2024 Nagoya Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)

All time favourite! Toby’s Estate now at Grand Batam Mall

Toby’s Estate at Grand Batam Mall offers a delightful escape for coffee aficionados and casual visitors alike. The atmosphere is inviting, with a blend of modern design and cozy seating that makes it perfect for both solo visits and gatherings with friends. The menu boasts a wide variety of options, from expertly crafted coffee and espresso drinks to an array of teas and fresh juices. Their specialty coffees are a must-try, particularly the flat white and their signature cold brew. For those seeking something more substantial, the food menu does not disappoint. The brunch options are particularly noteworthy, with dishes like the avocado toast and eggs benedict standing out for their quality and presentation. Service at Toby’s Estate is consistently friendly and efficient. The staff are knowledgeable about their offerings and eager to provide recommendations. This adds to the overall pleasant experience, making every visit feel special. The location within Grand Batam Mall is convenient for shoppers needing a break or anyone looking for a cozy spot to work or relax. The ambiance is complemented by free Wi-Fi and plenty of outlets for charging devices, making it a great place for remote work. Overall, Toby’s Estate at Grand Batam Mall delivers a top-notch café experience. Whether you’re a coffee lover or just in search of a comfortable place to unwind, it’s a spot worth visiting.⬤#deliciousfood #coffee #cafe #couplestrip #solotrip #latte #batam #indonesia #travel

Discovering ARTOTEL Hotel Batam: A Hidden Gem in the Heart of the City

My recent stay at the ARTOTEL Hotel Batam truly stands out. Nestled in the bustling heart of Batam, this hotel offers a unique blend of comfort, style, and affordability that makes it an excellent choice for both leisure and business travelers. ✨Location, Location, Location!✨ One of the first things that impressed me about ARTOTEL Hotel Batam is its prime location. Situated conveniently close to major attractions, shopping centers, and dining spots, the hotel is a perfect base for exploring the vibrant city of Batam. Whether you’re here for business or leisure, you’ll find that everything you need is just a stone’s throw away. The ease of access to various points of interest makes it incredibly convenient for travelers who want to make the most of their time in Batam. ✨Spacious and Impeccably Clean Rooms✨ Upon entering my room, I was immediately struck by the spaciousness and cleanliness. The rooms are designed with the guest’s comfort in mind. Modern, stylish furnishings and thoughtful touches create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, ensuring a good night’s sleep after a day of exploration. The bathroom was spotless, equipped with all the necessary amenities to make my stay even more enjoyable. ✨Affordable Luxury✨ One of the most remarkable aspects of ARTOTEL is its affordability. Despite offering top-notch services and amenities, the hotel remains budget-friendly. This is a rare find in a city where high-quality accommodations often come with a hefty price tag. ARTOTEL proves that you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy a luxurious stay. This makes it an ideal option for travelers who want to experience the best of Batam without overspending. In conclusion, ARTOTEL Hotel Batam is a hidden gem that offers great value, comfort, and convenience. It’s a perfect example of how excellent accommodation can enhance your travel experience. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Batam – you won’t be disappointed! #batam #artotel #hotelreview #spaciousroom #greatlocation #affordableprice #solotrip #couplestrip #familytrip

Chinese Dimsun in Batam, Indonesia

#indonesiatrip Si Fang Yuan is a dimsum restaurant located in Batam, Indonesia. It's just located nearby the famous A2 food court, Batam City Square Mall and just beside Aston Inn Hotel. The restaurant is crowded but their services and food is fast. Recommended those who wanna give a try must go there early or avoid the peak hours. Overall the food is nice but the price is slightly higher maybe because it's only the dimsun restaurant and non halal in Batam. Good try if you want to go for brunch or tea time with some snacks when you visit Batam. 📍Si Fang Yuan Dimsum 📮 Kota Batam Indonesia 🕒 Mon – Sun : 7am - 10pm #batam #Indonesia #weekendgateway

Unexpected Encounters at Mall

#winhkflight At Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall, I had an intriguing experience encountering a diverse array of animals, including different breeds of chickens, spiders, snakes, and even a sizable iguana. Throughout my visit, the roosters made their presence known with their continuous crowing, while the silky chickens captured my attention with their exceptionally fluffy and charming demeanour. Hope to win tickets to Hong Kong to visit Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens Green House 🤩

