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Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Tawau with outdoor pool and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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January 2025

Photo gallery for Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel

Outdoor pool
Property entrance
Basic Chalet | Living area
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Gazebo

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Mile 33, Apas Balung, Locked Bag No. 30, Tawau, Sabah, 91009
  • Tawau Hills Park
  • Wisma Persekutuan Tawau
    50 min drive
  • Tawau Tanjung Market
    50 min drive
  • Tawau (TWU)
    32 min drive

Room options

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

Mixed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Basic Chalet

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Desk
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Male Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Tawau

At Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel you'll be in the vicinity of Tawau Hills Park and Bukit Gemok Forest Reserve. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This hostel offers a garden, barbecues and a picnic area. Added amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights in the vicinity of this Tawau hostel include Tawau Golf Club and St. Patrick's Anglican Church.
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What's nearby

  • Al-Kauthar Mosque - 50 min drive - 44.1 km
  • Wisma Persekutuan Tawau - 50 min drive - 44.3 km
  • Tawau Tanjung Market - 50 min drive - 44.9 km
  • Hospital Besar Tawau - 51 min drive - 45.5 km
  • Tawau Fish Market - 51 min drive - 45.1 km

Getting around

  • Tawau (TWU) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel

Hostel in Tawau with outdoor pool and restaurant
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 bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

Languages

English, Malay

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Return 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 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: MYR 30 for adults and MYR 30 for children
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cots (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 per stay

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: from approximately MYR 30.00 for adults and from 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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel?

Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel?

Yep, Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel?

The closest beach to Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel is Pantai Batu Lamampu (46.2 km).

Does Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel have a pool?

Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Balung River Eco Resort - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 12:30 PM.

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 traveller

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