Batam Info Thread

[Blacklizt]

Originally Posted by Heshang

Hi bros,
I read many pages of the thread, but cant really find anyone saying their experience in ktv or clubs in batam. Anyone care to share? And also the damages for bottles or beers there.

Thanks! Newbie to batam here

a monk (he shang) should be thinking about vegetarian and reading scripture, not beer or club

just kidding bro

[Tracers2424]

Originally Posted by Blacklizt

a monk (he shang) should be thinking about vegetarian and reading scripture, not beer or club

just kidding bro

There used to be a folklore saying "酒肉穿肠过" (wine & meat does not enters the intestine),just like Ji Gong, the Monk...who later attain nirvana...*joking here*

[rashidbibi]

Does any 1 go to atlanta spa b4? If have, any recommendations for the ceweks there?

[tiuminator]

Originally Posted by iicycold

Any updates on the exchange rate?

thx

Got mine at 9160

[Heshang]

Originally Posted by Blacklizt

a monk (he shang) should be thinking about vegetarian and reading scripture, not beer or club

just kidding bro

lol bro.. now new era already. monk also need woman. hahaha. so anything updates on the ktv n disco there?

[nono1973]

Answering a PM regarding the same topic as this thread :

Originally Posted by name censored by nono 1973

Hi nono1973,

Thank u so much for replying to my previous pm.

I read thru yr reply and they are all very detailed.

Can see tat u muz be a helpful and understanding person in real life too based on yr replies to bros haha.

Can i seek yr advice one last time b4 my trip next xxx or xxx. I plan to go on wkday to avoid crowd. Just a overnight trip.

Can i list down my step-by-step plans here based on all info tat i can absorb in batam thread and u try to correct any mistake or changes u could advise me.

Thank u so much. I hope to make it as simple as possible.

1) Buy ferry tix - Batam fast/ Prima to Harbor bay/Batam center

2) Once arrived, take cab 40k/50k to kaha opp harmoni hotel to book formosa hotel as u recommended. So kaha staff will help me book directly as walk in?

3) Once hotel settled, i will use yr guide to find some joints listed near formosa hotel. Or as u mentioned take cab to nearby those joints. If possible is there any joints u could list me tat r v near formosa hotel? Also is berry indah = new berry?

4) Lastly, wat is the nearest shopping mall to formosa hotel? So i could get drinks food condoms


Thank u so much for yr replies Bro nono1973

You are most welcome & am glad my reply helps. The more i can help,the less newbies get chopped. The lesser chance Batam cheonging market gets spoiled too.

Long story short,here's my answers to your questions :

1) Buy ferry tix - Batam fast/ Prima to Harbor bay/Batam center

Book online at Prima Ferries website 1st,then go to Harbour Front on the day you are going Batam to Pay for your ticket and get your boarding Pass to board your ferry to Harbour Bay. Harbour Bay to Formosa is nearer hence cheaper taxi fare (40k to 50k),but Batam center will be different price for taxi fare. If you stay in Formosa Hotel,drop yourself at Harbour Bay.

2) Once arrived, take cab 40k/50k to kaha opp harmoni hotel to book formosa hotel as u recommended. So kaha staff will help me book directly as walk in?

You can do that too if you feel confident enough to hit Kaha before heading to Formosa,and yes Kaha staff can help you book a room at Formosa and you will be issue a hotel voucher upon payment,after which you can go to Formosa Receptionist and hand them the voucher. Prices may varies from time to time,so ask price 1st & room type before committing your payment. Below is Kaha name card for your reference (gentle reminder: Do not leave your belongings/bag inside the taxi when you drop off at Kaha to make hotel booking when taxi is waiting) :

3) Once hotel settled, i will use yr guide to find some joints listed near formosa hotel. Or as u mentioned take cab to nearby those joints. If possible is there any joints u could list me tat r v near formosa hotel? Also is berry indah = new berry?

Once hotel settled,depending on the time,if it is before 2pm,you may wish to go shop around,grab you lunch/meal etc etc before heading for joint-shopping. Save the map below to your mobile phone,it answers question number 3 and you cannot get lost if you are staying in Formosa Hotel (forget berry indah & New Berry):

4) Lastly, wat is the nearest shopping mall to formosa hotel? So i could get drinks food condoms

Nearest shopping mall is at Nagoya Hill Mall,to reach there...step out of Formosa Hotel Glass Door entrance with your backside facing the glass door,turn right and walk toward the next building call Lucky Plaza but look at the left while you are walking there (be careful of traffic tho) and you will see the below :

If you look at the map again,New Berlian joint is also beside Lucky Plaza. From 1 building to another building takes about a min walk. From Formosa to Nagoya Hill Mall is about 5 mins walk.

If you succeed in reaching New Berlian joint,the very same building that holds New Berlian joint has lots of food store and the food there is cheap & GOOD in my opinion.

To get CDs is simple,directly behind the Hotel is a provision store. Walk out of Formosa glass door again with your backside facing the glass door...turn left and walk behind the Hotel ,there is a provision shop. Fyi,they only sell 3s CDs,i buy my 12s CDs from Harbour Mart abt 40 steps away outside the arrival Hall in Harbour Bay terminal.

