The Luma Hotel

The Luma Hotel Kota Kinabalu, a proud member of Design Hotels and Michelin Guide’s Tablet Hotels Selection is located in the vibrant heart of Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia.

The Luma Hotel offers guests effortless access to the city's top attractions, bustling markets, and cultural landmarks. Contemporary travellers can immerse themselves in a unique blend of modern design and natural scenery, indulge in exquisite culinary delights, and experience Sabah's unique cultures firsthand.

Opened in early 2022, The Luma Hotel Kota Kinabalu, a 115-room property, stands as Borneo's pioneering creative design boutique hotel. The hotel’s name is derived from one of the ethnic groups in Sabah, and the word “luma” which means “home” in English. Its design draws profound inspiration from Sabah's lush rainforests and abundant natural beauty, making it the perfect destination for discerning travellers seeking unparalleled comfort, style, and exquisite service.

As guests step into the hotel lobby and to their respective rooms, be greeted with ambient lightings, unique design features inspired by Sabah’s most popular crafts and soothing shades of colours, which gives out the sensational feeling of warmth and comfort. The seven room categories available at The Luma Hotel with names such as Fern Cosy, Palm Marvellous, Emerald, Eden - combined with an exquisite combination of comforting colours in it’s guests rooms are based on the multiple layers of hue from Sabah’s tropical rainforest.

The Luma Hotel aspires to be fully engaged within its community as well and encourages local arts and cultures through its support for art works and designs created by local artists and is committed to operating in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.

The hotel has since its inception has received recognitions from prestigious and international institutions such as from Haute Grandeur Global, International Travel Awards, APAC Business Insider, Agoda and from Trip.Com, with awards such as Best Creative Design Hotel, Best Boutique Hotel and Asia’s 100 Most Instagrammable Hotel, just to name a few. These prestigious awards are a testament to The Luma Hotel's distinctive design concept, including the hotel team’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional quality services and unforgettable guest experiences.

The Luma Hotel is the only hotel in Borneo to be a member of the Design Hotels Selection, part of the Marriott International brand and is also a proud member in the Michelin Guide's Tablet Hotels Selection.