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Hotels in Balikpapan

Looking for a hotel in Balikpapan? Unfortunately, they're as few and far between as the hair on your great uncle Perry's head. But you'll have loads of choice if you travel a tiny bit further out. Take your pick of 30 accommodation options within 30 kilometres of Balikpapan's main area.

If you're not bothered by a short commute, the Grand Jatra Hotel Balikpapan and the Aston Balikpapan Hotel and Residence are two fantastic places to hit up. We also recommend taking a look at the Novotel Balikpapan and the Blue Sky Hotel.

You might also like to check out the rooms at the Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan or the Hotel Menara Bahtera. The Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan is 17 kilometres away from the centre of Balikpapan, and the Hotel Menara Bahtera is 17 kilometres away. If those ones aren't up your alley, you may prefer the Swiss-Belinn Balikpapan or the ibis Balikpapan.

Attractions and Hotels Near Balikpapan

But don't just limit your travels to Balikpapan. Take some time to experience some of the incredible sights and activities that the wider Kalimantan region has to offer. Don't even think of going home without stopping at a few of the region's stunning beaches, jungle and rivers. Ruins, traditional villages and temples are also worth a peek. If the weather is nice (or even if it's not), have a whirl at some popular local activities like mountain climbing and hiking.

Samarinda is another place to kick up your feet. It's where you'll find the Jessica Water Park and the Samarinda Port, and it's 75 kilometres to the north of the heart of Balikpapan. Samarinda accommodations include the Aston Samarinda Hotel and Convention Center and Swiss-Belhotel Borneo Samarinda.

Ever spent a night on the cold airport floor cos you got way too excited and forgot to book a hotel room? Save yourself some stiff limbs and grab a room at the Horison Samarinda or the JB Hotel. Neither are far from Temindung Airport, which is 80 kilometres from the centre of town.