The Best Family-Friendly Hotels In Batam For A Quick & Easy Getaway With Kids

When it comes to family holidays, sometimes you just want to do what’s easiest and avoid the hassle of flying. That’s why we are so fortunate to have island escapes just a ferry ride away! Enjoying a quick family getaway to Indonesia literally takes under two hours door-to-door (give or take) and choosing a place like Batam, ensures that your holiday is both affordable and easy to access. And if you’re wondering which hotels in Batam to pick, we’ve rounded up the best options — from resorts with fun-packed kids’ clubs to stays near malls and attractions for the ultimate convenience.

How to get to Batam

Travelling by ferry to Batam is super convenient and you have many options. It only takes 30 to 45 minutes to get to one of the five international ferry ports, so you can pick the one closest to your hotel (though picking an alternative if tickets are in short supply is also a possibility since you can always get a taxi or transfer from wherever you land). Singaporeans can travel to Batam visa-free as can citizens from nine ASEAN countries, everyone else will need to purchase a visa on arrival for $42. You can take a ferry from either Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal or HarbourFront Terminal and prices start at $76 round-trip.

The five Batam ferry ports

Harbour Bay (northern coast)
Batam Centre (closest to the city centre)
Sekupang (north-western coast)
Waterfront City (western coast)
Nongsapura (north-eastern coast)

Depending on the kind of holiday you want, Batam has lots of family-friendly hotel options. You just have to decide if you’re visiting for a relaxing beach sojourn or perhaps something more adventurous. Or maybe you just want to hang out at the malls to shop, massage, and eat (sounds good to us). These Batam hotels and resorts either make for great jumping spots to do all that, or offer enough seclusion to relax by a great pool or beach — it’s all up to you.

Montigo Resorts Nongsa 

Probably one of the most popular resorts on the island with Singaporeans, Montigo offers a quality stay that’s a cut above the rest with its modern beach resort vibes. The hotel offers a range of villas and suites as well as residences that include a whopping five bedrooms, perfect for big groups. Kids will love the private pools, pristine clear water beach and lots of activities offered by the resort. These include archery, mangrove tours and fishing trips. There’s also the Tilo Kids Club for children three and above that features a small ball pit play area, toys and activities. Take the ferry from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Nongsapura — the resort is less than ten minutes away by car.

Visit its Montigo Resort Nongsa’s website or book here.

Turi Beach Resort

Just five minutes from Nongsapura Ferry Terminal, this rustic-style beach resort feels like a world away from Singapore with its crystal clear beach waters. Rooms are spacious and great for accommodating families of any size or groups travelling together. The hotel offers a whopping six restaurants including a special sunset beach buffet and Nogusaya Teppenyaki Restaurant and a spa specialising in Indonesian healing treatments. Cabana Club will take care of all your active needs from watersports like windsurfing and parasailing, to games of paintball, tennis and more.

Visit Turi Beach Resort’s website or book here.

The Westin Nirup Island Resort & Spa

The newest luxury hotel in the Batam area, this wellness-focused resort can be accessed directly from Singapore on a 20-minute ferry ride or from Batam’s Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal on a 40-minute ferry ride. Located on its own island, all customs and immigrations are taken care of on the spot. It offers 94 guest rooms and suites as well as 52 private villas that offer stunning views of the Singapore skyline. The resort is designed with wellness in mind but that doesn’t mean kids can’t partake in nature walks and snorkelling as well as other activities. There is also a Kids Club (opening at the end of 2025) designed to encourage exploration for even the littlest ones, filled with fun and educational activities in an elegant natural location.

Visit The Westin Nirup Island Resort & Spa’s website or book here.

Harris Resort Barelang Batam

30 minutes from Batam Center International Ferry, this sea-facing resort is a popular family-friendly destination offering 174 rooms, including suite and villa options, as well as plenty of facilities to make kids feel welcomed. This includes a kids’ swimming pool and the Dino kids club, and water playground. If that’s not enough to keep the kids entertained, an exclusive white sand beach is a great place to try out water sports or cycle along it instead. Be sure to book dinner at Rocksalt Beach Club, which transforms into a night market on Saturday nights so you can sample the local cuisine.

Visit Harris Resort Barelang Batam’s website or book here.

Artotel Batam

Located right across from the street from Grand Batam Mall, this chic, art-inspired hotel is a modern, funky hotel. While its offerings are pretty basic, the aim is to use it as a base and spend more time outside. Even then, Eatspace restaurant is a good place to enjoy a mix of local cuisine and Western cuisine, either before heading out or when you come back. Head over to the mall and enjoy watching your Singapore dollar go a longer way. We recommend the Kidzilla indoor playground if you have little ones, and while they’re there, treat yourself to a massage at either Reborn within the mall or Kamaya Spa across the street.

Visit Artotel Batam’s website or book here.

Oakwood Hotel & Residences Grand Batam

If across the street is still too far, Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Grand Batam provides a place to stay directly above the mall. The property features 217 rooms including two-bedroom apartments which are great for families and which come with a fully-equipped kitchenette. It also features a dedicated elevator that goes directly into Grand Batam Mall. Other amenities include a fantastic infinity swimming pool and all-day dining Oak Bistro. The hotel is about a 10-minute drive from the Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal and a 15-minute drive from the Batam Center Ferry Terminal.

Visit Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Grand Batam’s website or book here.

Wyndham Panbil Batam

Located in the Panbil Nature Reserve, this hotel blends both nature activities with one of Singapore’s favourite pastimes – shopping. Its location in the nature reserve allows you to take part in activities like hiking or cycling, while its proximity to the city centre means you can still head to Mega Mall Batam or Grand Batam Mall for all your shopping needs. Within the hotel, there is a dedicated kids’ play area, children’s pool, kids’ club, as well as babysitting services to handle all your family’s needs, while the Eska Wellness Spa is worth a visit to soothe aching muscles from a day of shopping, sightseeing or exploring.

Visit Wyndham Panbil Batam’s website or book here.

Radisson Golf & Convention Center Batam

On the edge of the Panbil Nature Reserve and right next to the Padang Golf Sukajadi, this hotel is a great relaxing space for families with rooms offering scenic views of the golf course, including one and two-bedroom suites. The hotel offers lots of activities for kids to enjoy including a kids’ club, but their interest might be piqued by archery lessons, cooking classes, and of course, a sprawling pool. The hotel is also less than 10 minutes away from Batam Adventure Park where you can go on nature hikes, drive ATVs and even play paintball.

Visit Radisson Golf & Convention Center Batam’s website or book here.

Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay

Conveniently located near Harbour Bay ferry terminal, this Marriott hotel is easily accessible from the Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal and features all the amenities expected to keep families comfortable. The hotel is easily accessible from the ferry terminal, making it easy to settle kids and dining options abound from rooftop lounge to Goji Kitchen and Bar which serves a good range of Western and Asian cuisine. Kids will also love the pool overlooking the Marina which also features a kids pool. Nearby family activities include Thrive Karaoke, KDA Indoor Tennis and Cinema XXI Nagoya Hill.

Visit Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay’s website or book here.

Yello Hotel Harbour Bay

Enjoy breathtaking sunsets from Yello Hotel Harbour Bay Batam, located just five minutes walk from Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal. The modern hotel has a bright and chirpy vibe (courtesy of its signature colour) and affordable, well-furbished rooms. Options range in sizes from 20 sq m to 33 sq m, plus a new Yello Hype Suite category that is 39 sq m and includes a small table area. The hotel also offers babysitting services so Mum and Dad can pop out on their own to explore the harbour area.

Visit Yello Hotel Harbour Bay Batam’s website or book here.

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