2024 Batam Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)
Batam is an island in northern Indonesia and the closest island to Indonesia in Singapore. It is known as the “Little Bali” and is the second largest tourist destination in Indonesia after Bali. The coastline of the island is tortuous, with many bays and small ports, as well as virgin forests and plains. The scenery is beautiful, and because it is a tax-free port, it attracts many tourists to Batam to consume and play.
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BATAM INDONESIA, Is it worth it ??
- Batam is an industrial boomtown, an emerging transport hub, and part of a free trade zone in the Indonesia–Malaysia–Singapore Growth Triangle, located 20 km (12 mi) off Singapore's south coast. Batam.
- The largest city in the Riau Islands, Batam is perfect for those seeking a short getaway - and it's only a 45-minute ferry ride away. From exhilarating water sports to scenic beaches.
-Things To Do in Batam ·
1. Try Watersports like Scuba Diving and Jetski
2. Drive Go-Kart ·
3. Shop at Grand Batam Mall ·
6. Ride an ATV
7. Cafe hopping
8. Eat . Eat. Eat
-Budgeting how much money to bring to your Batam trip depends on your planned activities, dining preferences, and shopping plans.
#thingstodo #travel #batam #jetski #atvride #trip #tripmoments
Bintan Island: A forgotten emerald dream.
Among the vast blue waters of Indonesia, there is a forgotten emerald, quietly emitting a charming light, that is Bintan Island. It tells the romance and mystery of the island with its primitive natural features.
Stepping on Bintan Island is like entering another world. The delicate beaches and picturesque coastlines are intoxicating. The sea is clear and the colorful coral reefs and tropical fish form a fairy tale world under the sea. The sun shines through the sea, intertwined with the colorful underwater world, which is breathtakingly beautiful.
On the island, the tropical rainforest is lush and green, a paradise for adventurers. Going deep into it, you can hear the birds singing and feel the breath of nature. In the evening, sitting by the sea, watching the sunset slowly sinking into the horizon, the clouds on the horizon are dyed golden red, which is intoxicating. When night falls, the stars twinkle, and the sound of the waves forms a moving nocturne.
Bintan Island is a place where time stands still. Here, you can put down the troubles of the world, talk to nature, and feel the long-lost tranquility and beauty. Every breath is the deepest gratitude for life. Bintan Island is not only the end of the journey, but also the home of the soul, waiting for the arrival of every soul longing for freedom and beauty.
🇮🇩Accommodation: Artotel Batam
#100WaysOfTravel
Artotel batam is located near Grand Batam Mall and this hotel is highly recommended! Price is affordable with $25 per person included breakfast😍
🏩Artotel Batam
The facilities are quite new and clean.
It has television, refrigerator, safe deposit box, coffee machine, table and chair. Toothpaste, toothbrush, slippers, comb and shampoo are also provided in the room.
The breakfast time is from 7am to 10am. There are a various type of breakfast provided.
If you are travelling to Batam, you can consider to stay at this hotel😍
#hiddengem #batam
Short Gateway to Batam, Indonesia🇮🇩
Batam is a relaxing place for three days two nights, let's plan for a short gateway during weekend✨
💰Total spend SGD 220/pax
🚖Take Grab
💰Cash and Wise card
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Day 1️⃣
Depart from 🇸🇬Harbourfront to 🇮🇩Batam Center🛥️
🛥️Sindo Ferry (Seats are more comfortable than Batam Fast)
🏩Stay at Manuka by Havis 💰17.50/pax (highly recommended)
📍itsumo tart (only cards are accepted)
📍A2 food court
📍Pure massage (full body)
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Day 2️⃣
📍Si Fang Yuan Dimsum
📍Gazoz Cafe (Get a 10% discount voucher from Manuka Hotel)
🏩Stay at Artotel Batam 💰25/pax (included breakfast)
📍De' Sands (Taking photos without order any food and drink)
📍Next Level (Chill place and enjoy)
📍Wey Wey seafood (super cheap and highly recommended for eating seafood, only cost $40 for two persons)
📍Spring massage (Special 4 in 1)
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Day 3️⃣
📍Breakfast at hotel
📍Grand Batam Mall (Shopping)
📍Citra Pempek
📍Shopping at Top 100 ＆ Lamoist Kuih Lapis
🛥️Batam Fast Ferry
#100WaysOfTravel #myitinerary #batam #hiddengem #travel
Do you know Batam, Indonesia 🇮🇩 ??
