Ever stayed in a boutique hotel before? In contrast to regular hotels, boutique hotels are smaller in size in terms of the number of rooms provided which is less than 100 rooms available. These hotels are normally situated in the city center or somewhere that is trendy and surrounded by restaurants, bars, and shopping centres. Boutique hotels have a distinct design or a theme that gives off unique aesthetics. 

If you’re ever curious about staying in boutique hotels, here are some boutique hotels that are located in and around Kota Kinabalu that you can check out:

Monocolo Boutique Hotel

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Monocolo Boutique Hotel focuses on blending into nature with a contemporary twist. Guests may choose to dine in at Monocolo’s casual dining place, Quarter ¼.

Address: No.1, Mile 1.5, Jalan Tuaran, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.

Website: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram

Contact Number: 088-277 767

E-mail:info@monocolohotel.com 

The Aru Hotel

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The Aru Hotel blends in different colour combinations for those who enjoy a splash of colours in their accommodation. Guests may also seize the chance to dip into their infinity pool for added relaxation.

Address: Aru Suites, Tanjung Aru, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Website: Unofficial Website

Contact Number:  011-6192 4989 

E-mail: resv@thearuhotel.com

Hotel 17

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A fairly recent established hotel, Hotel 17 offers rooms with a theme of Sunset and Ocean. Being surrounded by commercial areas, guests may easily access the nearest mall, Imago Shopping Mall, as Hotel 17 is located at KK Times Square. 

Address: Block A, Lot 6, Ground Floor, KK Times Square, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Website: Facebook

Contact Number: 088-486 771

The Cara Hotel

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The Cara Hotel is uniquely designed for guests to relax and relish during a vacation. The Twilight, The Stone, and The Oak are some of the theme rooms found in The Cara Hotel. 

Address: H-7-7, Block H, Aeropod Commercial Square, 88200 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Website: Facebook

Contact Number: 012-954 1099

E-mail: thecarahotel@gmail.com

Stanton Hotel

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Stanton Hotel captures the Georgian era building architecture and design with a modern twist while its logo design is influenced by the North Borneo Chartered Company (1881). 

Address: No. 13, Lorong Karamunsing C, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.

Website: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram

Contact Number: 016-509 0816

E-mail: enquiries@stantonhotel.com.my

Monaco Boutique Hotel

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Monaco Boutique Hotel has a rustic brickwork theme where the usage of wood and bricks are co-existing to create a minimalistic and textured design. 

Address: Lot No. 13, 14, & 15, Lorong Ikan Juara 3, Sadong Jaya, Karamunsing, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Website: Facebook | Instagram

Contact Number: 088-203 988

E-mail: admin@monacobh-my.com

Harper Boutique Hotel

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Although the layout design may look simple, Harper Boutique Hotel brings in art pieces as a centerpiece of the room. Additionally, this hotel oozes both coziness and functionality.

Address: 8th Floor, Lot 16 & 17, Block A Sutera Avenue Lorong Lebuh Sutera, Kampung Sembulan, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Website: Facebook | Instagram

Contact Number: 016-880 3889

E-mail: harperboutiquehotel@gmail.com

K Hotel Plaza 333

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With 41 affordable hotel rooms provided, guests are welcomed to stay in K Hotel Plaza 333 with access to Plaza 333 and ITCC Shopping Mall. 

Address: Lot 3, Block A, Lorong Plaza 333-1, Plaza 333, Off Jalan Pintas, Penampang, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Website: Official Website | Facebook

Contact Number: +6088-532 713 / +6088-532 712

E-mail: booking@khotel.my

The Atelier

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The Atelier is a niche hotel where guests may choose to stay in a room with different themes such as The Botanist, The Musician, The Artist, The Barber, The Bakery, The Cafe, The Potter, and The Photographer.

Address: C-5-8 & C-6-8, Aeropod Commercial Square, Jalan Aeropod, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.

Website: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram

Contact Number: 012-974 3303 / 010-388 0308

E-mail: theatelierkk@gmail.com

The LUMA Hotel

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The LUMA Hotel promotes green luxury as its theme to take on the appearance of tropical rainforest that you may find all throughout the hotel. 

Address: Lot 2-5, Block A, Sutera Avenue, Jalan Sembulan, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. 

Website: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram

Contact Number: +6088-286 900

E-mail: info@thelumahotel.com

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