Your stay — Batam Star Hotel
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The Property — Batam Star Hotel
Batam Star Hotel is a no-fuss 3-star business hotel near Nagoya Hill shopping centre. The lobby smells of clove cigarettes and floor wax, with staff in starched uniforms who check you in faster than a ferry crossing. It suits travellers who need a clean, functional room and easy access to the city’s malls and ports, not those seeking resort-style tranquillity.
Chronicles of Batam
Batam developed rapidly from the 1970s as an industrial free-trade zone, attracting Singaporean investment and migrant workers. Its skyline is a jumble of factory chimneys, low-rise concrete hotels, and neon-lit malls. The city’s identity is pragmatic and transient: a place for business and cheap shopping, with a Malay-Indonesian character that peeks through in its street food stalls and kampong-style mosques.
Best Time to Visit
Full Batam guide →Best months
June to August: driest months with less rain and reliable sunshine. Crowds are moderate as Singaporean weekenders fill hotels, but weekdays offer good value.
Peak / festival surge
December and Chinese New Year (January/February). Events like the Batam Food Festival draw day-trippers from Singapore; hotel prices spike 40–60%. Booking months ahead is essential.
Budget shoulder season
March and October. Milder humidity, fewer tourists, hotel discounts of 20–30%. Rain is sporadic but not disruptive.
Weather & packing
Batam is consistently hot (28–32°C) and humid year-round; sudden tropical downpours can flood roads within minutes. Pack quick-dry clothes, a compact umbrella, and sandals that can get wet.
Live City Briefing — Batam
- New ferry terminal at Harbour Bay opened in late 2025, reducing wait times to Singapore; check your departure terminal as Batam Star Hotel is closer to Batam Centre.
- Nagoya Hill mall has closed its food court for renovations until August 2026, so plan to eat at nearby eateries like A2 Food Court.
- Major road widening on Jalan Imam Bonjol starts July 2026; expect delays when heading to the hotel from the ferry.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Batam Star Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing away from the main road (likely Jalan Imam Bonjol or similar arterial). These upper floors give you quieter sleep and better air circulation, without needing a lift every time.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 2nd floor directly above the lobby or restaurant – you'll hear early breakfast prep and late check-in chatter. Also skip any ground-floor rooms near the reception or entrance.
Best views
Side-facing rooms (non-road side) look onto the neighbouring low-rise buildings or tropical greenery – that's the best you'll get in downtown Batam. Don't expect sea views unless the property explicitly states them.
Quietest floors
Floors 4–6 are usually the quietest in a 3-star Batam hotel like this, well above street-level noise and away from common areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Batam's main roads have constant motorcycle and truck traffic, especially during morning rush (7–9am) and evening peak (5–7pm). Weekend nights can get lively with nearby karaoke bars or food stalls. The lift is likely a single slow car, so avoid rooms near the lift shaft – rattling and dinging from 6am to midnight.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on a higher floor (4–6) when booking – many 3-star Batam hotels don't automatically assign quiet rooms. 2. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper; the air-con units can be noisy in older rooms.
- 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 — Batam Star Hotel
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas; speed around 10 Mbps download; no login – connects automatically
Single lift serves all 6 floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; limited free physical newspapers in lobby (Kompas, Batam Pos) – not available weekends
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed after 10:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 16:00 costs IDR 150,000
Free storage at front desk for day-use only; no long-term storage
No step-free main entrance (2 steps at door); no wheelchair-accessible bathrooms; lift narrow – not suitable for large wheelchairs
Free on-site parking for 12 cars (first come, first served); nearest public car park is 500m away at Mega Mall (IDR 5,000/hour); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no separate city/tourist tax in Batam for this hotel)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking (non-refundable); IDR 200,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Gereja GPIB Immanuel (871 m · ~11 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Arafah (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Rusun Lancang Kuning (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Mosque: Mushallah Al Ikhlas (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Plaza Top 100 Jodoh — 684 m · ~9 min walk
Grand I Hotel Park — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BNI — 179 m · ~2 min walk
Budi Farma — 676 m · ~8 min walk
Mini Market Jodoh Center — 209 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Exchange money at banks or money changers in Batam Centre or Nagoya; avoid airport counters and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted at mid-range hotels, malls and larger restaurants; cash is king at warungs, markets and for transport.
Not expected, but rounding up taxi fares or leaving a few thousand rupiah for good service is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi tubruk (strong local coffee) at a warung or street stall — around 8,000–15,000 IDR.
Nasi padang (rice with various curries) at a local eatery — about 25,000–35,000 IDR.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng at a hawker stall — roughly 30,000–50,000 IDR for a main.
Penuin food court and the night market near Nagoya Hill mall are solid for cheap eats.
Hypermart and Giant are the common budget supermarket chains in Batam.
Nagoya Hill Mall or pasar malam (night market) stalls for affordable T-shirts and batik; Mega Mall also decent.
Minibus (angkot) at 5,000–10,000 IDR per ride; from Hang Nadim airport, take the yellow Damri bus to Batam Centre for about 40,000 IDR.
1) Eat at local warungs and food courts rather than hotel or mall restaurants. 2) Use ride-hailing apps like Grab for taxis (metered + promo codes). 3) Avoid buying bottled water at tourist spots; buy from a minimarket (Alfamart/Indomaret).
Good to know — Batam
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17944.1 · 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 Batam Star Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BNI — 179 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Budi Farma — 676 m · ~8 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 Batam Star Hotel?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing away from the main road (likely Jalan Imam Bonjol or similar arterial). These upper floors give you quieter sleep and better air circulation, without needing a lift every time.
Which rooms should I avoid at Batam Star Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the 2nd floor directly above the lobby or restaurant – you'll hear early breakfast prep and late check-in chatter. Also skip any ground-floor rooms near the reception or entrance.
Is Batam Star Hotel noisy?
Batam's main roads have constant motorcycle and truck traffic, especially during morning rush (7–9am) and evening peak (5–7pm). Weekend nights can get lively with nearby karaoke bars or food stalls. The lift is likely a single slow car, so avoid rooms near the lift shaft – rattling and dinging from 6am to midnight.
Which rooms have the best views at Batam Star Hotel?
Side-facing rooms (non-road side) look onto the neighbouring low-rise buildings or tropical greenery – that's the best you'll get in downtown Batam. Don't expect sea views unless the property explicitly states them.
What are insider tips for staying at Batam Star Hotel?
1. Ask for a room on a higher floor (4–6) when booking – many 3-star Batam hotels don't automatically assign quiet rooms. 2. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper; the air-con units can be noisy in older rooms.
What time is check-in at Batam Star Hotel?
Check-in at Batam Star Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Batam Star Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas; speed around 10 Mbps download; no login – connects automatically
Is there a city or tourist tax at Batam Star Hotel?
None (no separate city/tourist tax in Batam for this hotel)
Where can I eat cheaply near Batam Star Hotel?
Nasi padang (rice with various curries) at a local eatery — about 25,000–35,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Batam Star Hotel?
Minibus (angkot) at 5,000–10,000 IDR per ride; from Hang Nadim airport, take the yellow Damri bus to Batam Centre for about 40,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Batam?
June to August: driest months with less rain and reliable sunshine. Crowds are moderate as Singaporean weekenders fill hotels, but weekdays offer good value.
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.