Batam is a city close to Malaysia and Singapore!🌷 It was a very good choice for short vacation! A lot of beach bar. Chill and relax! Also, a lot of seafood restaurants. It was fresh and price affordable.
Took a ferry from Johor Bahru only 1 hours 30 minutes to the destination! Easy and convenient. Let’s explore Batam more! Share with me your top pick beach bar!
#travelanywhere #weekendgateway
🇮🇩Place to chill in Batam, Indonesia: Next Level
#indonesiatrip
Next Level Cafe & Beachfront Bar in Batam offers a sublime blend of laid-back beach vibes and vibrant musical entertainment. Located directly on the beach, this spacious venue is perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in the coastal lifestyle while enjoying some of the best live music the area has to offer. 🎶 🌊
Next Level is renowned for its lively entertainment lineup, featuring local and visiting bands that play a variety of music genres. The sound of waves combined with great music creates a unique ambiance that's hard to find elsewhere. Whether you're here to catch an acoustic set by a solo artist or a full-band performance, the bar's casual yet energetic setting enhances every musical experience.
The menu at Next Level Cafe & Beachfront Bar includes a variety of international and local dishes, suitable for a casual snack or a full meal. The bar serves up a wide range of beverages, from cold beers and tropical cocktails to freshly brewed coffee, making it a great spot for both day and night visitors. The laid-back dining atmosphere encourages guests to relax and enjoy their time without rush.
Don’t miss out this perfect spot to chill if you love beach 🏖️ and music!
#beachlife #Batam #batamtrip #Beachbar
Why Batam will always be close to our hearts (Nov 2023)
Even though this Indonesian island is located just a few kilometers away from Singapore by sea, it never fails to leave us amazed by its wild beauty, very affordable accommodation and food, and superb option for a short getaway. And of course, Trip.com has so many great options and deals for us to book our next vacation to Batam (;
This time around we visited Batam as a group of 3 families with young children. We wanted to have some family fun and so we decided to explore Panbil Nature Reserve Park. It was really easy to get there either by Grab or Gojek. There are lots of family and children friendly activities available at the park including ATV, trekking with the deers, and some of the more kid friendly stuff like feeding the farm animals (see images).
Overall, we truly enjoyed our stay at Batam in Nov 2023 and would love to head back there again this year to try other exciting activities like kayaking and water skiing etc. and to satisfy our cravings for the awesome food there! #batam2023 #batam2024 #indonesia2024
🇮🇩 Newly opened Alio Beach Cafe & Bar at Batam
#beachlife
Alio Beach Cafe & Bar
📍Bengkong Laut, Batam City, Riau Islands, Indonesia
Nestled along the picturesque coastline of Batam, Alio Beach Cafe & Bar offers a sprawling haven where the charm of live music and the tranquil sea breeze come together to create a relaxing ambiance.
⭐️Alio Beach Cafe & Bar stands out with its large, inviting space that accommodates guests who wish to enjoy the beauty of the sea right from their seats. The outdoor seating area offers unobstructed views of the ocean, making it an ideal spot for those looking to escape the bustle of city life. 🌊
⭐️Enhancing the relaxed vibe is the live music that fills the air with melodious tunes, adding a lively flair to the tranquil surroundings. The performances vary, catering to a wide range of musical tastes and creating an engaging environment where every visit feels unique. 🎵
⭐️At Alio Beach Cafe & Bar, the experience of dining next to the sea is both chill and picturesque. I did not order food there as I came after lunch. Instead I had a cup of coffee and just chill by the sea. ☕️
Being just an hour from Singapore, Alio Beach Cafe & Bar in Batam is perfect for those looking to enjoy a laid-back day or a lively night out by the water. 🍃
#AlioBeachCafe #BatamHotspot #SeasideDining #LiveMusic #BeachBar #ChillVibes #OceanViews
Mud, Speed, and Thrills
#winhkflight
Fun experience with Dirt Go-kart, the place provides disposable raincoat, disposable hairnet and safety helmet + boots 👍
The staff are able to converse in English and they are really nice and friendly to introduce what other activities they provides 💯
📍Batam Adventure Park
Jl. Sudirman, Taman Baloi, Kec. Batam Kota, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29432, Indonesia
Price: IDR 250K/6laps
Hope to win a return ticket to HK for new adventure and activities 🤩
Trip to Batam Island, Indonesia 🇮🇩
A short vacation to Batam, Indonesia. Indonesia is one of my favourite country to visit because of the food 🥘.This is my first time traveling to Batam Island and I just love it. Just to share some of my favorite places that I’ve visited in Batam Island. I have visited many cafes and restaurants during the trip. Just to share my favorite cafes and places in this post.
