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Batam

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First review on 26 Mar 2019

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Last review on 14 May 2019 (3 reviews)

A cheap getaway destination for Singaporeans to eat, massage spa, and golf.

Basic Info Add / Edit

Category

Island City

Secondary Category (If any)

Municipality

Consists

Batam Island (Main Island) with 3 Tourist Regions:
- Nagoya (Includes Batu Ampar & Bengkong Districts)
- Batam Centre
- Nongsa (Nongsapura)
Rempang Island
Galang Island
Many Smaller Islands & Islets

Drinking Tap Water

Unsafe

Airport(s) & Port Harbor(s) Service

Hang Nadim International Airport
Northern Ferry Terminals (From West to East):
- Sekupang
- Harbour Bay
- Batam Centre
- Nongsapura
Southern Ferry Terminal:
- Telaga Punggur

Home-Sharing Info

Airbnb, HomeAway, Vrbo: No Restrictions

Area Size

1,595 km2 (616 sq mi)

Known For

Cheap Seafood, Massage, Spa, Golfing

Day Trip from Major Cities

About 1 hour ferry ride from Singapore:
- HarbourFront Centre Regional Ferry Terminal
- Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal

Altitude/Motion Sickness (to & around here)

Ferry Motion Sickness: None to Mild

Location See on Google Map

Batam, Batam City, Riau Islands, Indonesia

Special Info & Comments

Major restrictions on Rideshare pick-ups in this city, be discreet when using and beware of Taxi Driver harassment

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