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3 Star Hotels in Balikpapan

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Balikpapan on Hotels.com. These Balikpapan 3 Star Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 11, 2026.

A buffet setup with various food items and condiments, a bar area with beverages, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

An outdoor dining area with round tables set for a formal event, featuring black chairs with gold sashes and white tablecloths.

A modern hotel with a blue and beige facade, a sign for 'Swiss-Baillon', and a well-lit outdoor area with palm trees and a covered seating area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a green armchair, a small table, and a bedside telephone.

1. Swiss-Belinn Balikpapan

Balikpapan

CNY133

CNY161 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Prime' sign, large windows, and a green accent on the facade.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and large windows providing natural light.

A conference room with a large table, whiteboard, and audio equipment.

A modern bathroom with a curved vanity, a mirror, and a towel rack.

2. Whiz Prime Hotel Balikpapan

Balikpapan

CNY114

CNY138 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a view of the sea, and buildings in the background.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a decorative fountain.

A modern hotel with a prominent "ibis HOTEL" sign, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area with plants.

A gym with multiple treadmills and stationary bikes, large windows with a city view.

3. ibis Balikpapan

Balikpapan

CNY144

CNY175 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An infinity pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a view of the sea.

A wooden deck with tables and benches, overlooking a body of water, with palm trees and a metal railing.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a large window with a city view.

4. Golden Tulip Balikpapan Hotel & Suites

Balikpapan

CNY274

CNY332 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by a variety of plants.

A multi-story building with a prominent sign for 'Jardin Coffee' at the ground level.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery, and a view of a tower in the distance.

A bathroom with a round mirror, a sink, and a handheld showerhead.

5. Qafotel Boutique

Gunung Bahagia

CNY189

CNY229 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a modern design.

A modern interior with a central seating area, red accents, and a geometric ceiling design.

A modern bar area with a distinctive red and purple neon sign, a polished black floor, and a bar counter with stools.

A modern restaurant with a red cushioned bench, dining tables with black placemats, and a contemporary interior design.

6. Hotel Neo+ Balikpapan by Aston

Balikpapan

CNY254

CNY308 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A conference room with tables, chairs, a whiteboard, and a carpeted floor.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, and a television.

A spacious hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, recessed lighting, and a view of the city at dusk.

A modern hotel building with a prominent 'd'aria hotel' sign.

7. d'primahotel Balikpapan City Center

Balikpapan

CNY224

CNY272 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A modern hotel restaurant with a central dining area, multiple tables, and purple placemats.

A modern lobby with a central seating area featuring yellow and red chairs, a white coffee table, and a potted plant.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, a podium, and a banner reading "Quest Hotel."

A modern hotel building with a prominent red facade, large windows, and a visible entrance with signage.

8. Quest Hotel Balikpapan by ASTON

Balikpapan

CNY292

CNY354 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A multi-level hotel lobby with a glass ceiling, multiple dining areas, and a central seating area.

A bar area with a long counter, stools, and a red block.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with plates and a vase of flowers, and a television.

A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered area and multiple windows.

9. Horison Sagita Balikpapan

Balikpapan

A swimming pool with metal handrails and a tiled edge.

A gym with exercise equipment, a large mirror, and a view of greenery outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a laptop on the bed.

A conference room with rows of chairs, a large screen, and a projector.

10. Hotel Mega Lestari

Balikpapan

CNY105

CNY128 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A resort with a large swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with a thatched roof.

A row of modern, two-story buildings with balconies, a paved driveway, and a small fountain.

A building with a paved driveway, palm trees, and a parked car.

A spacious living room with a sofa, armchair, and a dining table.

11. BDI Townhouse Hotel & Residence Balikpapan

Balikpapan

CNY122

CNY148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden furniture, and a large mirror.

A person cleaning a living room with a spray bottle and a long wand.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a large pink abstract painting on the wall, and a hanger on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a sofa, and large windows with a view of the street.

12. d'primahotel Balikpapan

Balikpapan

CNY162

CNY197 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

An infinity pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a small structure with a glass top.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area with apples on a table.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a dining area with a table and chairs. The room has a large window with a view of the city.

A modern interior with a large table, wooden beams, and a view of the outdoors.

13. The Malibu Suites Balikpapan by Sissae Living

Balikpapan

CNY144

CNY175 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel with multiple swimming pools and water slides, surrounded by multi-story buildings.

A lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a large screen.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a view of the city.

14. Astara Hotel Balikpapan

Balikpapan

CNY388

CNY469 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a brick accent wall.

A dining area with a dark wooden table and matching chairs, a built-in bench, and a small kitchen area above the table.

A modern bathroom with a round mirror, a white sink, and a glass shower enclosure.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a large framed artwork on the wall, and a red carpet leading to the entrance.

15. Hotel Buana Lestari

Balikpapan

CNY125

CNY151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A rooftop pool with a curved design, surrounded by a stone wall, and overlooking a cityscape at sunset.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'hip hotel' sign and a 'GG SHIVER' sign.

An indoor dining area with wooden tables and benches, a glass wall on one side, and a ceiling adorned with string lights.

A reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, a waiting area with sofas, and a wall-mounted sign for 'Japanica Spa & Fitness Center'.

16. J Icon Hip Hotel

Balikpapan

CNY165

CNY200 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a coffee maker, and a wall-mounted TV.

A modern living room with a sofa set, coffee table, and decorative plants.

A parking area with multiple cars, a paved road, and buildings in the background.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area with a sofa and a small table.

17. Nusantara Inn Hotel

Sepaku

CNY185

CNY224 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Top neighborhoods in Balikpapan

Gunung Bahagia

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Margomulyo

Balikpapan's Margomulyo neighborhood offers attractions including Margomulyo Mangrove Forest.

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Kampung Baru

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Top landmarks in Balikpapan

Kemala Beach

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

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 Banua Patra and Pantai Monpera, both within a short walk.

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Plaza Balikpapan

7.0/10 (4 reviews)

If you like shopping, take time out to go to Plaza Balikpapan when in Balikpapan.

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BSB Beach

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.

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Monument Perjuangan Rakyat

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Monument Perjuangan Rakyat— just one of the landmarks located 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from central Balikpapan.

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E Walk

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

If you like shopping, take time out to go to E Walk when in Balikpapan. Splash some more cash at Pentacity Mall.

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Manggar Sari Beach

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Manggar Sari Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from central Balikpapan. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Lamaru Beach.

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Bekapai Garden

Bekapai Garden is 3 mi (4.8 km) from central Balikpapan, why not stop by during your stay. If you like Bekapai Garden, you'll love Balikpapan Botanical Garden, just a short drive away.

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Sun Bear Sanctuary

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Sun Bear Sanctuary, located 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from central Balikpapan.

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