Your stay — Acacia Hotel
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The Property — Acacia Hotel
The Acacia Hotel is a dependable three-star business hotel in Batam's Nagoya district. The lobby feels functional and clean, with tiled floors, a small reception desk and a seating area that sees a steady flow of Indonesian corporate travellers and transit passengers. It's suited to anyone needing a no-fuss overnight stop between ferries or meetings, not a leisure retreat.
Chronicles of Batam
Batam's modern development began in the 1970s when the Indonesian government designated it an industrial and logistics hub to rival Singapore, just 20 kilometres across the strait. The city grew rapidly with shipyards, electronics factories and oil storage terminals, transforming fishing villages into a sprawling urban grid. Its architecture is dominated by utilitarian concrete blocks, shopping malls and gated housing estates, with little historic fabric. Today Batam is a duty-free transit zone and short-stay destination for Singaporeans seeking cheaper golf, spas and seafood.
Best Time to Visit
Full Batam guide →Best months
February and March offer the driest weather with clear skies and moderate humidity, while June is also good with fewer rain interruptions. Crowds from Singapore are steady but not overwhelming.
Peak / festival surge
December and January are the peak months, driven by Singapore school holidays and Christmas break. Hotel prices rise by 30-50%, and the ferry terminals get congested. Hari Raya (Eid) shifting dates also causes spikes.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are solid shoulder months: lower room rates, still mostly dry mornings, and fewer tourists. Ferries are easier to book without advance reservation.
Weather & packing
Batam has a tropical rainforest climate with year-round high humidity and sudden afternoon downpours, even in the 'dry' season. Pack a light, quick-dry rain jacket or travel umbrella in your day bag at all times.
Live City Briefing — Batam
- Ferry services between Batam Centre and Singapore HarbourFront have introduced a new e-boarding system since late 2025, requiring scanned QR codes; keep your phone charged for check-in.
- The Nagoya food market district has been upgrading street lighting and pedestrian walkways, with several new warung-style seafood places opening along Jalan Raja M. Tahir.
- A major road widening project on the main highway between Batam Centre and Nagoya started in June 2026, causing intermittent single-lane closures; budget 20 extra minutes for taxi transfers.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Acacia Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 to 6, facing the internal courtyard or garden side (away from the main road). These mid-floors reduce street noise and avoid potential lift or service-area sounds.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 2 (above the lobby/lift lobby, can pick up check-in noise) and floor 3 if near the service stairs or housekeeping station. Also avoid rooms facing the main street at the front of the building.
Best views
Rooms at the back or side (courtyard/garden side) offer the best view — likely of greenery or the property's pool/garden area. Front-facing rooms overlook Batam's main roads, which are busy with motorbikes and traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 4, 5, and 6 are the quietest, being off the ground and above most low-level noise sources.
🔊 Noise notes
Batam's main roads carry constant motorbike and truck noise from dawn until late evening. The hotel's 3-star rating suggests basic soundproofing (single-glazed windows likely). Ask for a high floor and rear-facing room for best quiet.
Insider tips
1. Request a room on the floor 5 or 6, rear side, when booking — specify 'high floor, garden view' if available. 2. The hotel may have limited parking; arrive early if driving, as space is tight at many 3-star Batam hotels.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Acacia Hotel
Free basic Wi-Fi (2 Mbps) for all guests; premium tier (10 Mbps) IDR 50,000 per 24h. No login constraints – just room number.
One passenger lift serves all 5 floors (wings A and B). No stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital access to PressReader daily (100+ newspapers). No physical papers delivered. Building: Modern low-rise with no notable heritage quirks.
Standard from 14:00. Early bag-drop from 10:00 (free if room ready by 14:00). Late check-out until 12:00 free; after 12:00 charged 50% of daily rate until 18:00, then full night.
Free for same-day check-in/out. For long-term storage (over 24h): IDR 25,000 per bag per day.
Step-free main entrance via ramp. One wheelchair-accessible room on ground floor (room 101). Lift buttons at 110 cm height. No other structural limitations.
On-site open car park free for guests. No valet. Nearest public car park: Mega Mall Batam (200m) – IDR 5,000/hour first 2h, then IDR 3,000/h subsequent. EV charging: none.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 15,000 per person per night (applies to foreign guests only; Indonesian nationals exempt)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment for 1-night stay required at booking. At check-in, a refundable IDR 200,000 incidental hold placed on credit card or cash deposit.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Darul Ihsan (531 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid At Taqwa (675 m · ~8 min walk)
- Mosque: Al-Mizan (745 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: G Hkbp Skpg (765 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
STC Mall Sekupang — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Lembah Pelangi Batam — 378 m · ~5 min walk
Rumah Hitam Live Theatre — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Taman Bermain — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Atm Permata Bank — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Apotik Kimia Farma — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
Indomaret — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Halte Cipta Puri — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs at major shopping malls or banks such as Bank Mandiri or BCA for the best rates; avoid exchange counters at the ferry terminals and tourist hubs as they charge poor rates and high commissions.
Cards are accepted in malls, hotels, and chain restaurants, but smaller warungs, street vendors, and local transport only take cash; contactless is rare.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated – round up taxi fares or leave 5-10% at mid-range restaurants; hotel staff are fine with 10,000-20,000 IDR per bag or service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of local kopi tubruk or instant coffee at a warung kopi costs around 5,000-10,000 IDR.
