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Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Tawau hostel

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Outdoor pool
Property entrance
Superior Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • PoolPoolPool
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  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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Map
Mile 33, Apas Balung, Locked Bag No. 30, Tawau, Sabah, 91009
  • AirportTawau (TWU)32 min drive
  • Popular LocationTawau Tanjung Market50 min drive
  • Popular LocationHospital Besar Tawau51 min drive
  • Popular LocationTawau Fish Market51 min drive

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Basic Chalet

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Male Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Suite Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Tawau

In Tawau .Within 32 miles (52 km) of this hostel, you'll find St. Patrick's Anglican Church and Al-Kauthar Mosque. Wisma Persekutuan Tawau and Tawau District Library are also within 32 miles (52 km).
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What's nearby

  • Al-Kauthar Mosque - 50 min drive
  • Wisma Persekutuan Tawau - 50 min drive
  • Tawau Tanjung Market - 50 min drive
  • Hospital Besar Tawau - 51 min drive
  • Tawau Fish Market - 51 min drive

Getting around

  • Tawau (TWU) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Indo Cafe II - 9 min drive
  • Cafe UiTM Balung - 24 min drive
  • Restoran Kampungku - 31 min drive
  • Unggul Utama Enterprise - 16 min drive
  • Tawau Cocoa Cafe - 20 min drive

About this property

Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Tawau hostel
There's a restaurant on site. There are 2 meeting rooms available. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tawau hostel.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

Languages

English, Malay

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: MYR 30 for adults and MYR 30 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 50.0

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately MYR 30.00 for adults and MYR 30.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 10 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: MYR 10 (one-way), (from 1 to 12 years old)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Balung River Eco Resort Tawau
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Balung River Eco
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Tawau Balung River Eco Resort Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Balung River Eco Hostel Tawau
Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel Tawau
Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel to the airport?

Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel is 15.7 mi (32-min drive) away from the Tawau (TWU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel offers an airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM, on request, for a charge of MYR 10. per person, one-way.

Does Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of MYR 30.00 for adults and MYR 30.00 for children.

Is there a casino at Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel have a pool?

Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel to downtown Tawau?

Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel is 9.3 mi away from Tawau.

Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This resort feels like a five star property. It’s a peacefully get away to an old palm oil plantation. It seems like the perfect place to start an artist colony, a research center, or to write a book. It would definitely be a great place for a wedding, or a family reunion. It is very affordable, but has no WiFi, and the cell service is intermittent. Also, sadly you can’t access Tawau Hills Park from here, but is only 15 minutes from, only one of four, columnar basalt formations in the world. The staff is wonderful. They felt like family. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019