Batam Info Thread - Page 1979

jdanielca · #**29671** 11-04-2015, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by iicycold

From my understand of his msg,he's looking 4 Jakarta in Batam.

No one will knw how to ans him except to direct him to ----

http://sammyboyforum.org.nz/showthread.php?t=113

well no, I am just looking to see what is the best they have there.

jdanielca · #**29672** 11-04-2015, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gem08

lol this is a good one hahaa! how else can you guys help when he complains he cannot find anything interesting after so much have been shared

lots of info but not relevant.. there's a diff.. how to sort through the tons of info for ppl looking for cheapest or best value when that is not what I am looking for?

jdanielca · #**29673** 11-04-2015, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by micmac888

What's your budget.

for massage Delta was 40 Sg with hj.. so for the same I am willing to go up to 50 or 60 but if we r paying more of coz the place has to be nicer or the place the same the girls nicer.. dont like lok kok places..

ktv wise we went to pacific palace and it was decent but if there is nicer and better quality place why not try? the minimum spend there was 100 for room and 50 extra for the room for the weekend that was a fee no min spend. thereabouts is fine.. dont mind paying more if it is better... the room had a private washroom and attached bedroom but the quality of the place was questionable... better than planet holiday though.. but since I have no idea whats BETTER I am asking for those who have been compared to pacific palace are there better quality places or is this it?

jdanielca · #**29674** 11-04-2015, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tiuminator

He want the best. Jkt standard.

Lets hear from him how much hes willing to splurge.

pls dont assume, I am just looking for the BEST.... in BATAM.. I hope that is not too difficult a concept to understand.

micmac888 · #**29675** 12-04-2015, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jdanielca

so I am decided to try Swissbehotel Harbourbay.. looks pretty decent.. anyone with first hand experience wanna comment?

Thanks guys !!

It's nice . Book the suite.

Another hotel to experience similar room comfort in your subsequent trip - Gideon Hotel, specifically the junior suite.

If one wants an even more spacious room with *high floor views* - BCC Hotel premier suite, or, Nagoya Mansion suite.

iicycold · #**29676** 12-04-2015, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by iicycold

This is the internet world,where the wise men and idiots are put in the same jar.

haiz.........

(ignore,ignore,ignore)

nono1973 · #**29677** 12-04-2015, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Miruo

Just came back from Batam. Overall trip was pretty good

Manage to reach Nagoya Hill?

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Originally Posted by Miruo

I would like to check with you guys if anyone got approached by some motorcyclist asking you to sit their bike? I've been pestered by few of them and i decline them nicely and yet they still insist on me sitting their bike...
Any fellow bros experience this before??

Actually it is very normal to be pestered by motorcyclists or taxi drivers in Batam (or anywhere in 3rd world Asia countries). Just reject them politely and move away quickly.The pestering are harmless,its more like a daily routine in Batam,almost like those streetwalkers in Geylang asking you "yao bu yao" whenever you pass them by,hehehe...I am just curious,which place were you at where you were "most pestered"?

hawkeye007 · #**29678** 12-04-2015, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nono1973

Meaning if i use my indo number and dial the 5 digit number then i can order from Mc in Batam?

If so,no harm testing it out in my coming trip,hehehe...

Yes, just dial in the 5-digit number... The call will be picked up by an automated system that speaks in Bahasa Indo, which I take it that u don't understand.. Once the mechanical voice start speaking, just press "1" and U will be transferred to a customer service rep...

I speak to the CSRs in Bahasa Indo, but they understand English fairly well too..

Enjoy your Mcd's....

Miruo · #**29679** 12-04-2015, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nono1973

Manage to reach Nagoya Hill?

Haha yes, i also found Delta Spa after walking 1 big round around Nagoya hill

sad to say this trip i spent more on transportation..

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Originally Posted by nono1973

Actually it is very normal to be pestered by motorcyclists or taxi drivers in Batam (or anywhere in 3rd world Asia countries). Just reject them politely and move away quickly.The pestering are harmless,its more like a daily routine in Batam,almost like those streetwalkers in Geylang asking you "yao bu yao" whenever you pass them by,hehehe...I am just curious,which place were you at where you were "most pestered"?

