Budget Hostels from RM60

You might like the nightly rates at this top accommodation option in the area, which has good reviews from our customers: Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu - 7.7 mi (12.5 km) from the heart of Menggatal. Located within a 10-minute walk of Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance.

The weather is important when you’re discovering new places, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 25°C. The rainiest months in Menggatal are January, November, December and May, with each month seeing an average of 369 mm of rainfall.

Get out into nature with places such as Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Sapi Island and Shangri-la Rasa Ria Nature Reserve. Cultural attractions include Mari Mari Cultural Village and Sabah State Museum. Locals like to shop at 1Borneo Hypermall and City Mall.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Menggatal in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.), 8.6 mi (13.8 km) away from the city centre.