<![CDATA[Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan]]>Original Title: Would you consider to go Batam/Bintan for a short trip?


Hi,

Anybody has experience or reccommendation about holiday in Batam?

I suppose it should costs less than going to Thailand?

And no risk of getting stranded in airport 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/4018/travel-indonesia-batam-bintanRSS for NodeSun, 19 Apr 2026 15:10:21 GMTMon, 06 Jul 2009 07:43:30 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan on Sun, 28 Jan 2024 01:14:30 GMT]]>https://www.airbnb.com.sg/rooms/1005325786507372950

https://www.instagram.com/batamwonderfoodramadhan/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2128095https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2128095Sun, 28 Jan 2024 01:14:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan on Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:43:34 GMT]]>Batam eats

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cz2honKSU4q/
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cz-_eI0yjra/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2124731https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2124731Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:43:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan on Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:05:49 GMT]]>New Year Eve celebrations at Batam hotels


https://postimg.cc/TyZ7Y4Wm
https://www.instagram.com/yelloharbourbaybatam/

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https://www.instagram.com/batammarriottharbourbay/

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https://www.instagram.com/fourpointsbatam/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2124730https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2124730Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:05:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan on Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:01:17 GMT]]>10 Things To Do On Karimun Island: Lesser-Known Bintan Alternative Just A 2H Ferry Ride From SG

https://thesmartlocal.com/read/karimun-island-indonesia/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2097983https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2097983Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:01:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan on Sat, 28 Jan 2023 11:56:39 GMT]]>Bintan weekend trip on Travel Kaki telegram group

https://t.me/+oXGM05jp5TMzNmJl

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2096168https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2096168Sat, 28 Jan 2023 11:56:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan on Thu, 26 Jan 2023 09:53:31 GMT]]>New batam hotels

https://www.favehotels.com/en/hotel/view/151/favehotel-nagoya---batam
https://www.astonhotelsinternational.com/en/hotel/view/103/aston-nagoya-city-hotel

just beside both hotel, there's a huge new food court called Foodmarket Thamrin, a good massage (universal massage), new cafe (pillow talk) and slightly more upscale supermarket (MBS supermarket)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2095977https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2095977Thu, 26 Jan 2023 09:53:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan on Thu, 03 Dec 2020 03:19:03 GMT]]>New Openings: Sheraton Belitung Resort

https://www.destinasian.com/blog/news-briefs/new-openings-sheraton-belitung-resort

First five-star hotel opens in Batam
https://www.thejakartapost.com/travel/2020/10/01/first-five-star-hotel-opens-in-batam.html

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2006655https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2006655Thu, 03 Dec 2020 03:19:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan on Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:50:35 GMT]]>Three people in Singapore latest to test positive for COVID-19 after visiting Indonesia

https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/03/02/breaking-three-people-in-singaporelatest-to-test-positive-for-covid-19-after-visiting-indonesia.html

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1965631https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1965631Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:50:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan on Sun, 02 Feb 2020 18:57:24 GMT]]>By the way, I recently rested there. I liked it more when you take a car in USA. It is especially nice to travel by car but not in Indonesia. My wife and I rent a car https://www.bocubo.com/car-rental/usa-orlando-airport-mco. And we made such a trip. We were able to sail on a ferry, my wife enjoyed it so much. So yes, we also recommend this city to everyone.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1961646https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1961646Sun, 02 Feb 2020 18:57:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan on Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:52:32 GMT]]>Nothing much in Batam honestly. Though it will be a great place if you wanna buy cheap clothes or groceries and especially kueh lapis.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1959994https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1959994Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:52:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan on Thu, 09 Jan 2020 08:47:03 GMT]]>Hi all, the driver I enquired with recommended the following places to us for a day trip. Please advise are these places worth going or if there are any where you will recommend instead.


1. Coffee factory 70° Fahrenheit

2. Crown latex factory

3. Secret garden

4. Layers cake factory

5. Factory outlet

6. Miniature house of indonesia

7. Batik factory outlet

8. Maybe outdoor activities like (go karting, flying fox, archery, etc)

9. Barelang bridge

10. lunch or earlier dinner…

The most popular vegetarian food in batam is

Nature Vegetarian

O’bean Vegan restaurant

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1958232https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1958232Thu, 09 Jan 2020 08:47:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan on Thu, 09 Jan 2020 08:45:16 GMT]]>Hi, may I know if it really takes 1.5 to 2 hours drive per way from Nagoya hill area to the dragon fruit farm at Rempang island?


Is it worth going? Can we go on our own via taxi or grab?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1958231https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1958231Thu, 09 Jan 2020 08:45:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan on Sat, 04 Jan 2020 13:44:04 GMT]]>TRAVEL THRU’ THE LENS: LETUNG, JEMAJA ISLAND, ANAMBAS

https://wilzworkz.wordpress.com/2019/07/25/travel-thru-the-lens-letung-jemaja-island-anambas/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1957334https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1957334Sat, 04 Jan 2020 13:44:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan on Sun, 09 Dec 2018 12:58:49 GMT]]>Garuda starts flights from Singapore to Belitung \"Maldives of Indonesia\"

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/belitung-island-beach-holiday-vacation-destination-10980736

More info
https://indonesia.tripcanvas.co/sumatra/belitung-island-guide/
https://www.singaporenbeyond.com/itinerary/4-days-belitung-indonesia/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1888477https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1888477Sun, 09 Dec 2018 12:58:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan on Wed, 06 Dec 2017 15:16:55 GMT]]>We must be one of the last to check out Canopi, the one that promises a glamping experience. We were there in Nov for and I've since been recommending it to friends who are looking for a relaxing getaway that's not too far from home. The main highlight of Canopi is the Azura blue lagoon, which was so crystal clear :please:


We booked the Lagoon View Deluxe Tent (paid S$477) that came with a personal jacuzzi right outside our tent and yes the room was air-conditioned 🙂 The room was very cozy with the king sized 4-poster bed.

