Hotel in Oceania
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About this hotel
Comfortable Accommodations
Amenities
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
Smoking allowed
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
Map of Oceania
Available Rooms
Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2026
We were very happy we made the effort to get out of Dili and see more of Timor Leste - well worth it. The Balibo Fort Hotel is inside a Portuguese fort with hundreds of years of history. Not luxurious, but very comfortable in a beautiful location with views of mountains and sunset/ sunrise. Sitting on the veranda with a drink was kinda magical. Friendly staff and good food in the restaurant. The hotel can arrange transport and the drive from Dili was beautiful and fascinating; Andy was a good driver and very personable. Balibo town is small, but there is a museum inside the fort and walks in the countryside.
It’s a tragic story, but you can see the movie “Balibo” on a screen in the restaurant or the garden. This area suffered under the Indonesian occupation and as the hotel is part of an effort to help the community, a stay at the hotel gives back to the local population. Apart from that, it’s a wonderful, relaxing place to spend a night or two!
9 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026
The historical significance with the Balbo 5. Really the best and only place to stay. Ask to have the iconic Balibo 5 movie shown on the outside lawn. The dining area has pictures from the film set. The next morning you'll see exactly where it was filmed and that the hotel plays an important part of Balibo's history.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
Still maintaining a very high level of quality and the museum is an excellent bonus.
Nothing I loved it all.
9 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026
Location and use of the historic site
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9.1Outstanding
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"We were very happy we made the effort to get out of Dili and see more of Timor Leste - well worth it. The Balibo Fort Hotel is inside a Portuguese fort with hundreds of years of history. Not luxurious..."
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