, the supplements are great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shyh Chang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to shopping area, room is big and clean, quiet also, very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A boutique hotel locates at KK , location is convenient and facilities are clean and neat.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful treat

Lovely reception on arrival, clean and well maintained hotel with nice touches. It was a treat to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very stylish and great helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay. Everything is great. Will stay there again if visit KK.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Food location

Clean, next to the Imago mall just acoress the bridge
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aazon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gym is insane for a hotel. Super clean and chic in design.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025