Went on Friday morning using BatamFast ferry. Bought the tickets online, to and fro at S$50. Printed the QR code out so it was actually really convenient as I did online check in. Just need to bring the paper that I printed and just head straight for the ferry. Need to scan the QR code to board the ferry.
*Just to clarify that the boarding time is the time you are allowed to go into the custom area. So we do not have to arrive an hour before the boarding time!
From Habour Bay, I actually walked to my hotel, Godes Hotel. Reason for walking is; 1) I'll be able to explore. 2) Worst case scenario for my return on the last day if I got robbed, I would at least know the way and the duration required.
When you see a Mosque, Mac and KFC in the same area, then that area will most probably be the Nagoya Entertainment District (NED).
Though I did walk a big round, it actually worked in my favour as I was able to explore the Batam City Walk area and got myself oriented to the surrounding. On a side note, I walked till Batam City Walk and needed internet so I stopped at the JCO(the donut cafe shop) to get a cup of drink and free wifi. I was given a free donut by the counter girl??
Is this common marketing/tips strategy or am I really 'special'??
After orientating myself with google map from the free wifi, safely arrived at the hotel around 12pm. The actual check in timing was supposed to be 2pm onward, but the staff did let me check in straight away without additional cost. I didnt choose Formosa cause it was fully booked on booking.com. And it was out of my budget
Though I didn't get the glass window between the toilet and bed, the standard room still did fulfil the basic requirements for a non-picky cheapo like me. The only complain others might have would be noise level at night as near it there's a live band singing at night. The aircon is okay when you are alone, but will need to be cooler when you are exercising at night
2 nights was S$80 for standard room with IDR 100k as deposit. It is rather near to the Nagoya Entertainment District (NED).
After check in, went for massage at a massage place that's near the hotel I was staying. Between Godes Hotel and Spa secret. I think it was called Yummy massage. The ML was a MILF with C or D boobs, until I moved my hand underneath her shirt to grab them... Behind the pads I think it was an A.. lol, no choice, already agreed on the HJ @ IDR 150k so just follow through. Massage I actually opted for 1.5 hours but it ended early so came out around an hour time. The receptionist actually only charged me the one hour massage price which is IDR 80k. RTM? Nope.
The NED seems kind of dead? First night I walked to the NED and I was the only one in the restaurant... There were a few ladies in there that kind of look like there are waiting for people to hook them up but too bad I'm the conservative type. HAHAHA. Ate pizza for dinner at Lusy's Oar House. Basically, it's food to fill your stomach. I think the live band there starts after 8pm indo time. Cause the live band around the hotel started around that timing. So i went back to NED again to see if it has liven up, but it was still the same.. Though there was this one bar that had a lot of ladies sitting around. Was tempted to go in to try my luck but didnt have the guts to..
First night was rather peaceful. There was this ojek that kept asking me if i want overnight booking girl. I was outside blue moon, but he kept asking me to get on his bike and bring me to find. 600k -800k can get he said. Because its a Friday night. He said tourist normally go over on Sat, so Fridays will have cheaper and wider selection. Basically asking me not to miss the opportunity. I rejected his offer as I wanted to try Blue Moon. In the end, I didn't make any booking as I realise I wasn't confident/comfortable enough to walk into a booking joint on my own...
Second night, I went to blue moon area again. Saw the ojek uncle again and agreed to go with him. I actually was hoping I would get to see him again so I would have someone to bring me in. HAHAHAHA. He brought me to a few places, but I walked out empty handed after 3-4 places. He looked a little sad? So I asked if there were any more places. He tried to smile and said have, then he took me to the black listed morena?? There's no number, only saw morena. There's a wider selection available as compared to the others that we've been to prior. A few SYT. But 1 caught my attention when I entered as she was talking to the mama san when I entered. Then the mama san pushed/tugged her into the selection zone. So I took her. Mama san said 1.2 Juta, I said 1 Juta and mama san was shocked. I think she didnt expect me to bargain on the price as I looked docile. She said okay. So paid and off we went towards the hotel.
Mixed feelings. She was rather sluggish. Kept sleeping and seems uninterested. Since I'm quite shy, it was quite awkward for me. But I have to say she still do her job when you ask for it.
I think the rest are more on personal experiences. Last but not least, the coffee bread at the departure area is really worth the money!!