Minor Hotels Opens 352-Key Avani Kota Kinabalu in Q1 2027
Minor Hotels will open the 352-key Avani Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia's Sabah state in Q1 2027. This property forms part of The Logg Luyang integrated development and introduces the Avani brand to the region.
Avani Brand Enters Sabah Market
Minor Hotels announced the Avani Kota Kinabalu, a 352-key hotel, will open in Q1 2027. The property is located in Kota Kinabalu, within Sabah, Malaysia. This opening marks the Avani brand's entry into the Sabah market. The hotel will operate as the hospitality anchor within The Logg Luyang by KTI Landmark.
This integrated development combines hospitality, commercial, and lifestyle components in the established Luyang neighborhood. Minor Hotels states the Avani Kota Kinabalu will provide accommodation and facilities for both hotel guests and the local community.
Design and Guest Facilities
Shah Architect provided the design for the Avani Kota Kinabalu, with landscape architecture by SD2 and interiors by INdulge. The hotel's 352 rooms are configured for business travel, short breaks, and extended stays. Five distinct dining and social venues are planned for guests and local patrons.
These include an all-day dining restaurant, a contemporary Chinese restaurant, and The Pantry, a bakery and coffee shop. SEEN Restaurant & Bar, a rooftop dining and drinking venue, and The Lobby Lounge, which will serve drinks throughout the day and transition from a daytime meeting space into an evening venue, complete the F&B offering. Leisure amenities include an infinity pool and an AvaniFit gym.
Procurement Implications for Asia
Avani Kota Kinabalu will also feature dedicated meeting and banquet facilities, able to host various events. This project indicates a demand for hospitality FF&E and interior fit-out materials in East Malaysia, specifically for 352 guest rooms and diverse public areas including multiple F&B outlets, a lobby lounge, meeting spaces, and wellness facilities.
Procurement teams sourcing for similar regional projects should note the specified design firms – Shah Architect, SD2, and INdulge – as potential specifiers for future work in the Kota Kinabalu market, particularly for integrated developments requiring diverse hospitality and commercial components.
Suppliers of contract furniture, specialized kitchen equipment, and wellness facility materials can track this project's progress and identify opportunities for specification.
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