There was plenty of water and land activities to do for the family. Most of the time, we were swimming in the lagoon and the kids tried hand paddle boats and kayaking. We did a mangrove firefly tour on the first night and it was a unique experience for the kids who saw fireflies for the first time.

Must try activities are:
- Firefly tour in the evening
- Water slides at Slip and Slide.- S$5 per person with unlimited play
- Escooter- $15 and hour to go multiple rounds around the lagoon
- Pirate ship indoor playground - $8 per child with unlimited play
- Spa at Treasure Bay - $28 for one hour full body massage (Super shiok :please: )

Food choices at the resort, was not bad but expensive for Binta's standard but we kind of expected it. We paid around S$16-S$18 for a pizza and $12 for nasi goreng and mee goreng. At least the choices were pretty decent with both local and Western options.

Overall a very relaxing holiday and perfect for those looking for a chillax holiday with family and friends.

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Shared more photos of the place on my blog here, https://ajugglingmom.com/glamping-canopi-bintan/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1822018https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1822018Wed, 06 Dec 2017 15:16:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan on Mon, 01 May 2017 01:31:04 GMT]]>I like Bintan Lagoon Resort, it's fun and affordable. I blogged about my recent trip to BLR and my son enjoyed the trip so much and he kept asking me to go back. 😄


Bintan Lagoon Resort:
http://ourlittlesmarties.com/2016/12/bintan-lagoon-resort/
http://ourlittlesmarties.com/2016/12/bintan-getaway/

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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1771131https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1771131Mon, 01 May 2017 01:31:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan on Thu, 23 Mar 2017 06:05:50 GMT]]>Want to experience white Christmas near Singapore without the cold? Let’s head to Belitung Kaolin Lake. Belitung relatively unknown place even among the Indonesians it only became a popular destination after movie ‘Laskar Pelangi’ which translated into English as ‘The Rainbow Troops’.


Find out more - http://www.threeplaygrounds.com/adventure/let-s-experience-a-warm-white-christmas/155

Date: Dec 23, 2017 - Dec 26, 2017
Cost: $393

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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1763084https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1763084Thu, 23 Mar 2017 06:05:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 05:38:25 GMT]]>

lifestylelink:
JR:

Appreciate if someone could confirm if the hotel and ferry terminal accept S$. Do not want the hassle of changing currency just for a one night trip.


Thank you.

Hotel will accept credit card and S$. But it will be counted in Rp then charge in S$. Not sure about ferry but everything else, eateries and shopping you need to pay Rp.

dont do that .. u will lose out on exchange rate if you allow them to do that

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1661632https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1661632Wed, 30 Mar 2016 05:38:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 05:17:15 GMT]]>At Harris Waterfront Resort, you can apply for their membership card (Tauzia) at the check in or even at the café counter. Membership is FOC and that entitles you discount for F&B and massage. Even when we mentioned our card no. at the Japanese/Korea restaurant located in the hotel ground (not under the hotel management) it gave us discount (I think 10%) as well.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1661626https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1661626Wed, 30 Mar 2016 05:17:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan on Wed, 30 Mar 2016 05:12:25 GMT]]>We went to Batam recently and like what lifestylelink mentioned all cash payment is in Ruppiah. Definitely must have Rp 65000 per pax for the ferry tax.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1661625https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1661625Wed, 30 Mar 2016 05:12:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan on Mon, 28 Mar 2016 01:19:43 GMT]]>The govt is supporting their Rp currency, so all payment in Rp. For hotel that do currency conversion, you are still paying in Rp but paying in S$ for conversion. I think best to ask the hotel that you are targeting at time of travel, policy changes dynamically. I would just charge to credit card, get a CIMB card (free for life), they have promotion for F&B in Indo from time to time.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1660611https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1660611Mon, 28 Mar 2016 01:19:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan on Thu, 24 Mar 2016 08:59:57 GMT]]>I thought now all Batam and Bintan have to accept ruppiah only now. Cannot accept Singapore dollars anymore?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1659402https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1659402Thu, 24 Mar 2016 08:59:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan on Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:33:10 GMT]]>

JR:
Appreciate if someone could confirm if the hotel and ferry terminal accept S$. Do not want the hassle of changing currency just for a one night trip.


Thank you.
Hotel will accept credit card and S$. But it will be counted in Rp then charge in S$. Not sure about ferry but everything else, eateries and shopping you need to pay Rp.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1655968https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1655968Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:33:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Indonesia - Batam/Bintan on Sat, 12 Mar 2016 06:42:52 GMT]]>Appreciate if someone could confirm if the hotel and ferry terminal accept S$. Do not want the hassle of changing currency just for a one night trip.


Thank you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1654995https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1654995Sat, 12 Mar 2016 06:42:52 GMT