Balikpapan Holidays
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Balikpapan Beach Holiday
Get ready to live out those summery daydreams on your upcoming Balikpapan holiday. Go on a lovely stroll, savour the beautiful ocean vistas and collect unique seashells on your trip to Balikpapan. Situated just 18 kilometres from the city centre, Kemala Beach is the place to be for many sun-seeking visitors. Have a look through our Balikpapan holiday deals and watch your travel budget go further!
Things You Should Know About Balikpapan
- Drift off to sleep to the gentle sounds of the sea at one of our Balikpapan beach hotels. Nothing beats staying close to the ocean.
- Alternatively, browse our range of hotels. They're a hit with travellers planning a holiday in Balikpapan. Check out Grand Tjokro Balikpapan and Platinum Balikpapan Hotel & Convention Hall.
- Balikpapan is home to around 433,900 people and offers lots to keep you busy. Can't wait to start planning some fun activities? Check out our Balikpapan things to do page.
- Get some great deals with a Balikpapan holiday package. With that extra money in your wallet, you won't regret indulging in this destination's best offerings. Kemala Beach, Plaza Balikpapan and E Walk are excellent places to start.
Top hotels in Balikpapan
Four Points by Sheraton Balikpapan
All good except being woken at 4am by the loud noise from the mosque every morning! Need to install double glazed windows on that side of the hotel.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan
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.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2025
Novotel Balikpapan
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 ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Popular places to visit
Kemala Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Kemala Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Balikpapan. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Plaza Balikpapan
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Plaza Balikpapan during your trip to Balikpapan. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Bekapai Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Bekapai Garden, a lovely green space in Balikpapan. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
