IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed Kimpton Kota Kinabalu, a 350-room beachfront luxury hotel in Sabah, Malaysia, set to open by 2031. Located on Tanjung Aru’s shoreline, the property will feature design-led spaces, wellness facilities, and cultural experiences. The project strengthens IHG’s lifestyle portfolio and highlights Southeast Asia’s growing demand for immersive, premium coastal travel experiences.