Batam Info Thread

[hawkeye007]

Originally Posted by nono1973

Oh,at which part of the Spa did they put up this voucher promo? Believe me,i took quite a bit of photo and information on their pricing,including all their food/beverage pricing,i may have missed that part out.

What i wish to know is if the x10 packages is transferable,hehehe...example i bring 10 men inside their Spa ,can i use that voucher system for all 10 men in one go? Expiry doesnt really matters to me in this case and i am also usually in Batam during their off peak period.

In my last trip,i was practically "Spa-Alone"...meaning i am almost the only person in the spa itself,hehehe...until about 2 hours later where the 1st group of customers steps in. I like this kind of Spa where nobody would rush with me to use ANY of their facilities (especially their O2 room).

They have a pull-up banner right next to the reception counter/cashier that talks about the 10-session package...

U must have missed it cos u were busy checking out the cashier right..? Hehe..

[nono1973]

Originally Posted by johnkhb

They have a pull-up banner right next to the reception counter/cashier that talks about the 10-session package...

They have 2 reception counter,one at the lift there and another inside the spa near the eating place. Which one is the banner located? I will go talk to the GRO about that offer in my next trip (GRO speaks English ma,hehehe..).

As for the receptionist,the one at the lift area not bad looking. But place quite dim,so i blame my eyes for not able to see so well...

I like the massage girl tho,wear until so tight,can see she got big sexy boobs almost popping out and she has tight ass,hehehe...her 1 boob already so big that i need 2 hands to hold it full...hehehe...

[siam66]

Originally Posted by ErnestK

Plus 1.

Marine Live's boss must be counting his lucky stars for such a good friend who is willing to promote his restaurant for nothing in return, and even jump in to defend him for issues that, in my opinion, is more in the fault of the restaurant than the customers.

Plus 2.

Waaa .... you are back !!! .... after MIA so long !!! .... hehee ....

[HelloWAH]

Originally Posted by johnkhb

I have brought my fair share of Batam locals there and they have also agreed that it's cheap. So my conclusion is that your friend must be very poor...

Anyways, I originally didn't see the need to explain to u, but u are questioning my integrity...

Boss of Marine Live Seafood was not my friend to begin with. I now consider him a friend...

Do I have an agenda? Yes, I say before.
Support u...? Sure... I support you with my zap of -4 points.... Cheerios...

Thank goodness not everyone in this thread is as cynical as u..

Thanks for the support of -4 points. At first I still can,t think out who support me 4 points. And is you .This prove that you really support me. haha.

Since you got an AGENDA is enough. Batam got so many restaurant . And you say this marine so good until i also drop saliva. Thats when i want to try it myself and my batam local friend say don,t go there. When foreigner say is cheap or expensive. It not 100% accurate. But when local say is expensive, then is really expensive. Local experience can be more trusted.

Cheap or expensive let our fellow samsters here decide for themself. Ask
Calvin388 and he will say is very cheap. Who the hell know whether some of the samsters here in the beginning is already friend and all sing in the same tune to have an AGENDA accomplish.

[wasilang]

Wao so much hu ha over makan place. Batam alot of place can find nice food. Alot of nice food price may not be cheap, but I have not seen any place that serve nice food closed down coz business is bad or ppl can't afford it. Why do Singaporean think indos don't have the spending power? Haiz.....there are tons of ppl in Batam earning power higher then the average Singaporeans.

[MiG27]

Originally Posted by Mister91

Bro what hotel is this? Looks good and cheap.

Are there any other hotels like this which have a big bed and cost lesser then $40sgd?

Hans Inn.

There are definitely cheaper hotels offering < $40.
Me still BATAM newbie......unless TripAdvisor sponsor me to be their Batam Hotel Reviewer......not really in a good position to recommend.
There are still many hotels I had yet to stay in....and many more are in the construction stage.

IMHO, $35 - $40 is the range I focus on.

In addition, what I want to do and the places I plan to visit will determine the location of my hotel.

[tabamo]

both rezeki and marine seafood is not nice. Rezeki, very limited choice, very far outskirt .. not worth. Waste of time. Marine seafood, we got stomache because there are many flies flying around your food. LOL
I suggest you guys go to Nagoya Mall and eat the Red Crab restaurant located at level 1.
Go try their chilli crab and sambal kang kong... its very nice

[tabamo]

Grand Atalanta Spa Club, small compare to delta spa.
Service wise about same. Facility wise, Delta Spa is better

The only diff is

Delta spa charge you 550000 for massage and HJ
Atalanta Spa charge you 270000... special is optional (Separately discuss with masseur, she can quote you 400000 - 500000 for HJ depending on your nego skills)
(Anyway, I visit them both on diff days just to try out) - There is this girl Sophie looks pretty


Address
Grand Atalanta Spa Club & Health Massage - Complek Citra Permai Block B No.8 ( In front of Novotel Hotel) Sei Jodoh – Batam Island 29432 Indonesia Phone + 62778433711 Fax + 62778433722

Address
Delta Spa - http://www.deltaspa.net/location.php?id=20

[MiG27]

Originally Posted by xXFreedomXx

I would advise to avoid PAS Massage. Went with my friend on 2nd trip. quite expensive, nothing good to shout about.