My most favorite restaurant in Batam Island will be Rezeki Restaurant. They served variety of seafood. All the seafood were very fresh and delicious. I would recommend you to try my favourite Butterry Lobster ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It was so good until we ordered two plates 🤣 Other dishes were slightly above average but all the seafood that we ordered was good! Overall the price was reasonable, we spent about $50/pax as we ordered quite a lot of seafood and we really enjoyed it.
Rezeki Restaurant
📍Pantai, Jl. H. Moh. Saleh, RT.002/RW.001, Batu Besar, Nongsa, Batam City, Riau Islands 29465, Indonesia
Another place that would recommend you to visit would be Wake House Cafe & Ski. This is my favorite place to visit throughout the trip. We got the chance to learn how to surf from experienced coach and we really enjoyed despite the very hot weather! The price is reasonable and you can have a rest and get some drink from the cafe when you’re tired. You can also see experienced surfers surfing around, just too cool 😎 We will definitely come back again! Although this is our first time learning how to surf, but we are loving it!
Wake House Cafe & Ski
📍Tanjung Buntung, Bengkong, Batam City, Riau Islands, Indonesia
The next “MUST” visit spot in Batam Island will be itsumō TART‼️ I always love to visit different cafes when I’m travelling. itsumō TART is my most favorite cafe in Batam Island 💯 We ordered Noir 73.5% Chocolate, Matcha Red Bean and Earl Grey cheesecake! They were all very good, not too sweet. The cafe is like Muji style and we like the environment very much. We visited the cafe on the last day of our trip. If we visited there on the first day, we will definitely go back again on the next day 🥹
itsumō TART
📍Jl. Komp. Penuin Centre No.1 Blok C, RW.6, Batu Selicin, Lubuk Baja, Batam City, Riau Islands 29444, Indonesia
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#foodie
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Labers Coffee Pergudangan
#weekendgetaways
On my recent weekend trip to Batam, I got the opportunity and privilege to do cafe hopping with a group of good friends!
We ended up at a quaint and really nice industrialist styled building with a cafe in it! It was Labers Coffee Pergudangan and the space was really nice!
We ordered a loaded waffle to share. The waffle had fruits, a lotus biscoff biscuit and 2 scoops of delicious ice cream. It was delicious and the waffles was crispy on the outside. The coffees and drinks had customisable levels of sweetness. Highly recommend the latte!
Address: Jl. Sudirman No.495, Sukajadi, Kec. Batam Kota, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29444, Indonesia
Weekend trip to Batam
#batam
The June holiday hasn’t officially begun for me, so I’m treating this weekend’s short trip to Batam as a starter! 😄
Filled with disappointment when it poured 20 minutes before sunset, we were pleasantly surprised when the rain ceased as suddenly as it had started, giving way to a gorgeous burst of reddish sunset hues 😍
God is Good 🙏
A lovely quite resort! KTM Resort, Batam 🇮🇩
#myperfectstaycation Quite nice to choose this place to stay with your family. Easy to be reached and have some facilities for children or parents. The view in the morning and night will be quite awesome. Especially when you choose sea view villa. Also can be an alternative for us to do the employee gathering or family gathering. They have quite complete for the package and can handle internally for the food, games activities and else.
📍Location: KTM Resort Batam, Indonesia
#myperfectstaycation #awesomepic #mytripvlog
Love Seafood really with love ❤️
Amazing place and super friendly staff. She recommended us a few dishes that we tried and loved it. We could not stop ordering and she told us that the food that we ordered would be enough already, if we finished and wanted more then we can order again.
Loved the fish and the crayfish. Black pepper crayfish is a must to try! The veggies are also full of flavour, you can never go wrong.
Location is : Love Seafood Nagoya at 168 Food Court
Toby’s Estate - Coffee Roasters
Toby’s Estate - Coffee Roasters
Grand Batam Mall
Jl. Pembangunan, Batu Selicin, Kec. Lubuk Baja, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29444, Indonesia
The Grand Batam mall was just five minutes away from our hotel so we decided to pay the mall a visit. Upon reaching, this cafe attracted our attention which was right at the entrance. After walking around the mall, we decided to visit Toby’s Estate - Coffee Roasters. As we are still full, we decided to order drinks and cakes!
