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The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

3.5 star property
Hotel with 3 restaurants, near Imago Shopping Mall

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Café
Reception
Lobby lounge
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Reception
The LUMA Hotel in downtown Kota Kinabalu offers a vibrant city experience. Visit nearby Imago Shopping Mall or enjoy happy hour at one of three on-site restaurants. Free WiFi, dry cleaning, luggage storage, and a coffee shop ensure a comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is S$118
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Room options

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Emerald Original (Hollywood Twin)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Games room

Fern Cosy Hollywood Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grass Standard Hollywood Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Games room

Palm Marvellous Hollywood Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Eden Deluxe Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Emerald Original Double Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Extraordinary (Family Suite)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Games room

Fern Cosy Double Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grass Standard Double Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Green Luxury Family (Suite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Palm Marvellous Double Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Eden Deluxe Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Emerald Original Bedroom Double

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Emerald Original Bedroom Hollywood

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Fern Cosy Bedroom Hollywood

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Fern Cosy Bedroom King

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grass Standard Bedroom Double

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grass Standard Bedroom Hollywood

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Green Luxury Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Palm Marvellous Bedroom Double

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Palm Marvellous Bedroom Hollywood

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Extraordinary Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4

10-Green Luxury Family Room (Mi-Dlux)

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Map
Lot 2-5, Block A, Sutera Avenue,, Jalan Sembulan, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100

What's nearby

  • Sutera Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restoran Grill Fish - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪D' Lengkuas - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Grace Point (Food Court) - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sutera Harbour Resort - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grill Fish - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Hotel near Imago Shopping Mall
A corner/local shop, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants, which feature happy hour and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-in and a water dispenser
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property, concierge services and 2 meeting rooms
Room features
All 115 individually furnished rooms boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • Fish Market Restaurant
  • Flow Coffee @ Luma
  • Hinode Restaurant
  • JOJO Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • 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

More

  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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 and check-out are 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: MYR 150.0 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately MYR 38 for adults and from 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Is The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 1 Nov, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels on 3 Nov, 2025 start from S$118.22, including 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.

How much is parking at The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels?

Limited spots are available.

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 (subject to availability).

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

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels located?

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sutera Harbour and Imago Shopping Mall. Gleneagles Hospital and Sabah State Mosque are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 142 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

10/10 Excellent

Kien How

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice hotel

Comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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

2/10 Terrible

Stewart

False advertising- Hotel not located as advertised

The hotel was not in the location advertised. On the Hotels.com map it shows it between the Marina and the golf course. The hotel is in fact outside the Marnia resort area, on the other side of a major road. Not in walking distance. I booked it to be at the Marnia resort complex. False advertising and extremely disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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.

8/10 Good

Yi Yan Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hung Fu

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

Very good

Very good accommodation experience I will definitely go there again next time I have a chance
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tat Fai David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so friendly you think you knew them before! We were in very good hands , everyone were so nice and smiling. And the decoration of the hotel is fantastic (lots of wood and plants, curved lines, so relaxing... the staircase is stunning, the lobby has many chairs and sofa you can relax on). What was more frustrating was the time we had to wait for breakfast. Too many people (5-6) in the small area, not productive, too crowded to be efficient...
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aftab

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

Ideal location and beautiful ambience.

Nice upscale hotel, very close to restaurants, shopping mall and convenient store. Room was nice and big but all rooms are not the same sizes. Breakfast was perfect, not too much food that people waste and enough different varieties to ensure you dont get bored with the same food, and no long waits to get your food. Grab is easy to get to costing approx 30MYR from the airport. Room was nice and clean and i couldnt have asked for anything better. Gym is on the 3rd floor but its outside and is owned by someone else. The elevators can take a day or two to get use to as breakfast is not available from all lifts. The hotel staff are very good especially those on reception and the staff for breakfast, Roaush (i dont think i got his name right) new staff and only been there for 3 months and the hotel has trained him really well, just shows how much attention the hotel has put on achieving the best for its guest. No problem recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a modern city type hotel beautifully decorated, with easy access to nearby restaurants, ideal for a short stay visiting Kotakinabalu .Ms Linda, front desk manager and her team at the reception were outstanding. This greatly professional staff , made our stay a memorable one. Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyoungsuk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
깨끗하고 조용해요. 재방문 의사 있습니다
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

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

10/10 Excellent

Pernille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff. Really friendly. Nice food, and a fantastic room. We missed a pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holger

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

very good experience

very good experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

JUYOUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
이마고몰 건너편이라 위치가 너무 좋고, 호텔이 깨끗하고 안락해요.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay, comfortable bed, nice towels and amenities, friendly staff and very clean. Everything you look for in your city hotel for one or more nights. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Donald

A hotel forced into a former warehouse or something... Twisting, winding bizarre hallway system... Two sets of elevators which don't all go to the same floors and doors... Generally weird overall... Would not stay there again...
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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