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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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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

Room options

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Emerald Original (Hollywood Twin)

Highlights

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

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Fern Cosy Hollywood Bedroom | Game room

Fern Cosy Hollywood Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Grass Standard Hollywood Bedroom | 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Palm Marvellous Hollywood Bedroom | Game 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Eden Deluxe Bedroom | 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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Day bed
Private bathroom
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Day bed
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Extraordinary (Family Suite)

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

Family Extraordinary (Family Suite)

Highlights

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

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Fern Cosy Double Bedroom | Game 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grass Standard Double Bedroom | 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Day bed
Private bathroom
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Palm Marvellous Double Bedroom

Palm Marvellous Double Bedroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Palm Marvellous Double Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 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 neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Sutera Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Gleneagles Hospital - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sabah State Mosque - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kota Kinabalu Esplanade - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

Hotel near Imago Shopping Mall
A grocery/convenience store, 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 happy hour at one of the 3 on-site restaurants. 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 front-desk safe
  • An elevator, 2 meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 115 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, tubs or showers, and hair dryers
  • 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 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

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.
  • 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

More

  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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 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

No pets or service animals allowed

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

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: 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

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 is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (2 km).

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