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2026 Guide

Best Rooftop & View Dining in Sabah (2026)

Updated October 2026 ยท 6 spots

โšก Quick answer

The best Rooftop & View Dining in Sabah is ON23 Sky Bar, Hyatt Centric (Pusat Bandar, Kota Kinabalu). Also great: Stylo, Kota Kinabalu Marriott, Al Fresco, The Magellan Sutera and Balin Roofgarden Bistro & Bar.

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#1๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธBerbaloi

ON23 Sky Bar, Hyatt Centric

Pusat Bandar, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

๐Ÿ– Non-halalRM60โ€“RM150

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Order: Cocktails and bar bites with island views

KK's highest-rated sky bar, with panoramic views over the islands and Signal Hill.

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#2๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธBerbaloi

Stylo, Kota Kinabalu Marriott

Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

๐Ÿ– Non-halalRM80โ€“RM200

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Order: International plates and cocktails over the South China Sea

Rooftop dining with a wide view over the South China Sea and the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. Sunset here is one of KK's best.

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#3๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธBerbaloi

Al Fresco, The Magellan Sutera

Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

๐Ÿ– Non-halalRM80โ€“RM180

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Order: Mediterranean plates and pizza by the harbour

Open-air Mediterranean dining with harbour and sunset views, one of the most-reviewed view restaurants in KK.

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#4๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธBerbaloi

Balin Roofgarden Bistro & Bar

Pusat Bandar, Sandakan, Sabah

๐Ÿ– Non-halalRM40โ€“RM100

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Order: Bistro plates on a rooftop garden

Sandakan's rooftop: a garden bistro over the old town and bay, with strong ratings.

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#5๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธBerbaloi

Sky Blu Bar, Hotel Grandis

Suria Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

๐Ÿ– Non-halalRM60โ€“RM150

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Order: Bar eats and dinner with island views

An unblocked sea-and-islands view from the hotel's top-floor pool deck. Known around KK as the go-to sunset drinks and dinner spot.

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#6๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐ŸŒถ๏ธBerbaloi

Sunset Bar, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru

Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

๐Ÿ– Non-halalRM60โ€“RM150

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Order: Sunset drinks and bites by the sea

The classic KK sundowner spot, facing the South China Sea and the islands.

โ† Best Rooftop & View Dining across Malaysia ยท All food in Sabah โ†’

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