Batam

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Batam
Batam
Batam
Photo by Botak Jon
Photo by Botak Jon

This island in the Riau Archipelago is both a center of commerce and a lively vacation destination with beautiful beaches and an exciting nightlife.

Batam Island is the second largest island in Indonesia’s Riau Archipelago. Although it is largely a center of commerce, it is fringed with scenic wilderness and features a bustling cultural life. Explore the island’s cosmopolitan areas to experience waterfront dining and intriguing civic architecture. Walk through rainforest trails to secluded beaches and play a round of golf.

Start your visit in Batam Center, the hub of the island. The area is known for its government buildings and large shopping mall. Batam Island’s important role in commercial production with Malaysia and Singapore has given it a fascinating fusion of cultures. Don't miss the Masjid Raya, a Grand Mosque featuring striking pyramid architecture.

Waterfront City, on the western side of the island, is a small cluster of hotels and restaurants looking into Senimba Bay and a one-stop destination for leisure activities and dining. Try go-kart racing or go fishing. Rent a Jet Ski or go on a banana boat trip to explore the area by water.

Go on an excursion to the beautiful beaches on Barelang Islands. This chain of small islands is connected to Batam by a network of six bridges, making the area fairly secluded and untouched. As you make your way through the lush rainforests to the beaches, don't be surprised if chattering crowds of macaque monkeys greet you. Bring a rented bicycle for a scenic ride through rainforest trails.

Surrounded by tropical rainforests and beaches, Batam Island is a golfer's paradise. Tee off at one of seven golf courses on the island.

Reach Batam Island from several different cities in less than 2 hours. Batam is a short ferry ride across the Singapore Strait to Singapore. Johor, in Malaysia, is just a short drive beyond that. The island also has an international airport.

Ibis Styles Batam Nagoya
Ibis Styles Batam Nagoya
4 out of 5
Jalan Yos Sudarso Bengkong Laut, Batam Kepulauan Riau, Batu Ampar, Batam, Riau Islands
$28 nightly
The price is $31 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$31 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Batam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Nagoya Hill Mall and Harbour Bay ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (169 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

Ibis Styles Batam Nagoya
Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay
Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay
5 out of 5
Harbour Bay Downtown, Jalan Duyung, Kel Sungai Jodoh, Kec Batu Ampar, Batam, Batam Island
$191 nightly
The price is $210 total per night from Jul 4 to Jul 5
$210 total
Jul 4 - Jul 5
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Batam. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (96 reviews)
"Stayed 1 night in the deluxe twin ocean view room. Very beautiful hotel . Would stay longer next round. Must swim in their pool. Infinity pool without the heavy price tag."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay
I Hotel
I Hotel
4 out of 5
Jl Teuku Umar Bukit Nagoya, Batam, Batam Island
Fully refundable
$70 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$77 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Batam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nagoya Hill Mall and Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (509 reviews)
"The hotel is quiet and near to Nagoya mall. Staff is friendly."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

I Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Grand Batam
Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Grand Batam
4.5 out of 5
Jl. Pembangunan, Batu Selicin, Kec. Lubuk Baja, Batam, Kepulauan Riau
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Batam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nagoya Hill Mall and Harbour ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
"We were genuinely surprised how highly tech the hotel was. Modern and cleaned. Conveniently located with grand batam mall right beside it. You are able to walk to the mall with the linkage shared between the hotel and mall with no issue. If you have a big family, hotel rooms can be linked with doors ..."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Grand Batam
Meisterstadt Pollux Habibie
Meisterstadt Pollux Habibie
3.5 out of 5
Pollux Habibie Apartment, Tower A1, Batam
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Batam. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Batam Centre Ferry Terminal and Nagoya ...
7.2/10 Good! (9 reviews)
"We arrive early from the ferry and no one was speaking English in our tower. Rafa was receptionist in tower 1 and was Amazing helping us move in. She explain the deposit issue and the wait for our move in. She found us a guide Lonbam and made our trip excellent. Later on akbar in tower 2 was also ..."

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2024

Meisterstadt Pollux Habibie
Woda Villa & Spa
Woda Villa & Spa
3 out of 5
Jl. Bengkong Laut, Tj. Buntung, Kec. Bengkong, Batam, Batam Island
Stay at this 3-star spa villa in Batam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nagoya Hill Mall and Batam Centre Ferry Terminal ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (32 reviews)
"Clean property and friendly staff!"

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025

Woda Villa & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Batam

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 32%
4 - Good
15
4 - Good 54%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 14%
2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Eugene

Telunas private island is the place to be at.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice, resort island but didn't venture out to the centre as we remained in Nongsa

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Room v good ,no shampoo ,a bit soap needed to refill it ,many time i stay ,pls put some coffee .just feed back .I hope i wil brings my golf member to stay at your hotel .

5/5 - Excellent

Zobe

Humble, beautiful. Tip for Turi Resort if you like to drink is take some of your own alcohol to enjoy in the room. Alcohol is very cheap every where else but not in the resort, happy hour at island bar weekdays, pretty far drive anywhere from resort.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Once we changed location, I would go again

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

There is good and bad . Is all depends on the person As long no violence just be happy enjoy the holiday

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