A nasi padang or nasi campur plate at a local eatery costs about 15,000-25,000 IDR.
A main dish of ayam goreng or ikan bakar with rice at a simple restaurant is about 25,000-40,000 IDR.
Look for street food clusters near Nagoya Hill Mall, Harbour Bay, or along Jalan Raja Haji Fisabilillah in the evenings for sate, martabak, and fried snacks.
Popular budget supermarkets include Hypermart, Transmart, and Indomaret/Alfamart minimarkets.
Affordable clothes are found at the Nagoya Hill Mall department stores and at the weekly pasar malam (night market) stalls, where bargaining is expected.
The cheapest way to get around is by ojek (motorcycle taxi) via the Gojek or Grab app, costing about 6,000-10,000 IDR per km; from the ferry terminal (Harbour Bay or Batam Center), a Grab car to central Nagoya is around 40,000-60,000 IDR.
Always bargain at markets and with unmetered taxis; buy bottled water in bulk at minimarkets rather than hotel shops; use Grab/gojek for transport rather than hailing taxis on the street.
Good to know — Batam
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$1 ≈ IDR 17958.45 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
BatamBatam is located in Riau Islands, Indonesia. Emergency numbers may vary by provider. Tourist assistance available through hotel concierge or Batam Tourism Board (+62-778-462-261). International prefix: +62
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Batam, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Acacia Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Atm Permata Bank — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk — pharmacy · Apotik Kimia Farma — 1.2 km · ~16 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) → Hotel Singapore, Batam Center
💡 Grab app is more reliable than street taxis; airport taxis available at official counter near baggage claim
Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) → Hotel Singapore, Batam Center
💡 Most convenient; arrange through hotel concierge before arrival; includes waiting time and direct drop-off; negotiate flat rate
Batam Center / Harbor areas → Hotel Singapore vicinity
💡 Cheapest local transit; routes cover main attractions; have small cash ready; ask hotel staff for correct route number
Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) → Batam Center Terminal
💡 Budget option; shared shuttle buses depart from airport terminal; connect to local buses from Batam Center
About Batam
Wikipedia ↗
Batam, officially the City of Batam or Batam City (Indonesian: Kota Batam, not to be confused with Batam Kota, a district within this city), is the largest city in the Indonesian province of the Riau Islands. The city of Batam includes Batam Island at 410 square kilometres (160 mi2), as well as othe...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Acacia Hotel?
Request a room on floors 4 to 6, facing the internal courtyard or garden side (away from the main road). These mid-floors reduce street noise and avoid potential lift or service-area sounds.
Which rooms should I avoid at Acacia Hotel?
Avoid rooms on floor 2 (above the lobby/lift lobby, can pick up check-in noise) and floor 3 if near the service stairs or housekeeping station. Also avoid rooms facing the main street at the front of the building.
Is Acacia Hotel noisy?
Batam's main roads carry constant motorbike and truck noise from dawn until late evening. The hotel's 3-star rating suggests basic soundproofing (single-glazed windows likely). Ask for a high floor and rear-facing room for best quiet.
Which rooms have the best views at Acacia Hotel?
Rooms at the back or side (courtyard/garden side) offer the best view — likely of greenery or the property's pool/garden area. Front-facing rooms overlook Batam's main roads, which are busy with motorbikes and traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Acacia Hotel?
1. Request a room on the floor 5 or 6, rear side, when booking — specify 'high floor, garden view' if available. 2. The hotel may have limited parking; arrive early if driving, as space is tight at many 3-star Batam hotels.
What time is check-in at Acacia Hotel?
Check-in at Acacia Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Acacia Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (2 Mbps) for all guests; premium tier (10 Mbps) IDR 50,000 per 24h. No login constraints – just room number.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Acacia Hotel?
IDR 15,000 per person per night (applies to foreign guests only; Indonesian nationals exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Acacia Hotel?
A nasi padang or nasi campur plate at a local eatery costs about 15,000-25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Acacia Hotel?
The cheapest way to get around is by ojek (motorcycle taxi) via the Gojek or Grab app, costing about 6,000-10,000 IDR per km; from the ferry terminal (Harbour Bay or Batam Center), a Grab car to central Nagoya is around 40,000-60,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Batam?
February and March offer the driest weather with clear skies and moderate humidity, while June is also good with fewer rain interruptions. Crowds from Singapore are steady but not overwhelming.
Top Attractions in Batam
💡 Go at sunset for good light on the monument and less traffic around the roundabout. No queue—it's just a roadside feature.
💡 Come between 6am and 9am for the best selection and cooler temperature. Don't touch anything unless you intend to buy. Bargaining is expected but keep it light.
💡 Best visited in the late afternoon to avoid heat. Bring mosquito repellent—they're active near the lake. Free entry but donations welcome.
💡 Visit on a weekday morning for quiet reflection; weekends can be busy with local worshippers. Dress modestly—you'll need to remove shoes inside.
💡 Get there early (before 9am) to avoid crowds. The bridge toll is IDR 2,000 per car—negligible. No entry fee but bring cash for parking.