BALIKPAPAN

Some of the TOP Hotels in Bali

Bali's most famous and crowded resort is Kuta beach, a six-kilometre sweep of golden sand, with plenty of accommodation, shops and nightlife. Nearby Sanur is much quieter, but most backpackers prefer the beaches of peaceful east-coast Candi Dasa and traveller-oriented Lovina on the north coast. The island's other major destination is the cultural centre of Ubud , a still charming but undeniably commercialized overgrown village, where traditional dances are staged every night of the week and the streets are full of arts-and-crafts galleries.

Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa : The Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa is a luxury property strategically located only 15 kilometers away from the... Nusa Dua
Aston Bali Resort & Spa : The Aston Bali Resort and Spa is a luxury hotel located on the waterfront facing golden sandy beaches... Tanjung Benoa
Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel : Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel is situated in the coastal village of Sanur, an ideal location from which to explore... Sanur
Sanur Paradise Plaza Suites : The Sanur Paradise Plaza Suites is located in Sanur Village just two kilometers from the Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel....Grand Bali Beach Hotel also is a nice hotel in Sanur.
Swiss Belhotel Bali Aga : The Swiss Belhotel Bali Aga is a deluxe property strategically located only 20 kilometers northeast from the Ngurah Rai... Nusa Dua
Grand Hyatt Bali Hotels located in Nusa Dua and The Oberoi Bali located in Seminyak, Maya Ubud located in Ubud, The Alilia Ubud, Chedi, Hard Rock Hotel Bali located in Kuta beach, Melia Bali located in Nusa Dua and Padma Bali located in Kuta

A harbor of flaming oil flares and dozens of tankers. Its 6 m high flare can be seen from 30 km away at sea. Many American, European, and Australian oilies (oil company men) and chippies (timber workers) live here either in camps (prefab air-con and all the other mod cons on the beach near the airport) or else in housing provided by Pertamina. getting there: From Jakarta there are daily flights for Rp36,500. From Surabaya, Rp26,000. Bouraq is cheaper: from Jakarta, Rp33,000; from Surabaya, Rp21,500 via Semarang and Banjar. Balikpapan's airport is 8 km from town over a despicable road; costs Rp500 to get into town if you split a taxi. From Surabaya there are at least 3 ships a week for about Rp10,000. Some call also at Banjarmasin. Or by boat from Ujung Pandang, Sulawesi, Rp30004000. transport: Take oplets or jeep taxis anywhere in the city for Rp40-50, or go piggyback on a motorcycle to anywhere in town for Rp100. Rental fee for jeep taxis is Rp750-1000 per hour, regular taxis Rp1500, minimum of 2 hours (which is long enough to see all of Balikpapan).