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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Balikpapan

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Balikpapan

If it's your first trip to Balikpapan, Indonesia for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Balikpapan. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Balikpapan. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Balikpapan for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Balikpapan beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Balikpapan for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Platinum Balikpapan Hotel & Convention Hall

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $46 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at Jln Soekarno Hatta No 28, Platinum Balikpapan Hotel & Convention Hall has great rooms from $46 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 7.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and city views at this relaxing hotel. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
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Sepinggan Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $27 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Balikpapan
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Sepinggan Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $27. Offering room service, a restaurant, laundry services, free parking, and laundry facilities, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Jl Marsma R Iswahyudi Rt07 No60. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers bicycle rental, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, a coffee shop, and a 24-hour desk which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 8.2 km from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
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D'Primahotel Balikpapan

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $37 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found D'Primahotel Balikpapan to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $37. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Jl. MT. Haryono No 78. You'll also find laundry facilities, a tour desk, air-conditioning, a coffee shop, and a 24-hour desk which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.2 km from the center of town. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Coffee shop
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Gran Senyiur Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $46 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $46, Gran Senyiur Hotel, at Jl. A.R.S. Mohammad No. 07 provides an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchens, laundry services, a spa, a child pool, and laundry facilities. It's located just 0.8 km from the city center, too. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
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Grand Tjokro Hotel Balikpapan

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $33 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Balikpapan
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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Grand Tjokro Hotel Balikpapan has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $33 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Jl Marsma Iswahyudi No 21 Balikpapan Selatan Kel Sepinggan Raya. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, a spa and wellness center, a spa, a child pool, and free parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 7.2 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
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Hotel Buana Lestari

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $20 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of Hotel Buana Lestari is 8.80 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, parking, laundry services, and laundry facilities. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $20, and it's located at Jl. Jend.Sudirman 418. We also love the a 24-hour desk and shuttle services which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.6 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
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Hotel Pacific Balikpapan

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $21 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Balikpapan
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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A cool place is Hotel Pacific Balikpapan because it has great rooms that start at $21. It has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, parking, and laundry services, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Jl. Jend. A. Yani No.33. Only 1.1 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a pool table, laundry facilities, a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, and a coffee shop at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Coffee shop
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Samarinda.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Balikpapan, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Balikpapan, Best Hotels for One Week in Balikpapan, Best Hotels for One Night in Balikpapan, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Balikpapan.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Balikpapan?

Balikpapan Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$33

After analyzing 7 first time trip hotels in Balikpapan, Indonesia, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $33. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Balikpapan.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $42
  • 3-star hotels: $26
  • 2-star hotels: $27


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