We ordered three cakes and shared amongst six persons yet we couldn’t finish it because of the big servings and the taste is so rich. They had the best chocolate cake and if you visit here, it’s a must order!
#newyearadventure
Wellness spa in Nagoya
This spa is clean and hygienic, and has a very contemporary vibe mixed with some traditional design elements. Also easy to get to as located nearby the ferry terminal from Singapore. Massage prices were reasonable and the staff there were very nice. The only thing is be prepared for only curtains to divide the spaces between your massage bed and the next. We were served ginger tea after the massage was done.
My overall rating of the experience: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#spamagic #tripmoments #massage #wellness #spa #batam #indonesia
Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya @ Batam
This is one of Batam main Chinese/Buddhist Temple. This is a very peaceful place. There is a huge complex with three main halls for Buddha, Guang Kong and Guan Yin. There is a vegetarian restaurant as well too. Nice place for a break and a taste for vegan food. My mum is a vegetarian so no worried for her. And a shop that sells all the Buddha items, including beautiful clocks and souvenirs to buy and take home. Almost all tour agents include this in their programmed.
#mytripvlog #familytrip#tripblazers
The Illusion @ Batam
Interesting place for our first travelling to Batam. We let out our inner model. Lol. And took lots of photos. I really love how the illusions really come alive. Like, I felt really dizzy on some of the slanted platform illusions. This is a great place to visit. You may pose in any way, and in what ever style you wish as if we are the part of the picture . You must be more creative but no need to worry since they also provide a professional to teach you the best posing to take a great picture. We are very enjoying 😍#familyfrip#mytripvlog #fun
Golden Bay Hotel @ Batam
This is our 1st travel to Batam. The hotel is very nice and recommended for a short stay for traveler in Batam. The location is strategic as it is nearby Batam Center and Bengkong. The room is clean and tidy . Overall, this is a 9 out of 10 place to stay in Batam.
The buffet breakfast is excellent if you book with it included in your room price. 4 star hotel quality breakfast.Very good place to stay. Very convenient. Lots of shops and restaurants nearby the hotel. Very recommended. #mytripvlog#familyfrip
Kedai Kopi Jaya
#2023travelwish
Kedai Kopi Jaya is located at Jl. Komp. Ps. Penuin, opposite Penuin Market, is a walking distance from Aston Gideon, I Hotel Baloi, and is around 5.5 kilometers 15 minutes drive from Harbourbay Ferry Terminal Batam.
Most of the stalls open as early as 6am and close around afternoon. It is a local kopitham (eating house) with no aircon, sitting in the centre of the kopitham surrounded by delicious food stalls, like noodles tanjung batu, noodles tanjung pinang, chicken rice, fish soup, bak kut teh, and fried noodles.
I had ordered noodles from both stalls, and fried kway teow. Most of the foods tastes delicious, with reasonable price.
Next year i wish to travel to Iceland.
Ramen Ten 10
#2023travelwish
Ramen is a Japanese dish with a translation of "pulled noodles". It consists of chinese wheat noodles served in a meat or (occasionally) fish-based broth, often flavoured with soy sauce or miso, and uses toppings such as dried seaweed, menna, and scallions.
Located at the top floor of Grand Batam Shopping Centre, and nearby a number of hotels along Jalan Pembangunan, and is open daily from 1000-2200.
It is a Halal Certified Restaurant, i had ordered a Tori-Katsu-Men (chicken cutlet mee), a Chicken Karaage and an iced ocha. Both the cutlet and karaage are crispy at the outer layer and juicy on the meat. The noodles are chewy with a tastey onsen egg, an iced ocha is also refillable.
Next year i wish to travel to Iceland.
great eateries in Batam
food galore in Batam but must recommend this old looking coffeeshop opposite Batam City Square that is local’s favourite for fish/prawns in the morning. Very fresh and reasonably priced
Shopping Paradise
#2023travelwish
Grand Batam Shopping Centre is located along Jalan Penbangunan, a walking distance to some of the hotels nearby, like I Hotel Baloi, Artotel, Swiss-Belinn. It is open daily from 1000-2200.
This five storey shopping mall was opened in 2019, and was claimed to be the most luxurious and modern mall in Batam.
The mall hosts hundreds of premium brands with reasonable prices, providing endless excitement. The famous CGV Cinema with satin sweet, making your movie experience more enjoyable.
