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La propiedad — Hotel Borneo
Hotel Borneo is a functional 3-star business hotel on the edge of Bontang’s main road, catering to industrial travellers and budget-conscious families. The lobby feels clean but generic – tiled floors, fake plants, a reception desk with a slow computer – and the whole place has the air of a stopover rather than a destination. Its USP is reliable air-con and a wi-fi that mostly works, but don’t expect charm or local character. It suits anyone who needs a bed near the Pertamina and Pupuk Kaltim plants and doesn’t plan to linger.
Crónicas de Bontang
Bontang began as a small fishing village on Borneo’s east coast until the 1970s, when the Indonesian government chose it as the site for a massive liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant, Pertamina’s Badak facility. The industrial boom turned it into a planned company town, with neat rows of staff housing and a grid of concrete streets. Today Bontang is still dominated by the gas and fertiliser industries, giving it a transient, uniform feel – few tourists, lots of contractors. Its cultural identity remains largely Bugis and Banjarese, visible in the floating fish markets and stilt houses along the Strait of Makassar.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Bontang →Los mejores meses
July and August – the dry season offers sunny mornings with lower humidity, fewer rain interruptions, and manageable visitor numbers (mostly business travellers). September is also good, though slightly wetter.
Peak / Festival Surge
No real tourist peak, but August sees a slight uptick from domestic visitors escaping Java’s dry heat. Hotel prices barely budge – the city doesn’t have a festival or event that drives demand.
La temporada del hombro
April–May and October–November offer discounts of 10–15% on room rates, with quieter streets and balmy weather that’s still fine for short walks along the coast.
Tiempo y embalaje
Bontang has a tropical rainforest climate with no true dry season – even July can see sudden afternoon downpours. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and quick-dry shoes at all times.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Bontang
- The new Bontang–Balikpapan toll road opened in late 2025, cutting the drive to the airport from 3.5 hours to under 2.5 hours. Look for the signed exit before KM 12. Construction on the city’s main market (Pasar Rawa Indah) is scheduled to finish by June 2026, with temporary stalls relocated 200 metres north near the ferry terminal.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Borneo, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing away from the main street. These mid-level floors balance lift access with reduced foot traffic noise, and the rear orientation avoids the worst of Bontang's scooter and truck rumble.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (street noise, passersby, and possible smell from drains) and rooms at the back near the service entrance (kitchen clatter and staff movement, especially early morning).
Best views
Rooms at the front offer a view of the busy street and local shops — interesting for people-watching, but noisy. Rooms at the back overlook the service yard and neighbouring buildings; not scenic, but quieter.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors are the quietest — high enough to escape street-level racket, low enough that the lift motor and roof machinery aren't an issue.
🔊 Noise notes
Bontang's main roads have heavy scooter use from dawn, plus occasional trucks. The hotel's entrance is likely on a secondary street, but the front rooms catch whatever traffic filters through. Ask for a room on the street-facing side only if you're a heavy sleeper or want the view.
Insider tips
1) Check-in after 2pm to avoid the room-cleaning rush and get your choice of floor. 2) If you have a car, park around the side or rear of the building — street parking is tight and scooter parking eats space out front.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Instalaciones hoteleras — Hotel Borneo
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Average speed is 10 Mbps, sufficient for browsing and email; streaming may be unstable. No login restrictions – just accept the splash page.
One lift serves all guest floors (ground to 4th floor). No stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers; no digital newsstand. The lobby has a TV tuned to local news channels.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early baggage drop allowed at no charge. Check-out by 12:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs 100,000 IDR (subject to availability).
Free luggage storage available at the front desk for same-day arrivals and departures.
Step-free access via a ramp at the main entrance. Lift access to all floors. Wheelchair users can reach rooms, but bathrooms are standard size and may feel tight.
Free on-site parking available on a first-come, first-served basis. No valet. No EV charging. Nearest public car park is at Bontang Plaza, about 500 m away (nightly rate approx. 50,000 IDR).
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A deposit equal to the first night is required to secure the booking. At check-in, a refundable hold of 200,000 IDR is placed on your card for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Mosque: Masjid Hubbul Iman (224 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Nurul Ma'mun (253 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al-Muttaqin (472 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Besar Nurul Iman (570 m · ~7 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
Citimall Bontang — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Lapangan Kampung Baru — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
ATM BANK BNI Hotel Andika — 392 m · ~5 min walk
Toko Obat Jemy — 96 m · ~1 min walk
Hawaii Mart — 437 m · ~5 min walk
Bontang — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid money changers at hotels or tourist areas as they often give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted at mid-range hotels, larger shops and some restaurants; cash is essential for markets, street food and small vendors.
Not expected, but rounding up the bill or leaving small change (5,000–10,000 IDR) is appreciated in restaurants; taxi drivers round up; hotel porters 10,000–20,000 IDR per bag.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →A sachet of instant kopi in a warung or a small local coffee (kopi hitam) costs around 5,000–10,000 IDR.
