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ibis Balikpapan
Balikpapan · Klandasan
A 155-room budget hotel in central Balikpapan sharing an address with Novotel Balikpapan, about 20 minutes from the airport.
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Novotel Banjarmasin Airport
Landasan Ulin, Banjarbaru (adjacent to Syamsudin Noor International Airport)
76
Guest sentiment
A 4-star hotel directly across from Syamsudin Noor International Airport in Banjarbaru, serving Banjarmasin travelers.
Last updated August 13, 2026
Novotel Banjarmasin Airport sits directly opposite Syamsudin Noor International Airport in Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan, about a 30-minute drive from Banjarmasin city itself. The 4-star property offers soundproofed rooms with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi, alongside an outdoor pool, gym, In Balance Spa, and The Square Restaurant with runway views. Guest feedback is largely positive on cleanliness, comfort, and staff friendliness, with the airport-adjacent location repeatedly cited as ideal for early flights or transit stays, though some reviewers note the property could use refurbishment in places and mention occasional pest issues.
How guests rate it
- Location84
- Service80
- Rooms72
- Food & breakfast76
- Value74
| Address | Jl Ahmad Yani Km 27 No 1A, Landasan Ulin, Banjar Baru, 70724 South Kalimantan, Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Brand Sub Brand | Novotel |
| Neighborhood | Landasan Ulin, Banjarbaru (adjacent to Syamsudin Noor International Airport) |
| Distance From Airport Km | 0.5 |
| Landmark Distances | [object Object], [object Object] |
What ALL – Accor Live Limitless status gets you here
- Complimentary breakfast or lounge access for ALL Diamond members at participating hotels, per ALL - Accor Live Limitless program terms
- Room upgrades for Platinum and Diamond members, subject to availability
- Late check-out until 4pm for Diamond members, subject to availability
Pros
- Directly across from Syamsudin Noor International Airport, ideal for early flights or transit
- Outdoor pool, gym, In Balance Spa, and a runway-view restaurant and bar
- Consistently praised for cleanliness and comfortable, soundproofed rooms
- Friendly, efficient staff service noted across guest reviews
- Six meeting rooms including one at 446 square meters, suited to business events
Cons
- About a 30-minute drive from Banjarmasin city center itself, so not ideal as a base for exploring the city
- Some guests report mosquitoes in rooms and unattended room-service trays attracting insects
- A subset of reviews note the property would benefit from refurbishment in places
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What the research keeps finding
Themes that came up again and again across independent reviews — not a single opinion, but the patterns that repeat.
Consistently praised
- Airport-adjacent location is the single most repeated praise point across guest reviews
- Staff friendliness and efficient check-in draw consistent positive mentions
- The pool and lobby are frequently singled out as highlights
Worth knowing before you book
- Pest issues (mosquitoes, insects near unattended service items) come up in a minority of reviews
- Some guests call for general refurbishment despite otherwise positive stays
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Frequently asked questions
Is Novotel Banjarmasin Airport actually in Banjarmasin?
Not exactly -- the hotel is physically located in Banjarbaru, directly across from Syamsudin Noor International Airport, which serves the wider Banjarmasin metropolitan area. It's roughly a 30-minute drive from Banjarmasin's own city center, so the airport-adjacent name reflects the airport it serves rather than its literal address.
What amenities does Novotel Banjarmasin Airport offer?
The hotel has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, In Balance Spa, The Square Restaurant and a bar overlooking the airport runway, plus six meeting rooms up to 446 square meters, making it suited to both transit stays and small business events.
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