Batam Info / Interest / Help Thread

[fde83]

Exchange @ xe was $1 sgd to 9780 IDR, I only get 9700 IDR lazy to check out other money changer. Hehe. Thanks bro about the new joint, will check it out later

[BFOMF5]

Originally Posted by PigletDiDi

i interested to know the likely charge for overnight and the average the girls age.
I your view how is the acceptance standard compare to other booking shop . Any head tuner or stunner that u remember in head!

could be a same in charge of Indah but just a change of name?
Important point is (low prices charge) ??

Alot unknown hopefully not like the star massage barely open 2 weeks.

Sorry can't advice.
Was there at about 2100WIB last night, during my regular walk.
The door already half closed.
That indicates all girls out.
I went in,OKT gave my name card and I asked him what is the stock level and from where that all.

[BFOMF5]

BTW that time Sri Candy, MM also closed. Kupu2 was still open.

[fde83]

Unlucky, went to the new joint at 12.30pm and also at 1.30pm and its close, maybe can try again tomorrow, visit the joint beside it instead, was offered indo chinese 20 years old at 1.3 mil by botak, I respectful decline and when to kupu2 instead an book 1.

Overheard 2 sg guys who can't speak indo and ask his supir to translate, if I can't get 1mil from your quote price of 1.5mil I go happy. I just face palm and walk out with my gal. Hehe

[BFOMF5]

Originally Posted by iicycold

Then mus exercise mre in btm lor...
U knw, i knw wat kind of exercise is good in btm la....lol. Take in hw mani cholest mus cum out hw mani lei...

It the other way round.
The night before output...
Next morning input...

Originally Posted by iicycold

is it bcs it's cost 7k rp tat's u hv 2 eat the salad upside dwn?

555
Finally someone notices it...

[nitecrawllerr]

Originally Posted by BFOMF5

FYI
Top 100 @ Panuin closed.

Might be demolished.

There goes my favourite ayam penyet restaurant. Love their sambal.

[SheldonXX]

Originally Posted by fde83

Exchange @ xe was $1 sgd to 9780 IDR, I only get 9700 IDR lazy to check out other money changer. Hehe. Thanks bro about the new joint, will check it out later

I got $1:9,780 rp from the first shop that I approached at Batam Centre. Didn't ask for more as I'm only changing $300.

Managed to catch War for the Planet of the Ape, Dunkirk (superb movie, I'm tearing as the show ends and walking out of the auditorium) and lastly, Overdrive. Didn't really enjoy the last show as I caught straight after Dunkirk. Had 2 x massage at Bridge Massage and a for reflexology session at Eska spa. All 2 hours sessions. Wonderful value at total less than $50.

[supercoward]

Hi bros, im planning on going to batam for a short 2d1n trip next week. Since its my "virgin" trip to Batam, was wondering if i can get some tips/prices from bros here .

1. Roughly how much should i prepare (including 2-way ferry, transport, hotel and girls)

2. What hotel would be best for roaming/exploring etc.

3. How do booking girls work (those that you get for a full day)/ how much for booking girls and where to look for them?

4. How much for massage with special services?

and lastly, any essentials to bring along.

Many cheers!

[nono1973]

Originally Posted by lynex123

Bro nono, thanks a lot for the pointer. actually it was not like desperately I need to get a girl. Since it was my first time, I play a little safe and also get familiar with the surrounding.

I could actually see that in your written FR.

From the way you speak in your FR,you sounded sensible.

Originally Posted by lynex123

so replyiing you in sequence.
1. I was at 301. Shit the wifi suck. I will ask for better wifi connection room next time.

So,my guess was right. You were on the 3rd floor. Try the 2nd floor rooms the next time round. You are also lucky that your room is not directly down stairs of Alishan KTV,or else you might have a difficult time trying to sleep in the middle of the night.

My solution :

Ask for a room from reception that has good wifi. Usually closer to the lift area. But those area,you might not get room with windows.

When given an overly corner room at the any 4 corner of the block of hotel,test the wifi upon entry (if its a main concern to you,some of their room's air-con can be pretty weak as well).

Originally Posted by lynex123

2. I went to the first shop next to linda massage.

As said previously,try to avoid the corner shop at each end of the block from the 2 shown photos. But my usual advise were (part of it were collected from experience bros in the thread) :

https://sammy.services/showpost.php?p...postcount=7386

https://sammy.services/showpost.php?p...postcount=7392

So far Linda money changer rate also quite competitive. Its still always good to ask around 2 to 3 shops for the rate before committing,tho the difference in amount may be relatively marginal. In other word,if you are changing few hundred dollars (S$200 to S$400),you likely win a dollar or two or lose the very same amount if the exchange isnt in your favor.

Everyone's a millionaire in batam,but not everyone understand why their money suddenly runs out so fast,hehehe...so every cent in my favor, counts.

Originally Posted by lynex123

3. The sim card.. I dont think i need that much but she told me thats the only one she have.

I usually dont advise newbie to buy an indo sim card if they are planning mainly a 2D1N or 3D2N trip (especially when they arent returning within the next 30 days).