Side note : When you turn left from glass door of Formosa and walk straight,you will also see very big word Dynasty,another joint. And if you manage to reach Dynasty,directly opposite Dynasty is Queen 8933.

All these infos are already in my guides on my Signature. And i am just extracting them to paste it here to answer your questions,hehehe...and in the unlikely event if you are ever lost,just grab a taxi at 30k per trip in any nearby hotel or mall.

Hope you have a good time in Batam.

[nescafeGold]

Originally Posted by nono1973

Answering a PM regarding the same topic as this thread :


To get CDs is simple,directly behind the Hotel is a provision store. Walk out of Formosa glass door again with your backside facing the glass door...turn left and walk behind the Hotel ,there is a provision shop. Fyi,they only sell 3s CDs,i buy my 12s CDs from Harbour Mart abt 40 steps away outside the arrival Hall in Harbour Bay terminal.

Hope you have a good time in Batam.

Just for information, Harbour Bay Terminal is under renovation.. the photo guide on harbourbay terminal may look different now as there are many divert or re-route walking trail in or out terminal.. but the convenience store still there. just different way to reach there.. and i think the construction will take for some time..

and also,, try to avoid 5th - 9th june weekend. there will be an event called MTQ National. It's some kind of nationwide annual meeting of muslim assembly.. the city will be super crowded and heavy traffic jam is expected.

[cupid xpress]

Originally Posted by Heshang

Hi bros,
I read many pages of the thread, but cant really find anyone saying their experience in ktv or clubs in batam. Anyone care to share? And also the damages for bottles or beers there.

Thanks! Newbie to batam here

Hello Heshang
Of that many pages you read, you sure miss mine....

B/Regds

[Blacklizt]

Originally Posted by Heshang

lol bro.. now new era already. monk also need woman. hahaha. so anything updates on the ktv n disco there?

lol, new kind of monk ya?
like this one?

hahaha

Originally Posted by Tracers2424

There used to be a folklore saying "酒肉穿肠过" (wine & meat does not enters the intestine),just like Ji Gong, the Monk...who later attain nirvana...*joking here*

you forgot the latter part : 女人心中留
eh sorry
佛祖心中留

[Naka_Timo]

Originally Posted by nono1973

Answering a PM regarding the same topic as this thread :

3) Once hotel settled, i will use yr guide to find some joints listed near formosa hotel. Or as u mentioned take cab to nearby those joints. If possible is there any joints u could list me tat r v near formosa hotel? Also is berry indah = new berry?

Once hotel settled,depending on the time,if it is before 2pm,you may wish to go shop around,grab you lunch/meal etc etc before heading for joint-shopping. Save the map below to your mobile phone,it answers question number 3 and you cannot get lost if you are staying in Formosa Hotel (forget berry indah & New Berry):

4) Lastly, wat is the nearest shopping mall to formosa hotel? So i could get drinks food condoms

Nearest shopping mall is at Nagoya Hill Mall,to reach there...step out of Formosa Hotel Glass Door entrance with your backside facing the glass door,turn right and walk toward the next building call Lucky Plaza but look at the left while you are walking there (be careful of traffic tho) and you will see the below :

If you look at the map again,New Berlian joint is also beside Lucky Plaza. From 1 building to another building takes about a min walk. From Formosa to Nagoya Hill Mall is about 5 mins walk.

If you succeed in reaching New Berlian joint,the very same building that holds New Berlian joint has lots of food store and the food there is cheap & GOOD in my opinion.

To get CDs is simple,directly behind the Hotel is a provision store. Walk out of Formosa glass door again with your backside facing the glass door...turn left and walk behind the Hotel ,there is a provision shop. Fyi,they only sell 3s CDs,i buy my 12s CDs from Harbour Mart abt 40 steps away outside the arrival Hall in Harbour Bay terminal.

Hope you have a good time in Batam.

Yes, after renovate should be better than batam center and will bring in more crowd also.

[Naka_Timo]

Originally Posted by iicycold

Any updates on the exchange rate?

thx

Sorry, no update as i did not change money on that day.

It should be 9100 or 9200 ba.

[Naka_Timo]

Originally Posted by johnkhb

Bro Naka, the $188 just covers the ferry operator's fee, and does not include the seaport taxes. You will still have to pay the seaport tax at harbourfront and at batam centre for each trip.

Not too sure how much is the seaport tax, but if I'm not wrong, it's about 20ish total for 2-way.

This season ticket will only really be worth it if you make more than 10 round trips per month.

Bro, good that u point out that sea port not included, like that will not be worth liao.

[Heshang]

Originally Posted by cupid xpress

Hello Heshang
Of that many pages you read, you sure miss mine....

B/Regds

Hahah. Probably. Care to share with me again?

[ahwolra]

anyone know which ktv have indo chinese for sit or buyout?

[iicycold]

Originally Posted by tiuminator

Got mine at 9160

Originally Posted by Naka_Timo

Sorry, no update as i did not change money on that day.

It should be 9100 or 9200 ba.

Thank you for the rate information.