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Samboja Lodge

Jalan Balikpapan-Handil, Rt.01 Km.44 Margomulyo | Samboja, Balikpapan 75273, Indonesia
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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5 hotel reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

My wife and I had the double room on the bottom floor, it was fantastic. With a balcony outside overlooking the jungle, and big bay windows, the room was extremely comfortable and the bed was absolutely delicious with big, fluffy pillows. The hot water heater unfortunately only produced enough hot water for about a 5 minute shower, but the bathroom... More

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Buffalo, New York
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012

Go here to have a look at some provisioned animals and stay near the forest. Limited nature trails. Comfortable accommodations. Just don't go here expecting serious trekking. Pros: Rooms spacious Clean - I was the only one in the entire place and saw staff keeping the empty rooms fresh. Staff was very polite and accommodating. Air conditioning works great. Food... More

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Cairns
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012

We stayed 2 nights at Samboja Lodge upon our arrival in Kalimantan and what a wonderful way to start our travels to this part of the world. Our room was beautifully spacious, spotlessly clean and set amongst the rainforest where we are treated to an orchestra of birds both morning and night and had some very interesting and unique insects... More

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Address: Jalan Balikpapan-Handil, Rt.01 Km.44 Margomulyo | Samboja, Balikpapan 75273, Indonesia
Region: Indonesia > Borneo > East Kalimantan > Balikpapan
Amenities:
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Ranked #1 of 5 Speciality lodging in Balikpapan
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
the lodge and surroundings.staying at samboja lodge you are the centre of 2000hectare reserve of unique,regenerating rainforest.exotic birds will come to your balcony and the frog singing to you in the evening.samboja lodge offers modern facilities with open restaurant serving traditional indonesian meals.you while staying in comfort.the lodge has two tower suite rooms,two queen suite,and standart rooms.all rooms have air conditioning,and musquito nett.stay in the tower suite is an forgettable experience.high above the canopy you can enjoy spectacular views,even from your bathub....please come and visit samboja lodge...best regards agus.. ... more   less 

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