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What To Do in Batam, Riau Islands, Indonesia

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Batam City is the largest city in the province of Riau Islands, Indonesia. The city administrative area covers three main islands of Batam, Rempang, and Galang as well as Bulang to the west and several smaller islands. Batam known for a strategic pla...
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Hotel, Apartment and Resort

I live in Batam, here are my recommendations for my favorite places to stay and also my friends from abroad when visiting Batam.

 
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This is a favorite apartment for people outside Batam to stay, the type is 2 and 3 bedrooms, there are 2 views to choose from, sea view or city view, all are equally very good, especially at night, the city view is very good, the best if there is an ...
One Residence Batam Seafront Apartment Near Ferry International Port, Malls, Culinary Center and Public Services
 
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One of favorite hotels in Batam, you must book at least a month in advance, because it usually fully booked, especially in holiday season. It also has strategic location, in front of one of the big mall in Batam and next to International Ferry Port. ...
HARRIS Hotel Batam Center, Batam Island
 
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Best Breakfast in Town, Quiet, Hot Bathtub, and Very High Demands :D
What I like about this hotel is its serenity, it's an oasis of serenity amidst the bustling city, with an old style of classic hotel. But what I like most is its breakfast. I can't wait until the next morning to have the breakfast :D
 
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Located in Nagoya City, the hotel is in the Nagoya Thamrin City township area which consists of commercial areas and apartments and a food courts, everywhere is close, you can walk just 5 minutes to Nagoya Hill Mall, various types of food, also close...
I recommend this hotel for its good price and location
 
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One of the best resorts in Batam, with stunning ocean views, there is a private pool in each villa. The location is close to Palm Springs Golf Course, and only 45 minutes to Singapore via Nongsa Pura international port, to the city center is 30 to 45...
Resort with a breathtaking view

Restaurants & Bakery

My favorites places to eat, there are so many of them, maybe I will add some more later 😁
 
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Good place and yummy american style food
Anchor Cafe & Roastery
 
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Various kind of sea food like crab, squid, scallops, prawn, fresh fish, also vegetable based cuisine like capcay, cah kangkung and many more. My favourite is sweet and sour prawn.
Seafood restaurant with beautiful sea view and affordable price
 
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If you want to try authentic Indonesian cuisine, come here, traditional Sundanese cuisine with many various types ready to pamper your tongue. Avoid peak hours such as lunch time because it is very crowded and you may run out of your best seller menu...
Irresistible Indonesian Tradisional Sundanese Cuisine from West Java
 
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Have you ever heard of a food called Rendang? Rendang is one of the most delicious dishes in the world, originating from Padang, West Sumatra. If you want to eat rendang, don't choose the wrong restaurant, my recommendation is this restaurant, it has...
Traditional Food from West Sumatra called Nasi Padang :)

Authentic Food of Riau Islands

Mie Tarempa - Anambas

 
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Otak otak is a food made from ground mackerel, or red in color with a slightly spicy taste, because it is given chili, there are also white ones without chili. There are also those who make it from cuttlefish. Otak otak is put into coconut leaves, th...
Otak Otak Mackerel Fish So Tiny it won't be enough if you only eat one
 
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Tarempa Noodles are one of the quite popular culinary delights in Batam City. Tarempa Noodles are quite different, when compared to some noodles that are generally known to the public. Tarempa Noodles are flat. However, not as wide as Tiaw Noodles. T...
Mie Terempa
 
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Luti Gendang is a bread filled with shredded fish or chicken that is fried and has a savory taste. Luti Gendang comes from Anambas Islands Regency which is one of the border regencies in the Riau Islands Province.
Luti Gendang

Golf Course

Here are the golf course places in Batam, I have good experience with all of these places, and have visited them several times.

 
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Discover the premier and largest golf course on Batam Island—Palm Springs Golf & Country Club, featuring 27 challenging holes designed by Larry Nelson, offering stunning beach views. Owned by Sinar Mas Land, one of Indonesia’s top property develo...
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Southlink Country Club is located in a green hilly area, in one area there are luxury housing the home and grand summit, there are low rise apartments, club houses, restaurants and hotels. The atmosphere is very beautiful, the location is only a few ...
SOUTHLINKS COUNTRY CLUB - Prices & Hotel Reviews (Batam, Indonesia)