The star of the show: food

#freehotelstay 𝐅𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐞: 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐞, 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐦, 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚 A Culinary Delight at Spice Cafe Batam Spice Cafe in Batam offers a delightful dining experience that beautifully combines traditional Indonesian flavors with a modern twist. Nestled in the heart of Batam, this cafe stands out as a gem just across the street of at the Nagoya mall. Ambiance: ★★★★☆ The ambiance at Spice Cafe is warm and inviting. The interior is tastefully decorated, blending contemporary design elements with Indonesian cultural touches. The soft lighting creates a cozy atmosphere, making it an ideal place for casual dining and a workspace for group discussion. Cuisine: ★★★★☆ We were there for an afternoon snacks/tea before our message. The star of the show is undeniably the food and drinks. The presentation is aesthetically pleasing, and the use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients adds to the overall quality of the dishes (see the photos) Service: ★★★★☆ The staff at Spice Cafe are friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. The overall dining experience is enhanced by the courteous and efficient service. Conclusion: Spice Cafe in Batam is a commendable dining destination for those looking to explore the rich flavors of Indonesian cuisine with a contemporary twist. With its inviting ambiance, friendly service, and mouthwatering dishes, it is a culinary journey well worth taking. While the prices at Spice Cafe are reasonable given the quality of the food and the dining experience, some may find it slightly on the higher side compared to other local establishments, however the overall experience makes Spice Cafe a noteworthy addition to Batam’s gastronomic scene. Note: Ratings are subjective and based on personal experience and honest reviews. #spicecafe #batam #thehills #ray_yeetravel #ray_yeeeats #ray_yeelifestyle #fo5 #fo5eats #fo5travel #fo5lifestyle #iphonephotography #iphonephoto #iphonefoodphotography #iphonefoodphoto

Temple more than 100 years of history (Batam)

If you happen to visit Batam Please do not miss this You will be amazed with the Chinese community since decades setting this up with nice garden and sculpture ! This temple is still very actively serve as one stop praying Center in batam for Taoism and Buddhism Hope you will get some nice photos with this wonderful heritage place Have fun #Indonesia #Batam #Temple #Heritage

Cheap Clean Newly Open Hotel

#myperfectstaycation #batam #indonesia #urbanexplorer #weekend Instead of heading over the johorbahru and facing the long queues at custom, why not head to batam instead? A northern perfect staycation while celebrating a birthday! Hotel rooms were on avg of $80 a night and this hotel is newly opened with clean comfortable huge rooms and its located walking distance from the famous local markets and shopping centres and cafes. Also, this hotel has really friendly staff that helped us during both our check in and check out. Food here looks amazing but we did not have the breakfast in the hotel as we wanted something local. Remember to make your booking at Artotel via the trip app! Indeed, great offers!

Love Seafood 168 Food court

#2023travelwish Love Seafood is a popular choice for many visitors, including locals and foreigners, it will not be a Batam trip without a nice seafood lunch or dinner. Love Seafood has a number of outlets around Batam, this outlet located at Jalan Teuku Umar, Kampung Seraya, inside 168 Foodcourt, is around 2 minutes walk from Nagoya Hill Mall, and around 4 kilometers 9 minutes drive from Harbourbay Ferry Terminal. A spacious and comfortable open-air restaurant, is open daily from 1000-2230, and has a lot of selection from live (in the tank) or fresh seafood, like fishes, crabs, prawns, and many more. You can have the seafood steam, boil, asam pedas or deep fried. I had ordered 2 fish, 1 was steam, the other deep fried, seafood platter (flower crab, prawns, gong-gong (sea snail), scallops), deep fried chicken with onion, and vegetables. The seafood is fresh and good, only the flower crab meat is not so good. The chicken must not be missed, both the chicken and onion are crispy and delicious. Next year i wish to travel to Iceland.

Nagoya Food Court

#2023travelwish Nagoya Food Court is located at Jalan Imam Bonjol-Komplek Nagoya NewTown, and is around 10 minutes 4 kilometers drive from Harbour Bay Batam Ferry Terminal. Some of the stalls open as early as 0630 and close around midnight. There are three main areas where you can sit. The indoor area is open from 6:30am and is covered which protects you from sun and rain. The main outdoor area is adjacent, and an upstairs area which is also split into open and covered. Nagoya Food Court is one of the largest food courts in Batam today, and has plenty of tenants who are ready to serve a variety of delicious dishes, ranging from traditional to Indonesian, Western, Chinese, and Japanese cuisines. I had ordered a mixed beef soup, bak kut teh, fish yam soup, fishball soup, wanton in soup and fry and the famous mamma otah. Next year i wish to travel to Iceland.

