Grand Jatra Hotel is located in the heart of Balikpapan, a 5-minute drive from Grand Sudirman Complex. Offering an outdoor pool, it also has a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi access (for the first 2 hours). Fitted with light wooden flooring, large air-conditioned rooms come with a minibar and cable/satellite TV. Modern see-through bathrooms are equipped with hot shower facilities. Grand Jatra Balikpapan is a 15-minute drive from Sepinggan International Airport. It is an hour's drive from Manggar and Lamaru Beaches. Free parking is available. The 24-hour Bellagio Restaurant serves a range of international dishes. Cigars and cocktails, as well as live music performances, can be enjoyed at J Cuvee Lounge and Bar. Guests can enjoy massage at the spa, or make use of the computers at the business centre. The hotel also provides dry cleaning and laundry services.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.