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.
Check out the East Kalimantan hotels guests love right now
Swiss-Belinn Balikpapan
8/10 Good
"The room was great, clean, spacious and well maintained. However the rest of the hotel was poorly maintained with dirty areas, especially the carpark and hallways."
"First off I was greeted very nicely by the front desk . Made to feel welcome.
Then upon entering the room there was my photo and personal greeting on the TV .
Wow was I surprised..never in the 25 years of traveling around the world havevi ever seen this as well as a note from the Big Boss.
You sold me right there.. the room was laid out
Well, bed very comfortable, nice view of Samarinda from the window also
Breakfast was well laid out, plentiful selections and hot pancakes really were enjoyable..
The Dayak Music was nice added bonus.
The bar on the 9th floor was nice place to sit and chill at night and chll at night "
"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. "
"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"