Sembulan · Kota Kinabalu · Sabah
The Playground
Kota Kinabalu
Own Sabah’s tourism boom from KL
Fully furnished suites from RM501,100, run day-to-day by Maple Hospitality, six kilometres from Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Buy it, hand over the keys, and let Sabah’s 3.7 million annual visitors do the rest.
364
Fully furnished commercial suites
383–779
sq ft built-up, 7 layouts
6 km
to Kota Kinabalu International Airport
48 mths
target completion from SPA, furnishing included
364
Fully furnished commercial suites
383–779
sq ft built-up, 7 layouts
6 km
to Kota Kinabalu International Airport
48 mths
target completion from SPA, furnishing included
The investment case
Why KL investors are looking at Sabah
Sabah received more than 3.7 million tourists in 2025 while Malaysia led Southeast Asia in international arrivals. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is the entry point for most of it, and The Playground KK is 6.1 km from the terminal. It is designed for an owner who lives in the Klang Valley and never wants to manage a guest.
About the project
What is The Playground KK?
The Playground @ Kota Kinabalu, usually shortened to The Playground KK, is a new commercial suite development on Jalan Sembulan Lama in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. It is developed by Sembulan Emas Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Bursa Malaysia-listed Golden Land Berhad, and operated under the Maple Suites programme by Maple Hospitality Group.
The project sits on 1.63 acres of leasehold land and delivers 364 fully furnished suites across seven layouts, from 383 sq ft studios to 779 sq ft dual-key units. Target completion is 48 months from the sale and purchase agreement date, with furnishing included, and the defect liability period is 18 months from vacant possession. List prices start from RM501,100.
The interiors borrow from 1980s Milanese Memphis design, with bold colour and playful geometry, woven with Sino-Kadazan-Dusun motifs such as the Linangkit craft tradition. The facilities are built around families and short-stay guests: a beach-themed pool, an indoor play cave, an outdoor adventure playground, a karaoke room, a gym and an open-air lounge.
Why Sabah
At the centre of KK’s tourism growth
Kota Kinabalu is the gateway to Mount Kinabalu, the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park and the dive sites of Sipadan. Sembulan puts guests between the airport and the city waterfront, close to the hospitals, malls and attractions visitors actually go to.
Location
Sembulan: between the airport and the waterfront
The Playground is designed for owners who don’t live in Sabah. You buy a furnished unit; Maple Hospitality handles the guests, housekeeping and front desk. The Sembulan address is 6.1 km from the airport and 2.7 km from the city waterfront.
Unit types & pricing
Seven layouts,
from studio to dual key
Studios for the solo traveller, one- and two-bedroom layouts for families, and dual-key units that rent as two separate keys.
| Type | Layout | Built-up | Selling price (RM) | Per sq ft (RM) | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Studio, 1+1 bedroom, 1 bath | 385 sq ft | 501,100 – 520,800 | 1,302 – 1,353 | 181 |
| A1 | Studio | 383 sq ft | 510,700 – 518,100 | 1,333 – 1,353 | 14 |
| B | Studio, 1+1 bedroom, 1 bath | 490 sq ft | 649,800 – 687,900 | 1,326 – 1,404 | 70 |
| B1 | 2-bedroom | 570 sq ft | 728,100 – 745,300 | 1,277 – 1,308 | 19 |
| B2 | 1-bedroom | 570 sq ft | 755,800 – 763,200 | 1,326 – 1,339 | 14 |
| C | Dual key, 2+1 bedroom, 2 bath | 650 sq ft | 835,500 – 879,800 | 1,285 – 1,354 | 54 |
| C1 | Dual key | 779 sq ft | 1,002,600 – 1,008,700 | 1,287 – 1,295 | 12 |
Prices shown are the developer’s list selling prices (August 2026 schedule) before any package, and vary by level and orientation. Launch packages and current promotions are shared on request. All units are delivered fully furnished.
How the floors are organised
How to book a unit at The Playground KK
1
Pick a unit
WhatsApp Lawrence for the live availability chart and choose a type, level and orientation.
2
Pay the RM500 booking fee
Paid to the developer, Sembulan Emas Sdn Bhd. Refundable if your loan is rejected.
3
Loan & SPA
Apply through a panel bank for faster approval, then sign the sale and purchase agreement with a panel solicitor in KK. SPA and loan legal fees are free under the current package.
4
Sign up for Maple Suites
Owners on Levels 2–7 join the management programme with a small deposit; the balance is collected six months before vacant possession.
The Playground KK facilities
Built for guests who
post about where they stayed
Memphis-inspired design woven with Sino-Kadazan-Dusun heritage. Nine named facilities and up to 200 car parks across 1.63 acres.
All images are artist’s impressions. Facilities also include The Ombak Pool, The Sing Room karaoke suite and The Little Playpen.
Operated by Maple Hospitality
Own it from KL.
Never run it.
Maple Hospitality Group manages more than 50 projects across Malaysia. At The Playground they run the suites as a boutique-style stay, and owners of the same unit type share one revenue pool.
– Dedicated lobby check-in
– 24/7 customer service
– Daily housekeeping
– Concierge & bellboy
Before you book
The Playground KK: things to consider
A fair look at the terms, so there are no surprises after the SPA. Everything here comes from the developer’s sales kit and is worth reading alongside the pricing.
