Residents practising morning yoga on a wooden deck surrounded by tropical garden

Kota Kinabalu · Sabah · Malaysia

A private rehab centre in Sabah where healing finds its place.

Eden Renewal Centre is a discreet recovery villa in Kota Kinabalu for drug, alcohol and behavioural addiction — small, confidential, and staffed every hour by coaches who have walked the same road.

Why families choose us

Rehab in Kota Kinabalu, reimagined as a home

Hope begins here — recovery starts today. Eden Renewal Centre is a private rehab in Sabah, not an institution: a villa where residents are known by name and cared for around the clock.

"We don't just treat addiction — we've walked the same road."
A private resident room with soft green curtains and hardwood floors
A resident room

Our programme

Structure that heals

Our Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual approach treats the whole person — body, mind, relationships and spirit — through the 12-Step framework, CBT, one-to-one coaching and structured daily living.

  • Biological

    Physical stabilisation, healthy nutrition, exercise, sleep, medical assessment and daily routines that support the body’s recovery.

  • Psychological

    CBT, motivational interviewing, individual counselling, group therapy, emotional regulation and relapse-prevention therapy.

  • Social

    Rebuilding communication, boundaries, family relationships, social skills, accountability and a supportive recovery network.

  • Spiritual

    12-Step principles, mindfulness, meditation and reflection on meaning, purpose, values and gratitude — respecting each resident’s beliefs.

What we treat

Drug, alcohol and behavioural addiction

Substance

Alcohol, methamphetamine, heroin & opioids, cocaine, cannabis, prescription misuse, and polysubstance addiction.

Behavioural

Gambling, gaming, internet & social media, pornography, sex & relationship, and shopping & compulsive spending.

What makes us different

Care you can feel

Coaches Who've Lived It

Guided by people who understand recovery firsthand — not just training.

Round-the-Clock Presence

A coach alert and available every hour of every day.

Nutrition Built for Healing

Meals designed around real physical recovery.

A Home, Not a Ward

Comfortable, immaculately clean, genuinely safe facilities.

A Small, Known Community

Every resident known by name — never just a caseload.

Discretion From Day One

Confidentiality built into every process and conversation.

The residence dining hall with a long wooden table and tropical plants
Shared meals in the residence dining hall
Residents white-water rafting on a Sabah river surrounded by rainforest
Outdoor activities in Sabah

The setting

Kota Kinabalu

Recovery deserves room to breathe. Our residence sits close to Sabah's mountains and coastline — a genuine change of environment, without leaving the region you know.

Outdoors, residents rebuild confidence through hiking, beach outings, nature walks and team-building activities alongside their recovery work.

Getting started

Four steps, at your pace

  1. 01

    Reach out

    By phone, WhatsApp, or email — whichever feels easiest.

  2. 02

    A confidential conversation

    We listen first, and take time to understand your situation.

  3. 03

    Pre-Admission Assessment

    Scheduled at your pace, with no pressure to commit.

  4. 04

    A clear, honest answer

    Always within 24 hours of your assessment.

Every step, every conversation, is confidential.

Join the team

Be part of something that matters

Eden Renewal Centre is growing. If you are drawn to recovery work, genuine human connection and a villa-based environment where no two days look the same, we would love to hear from you.

Recovery Coach

Walk alongside residents as they rebuild their lives. You will provide round-the-clock support, guide daily routines, and be a steady presence through the ups and downs of early recovery.

  • Experienced coaches and fresh candidates both welcome
  • Comprehensive training provided
  • Attractive incentives and a rewarding career path
  • Degree in Psychology or a relevant field preferred if you are new to the field
Apply for Recovery Coach

Residence Hand

Keep the villa running like a home. From preparing nourishing meals to keeping spaces calm and clean, your work creates the stable, welcoming environment recovery thrives in.

  • Day-to-day housekeeping, laundry and residence upkeep
  • Simple, wholesome meal preparation for residents and staff
  • A calm, organised presence that helps the whole household feel safe
  • No formal qualification needed — reliability and heart matter most
Apply for Residence Hand

Recovery coaches and interns are both welcome — comprehensive training provided. Send your CV to careers@edenrenewalcentre.com. All applications are treated confidentially.

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Get in touch

Talk to us today

Whether you are asking for yourself or for someone you love, the conversation stays between us. All enquiries and referrals are confidential.

Phone / WhatsApp

+6-0172650590

Location

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

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