A nasi campur or mie ayam from a warung sets you back 15,000–25,000 IDR.
A simple main dish like ayam goreng or soto at a local eatery runs 20,000–35,000 IDR.
Evening street food stalls appear along Jalan Yos Sudarso and around the Pasar Baru area, selling sate, bakso and pisang goreng for 5,000–15,000 IDR.
Budget supermarkets like Hypermart or Indomaret are common in Bontang, with basic groceries and toiletries.
Pasar Baru market is the main spot for cheap clothing, sandals and night market bargains.
Angkot (share taxi) cost 5,000–7,000 IDR per ride on fixed routes; from the nearest larger airport (Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan, Balikpapan) a shared minibus to Bontang costs around 150,000 IDR per person.
Eat at warung instead of restaurants to halve meal costs; use ATMs inside bank lobbies during daytime to avoid skimming; haggle at Pasar Baru for better prices on souvenirs and clothes.
bueno saber — Bontang
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18119.39 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
BontangFor police, dial 110. For ambulance, 118. For fire, 113. These numbers are national Indonesian emergency contacts. Bontang also has a local police station on Jl. Yos Sudarso, and the general hospital (RSUD Taman Husada) on Jl. Dr. Sutomo.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bontang, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Borneo
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM BANK BNI Hotel Andika — 392 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Toko Obat Jemy — 96 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
Anywhere in Bontang → Kos Kosan Bujang Pak Karim BTN
💡 Use Grab or Gojek app for fixed pricing; street ojeks will haggle. The BTN area is a maze of small lanes – tell the driver the warung name or ask a local for 'Pak Karim's kos'.
Kalimarau Airport (BEJ) → Kos Kosan Bujang Pak Karim BTN
💡 Negotiate the fare before getting in; official airport taxis are fixed price but private drivers from town often charge less.
Kalimarau Airport → Bontang City Terminal
💡 The shuttle drops you at the central terminal; from there, take an ojek (motorcycle taxi) for 15,000 IDR to Kos Kosan Bujang Pak Karim BTN.
Bontang City Terminal → Kos Kosan Bujang Pak Karim BTN (BTN housing area)
💡 Ask for the 'BTN' route – these are small blue minibuses. Keep small change ready; drivers rarely have change for large notes.
Sobre Bontang
Wikipedia ↗
Bontang is a city on the eastern coast of the island of Borneo in Indonesia, and is located in the province of East Kalimantan. It occupies a land area of 160.62 km2 (62.02 sq mi), and had a population of 140,787 people at the 2010 census, and 178,917 people at the 2020 census; the official estimate...
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at Hotel Borneo?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing away from the main street. These mid-level floors balance lift access with reduced foot traffic noise, and the rear orientation avoids the worst of Bontang's scooter and truck rumble.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Borneo?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (street noise, passersby, and possible smell from drains) and rooms at the back near the service entrance (kitchen clatter and staff movement, especially early morning).
Is Hotel Borneo noisy?
Bontang's main roads have heavy scooter use from dawn, plus occasional trucks. The hotel's entrance is likely on a secondary street, but the front rooms catch whatever traffic filters through. Ask for a room on the street-facing side only if you're a heavy sleeper or want the view.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Borneo?
Rooms at the front offer a view of the busy street and local shops — interesting for people-watching, but noisy. Rooms at the back overlook the service yard and neighbouring buildings; not scenic, but quieter.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Borneo?
1) Check-in after 2pm to avoid the room-cleaning rush and get your choice of floor. 2) If you have a car, park around the side or rear of the building — street parking is tight and scooter parking eats space out front.
What time is check-in at Hotel Borneo?
Check-in at Hotel Borneo is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Borneo have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Average speed is 10 Mbps, sufficient for browsing and email; streaming may be unstable. No login restrictions – just accept the splash page.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Borneo?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Borneo?
A nasi campur or mie ayam from a warung sets you back 15,000–25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Borneo?
Angkot (share taxi) cost 5,000–7,000 IDR per ride on fixed routes; from the nearest larger airport (Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan, Balikpapan) a shared minibus to Bontang costs around 150,000 IDR per person.
When is the best time to visit Bontang?
July and August – the dry season offers sunny mornings with lower humidity, fewer rain interruptions, and manageable visitor numbers (mostly business travellers). September is also good, though slightly wetter.
Principales atracciones en Bontang
💡 Come in the early morning to see tai chi groups and joggers. Food stalls appear after 4 PM selling cheap snacks like pisang goreng.
💡 The staff are friendly and may offer a free guided tour if you ask. Donation box at the entrance.
💡 Visit on a weekday morning when it is quiet and the animals are more active. Bring bug spray.
💡 Go just before sunset to avoid the midday heat and catch the local fishermen bringing in their catch around 5 PM.
💡 Wear sturdy shoes that can get muddy. The entrance is free, but a small voluntary donation helps maintain the path. Best visited during low tide.