If any of these raise a question, that is exactly what the WhatsApp conversation is for. C. Lawrence would rather you ask now than find out later.
Frequently asked
The Playground KK, answered
The Playground KK, answered
Where exactly is The Playground KK?
On Jalan Sembulan Lama in the Sembulan area of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. It is about 450 m from the Sabah State Mosque, 1.3 km from Sutera Harbour Resort, 1.6 km from Imago Mall and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 2.7 km from the KK city waterfront and 6.1 km from Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
Who is the developer of The Playground @ Kota Kinabalu?
Sembulan Emas Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Golden Land Berhad (GLB). GLB has been listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia since 2009 and has three decades of history in timber, construction, plantations and property development.
How much does a unit at The Playground KK cost?
List selling prices range from RM501,100 for a 385 sq ft Type A studio to RM1,008,700 for a 779 sq ft Type C1 dual-key unit. That works out to roughly RM1,277 to RM1,404 per square foot depending on type, level and orientation. Launch packages are available on request.
Is The Playground KK freehold or leasehold?
Leasehold, 99 years. The units are titled as commercial suites, not residential.
What unit types and sizes are available?
Seven layouts across 364 units: Type A (385 sq ft studio, 181 units), A1 (383 sq ft, 14 units), B (490 sq ft, 70 units), B1 (570 sq ft two-bedroom, 19 units), B2 (570 sq ft one-bedroom, 14 units), C (650 sq ft dual key, 54 units) and C1 (779 sq ft dual key, 12 units).
Are the units fully furnished?
Yes. Every suite is delivered fully furnished with a digital lockset, and furnishing is included within the 48-month completion timeline from the SPA date.
Who manages The Playground KK and can I rent out my unit?
Maple Hospitality Group, which manages more than 50 projects in Malaysia, operates the suites under the Maple Suites programme. Units on Levels 2 to 7 are allocated to the programme, which runs on a three-year term with pool-sharing by unit type. Ask Lawrence for the programme details for your unit.
What are the maintenance charges?
RM0.50 per square foot per month, inclusive of sinking fund. For a 385 sq ft Type A that is about RM193 a month.
When will The Playground KK be completed?
Target completion is 48 months from the sale and purchase agreement date, inclusive of furnishing; the developer's current estimate is Q4 2029. The defect liability period is 18 months from vacant possession. The latest site progress shown in the sales kit is dated 20 July 2026.
What facilities does The Playground KK have?
The Ombak Pool (beach-themed), The Peak outdoor adventure playground, The Play Cave, The Little Playpen kids' playroom themed on Sipadan's underwater world, The Sing Room karaoke suite, The Gym, The Santai Lounge, The Amber Lobby with dedicated check-in, and up to 200 car parks.
How much is the booking fee and is it refundable?
RM500, paid to the developer. It is refundable if your loan application is rejected, on submission of the cancellation form and the bank's rejection letter.
I'm based in KL. Do I need to visit Kota Kinabalu to buy?
Not necessarily. Lawrence handles unit selection, booking and loan applications with outstation buyers, and the developer has panel solicitors in KK. Ask him how SPA signing is arranged for your case. Viewings are available if you want them.
Who finds the guests and what happens when my unit is empty?
Maple Hospitality operates the suites. Owners of the same unit type are pooled and share the pool's revenue.
Can I still use the facilities if my unit is under Maple Suites?
Yes. Maple Suites management has confirmed (June 2026) that owners keep access to the pool, gym, lounges and other facilities for their own use, and can bring immediate family. Access is arranged at the management counter: Maple holds the keys and access cards, registers you on arrival, and runs a simple owner verification for security. Owner stays in the unit itself are governed by the Maple Suites agreement; ask Lawrence for the current entitlement.
Is there a guaranteed rental option?
Options vary by level and change from time to time. They cannot be published here; message Lawrence and he will send the current package for the levels you are considering.
How do I get out if I want to sell?
Units are individually titled and can be sold on the secondary market like any commercial property. The Maple Suites agreement is a three-year term; termination within the first 12 months carries a RM5,000 charge, and termination after that requires three months' written notice.
Does each unit come with a car park?
No. The development has up to 200 shared car parks, but none are allocated to individual units.
Which fees are covered by the developer?
Under the current package, SPA legal fee and disbursements, loan legal fee, loan stamp duty and disbursements are free. The memorandum of transfer (MOT) stamp duty is paid by the purchaser. Packages can change; confirm at booking.
Is there a launch promotion?
Yes. Purchasers during the launch campaign are entered into the Own One, Win More lucky draw with a vehicle as the grand prize, and referrals earn extra tickets. Current sales packages are shared on WhatsApp; they change from time to time.
Get the full kit
on WhatsApp
Investor kit with floor plans, available units, launch package and the Maple Suites programme, sent straight to your phone. Lawrence handles KL-based buyers end to end. Show units (Type B 490 sq ft and Type C 650 sq ft dual key) are open at the KK sales gallery, Mon–Thu 10.30am–6pm and Fri–Sun and public holidays 9am–6pm.
C. Lawrence
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