New Hotel in Batam Penunin

#2023travelwish Artotel Batam has opened a new property on Batam, the closest Indonesia island to Singapore and Malaysia, located in the Penunin area, Batu Selicin street, around 15 minutes drive from Batam Center Ferry Terminal. This lovely hotel officially opens its doors on 9 August 2022, with 138 rooms. Beside Penunin Market and a minute walk to Grand Batam Mall. Wifi access throughout the building, and displays various artworks in every corner of the hotel facilities. Digital safe, coffee facility, minibar, slippers are available in the room, with a writing table, and dry and wet separate bathroom. The hotel has two F&B outlets, such as Eatspace and Barspace, which serves various foods and beverages to the visitors. Next year i wish to travel to Iceland.

Luxury Hotel near the Malls

#2023travelwish I Hotel Baloi Batam is around 8 kilometers 18 minutes drive from Batam Center Ferry Terminal. It is strategically located in the popular district of Baloi in Batam, beside A2 Food Court. Walking distance to nearby Grand Batam Mall and Batam City Square Mall. Opposite the hotel, are a row of local eateries, Spa reflexology and many more for you to discover. Pasar Penunin Wet and Dry market is only 4 minutes walk from the hotel, where you can buy dry foods and etc. Room with a big balcony, a lying sofa and a writing desk. Coffee and tea making facilities and digital safe are available in the room. 43 cable TV channel, free Wifi access entertaining you while in the room. Swimming Pool and the fitness room with modern equipment are on the 5th floor, Spa Kazoku to pamper you during your stay. There are restaurants, cafes, clubs and bars to serve you, breakfast is on the 2nd floor, with a wide spread of delicious foods. Next year i wish to travel to Iceland.

Good Location

love the location. near to 2 malls (grand batam and DC mall) within walking distance. watch late night movie and have no worries to go back to hotel as location not eerie and has stalls and coffee house that is still open. Nice view (can see MBS) from my hotel room. Room eventhough small (standard room), it is clean and cozy.

Variety of Food, 10 satay for $2, drinks, etc

#bucketlistreboot #foodstreets #foodatnight #foodie #supper #cheapfoods Someone that do not mind dining outdoors and out of usual malls when you are overseas? Going to Batam? Checkout this outdoors foodcourt, Nagoya Foodcourt. More than 40 stalls of food and drinks outlet are available at this place, with a wide variety of food such as oyster egg, rojak, zi char, Ayam penat etc. They even have a bakery inside this food court selling bread, sliced cake and full cakes. Perfect for surprise birthday celebrations if your friend or family likes such outdoor environment. Address Nagoya Foodcourt Jl. Imam Bonjol-Komplek Nagoya Newtown, Lubuk Baja Kota, Kec. Lubuk Baja, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29444, Indonesia

Amazing Hotel

Address - Ambiance/Facilities - Great Highlights - Avg. Price per Person - S$60 Rating - 5 star

Great locations!

Stayed at i baloi Batam in sept 2022 during Mid-Autumn festival. Very good location, in between a chinese wet market and 2 shopping malls. Next to our hotel there is a huge opem air eating place too! too bad i didnt manage to try it. Will come back again to stay! The only sad thing is that the breakfast was too cold and hence not nice

A great stay at Aston Batam Hotel & Residence!

✨Hotel Highlights - clean and big room ♨️Amenities - we didn’t use as we are too busy going around 🛁Room Environment - spacious and nice 🍽️Breakfast - good spread but the seatings too limited 🛎️Hotel Service - warm and friendly staff 💗Guest Experience - good experience A clean and nice hotel to stay. The kids enjoyed their stay in the big family room with bath tub and we will be back soon. Thank you Aston Hotel! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻#familytrip2024 #batam #Kaiserchen #Kenchen #Tuyenskitchen #Sept2024

Big room, decent price

✨Hotel Highlights ♨️Amenities 🛁Room Environment 🍽️Breakfast 🛎️Hotel Service 💗Guest Experience

Batam

🇮🇩 Batam City Square Mall

#travellerswonderland Batam City Square Mall (BCS Mall) is one of the key shopping and entertainment destinations in Batam, Indonesia. BCS Mall is centrally located in Nagoya, one of the most bustling areas in Batam. BCS Mall features a diverse mix of retail outlets, from international brands to local shops. You’ll find clothing boutiques, electronics stores, footwear, accessories, and beauty products. For those visiting with family or looking for some fun, the mall has game zones and arcades with a variety of games and activities suitable for all ages. The food court at BCS Mall provides a variety of local and international cuisine, offering everything from Indonesian dishes to Western fast food. It’s an ideal place to grab a quick bite while shopping.

