Batam Info Thread

[ndnd]

Originally Posted by santtay

Balai - Batam only from sekupang terminal..almost every hour got 1 ferry..
cost around 65k - 70k + custom 6k.

Originally Posted by Batam Man

1 Way Ticket cost Rp.70,000 + Seaport Tax Rp.6000 Batam and Rp.3000 Balai

Thanks for the info

[The Lord]

No... Not that near... But nothing is too far...

Pretty safe...

Id say jus 5-7 min away by taxi to the bars.

Rp 20,000 k for taxi.

Credit for hotel to dear bro ndnd.

I think perfect plc to bring cewek too n quiet n peaceful.

The lovina Inn at penuin also not bad but for the wifi issue

Originally Posted by MFTO

Bro The Lord, is this hotel near the pick up areas or any bars around?

Thanks!!

[ndnd]

Originally Posted by S.B.Y.1

Ferry ONLY for Prez of Indo Bonk Land

[The Lord]

Bro maybe at the Food Court i kena cheated... Rp 50k for a very small serving of kailan. I think Newton food centre does a better job.

The reason they r ex could be because of location? Near to BCC condotel?

And no other place nearby within walkin distance.

Actually bro, Penuin to Nagoya is a very short ride away..

U will pass by Hotel 89.

And once u reach Nagoya birds everywhere.

Ur right. Not a lot of Taxi drivers know Harappan Baru hotel. So u hv to tell them land marks BCS mall, BCC hotel etc.

Since i dunno the language never tried asking for Rp 15k for taxi ride.

Originally Posted by xiaolibiantai

Penuin area is good, if you need to avoid ceweks. Like for eg, whe I used to alternate between 2 ceweks, I will stay in Batam Star (which is super near to Gold Bird) when I visit cewek A, and Penuin Hotel when I visit cewek B. The foodcourt mentioned by The Lord is A2. I've only patronized them during night time and always order from this stall, Lady Seafood. Food is good and price is cheaper when compared to Windsor. But, you don't get to see the loads of ceweks like at Windsor.

I'm not sure if it's particularly near to any joint (at least not sure if there are any within walking distance) as I always use a taxi driver when staying in Penuin area, due to not familiar with this area.

Hotels I've stayed before in this area:

Hotel Harapan Baru (mentioned by The Lord above, was the newest hotel in Batam 2 months back) - room is in the 200k region, depend on the room size you get.
Tel: 0778-421899, 459808
Hp: 0821-73558899
One thing though about this hotel, seems like not a lot of taxi drivers know their location. At least that was the case a month back. If you stay here, take their hotel card and if taxi drivers still don't know, tell them opposite BCS.

Lovina Hotel (Penuin)
Tel: +62 778 423212
Decent hotel, like Hotel Harapan Baru, but not as new. No lift, try to get lower floor rooms.

Penuin Hotel
+62 778 454853
Big room, near to Lovina Hotel above. Ask for newer rooms. Price around 220k.

Nearest mall is BCS to these hotels. Prices in this mall is, on average, cheaper than those in Nagoya Hill. Taking taxi to Nagoya, cheapest I've managed is also about 20k. Even nego by my cewek also 20k. Maybe you can get it cheaper when using those who go on meter. That's why many recommend to stay at Nagoya area (especially Formosa Hotel - +62 778 426789 - and Lovina Inn (Nagoya) - +62 778 467789) as there are at least 5 ceweks in walking distance, thus saving you taxi fare and commission.

[xiaolibiantai]

Originally Posted by MFTO

Thanks again for the info bro Xiaolibaitai and bro newyorker88!!

I have successfully book 2 rooms at Batam Star.. But alamak, because I requested for room with windows and connecting, it's on the 4th floor!!! Lolz.....

I will only reach batam tonight at 930pm local time. Will the counter still be open at harbourbay? Will be coming back on Saturday though..

Not sure if the counter is still open by then cause I never take ferry that late. In case they are closed when you reach here tonight, you can give them a call at +62 778 7415100 to book your return trip. Have your passport number handy. The counter staff do speak English.

[The Lord]

Counter will be open till last Ferry. Dun worry. But once u alight quickly walk to immigration unless u wanna get scolded if ur in bad luck.

This happened to me years ago.

I was scolded for taking my time to go up to the officers.

They shouted at me n said they cant wait for me.

I had to politely accept their scoldings n apologize



Eh... Sorry sorry... Just read bro xiaolibiantais reply. Thought u referred to immigration counters. Din realise u referred to ferry counter

Originally Posted by MFTO

Thanks again for the info bro Xiaolibaitai and bro newyorker88!!

I have successfully book 2 rooms at Batam Star.. But alamak, because I requested for room with windows and connecting, it's on the 4th floor!!! Lolz.....

I will only reach batam tonight at 930pm local time. Will the counter still be open at harbourbay? Will be coming back on Saturday though..

[MFTO]

Thanks again for all the info. Waiting for ferry now changed hotel to Lai Lai at Nagoya cos batam star no safe..

I think I will check in and hit the bars.. Or maybe pacific hotels disco.. Hope there is something left for us!!!

Will try to give a FR when I get back..

Thanks again to all the helpful bros who have provided me with all the values le info!!

[CptCum]

Wow...didn't know Batam so happening?!

will take my time to explore this thread when I am free

Happy Long Weekend to bros cheonging in Batam!!!

[Lone_Wolf]

Originally Posted by otamay

Ya, very good idea to bring them to "cowboy" bars but are there any in Batam?

Yes, there are gigolo bars in Batam but they are very discreet unlike the cewek farms.

Many years ago when Banyan Tree resort was operated by our Singaporean businesswoman, many tai tais made weekly trips to Batam to be "serviced" At that time gigolo bars still have not caught on in Sinagpore yet unlike now.

[WeiAhBao]

Any bros here wanna join me to batam on 9th of april, next monday for a 2 day 1 night trip? Pm me if you keen. Cheers

[Allanooi]

Batam islands for this weekend will be filled at least 60% wid Singaporean .... 10 ppl walk pass u 6 r Singaporean... Wow ceweks not enug...

[Av_lover]

I be going to batam next month with 1 or 2 friends, 2D1N. Should i hire a Taxi? I was thinking, i walk in to a place to book cewek, if no taxi, can she go to the hotel herself?

[Jswt]

Originally Posted by Av_lover

I be going to batam next month with 1 or 2 friends, 2D1N. Should i hire a Taxi? I was thinking, i walk in to a place to book cewek, if no taxi, can she go to the hotel herself?

If live in "formosa hotel" then no need taxi. Because it is Surrounded by joints place. When you just exit the hotel door you already can see the joints place on ur left. And Yes, she or her papi will deliver her to your hotel.

[Av_lover]

Heard formosa hotel, their room no safe deposit box.

[xiaolibiantai]

Originally Posted by Allanooi

Batam islands for this weekend will be filled at least 60% wid Singaporean .... 10 ppl walk pass u 6 r Singaporean... Wow ceweks not enug...

Was at the KFC near to the place I stayed at and the counter is filled with Singaporeans...