My friend and i couldn't walked far away from them as we were trying to cross the road (heading to Spa Secret, before Nagoya Hill Mall toll) 1 of the motorcylist said he will bring us over there for free in exchange of 1 cigarette (We didn't catch what he was saying at first as we don't speak bahasa indo)

hawkeye007 · #**29680** 12-04-2015, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Miruo

My friend and i couldn't walked far away from them as we were trying to cross the road (heading to Spa Secret, before Nagoya Hill Mall toll) 1 of the motorcylist said he will bring us over there for free in exchange of 1 cigarette (We didn't catch what he was saying at first as we don't speak bahasa indo)

Ojeks & taxis will be more than happy to bring u to Spa Secret for free as they get a generous commission from Spa Secret...

Naka_Timo · #**29681** 12-04-2015, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by johnkhb

Ojeks & taxis will be more than happy to bring u to Spa Secret for free as they get a generous commission from Spa Secret...

Yes, agreed with you, there is no free lunch.

nono1973 · #**29682** 12-04-2015, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by iicycold

The part tat surprise me is the mechanic accident,a total disaster wen he crash into the car of that chap opening his car door. the whole door breaks into parts & sm more is a new car.

To be honest,i dont know what they are talking about for such a long time,but my "fren" after the whole ordeal explains that the guy whose whole car door was completely torn apart (separated from the car after being smashed) wants that mechanic guy to pay 5 juta for all the damages he has cause,claiming its a brand new car. Also claiming that even tho there is an insurance,but the insurance only covers Jakarta as he bought his car there. My "fren" manage to bargain the 5 juta to 500k for that mechanic plus give him a temporary car to drive until his car repair is done. Thereafter,i am not very sure but at least i know the problem is considered temporary solved. This is totally none of my business anyway...lol,so why should it be in my summary?

Lesson learn on that day,always watch out for coming vehicle when opening car door,hehehe....

In case you miss out,I also didn’t add this below in my most recent trip summary on March 2015 :

Its a promotion voucher when you take Horizon Fast Ferries from Sillypore to Batam Harbour Bay. Reason why i didnt add in my summary becos all of the vouchers in it expires on March 2015. (its April now) Dont want to mislead,hehehe...

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Originally Posted by iicycold

U must be looking fwd to yr coming trip.

Sure,sure...if you join me,i will "steal" your batam trip reviews (with your permission of course)...lol.

Yes,2 more days to my coming April Batam trip!! And yes,i am looking forward to it becos my last trip was good but i am preparing for the worst in this one. I may not be booking from Kaha Travel,i want to test out other travel company and look for alternative vouchers. I will try getting an apple that USUALLY cost S$2 which i often get at S$1 before, at an even lower price,hehehe....my definition of value for my money!

So much uncertainties in my coming trip,lets see....

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Originally Posted by iicycold

Tat's one reason y i dn't like to join any group trip. U wait 4 me i wait 4 u & everyone take their sweet time.U actually spend more timing doing noting than smthg tat way.

True true,the thing i dont quite like is rubber-band timing.Usually this is how it goes like, "Hey bro nono,i will meet you at 9am Harbour Bay har.",call him at 9am when i reach and he says he will reach at 915am on the phone but end up arriving only at 930am+...lol. Anyway,this trip no group,so i am freer and easier. If you are late,my next 2 teh botol bill goes to you hor...plus i am not paying your beer bill...lol.

2 more days to go and counting,hehehe....

Miruo · #**29683** 12-04-2015, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by johnkhb

Ojeks & taxis will be more than happy to bring u to Spa Secret for free as they get a generous commission from Spa Secret...

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Originally Posted by Naka_Timo

Yes, agreed with you, there is no free lunch.

No wonder there is about 3-4 ojeks asking us to board their bike lol

garlic · #**29684** 12-04-2015, 09:26 PM

A quick question, are there any massage with HJ or FJ in Novotel? From what i read here, almost seems to be go oppoiste to hotel pacific palace for massage? Thx..

hawkeye007 · #**29685** 12-04-2015, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by garlic

A quick question, are there any massage with HJ or FJ in Novotel? From what i read here, almost seems to be go oppoiste to hotel pacific palace for massage? Thx..

Nothing in Novotel; the in-house spa is a clean place..

U have a choice of either Octopuss Spa inside Pacific Hotel or Atalanta Spa.. Both are opposite Novotel...