🇮🇩Recommend Massages in Batam!

Aloka Spa & Massage 📍Address: Komplek Ruko Nagoya Hill, Superblock, Blok P No.7 & 8 🕰️Business Hours: 10am to 10pm 💰Average Price per Person: 300k Rupiah Excellect design with luxury ambience and relaxation in mind. Staff and massage therapist are welcoming and friendly. The massage therapist is masterful, provides the great massage and treatment that I almost fall asleep. Feeling extremely relaxed after the treatment. Great amount of pressure and it was a relaxing time, rates are competitive and it’s worth it.#batam #Massagebatam

ARTOTEL Batam’s Lobby Area

#indonesiatrip ARTOTEL Batam has the word art in it! So it is not a surprise to see artworks around the hotel. The lobby area has different areas and there are even massage chairs! They even have the ARTOTEL Artspace where you can view different artworks being displayed there. It is located on the same level of the reception, in fact right beside it! When I was there, there were a few art pieces on display.

Artotel Batam

#indonesiatrip ARTOTEL is a newly opened hotel. They only opened in August 2022 hence the fixtures are still in good condition. I love how spacious the space is! Friendly staffs too even though we checked in close to 10 pm. The minibar items are free for your enjoyment! The hotel is also a few minutes walk from the A2 Food Court Batam, massage places and the Grand Batam Mall! Also, you’re just opposite minimart so do not need to worry of feeling hungry!

ESKA #1 Massage in Singapore, JB and surely in BATAM!

I was recommended by online reviews about this massage salon and I was not disappointed! The booking was done online a week before I reached Batam and it was very simple. They even accepted PayNow which is the most popular mode of payment for Singaporeans. This place is conveniently located besides Batam’s best shopping mall, Grand Mall Batam. Upon entering the salon, I was politely greeted by the staffs. The reception was clean and neat. I was ushered to the massage area which was a floor above the reception. The area was clean and comfortable. I had a 90 minutes massage and it was the most comfortable massage I have ever tried in Singapore, JB and surely in BATAM! And the best thing was I only paid a third of what you will normally pay in Singapore! This is a must-go place when you visit Batam for your holiday! #indonesiatrip #batam #massage #shopping #staycation #weekendgetaways #singaporean

family time @ Aston Batam Hotel & Residences. swimming pool was clean though it was a super windy day, so swimming time was cut short as kids were shivering.

I would like to suggest aston batam hotel located at Thamrin road near to Nagoya Hills Mall. Travellers just use Grab Car rather than hired driver for the whole day, u may reduce transportation cost 🥰

NAGOYA HILL HOTEL BATAM

love my stay @ Nagoya hill hotel! Would definitely come again!! Breakfast was so delicious and the friendly staffs greeted us whenever we are out and back to hotel!

One of the BEST in peguin batam. Nice design lobby with hugh ceilings that gives you great space. Nice sofa for friends to chill around. The rooms here has different paintwork which is refreshing for each return trip. Cleanliness is to expectation too. Love the choice of furnishings and color, very cosy. Location wise is pretty convenient as near to malls and eateries. #batam #artotel

Spa/Jacuzzi by the sea

Chanced upon Eska Spa when we were in the shopping mall and had some time to spare right before our ferry departure. The couple room is so awesome. It comes with the sea view while u can enjoy urself, immersing in the moment. there's also packages that includes hotel stay and more. we got the 1.5hrs massage as we would be rushing for our ferry right after the massage. hot ginger tea n some tiny cakes were given after the massage as well, and the tea is good!

Good & nice hotel #favehotels

Short trip in Batam

family short trip to Batam. These hotels were superb. The apartment hotel room was clean and big. Their breakfast was awesome and delicious.. they have jamu for us. All the staff was friendly and helpful. On the first day, only the main room TV signal was bad. I wasn't able to see it. I hope they can upgrade their tv to smart tv which travellers can enjoy their Netflix or YouTube. the tech staff and fixed the next day.other then that it was nice