Thanks....think will avoid this place then.

Originally Posted by nono1973

Interesting place. I always like quiet non crowded places.

Thank you for sharing.

I was just about to say,want to go to some quiet peaceful place to eat? Head to Batam. Want to go to places that need to wait and get clamp up ,go to Sillypore.

I am comparing Food Court versus Food Court,Street food versus Street food,Restaurants versus Restaurants.

Very much like me....lol.

That what I like about Batam.....partly also my tendency to avoid tour group infested areas.
My every meal so far had been nasi goreng or mie goreng and frankly speaking....I never get tired due to fact I tried different places.
Even those normal coffeeshop also can dish out nice goreng....at very cheap price.
Next time, I will try the Murtabak at IndoRasa....

[tabamo]

IHotel Baloi is a very inflexible hotel. Their check in time is 2pm. If you reach at 12pm, be prepare to sit outside for 2 hours LOL
Below got food court, at night its like newton circus with many seafood stalls.

Across the street is BCS Mall............. very convenient

But their room is great, spacious and comfy

[iicycold]

Originally Posted by wasilang

..but I have not seen any place that serve nice food closed down coz business is bad or ppl can't afford it.

Just to name a few recent closed 1......

Koreapok food court?

Shuang Hong BKT @ city walk?

They no longer exist.

Originally Posted by wasilang

Why do Singaporean think indos don't have the spending power? Haiz.....there are tons of ppl in Batam earning power higher then the average Singaporeans.

Tis part i totally agree,SGreans tends to look dwn on indonesians when it cms to spending power & earning power. These r the same ppl tat brings "i'm richer than u & tat i can easily own u" kind of attitude to Btm & have lots of demands ,goes everywhere in the world comparing & complaining.

Most of these type can't tell the difference between gd & no gd.They only knw abt tourist spot area like nagoya hill mall radius.They can't bargain too.

[MiG27]

Originally Posted by tabamo

IHotel Baloi is a very inflexible hotel. Their check in time is 2pm. If you reach at 12pm, be prepare to sit outside for 2 hours LOL
Below got food court, at night its like newton circus with many seafood stalls.

Across the street is BCS Mall............. very convenient

But their room is great, spacious and comfy

I guess Im lucky....for the 2 hotels I book last week....they let me check in earlier since I arrive early.....almost 1 hour plus....

Actually, no need to wait mah.....can request to deposit your luggage at their recep while you go jalan jalan.
If cannot.........which is very rare....go to hypermart at BCS Mall and deposit your stuff at the Entrance Security.....then you go jalan jalan also.

[MiG27]

Originally Posted by iicycold

Tis part i totally agree,SGreans tends to look dwn on indonesians when it cms to spending power & earning power. These r the same ppl tat brings "i'm richer than u & tat i can easily own u" kind of attitude to Btm & have lots of demands ,goes everywhere in the world comparing & complaining.

Most of these type can't tell the difference between gd & no gd.They only knw abt tourist spot area like nagoya hill mall radius.They can't bargain too.

SG/Msia/China tourists (sibei xia suay chinese) makes the most noise n raise a ruckus everywhere in Batam.

I see them, I siam far far away.

[quixy09]

Went to Marine Live Seafood on 16/12/2015 at 11pm. Ordered 1 steamed pomfret, 1 kai lan and 1 cumi goreng plus 1 mineral water and 1 coke. Total bill = RP 286K . I seriously don't understand how this is considered cheap coz I have eaten cheaper seafood at touristy areas in nagoya..Food quality is so-so. This is the third time I have been to MLS and all three times my three different indon gf told me its super expensive

I believe Denny will only give discount to those who quote this forum or say that they are being recommended by some people here.

[HelloWAH]

Originally Posted by quixy09

Went to Marine Live Seafood on 16/12/2015 at 11pm. Ordered 1 steamed pomfret, 1 kai lan and 1 cumi goreng plus 1 mineral water and 1 coke. Total bill = RP 286K . I seriously don't understand how this is considered cheap coz I have eaten cheaper seafood at touristy areas in nagoya.

I believe Denny will only give discount to those who quote this forum or say that they are being recommended by some people here.

For singaporean paying RP 286K for those food is counted cheap. But for local paying those price for those food is counted expensive. So overall RP 286K is not for local price but for tourist price.

RP 286K really can eat alot at those make shift stall. Fish , vege, sotong ,and many many more. Since people got AGENDA for promoting the Marine seafood. Cheap or expensive only they know.