In the heart of Downtown Kota Kinabalu, The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels offers a vibrant experience. Explore the nearby Imago Shopping Mall or unwind with happy hour at one of three restaurants on site. With free WiFi in public areas and convenient amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and a coffee shop/cafe you can make yourself at home.
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
Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 12 min drive
Tanjung Aru Station - 3 min drive
Putatan Station - 14 min drive
Kawang Station - 24 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
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels puts you just a 5-minute drive from Imago Shopping Mall.
At a glance
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Hotel size
115 rooms
Arranged over 9 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
3 restaurants
Coffee shop
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Grocery/convenience store
Working away
2 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Water dispenser
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Eco-friendly toiletries
Special features
Dining
Flow Coffee @ Luma - Onsite café.
JOJO Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Hinode Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Fish Market Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: MYR 150.0 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MYR 38 for adults and MYR 38 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for MYR 116 per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
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
Does The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and contactless check-in are available.
Are there restaurants at or near The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants.
What's the area around The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels like?
The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels is in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, a short 20-minute walk from Imago Shopping Mall and 7 minutes' walk from Sutera Harbour.
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The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was perfect, offering a variety of options with no long waits and a well-stocked spread. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2025
깨끗하고 조용해요. 재방문 의사 있습니다
Hyoungsuk
Hyoungsuk, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2025
Friendly, helpful staff.
Ted
Ted, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 2, 2025
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
Carlos
Carlos, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 13, 2025
Last time better, this time not so good
WAN TIM
WAN TIM, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2024
이마고몰 건너편이라 위치가 너무 좋고, 호텔이 깨끗하고 안락해요.
JUYOUNG
JUYOUNG, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
Gym is insane for a hotel. Super clean and chic in design.
Aazon
Aazon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2025
Wonderful treat
Lovely reception on arrival, clean and well maintained hotel with nice touches. It was a treat to stay.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2025
Great staff. Really friendly. Nice food, and a fantastic room. We missed a pool.
Pernille
Pernille, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2025
very good experience
very good experience
Holger
Holger, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 23, 2025
Good
Yi Yan Yvonne
Yi Yan Yvonne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 31, 2022
Great place to stay for work or holidays
Marcus
Marcus, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2024
Very good
Very good accommodation experience
I will definitely go there again next time I have a chance
Hung Fu
Hung Fu, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2025
Food location
Clean, next to the Imago mall just acoress the bridge
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2024
ホテルは空港の近くです。
TOMOKO
TOMOKO, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 27, 2025
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.
Stewart
Stewart, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2024
Wonderful stay at Luma, a modern and tastefully designed boutique hotel.
An
An, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2024
Second stay this time. My go to hotel every time I visit KK.
Cindy
Cindy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 19, 2024
아침식사가 좀 부실.
방은 깨끗하고 크고 시설 양호
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??, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2024
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 24, 2023
Nice hotel
Comfortable stay
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2023
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.
Yi Chen
Yi Chen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2023
Very close to shopping area, room is big and clean, quiet also, very good
Shyh Chang
Shyh Chang, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2023
A boutique hotel locates at KK , location is convenient and facilities are clean and neat.
Margarita
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2022
Location was excellent. Close to many dining and shopping options, all within walking distance. Will definitely stay here again.
Wah Yeow Eddie
Wah Yeow Eddie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2023
Awesome stay. Everything is great. Will stay there again if visit KK.