“A hip, design-led hotel in buzzy Kota Kinabalu. Great for families, friends, couples or business travellers looking for slick, modern interiors with sleek, polished wood, green-painted walls and a minimalist vibe. Plus there's a trendy coffee shop & Asian eatery with cracking cocktails. ”

Recommended for

  • Wildlife Area

    • Take a day trip to the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, in the ocean in front of the city, to spot wildlife under and above the water
  • Trekking

    • Clamber up Mount Kinabalu (4095m), marvelling at the flora and fauna of the jungle, to be rewarded with epic views
  • Value chic

    • A chic, affordable choice for a city break, or the start of an adventure in Malaysian Borneo
  • City Style

    • A design-led city hotel, opened in 2022, offering fabulous food & trendy interiors
  • Designer

    • Created by Seshan Design, with a focus on minimalist interiors and natural materials: polished wood and earthy tones
  • Local markets

    • Join the bustling crowds at the Filipino Market Sabah — well worth an early morning visit
  • Golf

    • Play a round at the Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club or Sabah Golf & Country Club
  • Restaurant

    • Enjoy Asian dishes at JOJO Gastrobar or light bites and Flow Coffee
  • Airport

    • Just five kilometres from Kota Kinabalu International Airport
  • Museums

    • Visit the Sabah State Museum for a sense of the region's past
  • On an island

    • In the Malaysian part of Borneo
  • Family Suites

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Less £

  • Lively

  • Eco

  • Organic food

  • Learning

  • Gourmet

  • Full of character

  • Good wine list

  • Lively area

  • Opulent

  • Designer Shopping

  • Riding

  • Great walks

  • Artworks

  • Families

  • Chic

  • Gym

  • Child friendly

  • Business Hotel

  • Disabled access

  • Contemporary

  • Close to nightlife

  • Birdwatching

  • Romantic

  • Downtown

Facilities

  • Rooms

    115 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    Enjoy Asian dishes at JOJO Gastrobar or light bites and Flow Coffee
  • Bar

    JOJO Gastrobar is a hotspot for evening cocktails — book ahead!
  • Meeting Room

  • Cots available

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • In room DVD

  • Airport transfer

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Family Suites

  • Parking

  • No pets

  • Good wine list

  • Laundry

  • Gym

  • Child friendly

  • Sitting Room

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • In room music system

  • Wifi

  • Air conditioning

  • Safe

  • Bath robes

Activities

  • Wildlife Area

    • Take a day trip to the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, in the ocean in front of the city, to spot wildlife under and above the water
  • Trekking

    • Clamber up Mount Kinabalu (4095m), marvelling at the flora and fauna of the jungle, to be rewarded with epic views
  • Local markets

    • Join the bustling crowds at the Filipino Market Sabah — well worth an early morning visit
  • Golf

    • Play a round at the Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club or Sabah Golf & Country Club
  • Museums

    • Visit the Sabah State Museum for a sense of the region's past
  • Learning

  • Riding

  • Great walks

  • Designer Shopping

  • Close to nightlife

  • Birdwatching

Map & Location

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