Located only 20km from Singapore and 25km from Johor in Malaysia, Batam is Indonesia's equivalent to China's SEZ's (Special Economic Zones) - a place where the nation's economic planners test new economic policies and ideas. The island is an industrial hub with electronics factories, a large and growing ship repair industry and an even larger oil service sector. Quite a few expats head there for work, and pubs and golf courses have sprung up to serve them.
Most tourists, on the other hand, come from nearby Singapore. While there is a smattering of family resorts, Bintan is more popular for this; instead, the main lure on Batam is the naughty nightlife. However, the new governor of the province has shut down the casinos and taken steps to curb prostitution, and the goings-on aren't quite as in your face as they used to be.
Batam is a unique and special island, with many attractions to fill in your time here. I have provided you with lots of useful advice, details & tips about selected accommodation and restaurants, golfing, getting out & about plus information about shopping, spas and beauty clinics, therapeutic and sports massage, and various other activities
Batam Island Golf Course
Like to spend your days lying on the beach, swimming and soaking up the sun? How about doing a few laps at the Cable Water Ski Park, or pitting your skills with your friends at Batam’s only Go Kart race track Step 1 Go Kart Circuit
Batam Spa
Enjoy sipping on a refreshing beverage at a beach side restaurant or prefer the hustle & bustle of the busy night market hawker food stalls? Or maybe you’d prefer to experience fine dinning at some of Batam’s best 5 star restaurants? Whatever your taste you will be able to find plenty of information to cater to your needs right here!
For the expatriate or business traveler, there is plenty of detailed information on Batam business essentials, such as hotel rates, Batam visa requirements, local customs & language, car rental, currency, souvenirs for the family, plus lot’s more!
Batam Island Location Map
Batam Island is situated just 40 kms south of Singapore and can be easily reached by Ferry Boat from Singapore and Malaysia as well as being serviced by a domestic airport from other Indonesian locations, making it one of the most accessible islands in the South East Asia region.
Most tourists, on the other hand, come from nearby Singapore. While there is a smattering of family resorts, Bintan is more popular for this; instead, the main lure on Batam is the naughty nightlife. However, the new governor of the province has shut down the casinos and taken steps to curb prostitution, and the goings-on aren't quite as in your face as they used to be.
Batam is a unique and special island, with many attractions to fill in your time here. I have provided you with lots of useful advice, details & tips about selected accommodation and restaurants, golfing, getting out & about plus information about shopping, spas and beauty clinics, therapeutic and sports massage, and various other activities
Like to spend your days lying on the beach, swimming and soaking up the sun? How about doing a few laps at the Cable Water Ski Park, or pitting your skills with your friends at Batam’s only Go Kart race track Step 1 Go Kart Circuit
Enjoy sipping on a refreshing beverage at a beach side restaurant or prefer the hustle & bustle of the busy night market hawker food stalls? Or maybe you’d prefer to experience fine dinning at some of Batam’s best 5 star restaurants? Whatever your taste you will be able to find plenty of information to cater to your needs right here!
For the expatriate or business traveler, there is plenty of detailed information on Batam business essentials, such as hotel rates, Batam visa requirements, local customs & language, car rental, currency, souvenirs for the family, plus lot’s more!
Batam Island is situated just 40 kms south of Singapore and can be easily reached by Ferry Boat from Singapore and Malaysia as well as being serviced by a domestic airport from other Indonesian locations, making it one of the most accessible islands in the South East Asia region.
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