Batam Info Thread

[andrewforest]

Hi,

Can any brother recomment any new hotel that near nagoya, budget hotel is ok as long as new and safe but near to goodway hotel/harmoni ? I will like to book either goodway hotel or harmoni hotel but was told that it is old. Very long time never go liao, last time I was staying in Novotel but now will like to try new location

From the internet booking of hotel seem that they quote in Singapore dollars which is not worth it since our sin dollars getting stronger. Can brother advise whether should I call the hotel directly to quote or go to batam then book. Last time, I stay in Novotel hotel, I book directly when I go to the hotel but rate not good so I nego with the reception, after that they will use these quote whenever i go

[sex crusader]

Want to bonk, don't be lazy ler! This kind of info was just being posted recently. Take sometime to browse over the thread.

[Montbank]

Originally Posted by BtmMan

Actually I'm expected to be in Hsinchu on the 18th, but project got delayed a bit, now waiting for activation, could be any moment now, so you say leh....??
Anyway, call or sms me when you are back Sg and let's see how/what.....

Now quite cold woh.. hehehe bring extra clothing oh..

I already in SG woh... but thinking of going down Wed.. cuz the rest of the days not free leh.. and then flying again on Friday, so no choice..

[Montbank]

Originally Posted by BtmMan

Talking about seafood, my all time most favorite restaurant is still at Pungur ah kow's place. Their steam fish, it's 100% perfectly done.
In my book, it's THE BEST in Batam, Singapore and one of my Malaysian friends said even beating those in Malaysia....

then we go there lah, heheheh together when I go down there, if you are free.. go there for dinner should be good woh..

I hear this place from you for ages but no chance to go..

[38tiger]

Originally Posted by BtmMan

Talking about seafood, my all time most favorite restaurant is still at Pungur ah kow's place. Their steam fish, it's 100% perfectly done.
In my book, it's THE BEST in Batam, Singapore and one of my Malaysian friends said even beating those in Malaysia....

where is this place and how to go there, is it near to Batu Bersar?
sorry long time no go here liao..

[BtmMan]

Originally Posted by Montbank

then we go there lah, heheheh together when I go down there, if you are free.. go there for dinner should be good woh..

I hear this place from you for ages but no chance to go..

We can go lah, only thing is, don't know if I'll be around on Wed...??
Since you are back Sg meaning on holiday correct? Then why not come in earlier, this evening?

[BtmMan]

Originally Posted by 38tiger

where is this place and how to go there, is it near to Batu Bersar?
sorry long time no go here liao..

If I remember correctly, the name of this restaurant is Riverside or something like that, with a River....... something. It's very near to Pungur domestic ferry terminal, some older/seasoned taxi drivers will know this place, but most will tell you negative things (like food not nice ect) about it, either because they are not sure how to get there or they don't get com from ah kow. FYI, I've never seen any customer there whom went with a taxi....

[Montbank]

Originally Posted by BtmMan

We can go lah, only thing is, don't know if I'll be around on Wed...??
Since you are back Sg meaning on holiday correct? Then why not come in earlier, this evening?

This evening if I can, I already would have planned it, but I am going to a vendor side later, dunno until what time.. then tomorrow also packed like dunno what.. so I rather have the luxury of planning ahead..

[BtmMan]

Originally Posted by Montbank

This evening if I can, I already would have planned it, but I am going to a vendor side later, dunno until what time.. then tomorrow also packed like dunno what.. so I rather have the luxury of planning ahead..

I don't mean to push you, but I've told you my likely schedule, so I hope to meet you before I'm out of Batam...

[andrewforest]

Originally Posted by sex crusader

Want to bonk, don't be lazy ler! This kind of info was just being posted recently. Take sometime to browse over the thread.

Thank bro, will browse again. This time no bonk lah, bring my family go Jalan.

I think will stay goodway hotel, I ever try their massage below, not bad.

[newyorker88]

Originally Posted by andrewforest

Hi,

Can any brother recomment any new hotel that near nagoya, budget hotel is ok as long as new and safe but near to goodway hotel/harmoni ? I will like to book either goodway hotel or harmoni hotel but was told that it is old. Very long time never go liao, last time I was staying in Novotel but now will like to try new location

From the internet booking of hotel seem that they quote in Singapore dollars which is not worth it since our sin dollars getting stronger. Can brother advise whether should I call the hotel directly to quote or go to batam then book. Last time, I stay in Novotel hotel, I book directly when I go to the hotel but rate not good so I nego with the reception, after that they will use these quote whenever i go

Try pagoda hotel, or hotel utama. both are near to each other. These are budget hotels, but new. Utama has inhouse massage. Upon reaching the terminal, go to the counter after immigration. Called kara. There you can book hotel with voucher at cheaper rate.

Hope these helps.

[newyorker88]

Originally Posted by 38tiger

where is this place and how to go there, is it near to Batu Bersar?
sorry long time no go here liao..

The resturant at punggol is near to the ferry, if I am remember correctly, FIRST left AFTER the ferry termial, not too sure liao. Too long didn't go. More expensive there.

As for Batu Besar on, very simple. Go STRAIGHT all the way after AIRPORT( left turn). Come to a T junction, left turn, and turn right at the first RIGHT turn. Go all the way to the end. Any food there is good, except for steam fish, which is not so good.

Both places are 2 different locations.

[newyorker88]

Originally Posted by BtmMan

If I remember correctly, the name of this restaurant is Riverside or something like that, with a River....... something. It's very near to Pungur domestic ferry terminal, some older/seasoned taxi drivers will know this place, but most will tell you negative things (like food not nice ect) about it, either because they are not sure how to get there or they don't get com from ah kow. FYI, I've never seen any customer there whom went with a taxi....

You think he need the taxi drivers to take customers there? Good food spread by word of mouth.

[andrewforest]

Originally Posted by newyorker88

Try pagoda hotel, or hotel utama. both are near to each other. These are budget hotels, but new. Utama has inhouse massage. Upon reaching the terminal, go to the counter after immigration. Called kara. There you can book hotel with voucher at cheaper rate.

Hope these helps.

Thanks bro.

[BtmMan]

Originally Posted by newyorker88

You think he need the taxi drivers to take customers there? Good food spread by word of mouth.

Most customers there are the local chinese, and yes, they are expensive, could be even more expensive then 555 and 933 but still cheaper then Sg prices. To me it's worth it, it's THE BST in my book.