Play a Round of Golf
Nongsa 4 hrs
Tee off at one of Batam's international standard golf courses.
Where to stay
Hotels in Batam Island
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At a glance
Climate
Tropical
Languages
Indonesian and English and Malay
Local currency
IDR
(IDR)
Local time
(GMT+7)
Ideal trip length
2–4 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Nagoya
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Not expected, appreciated.
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
65 · Moderate
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Gonggong (sea snails)
Mie Tarempa
Ikan Bakar (grilled fish)
Kue Lapis (layer cake)
When to visit Batam Island
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: February, August
Busiest: Nov-Feb
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Jan70
Warm, humid, some rain
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Feb75
Warm, humid, less rain
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Mar70
Warm, humid, increasing rain
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Apr65
Warm, humid, rainy
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May60
Warm, humid, rainy
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Jun65
Warm, humid, some rain
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Jul70
Warm, humid, less rain
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Aug75
Warm, humid, dryer
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Sept70
Warm, humid, some rain
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Oct65
Warm, humid, rainy
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Nov60
Warm, humid, rainy
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Dec65
Warm, humid, rainy
Things to do in Batam Island
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
Showing 7 of 7 places ·
Best in the morning
1 place
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Relax with a Traditional Indonesian Spa
Nagoya/Nongsa 2 hrs
Enjoy rejuvenating massages and treatments at various spa centers.
Experience Water Sports at Nongsa
Nongsa 3 hrs
Jet skiing, parasailing, and other thrilling water activities along the coast.
Best in the evening
1 place
Indulge in Fresh Seafood Dinner
Bengkong/Nongsa 2 hrs
Savor local seafood at waterfront restaurants like Golden Prawn.
Any time of day
3 places
Explore Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall
Nagoya 3 hrs
A sprawling mall for duty-free shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Visit Barelang Bridge
Barelang 2 hrs
An iconic series of six bridges connecting Batam to smaller islands.
Wander through Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya
Sungai Panas 1.5 hrs
Visit one of Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temples.
Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Batam Island
Straight-line distance from the centre of Batam Island.
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