When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Kemala Beach, located 4 mi (6.4 km) from central Balikpapan. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Pantai Monpera and Pantai Banua Patra, both within a short walk.
BSB Beach is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from central Balikpapan, why not stop by during your stay. If you have fun at BSB Beach, you'll love Aquaboom Waterpark, just a short walk away.
Masjid Agung At-Taqwa is just one of the places to see in Balikpapan, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Check out reviews of East Kalimantan hotels guests love
Novotel Balikpapan
10/10 Excellent
"The check-in and check-out process was very easy and fast without a deposit. The FO gave me a room with a nice view, the sea and the pool. The room was clean, the AC was cold, the shower was very strong. but now they don't provide bar soap, shower cap, toothbrush in the bathroom but when you check in, they will ask for this and if you need it, they will give it to you. everything is ok, only the security in front of the lobby door must be alert if guests bring a lot of luggage. There is no need to ask whether they need help carrying the suitcase or not. I think it's better to just help directly without having to ask.
Novotel Balikpapan, January 5, 2026"
"Rooms were clean with a ton of space.
Hotel staff was friendly and very helpful.
Hospitality staff were always eager to serve and went above and beyond to make sure you were satisfied.
Shout out to Ojan and Rizkhi.
I will be returning without a doubt. "
"I would like to comment that your staff Nora has serve us excellent service, she has done an extra mile for us, she is a keeper, you should promote her because of her excellent service towards us. We are very happy of her service. I stay there from 5th July until 9th July 2025, We will recommend this hotel to our family and friends. "
"Room was ok, clean , employees are very nice The restaurant is terrible
The food I ordered was not fit to eat
The steak only had 3 bites that I could eat
It was almost all fat. The salad was not fresh
And was very small. The hamburger from the previous night was extra terrible. I do not think it was real meat and looked like a child made it. No let us, not tomatoes, no onions. And the wrong kind of cheese
I sent in laundry it came back dirtier that when I sent it in"
"Room was comfortable, view of the ocean nice. Shower good. Food was good, except in the morning, the breakfast buffet was not ready at 6 am, no warm food."
