Batam Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Batam
Batam
Batam
Photo by Botak Jon
Photo by Botak Jon

One of the largest parts of Indonesia’s Riau Islands, this scenic gem features an extraordinary bridge, a gigantic monastery and a picturesque waterfront.

Batam Island, one of the largest fragments in the Riau Islands chain, is home to a picturesque waterfront resort, a renowned Buddhist temple and an iconic bridge. It is among the fastest growing parts of the Indonesia islands. It is also home to many golf courses and an amusement park.

The island’s highlight is the Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya Buddhist Temple, which is believed to be the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia. Explore 4.5 hectares (11 acres) of grounds, which contain five buildings. The main hall, the Graha Maitreya, has a capacity of 2,000 people. Take a guided tour of the complex and learn about its message of universal love.

The Barelang Bridge is a symbol of the emerging prosperity of the island. Visit the chain of six bridges of varied designs, which stretch across 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) of water. Capture photos of the majestic structure from the shops and restaurants on the waterfront.

Take the kids on the giant Ferris wheel by the ocean at Ocarina Park. Swim in the water park. Practise your swing at one of the six golf courses on the island.

Stay at one of the hotels in the Waterfront City complex. Enjoy the view of the ocean from your room. Sample the bars and restaurants of the hotels. Send your taste buds wild with some of the local dishes, such as ayam bawang, a blend of fried chicken, garlic, chilli and rice. Try the bak kut teh soup, made from pork ribs, herbs and soya sauce.

To get to the island, take a domestic flight to Batam’s Hang Nadim International Airport from nearby cities, such as Jakarta. You could also travel by boat to one of the island’s ports. Once on the island, get around by car, bus and taxi. The region remains hot and humid year-round, though it is far drier from May to October.

The enormous temple, fascinating bridge and scenic waterfront reveal Batam Island has much to offer on top of its emerging prosperity.

Radisson Golf & Convention Center Batam

Radisson Golf & Convention Center Batam

4 out of 5
Jl. Jendral Sudirman, Sukajadi, Batam, Kepulauan Riau
The price is AU$125 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$125
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Batam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Batam Centre Ferry Terminal and Nagoya Hill ...
9/10 Wonderful! (476 reviews)
"Wonderful experience, super management and very friendly 😊"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Radisson Golf & Convention Center Batam
Os Style Hotel Batam Centre

Os Style Hotel Batam Centre

3 out of 5
Jl. Ahmad Yani, Komplek Batam Centre, Batam, Riau
The price is AU$51 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$51
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Batam. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Batam Centre Ferry Terminal and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Surprised find in Batam
"Unexpected stay. Very clean, modern , new. Price was reasonable. Felt safe. Although my room faces the entrance and street light, the windows were quite sound proof."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

Os Style Hotel Batam Centre
Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay

Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay

5 out of 5
Harbour Bay Downtown, Jalan Duyung, Kel Sungai Jodoh, Kec Batu Ampar, Batam, Batam Island
The price is AU$317 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$317
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Batam. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (108 reviews)
"Room is cleaned and quiet and spacious. Staff are friendly attentive and professional with courtesy. I would highly recommend this hotel to others. Thank you to all staff for making our stay wonderful. See you all again."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Meisterstadt Pollux Habibie

Meisterstadt Pollux Habibie

3.5 out of 5
Pollux Habibie Apartment, Tower A1, Batam
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Batam. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Batam Centre Ferry Terminal and Nagoya Hill ...
7.2/10 Good! (9 reviews)
"We arrive early from the ferry and no one was speaking English in our tower. Rafa was receptionist in tower 1 and was Amazing helping us move in. She explain the deposit issue and the wait for our move in. She found us a guide Lonbam and made our trip excellent. Later on akbar in tower 2 was also ..."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2024

Meisterstadt Pollux Habibie
Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Grand Batam

Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Grand Batam

4.5 out of 5
Jl. Pembangunan, Batu Selicin, Kec. Lubuk Baja, Batam, Kepulauan Riau
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Batam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nagoya Hill Mall and Harbour ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
"Room is small but new & clean. Staff ws friendly and polite. Breakfast spread was generous and varied. Location is convenient and close to Grand Mall."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Grand Batam
Harris Hotel & Suites Nagoya Batam

Harris Hotel & Suites Nagoya Batam

4 out of 5
Jl. Nagoya Thamrin,, Kec. Lubuk Baja, Batam
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Batam. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nagoya Hill Mall and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Hotel is very new in an upcoming area. Only drawback is need to take car to go anywhere. But overall hotel is really nice and staff are excellent"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Harris Hotel & Suites Nagoya Batam
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Batam

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Top destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Quality Golf courses and an authentic Indonesian experience.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

up grade the security

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We thought the beds were very comfortable and very good breakfasts with lots of choice. We had a great view and have no complaints with the staff whatsoever.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Taxi from Harbour Bay to Nagoya flat rate 30,000rp.

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