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well no, I am just looking to see what is the best they have there.

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lots of info but not relevant.. there's a diff.. how to sort through the tons of info for ppl looking for cheapest or best value when that is not what I am looking for?

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for massage Delta was 40 Sg with hj.. so for the same I am willing to go up to 50 or 60 but if we r paying more of coz the place has to be nicer or the place the same the girls nicer.. dont like lok kok places..

ktv wise we went to pacific palace and it was decent but if there is nicer and better quality place why not try? the minimum spend there was 100 for room and 50 extra for the room for the weekend that was a fee no min spend. thereabouts is fine.. dont mind paying more if it is better... the room had a private washroom and attached bedroom but the quality of the place was questionable... better than planet holiday though.. but since I have no idea whats BETTER I am asking for those who have been compared to pacific palace are there better quality places or is this it?

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pls dont assume, I am just looking for the BEST.... in BATAM.. I hope that is not too difficult a concept to understand.

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It's nice . Book the suite.

Another hotel to experience similar room comfort in your subsequent trip - Gideon Hotel, specifically the junior suite.

If one wants an even more spacious room with *high floor views* - BCC Hotel premier suite, or, Nagoya Mansion suite.

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haiz.........

(ignore,ignore,ignore)

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Manage to reach Nagoya Hill? ;)

Actually it is very normal to be pestered by motorcyclists or taxi drivers in Batam (or anywhere in 3rd world Asia countries). Just reject them politely and move away quickly.The pestering are harmless,its more like a daily routine in Batam,almost like those streetwalkers in Geylang asking you "yao bu yao" whenever you pass them by,hehehe...I am just curious,which place were you at where you were "most pestered"? :D

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Yes, just dial in the 5-digit number... The call will be picked up by an automated system that speaks in Bahasa Indo, which I take it that u don't understand.. Once the mechanical voice start speaking, just press "1" and U will be transferred to a customer service rep...

I speak to the CSRs in Bahasa Indo, but they understand English fairly well too..

Enjoy your Mcd's....

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Haha yes, i also found Delta Spa after walking 1 big round around Nagoya hill :p
sad to say this trip i spent more on transportation..

My friend and i couldn't walked far away from them as we were trying to cross the road (heading to Spa Secret, before Nagoya Hill Mall toll) 1 of the motorcylist said he will bring us over there for free in exchange of 1 cigarette (We didn't catch what he was saying at first as we don't speak bahasa indo)

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Ojeks & taxis will be more than happy to bring u to Spa Secret for free as they get a generous commission from Spa Secret...

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Yes, agreed with you, there is no free lunch.

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To be honest,i dont know what they are talking about for such a long time,but my "fren" after the whole ordeal explains that the guy whose whole car door was completely torn apart (separated from the car after being smashed) wants that mechanic guy to pay 5 juta for all the damages he has cause,claiming its a brand new car. Also claiming that even tho there is an insurance,but the insurance only covers Jakarta as he bought his car there. My "fren" manage to bargain the 5 juta to 500k for that mechanic plus give him a temporary car to drive until his car repair is done. Thereafter,i am not very sure but at least i know the problem is considered temporary solved. This is totally none of my business anyway...lol,so why should it be in my summary?

Lesson learn on that day,always watch out for coming vehicle when opening car door,hehehe....:D

In case you miss out,I also didn’t add this below in my most recent trip summary on March 2015 :


Its a promotion voucher when you take Horizon Fast Ferries from Sillypore to Batam Harbour Bay. Reason why i didnt add in my summary becos all of the vouchers in it expires on March 2015. (its April now) Dont want to mislead,hehehe...

Sure,sure...if you join me,i will "steal" your batam trip reviews (with your permission of course)...lol.

Yes,2 more days to my coming April Batam trip!! And yes,i am looking forward to it becos my last trip was good but i am preparing for the worst in this one. I may not be booking from Kaha Travel,i want to test out other travel company and look for alternative vouchers. I will try getting an apple that USUALLY cost S$2 which i often get at S$1 before, at an even lower price,hehehe....my definition of value for my money!

So much uncertainties in my coming trip,lets see....

True true,the thing i dont quite like is rubber-band timing.Usually this is how it goes like, "Hey bro nono,i will meet you at 9am Harbour Bay har.",call him at 9am when i reach and he says he will reach at 915am on the phone but end up arriving only at 930am+...lol. Anyway,this trip no group,so i am freer and easier. If you are late,my next 2 teh botol bill goes to you hor...plus i am not paying your beer bill...lol. :p

2 more days to go and counting,hehehe....

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No wonder there is about 3-4 ojeks asking us to board their bike lol

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A quick question, are there any massage with HJ or FJ in Novotel? From what i read here, almost seems to be go oppoiste to hotel pacific palace for massage? Thx..

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Nothing in Novotel; the in-house spa is a clean place..

U have a choice of either Octopuss Spa inside Pacific Hotel or Atalanta Spa.. Both are opposite Novotel...