Originally Posted by lynex123

4. I did not bargain infact. first time there I actually dont really like the young girl she proposed. So i say maybe I come back later. But I stay there for 1 cigarette time. after that went i come up she rush out to offer me 1.2juta without even bargain.

Hehehe...didnt bargain,and just by staying around long enough allows you to bring the price down from 1.4 juta to 1.2 juta.

This tells me a story,right?

(if one has patient enough,1st quoted price sometime might auto comes down)

Originally Posted by lynex123

5. I saw some bro wrote they did 2 hours massage so I follow suit on that one. Any Relax is clean massage?

1 hr 110k rupiah,10 hours = less than 1.1 juta (before 10% membership discount if you havent sign up) Every hour in a Batam MP for me is just test water. And this kind of test water isnt expensive (i dare not use the word cheap tho).

Yes, Relax massage is clean for MOST people,just like Bridge Massage which is also nearby. The small road that divides Formosa hotel and Lucky Plaza,walk all the way downward towards the direction Nagoya Hill Mall and you will see Bridge Massage.

Walk all the way down AFTER turning left from above photo and you should reach Bridge Massage.

Right timing and right behavior allows me to get special service from the above 2 shops (otherwise, its just plain Clean massage parlor).

Originally Posted by lynex123

so is linda also clean? (sorry no time to try). Which are those with special + massage (excluding kings). Thanks for the pointer on massage strategy

Linda Massage not clean,but girls were mostly MILF.

Directly behind Relax Massage is Indo Rasa Food Court, 2nd floor of the food court is another massage shop called Indo Rasa Massage.

Both shops does special service,but the setback would be most are MILF. Massage is however above average tho.

I guess i dont have to show you picture direction base on my above description.

I am only showing the northern part of Formosa hotel's massage parlor. Its east and west side has even more. Like the 2 moonlight (Beauty Moon/Blue Moon),Idola,Maduran massage and many more surrounding near Goodway Hotel. Sports Massage (clean) also nearby too.

Note : Once you knew what you are looking for in Batam,then you may wish to decide to stay in hotel/s area where you likely frequent most. Which in turn provide convenience.

Originally Posted by lynex123

6. Haha in fact not really 9 is actually 830pm. But I did found one i like but another bro got it. I wanted to go Alishan but I was like reading Alishan is min 1.6juta. I happen only left with 1.6juta after all the massage. So I just went up 11pm+ to take a look at the stock only.

I wrote about 9pm,hehehe...becos anytime after 830pm is not a good time for me anymore. KTV girls usually arrive to work between 7pm to 745pm. Yes,booking girls from KTV can cost about 20% to 30% more as compared to most booking joint (for most).

Originally Posted by lynex123

I agree it was wrong time wrong place. But its alright. It was fun and always have 2nd time.

You will do better next time, I am sure. It really depends on what you are looking for,and if you can find what you are looking for,you will be back for more and be seeking the ultimate essence of it all.

Go, take a walk around Batam starting from Formosa Hotel w/o being physically there in person...hehehe....do enjoy your virtual walk. Try to see if you can find those booking joints you missed the last time,hehehe...you will also know how many steps it take to walk from point A to point B too.

https://www.google.com.sg/maps/uv?hl...wQpx8I qwEwDg

Hope it can help you understand better.

Cheers!

*apologies for the late reply

[fde83]

Cumi asam manis, chut chut, baby kailan, nasi 2, teh obeng 2 totalan: 110k. Gotta love batam with its offortable delicious foods.

[Black Page]

Originally Posted by nono1973

My usual advise,simply ignore them. Turn them down nicely once and the rest is just ignore,ignore and ignore. i dont even talk to them thereafter.

Ojek drivers do their best to make their business, to the extent to be ever annoying.
We go to Batam for our business too, and we don't like to be annoyed.

Definitely, your advice is good: respect and talk nicely, always, but after the first message no need to entertain conversation. We can safely ignore all further attempts to call our attention, as our first feedback has been clear enough.
Even small signs of hesitation will be interpreted as a "maybe yes". I smile, but I am firm.

[wickyjohn]

Can any bros here share the wechat of some of the "gems" or the booking joints/massage palours?

[lynex123]

Bro nono,

appreciate a lot your help with all detail answers. Just a quick question, about the SIM. do you mean actually there are other sims which are cheaper and lesser days? or do you mean i should all together dont get any sim card since i am just there for less than 36hours?

[XXLCat]

Originally Posted by BFOMF5

New booking join next to MM

Stock = 15 girls fr
Bandung Palembang...

It is always good to see new Joints comes out. And thanks to Bro BFOMF5...

I will go and take a look if got chance....

[BFOMF5]

Originally Posted by XXLCat

It is always good to see new Joints comes out. And thanks to Bro BFOMF5...

I will go and take a look if got chance....

My pleasure...
OM nothing to do after diner. can only walk walk with N.