Kota Kinabalu, August 2025 – The Luma Hotel Kota Kinabalu is honored to be recognised with
multiple awards in the prestigious 2025 Haute Grandeur Global Awards, with awards won in the
categories:
- Best Design Hotel in Malaysia
- Best Boutique Hotel in Malaysia
- Best Destination Hotel in Malaysia
- Best New Hotel in Malaysia
“We are humbled to be recognized by all of our guests with these awards” said Gordon Montoya Seet,
General Manager of The Luma Hotel Kota Kinabalu. “This acknowledgement and awards won truly
reflects the opinions of our guests towards the hotel’s services, products as well as our team’s
dedication to providing each and one of our guests with exceptional hospitality and a memorable
experience. It is a testament to the hard work and passion of our team.”
The Luma Hotel, an award-winning luxury boutique hotel located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah – is
recognised for being the first ever creative design boutique hotel in Borneo, drawing inspiration for
its interior design from Sabah’s lush rainforest and abundance of nature. Even the name “Luma” is a
word from the local native tribe, “luma” meaning “home”. The boutique hotel sets itself apart from
its counterparts with its nature-inspired urban design, echoed by rich green colour schemes and
organic furnishings, combined with its well-known, Sabahan hospitality, the hotel truly reflects why
it is one of the most desired hotels to stay at when in Kota Kinabalu.
The hotel, a member of the Design Hotels Selection and part of Marriott Bonvoy, under Marriott
International brand of hotels and resorts and also a listed hotel with Michelin Guide’s Tablet Hotels
Selection.
For more information on the LUMA Hotel, visit www.thelumahotel.com or contact us at
marketing@thelumahotel.com.
