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Stay Overview
Staying in Barelang!
Batam Island has loads of places to stay... But here, we are more concerned with the Barelang region i.e. the chain of islands just south of Batam connected by the bridge system. As a frame of reference, bridge one is the first bridge you cross when departing Batam.
From the center of Batam to the last bridge is about 80km's. From bridge one to bridge 6 is roughly 70km's - a good ride! Most of the cycling groups kick off from bridge one as this avoids the mayhem of Batam's busy streets. The resorts featured here are the pick of the crop. Beyond these ones, there are others but will be much more like camping.
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Modern hotel style
Rustic stay over the water
Beach stay nice cottages
Serene seaside cottages
A private island
Bridge 2. East.
Nipah Island Resort is the only modern-style resort in Barelang. It has nice rooms overlooking a large bay.
A sunrise and sunset view of bridge one plus a very good seafood restaurant with fresh catch..
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Jet Ski's, a dinner cruise and a swimming lagoon round out the facilities.
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Cottages are priced very reasonably at IDR 1.2m (S$ 120 -ish)
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Bridge 5. East.
Kelong Almira sits on stilts and is perched right over the water for a genuine kelong stay with rustic charms.
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From the longhouse verandah, pan the vista from the bridge to the islands around the bay.
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Activities include Kayaks, diving, mountain bikes and swimming.
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A charming change of pace at IDR 500k/700k (S$ 50/70 -ish)
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Bridge 5. West.
Just around the headland from the kelong is Mirota Beach. From the highway you would never guess it was there.
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The nice cottages are tucked under big shade trees and you can even swim in their shade.
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The water is clean so the take a paddle to a nearby deserted beach.
A charming change of pace at IDR 500k/700k (S$ 50/70 -ish)
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Bridge 5. South
Galang Anchorage is hidden on the sunset coast about 7km's south of bridge 5 and not accessible by the public.
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Swim on a coral beach but most visitors are just happy with the serenity of being in total silence.
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The seaside cottages have a real charm and the only noise is, nature.
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Cottages with stocked kitchens Priced at IDR 500k/700k (S$ 50/70-ish)
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Bridge 5. Way way east.
Fishhead Island is so 'east' of Barelang that you need a boat to get there. But it is very private and a great hideaway!
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Swim, relax, drink. Sit on the little beach and revel in the notion that you are Robinson Crusoe!
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Cottages and a longhouse round out the accommodation.
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Food needs to be ordered before you book the island!
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Our picks! The good, the bad...
Here's our list of favourite things about each place...
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Nipah Island Resort
+ Convenient location a nice modern style hotel and organised.
- It's a concrete structure and no natural beach.
Note: Popular with local tourists so need to book ahead of time.
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Kelong Almira
+ Charming spot, unique ambience, quiet and clean. The 'longhouse verandah' is a great spot to while away time. Has diving and some kayaks as activity.
- Popular with fishing folks who fish off the pontoon - they are active at night.
Note: Need to pre-order you preference in food, otherwise it's noodles.
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Mirota Beach
+ Nicely tucked away with nice beach-side villas nestled under the shade trees. Clean rooms and clean beach.
- It's popular with public on the weekends so the noise level goes up!
Note: Need to pre-order you preference in food, otherwise it's noodles or noodles!
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Galang Anchorage
+ Cottages by the sea with kitchens but the best bit is the total silence there. The balconies are the best place to read a great book. Old mangrove forest... Nature!
- Hour and a half drive from Batam.
Note: Pre-order seafood barbeque.
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Fishhead Island
+ Remote location so you can have the island to yourself!
- You'll think you are Robinson Crusoe!
Note: It is a private island. Only guests approved by the owners can set foot there.
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