Facilities in the mall are also top-notch, with wheel-chair, baby stroller rental and prayer rooms are all available.
Next year i wish to travel to Iceland.
Bebek Goreng H. Slamet
#2023travelwish
Bebek Goreng H. Slamet which had opened its branch at No.61 Jalan Bunga Raya, Baloi Indah, opposite the Batam City Square Mall. It is open daily from 1000-2100.
Bebek Goreng H. Slamet is famous everywhere in Indonesia, their duck is fried to crisp with their special seasoning and the way they handle the food.
They have a menu with the price indicated, but in Indonesian, so you need to use phone translation, if you cannot understand. Some of the staff know how to speak English.
I had ordered a duck, chicken thighs, kangkung, and es chendol. Both the thighs are crispy in the outer layer, but juicy inside, you add some black sauce into the chilli, the foods will be pushed up to another level.
Next year i wish to travel to Iceland.
JC Supermarket
#2023travelwish
JC Supermarket is located at the ground floor of Batam City Square Mall Jalan Bunga Raya, 29444 Indonesia, and is open daily from 1000-2200.
This magnificent supermarket is always crowded with visitors, locals and foreigners. They organize their products well, you can get groceries, cosmetics, housewares, spices, fruits and vegetables as well as meats.
Some of the products are on sale during this festival, and most of them are at reasonable prices.
Next year i wish to travel to Iceland.
Great Shopping in Batam
#2023travelwish
Batam Coty Square Mall is also known as BCS mall and is located at Jalan Bunga Raya, Baloi, Batam. It is situated within the busy Penuin area, close to BCC Hotel and Aston Gideon, around 15 minutes drive from Batam Center Ferry Terminal and is open daily from 1000-1000.
BCS is made up of many smaller stalls and shops that offer you a huge choice in all the goods at reasonable prices.
This six storey shopping mall has many things to offer, like girl and man accessories, IT and mobile phone products, salons, nails spa and many, a lot more for you to explore.
After a day of shopping, there is no shortage of restaurants and cafes around there.
Next year i wish to travel to Iceland.
Singapore to Batam Ferry
#2023travelwish
Singapore has 2 ferry terminals that are Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal and Harbourfront Ferry Terminal, which can connect to Batam 5 Ferry Terminals, that is Batam Center, Harbour Bay, Marina Waterfront City, Nongsapura and Sekupang Ferry Terminals. There are different ferry companies serving this route, but most of the departure and arrival are from Harbourfront Ferry Terminal.
Harbourfront to Batam Center via Majestic fast ferry, the price is around SGD 73 to and fro. The travelling time takes around 1 hr and 10 minutes. There are around 13 departures from Harbourfront to Batam Center.
Both ferry terminals have restaurants, cafes and shops before or after the security passport control. There are a number of currency exchange and phone sim card counters at both terminals.
Harbourfront Ferry Terminal can be reached by MRT, the nearest is Harbourfront MRT station. While at the Batam Center Ferry Terminal, there are taxi counters to bring you to the hotels or resorts.
Next year i wish to travel to Iceland.
Afternoon Tea @ Hoods Coffee
My friends and I recently went on a trip to Batam island, an island 1 hour ferry ride away from Singapore!
We were famished in the afternoon and craving some light snacks!
We ordered a few cups of coffee, tea and a crispy waffle with loads of toppings, it was pretty good and you should try it out yourself!
Address: Jl. Kw. Industri Tunas Ruko No.1, Belian, Kec. Batam Kota, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29444, Indonesia
Opening hours: Daily 8am to 10pm
#afternoontea
Fine afternoon tea cakes
If you are looking for a place to relax and have a conversation with friends at, this is the cafe to visit! They have excellent coffee and tea, as well as lovely afternoon tea items like cakes and muffins to nibble on while chatting. It helps that the ambience is fantastic and there are more than enough parking lots right outside the cafe.
My overall rating of the experience: 4 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#afternoontea #tripmoments #cafe #dessert #cakes #mustvisit #batam #indonesia
A nice place for tea and cakes
One of my favourite things to do in Batam is go cafe-hopping and this was one that really reminded me of those we saw in Bali. It is a super chill place to while away your afternoon with pastry bites, artisan tea and coffee, and even full meals if you prefer. Prices are reasonable too.
My overall rating of the experience: 5 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#afternoontea #tripmoments #cafe #dessert #coffee #musteat #batam #indonesia
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