Departure at Harbourfront Ferry Terminal on Horizon Ferry to Harborbay Batam Indonesia
2026 – Holiday at Batam Indonesia – Day 1
Took the 11am ferry by Horizon Ferry to Harborbay Batam Indonesia, did the early hotel check-in to leave our bags at AP Premier Hotel.
Check-in to AP Premier Hotel, Batam Indonesia – Main Lobby
Took a GRAB ride to Nagoya Hill Mall for lunch and shopping.
Lunch at Renuin Restaurant – Nagoya Hill Mall, Batam Indonesia
After spending two hours shopping at Nagoya Hill Mall, we took a Grab taxi back to the hotel for a short rest.
Upon reaching back to hotel, took the opportunity to view AP Premier Hotel’s facilities.
AP Premier Hotel – Water Garden
AP Premier Hotel – Central Courtyard
AP Premier Hotel – Central Courtyard
AP Premier Hotel – Indoor Swimming Pool at ground floor
AP Premier Hotel – Indoor Swimming Pool at ground floor
AP Premier Hotel -Children playground at ground floor
In the evening, we enjoyed a leisurely five-minute walk to Sentosa Seafood Batam, located near AP Premier Hotel, for dinner.
Along the way, we noticed the unique Pacific Palace Hotel, designed to resemble a ship, directly opposite our hotel. Curious about its distinctive architecture, we took the opportunity to step inside and explore its facilities.
Pacific Palace Hotel located near AP Premier Hotel Batam, Indonesia
Pacific Palace Hotel – Jacuzzi Pool
Pacific Palace Hotel – Main Swimming Pool
We ordered Crab noodles and vegetables at Sentosa Seafood Batam
Sentosa Seafood Batam – Crab Noodles
Sentosa Seafood Batam – Crab Noodles
View of Sentosa Seafood Batam as we head back to our hotel
2026 – Holiday at Batam Indonesia – Day 2
Morning Breakfast buffet at AP Premier Hotel, Batam Indonesia
Morning Breakfast buffet at AP Premier Hotel, Batam Indonesia – Eggs Section
Morning Breakfast buffet at AP Premier Hotel, Batam Indonesia – Main Buffet Table
Morning Breakfast buffet at AP Premier Hotel, Batam Indonesia – Main Buffet Table
AP Premier Hotel’s Main Lobby
AP Premier Hotel’s Main Lobby
After breakfast and a short rest, we took a GRAB taxi to The SPA Secret for two and half hours of massage therapy
After breakfast and a short rest, we took a GRAB taxi to The SPA Secret for two and half hours of massage therapy
We were given a couple room for the massgae, which includes soaking in jacuzzi bath tub for couples.
The SPA Secret – Jacuzzi Bath Tub for couples
After completing our massage therapy, we took GRAB taxi to Love Restaurant near BCS for our chilli crab lunch.
After lunch, we took GRAB taxi to Grand Batam Mall for more shopping and to local wet market to purchase avacado fruits
After lunch, we took a Grab taxi to Grand Batam Mall for another round of shopping before visiting a nearby local wet market to buy some fresh avocados.
Sally was in the mood for a foot massage and found a pleasant massage shop conveniently located near the wet market. She enjoyed a relaxing session while we took a short break before continuing our day.
Foot Massage at Rejuv-A at Komp. Ruko Penuin RA No. 2, Batam Indonesia
Foot Massage at Rejuv-A at Komp. Ruko Penuin RA No. 2, Batam Indonesia
Steamed dim sum Dinner at Pacific Palace Hotel
2026 – Holiday at Batam Indonesia – Day 3
Morning Breakfast buffet at AP Premier Hotel, Batam Indonesia
We wanted to visit a budget-friendly local shopping mall which happens to be near AP Premier Hotel.
As Ramayana Mall opens at 11am, we visited the local wet market nearby.
Local Wet Market next to Ramayana Mall
Main entrance to Ramayana Mall which opens at 11am daily
Walking back to our hotel from Ramayana Mall
Walking back to our hotel from Ramayana Mall
After Hotel Check-out, we went to Harborbay to collect our ferry tickets and lunch
After Hotel Check-out, we went to Harborbay to collect our ferry tickets and lunch
