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Waterfront CityTeluk Senimba
Go for 1–2 nights only if you want a resort weekend with cable-ski and seafood; skip it as a base for Batam sightseeing.
Waterfront City is not a city: it is a purpose-built resort strip on Senimba Bay, Batam, with two large hotels, a ferry terminal, a cable-ski park and a shophouse row that is mostly closed. Come for a short resort break from Singapore, not for urban sightseeing. Nagoya and Sekupang hold the shops, malls and local food.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Feb–Apr, Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Jan (rain peak), Indonesian long weekends and Singapore public holidays
- Airports
- BTH · SIN
- Nights
- 1–2
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In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Waterfront City112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Waterfront City, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyLow street-crime risk in the resort strip, but the area is quiet and poorly lit after dark; use hotel shuttles or a pre-agreed taxi…
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency · 110 police · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBTH Hang Nadim International Airport, Batam (About 45–60 min by car to Waterfront City; check taxi or app-car availability).
- Getting aroundMost of Waterfront City is walkable: ferry terminal, both hotels, cable-ski park and the shophouse strip sit within about 15 minutes on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or iced tea at a shophouse caféRp20,000–40,000
- Street or quick mealNoodle or rice plate at a warungRp25,000–50,000
- Beerdraught in a bar / can at a shopRp50,000–90,000Rp25,000–40,000
- Museum or sight ticketBeach and marina entryabout Rp6,000
- Budget bedGuesthouse or shophouse room, a night, per roomRp250,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse or shophouse room, a night, per roomRp400,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse or shophouse room, a night, per roomRp700,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp400,000 · Mid Rp900,000 · High Rp2,000,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BTH Hang Nadim International Airport, Batam (About 45–60 min by car to Waterfront City; check taxi or app-car availability) · SIN Singapore Changi (Reach HarbourFront by MRT, then ferry to Waterfront City)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Feb–Apr, Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Nov (17 rain days), driest Feb (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Waterfront City: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Most of Waterfront City is walkable: ferry terminal, both hotels, cable-ski park and the shophouse strip sit within about 15 minutes on foot. Hotel shuttles meet ferries. For Nagoya or Sekupang, take a taxi from the cable-ski park rank and agree the price first.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Nagoya, Batam
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Taxi from the cable-ski park rank, about 30 min
Malls, local food and the main city; agree the fare before departure.
Sekupang
goDoor to door: About 15–20 min
Taxi or hotel shuttle, about 15 min
Nearest harbour with frequent ferries; useful if you miss the Waterfront sailing.
Batam Centre
cautionDoor to door: About 45–60 min
Taxi across the island
Ferry terminal and government district; only worth it if you need a sailing from there.
Nongsa
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Taxi north along the coast
Resorts and golf; a separate base rather than a quick return trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Harris Waterfront Batam
Family resort with pool and bowling; 5 min from the ferry terminal, free shuttle.
Holiday Inn Resort Batam
Across the road from the ferry terminal; large pool, kids' area, spa.
Shophouse rooms near the terminal
A few pubs rent upstairs rooms, often short-time; check before paying.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp400,000–700,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp700,000–1,400,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp1,400,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Resort double room (Harris or Holiday Inn)1 × 2 nights × Rp1,400,000 | Rp2,800,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × Rp900,000 | Rp3,600,000 |
| Cable-ski park, 1 hour2 × Rp300,000 · Day packages cost more | Rp600,000 |
| Taxi to Nagoya, one way1 × Rp100,000 · Agree before you ride | Rp100,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Rp150,000 | Rp300,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp740,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp2,035,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp8,140,000≈ US$500 |
Weekend rates rise
2026 estimate in rupiah; ferry tickets and Singapore-side costs excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or iced tea at a shophouse café | Rp20,000–40,000 |
| Noodle or rice plate at a warung | Rp25,000–50,000 |
| Chili crab at a kelong seafood restaurantPriced by weight, confirm before ordering | from Rp88,000 |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at a shop | Rp50,000–90,000 / Rp25,000–40,000 |
| Taxi Waterfront City → NagoyaDrivers open with a Singapore-dollar quote | about Rp75,000–100,000 |
| Beach and marina entry | about Rp6,000 |
| Spa hour at the Holiday InnDiscount before 15:00Discount before 3:00 PM | about S$60 (≈ US$50) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The beach is not a swimming beach: murky water, oil installations in view, and swimming is banned at the Harris stretch.
- Most of the shophouse block by the ferry terminal is permanently closed; do not plan on shopping here.
- Some bars and karaoke lounges double as short-time venues; if that is not your scene, read the room before ordering.
- Taxis quote in Singapore dollars first: agree a rupiah price before you get in.
- Weekend ferry seats from Singapore sell out on public holidays: book ahead.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 113
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Waterfront CityTeluk Senimba
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My bed tonight
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Ke alamat ini, yaTo this address, please
Emergency
- General emergency112
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- Fire113
Embassy
No embassies in Batam; most are in Jakarta, with consulates in Medan and Bali. Singapore has a consulate in Batam (check the address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry HarbourFront → Waterfront City (Sindo): about 50 min including the Sekupang stop; 1 weekday round trip, 3 at weekends
- Taxi Waterfront City → Nagoya: about Rp75,000–100,000, 30 min
- Taxi Waterfront City → Sekupang: about Rp50,000–80,000, 15 min
Say or show
- Permisi — Excuse me (per-mee-see)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (te-ree-ma ka-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (be-ra-pa har-ga-nya)
- Bisa antar ke alamat ini? — Can you take me to this address? (bee-sa an-tar ke a-la-mat ee-nee)
- Saya tidak mau — I don't want that (sa-ya tee-dak mow)
- Di mana toilet? — Where is the toilet? (dee ma-na toy-let)
Save the ferry timetable offline: sailings are few and the terminal is not a place to wait out a missed boat.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Waterfront City. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Feb–Apr, Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Jan (rain peak), Indonesian long weekends and Singapore public holidays · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Ferry-to-bed contract for the Waterfront terminal: Sindo sailings field-checked, Sekupang fallback, taxi rung.
- Walking cluster map: terminal, both hotels, cable-ski park, shophouse strip, with the closed units marked.
- Eat pages with verified prices for the kelong seafood and hotel restaurants.
- Rain and long-weekend fixtures so the outdoor activities can go green or amber.