Best things to do in Batam Island

Batam Island's Essential Escapes

Batam Island features major commercial hubs including Nagoya Hill Shopping Centre and Batam City Square. The landscape is marked by the Sei Ladi bridge viewpoint and championship-grade golf courses such as Sukajadi and Tering Bay. Culinary options range from fresh seafood at Nongsa Ferry Terminal to regional Indonesian specialties like fish soup and Ayam Penyet. This selection highlights the island's primary retail, dining, and recreational infrastructure.

Batam Island's Essential Escapes — Map

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Lake/Junggle Jembatan Sei.Ladi (Nice View)

Overlooks the Sei Ladi reservoir and surrounding forest area.

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masjid Amanatul Haq

Local mosque serving the Tiban residential community.

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Seafood Nongsa Ferry Terminal

Waterfront dining located adjacent to the international ferry terminal in Nongsa.

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Bengkong Shopping Centre

Local retail hub in the Bengkong district featuring various small shops.

E

Mall Nagoya Hill Shopping Centre

Large shopping complex featuring an extensive food street and a wide range of international retail brands.

F

Top 100 Penuin

Supermarket and retail complex located in the central Penuin commercial area.

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Batam City Square

Multi-story mall in the Penuin district known for fashion retail, electronics, and entertainment facilities.

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TOP 100

Large supermarket and department store providing grocery and household goods.

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Top 100

Retail outlet and supermarket part of the local Top 100 chain.

J

Saras Super Mall

Local shopping center serving the Batu Aji residential area.

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Diamond City Mall

Shopping center in the Lubuk Baja area known for textiles and traditional Muslim wear.

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Taragak Cafe

Outdoor cafe serving regional Indonesian coffee and local snacks.

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pujasera tiban center

Open-air food court in Tiban featuring multiple stalls serving regional Indonesian dishes.

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Kedai Kopi Pelangi (fish soup)

Local coffee shop specializing in Batam-style fish soup.

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RM Salero Basamo

Restaurant serving traditional Padang-style Indonesian cuisine.

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Ayam Penyet Bude Marni

Local eatery specializing in Javanese-style smashed fried chicken served with sambal.

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Nasi Goreng Kambing 4W

Food stall specializing in mutton fried rice.

R

Tering Bay Golf

18-hole championship course designed by Greg Norman, featuring ocean views.

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Sukajadi Golf Course

18-hole par 72 course located within the Sukajadi residential estate.

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South Links

18-hole golf course featuring views of the Singapore skyline and surrounding forest.