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Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Balibo Fort Hotel is located in Balibo. There's a restaurant serving American cuisine, and free private parking is available. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with an electric tea pot. Guests at Balibo Fort Hotel can enjoy an à la carte breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jane
    the United States the United States
    Old building that has been well renovated with rooms added in 2 new buildings. Stunning views out to the mountains on either side of the border and to the sea. People gather in front of the main building to watch the sunset. Lovely little infinity...
  • Gilles
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Fantastic location inside the Fort. Great design and the Museum is very informative.
  • Victoria
    Australia Australia
    Location and views, infinity pool overlooking mountains, museum, moonlight screening of the ‘Balibo’ movie, excellent included breakfast, good lunch and dinner options.
  • Ian
    Australia Australia
    The breakfast was excellent, lots of it. Staff were helpful & friendly. The swimming pool was very well maintained & quiet. The chicken curry was very tasteful.
  • David
    Australia Australia
    The staff were both lovely and helpful. The views are breathtaking, especially at sunrise and sunset. The pool is stunning. The food was good.
  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    The staff were very friendly and helpful. The manager, Erin was particularly accommodating and lovely. Gorgeous location with spectacular sunsets (and sunrises). Great setting to dine and watch the sun go down in the evenings.
  • Robert
    Australia Australia
    Gorgeous location inside the old Portuguese fort. Great views. Modern clean rooms. Pool. Great independence museum in old prison cells.
  • Lucy
    Australia Australia
    Balibo Fort Hotel is a truly unique travel experience, the quality of stay was like nothing else we experienced in Timor Leste. The rooms themselves are modern, very clean and wonderfully decorated, whilst being surrounded by elements of the fort....
  • Liza
    Australia Australia
    Balibo fort was a great place to stay. The staff were extremely helpful.
  • Stephen
    Australia Australia
    Given the poignant history of Balibo, the execution of the museum within the walls of the fort was outstanding. The facilities within the fort, while doubtless mortifying historical purists, were at least well designed and tasteful. The setting is...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Alimento Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Balibo Fort Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast

View

  • View

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Balibo Fort Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    $30 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    $30 per child, per night
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    $30 per child, per night
    13+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    $30 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    VisaCash is not accepted

    FAQs about Balibo Fort Hotel

    • Room options at Balibo Fort Hotel include:

      • Twin/Double
    • Balibo Fort Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Swimming pool
    • Check-in at Balibo Fort Hotel is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • The prices at Balibo Fort Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Balibo Fort Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Alimento Restaurant
    • Yes, Balibo Fort Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Balibo Fort Hotel is 800 feet from the center of Balibo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.