Minor Hotels has announced Avani Kota Kinabalu, a 352-room premium lifestyle hotel set to open in Q1 2027. The property will introduce the Avani brand to Sabah, Malaysia, and forms part of The Logg Luyang integrated development by KTI Landmark. Avani Kota Kinabalu will serve as the development’s hospitality anchor, offering accommodation, dining, wellness and event facilities.
The hotel sits approximately 10 minutes from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, giving guests access to the city’s business districts, residential neighborhoods and visitor attractions. Kota Kinabalu is one of East Malaysia’s principal commercial centers and a key gateway to Borneo.
Development Anchors Integrated Luyang Project
Shah Architect will design the property, with landscape architecture by SD2 and interiors by INdulge.
Winston Gong, General Manager of Avani Kota Kinabalu, said, “Kota Kinabalu is evolving rapidly as a regional business and tourism hub, creating strong demand for a hotel that can move easily between corporate, leisure, and social use. Our focus will be on delivering an efficient, locally relevant guest experience while building a property with genuine appeal to the city’s residents.”
Property Features
Avani Kota Kinabalu will include five dining and social venues. The all-day dining restaurant will serve Sabahan, Malaysian, Korean, and international cuisine, with live cooking stations, local specialties, and a signature Avani Sunday Lunch. A contemporary Chinese restaurant will focus on Sabah Hakka heritage and regional flavors.
The Lobby Lounge will function as a daytime meeting space and transition into an evening venue serving afternoon tea, cocktails, and whiskies. The Pantry will offer handcrafted bakery items, desserts, and premium coffee for dining in or takeaway. On the rooftop, SEEN Restaurant & Bar will bring globally inspired cuisine, mixology, curated music, and destination-led experiences to Sabah.
The hotel will also include dedicated meeting and banquet facilities for conferences, weddings, and social events. Leisure facilities will include an infinity pool and AvaniFit gym, with nearby Tun Fuad Stephens Park offering access to outdoor recreation.
Minor Hotels’ Malaysia Expansion
Avani Kota Kinabalu will strengthen Minor Hotels’ presence in Malaysia, joining Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas in Johor. The announcement supports the group’s strategy of expanding its lifestyle portfolio in destinations with growing demand.
Avani Hotels & Resorts launched in 2011 and operates more than 40 properties across 5 continents, offering premium city hotels, tropical resorts, and retreats in nature. Minor Hotels is a global leader in the hospitality industry with more than 640 hotels, resorts, and branded residences in operation and committed development across 67 countries.
