Hotel Bahtera
Jl. Jend. Sudirman
From 400.000 idr
Gran Senyiur Hotel
Jl. ARS Muhammad No. 7
The first 5 five stars hotel in town, owned by local people. phone : +62 542 820211
Le Grandeur Balikpapan
Jl. Jend. Sudirman
(62-542) 420 155
Best rates on official website start at IDR 619,835
185 rooms and suites, the hotel sits in its own extensive gardens, adjoining a beautiful sandy beach, and overlooking the Makassar Straits. It is Kalimantan's only beachfront hotel.
Hotel Murni
Jl. Jend. Ahmad Yani
A cheap option
Town House
JL. MT. Haryono
Bukit damai indah, 0542-8879 650
There are a number of star rated hotels poised on the hills and at the beach that are perfectly adequate.
Bahana Surya / Blue Sky Hotel
One of the better places in town. with a nice swimming pool external entry 30.000 idr per person
Dusit Hotel
/ le grandeur
Hotel Haai
Sepinggan by pass
0542766309
the only "back to nature" hotel in Balikpapan, cottage/bungalow style rooms with private garages, room rate from 280.000 IDR, 3 mins from airport 10 mins to city.