Best New Hotel: Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay, Indonesia

Dive into an unforgettable experience as the Singapore Strait acts as a gate to another realm of serenity, Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay is graced with scenic coastlines and gorgeous sunsets, located just a short ferry ride away. Welcoming you to the hotel is an impressive lobby with high ceilings and modern decor, which is also a hot spot for Instagram-worthy photographs. The hotel is tastefully designed and furnished with wooden interior and art pieces bringing you the essence of Batam’s traditional heritage and culture.

Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay – Exterior View
Business Corner
Reception

Rooms

Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay will always have a place for you with 216 rooms spanning from different types of rooms and suites with a choice of either city or sea facing view. The spacious guest rooms and suites seamlessly blend comfort and style, making it the perfect retreat for travellers seeking relaxation and tranquillity.

Executive Suite – Bedroom
Executive Suite – Living Area

The Executive Suite’s amenities are top-notch, with luxurious bedding, LCD TVs, high speed wifi, chaise lounge sofas, premium carpets, and an ensuite bathroom with a bathtub divided by a glass panel, you can expect endless opportunities to enjoy the best views of the Batam’s skyline without even stepping outside.

Executive Suite – Standing Shower
Executive Suite – Ensuite Bathroom

Dining

At this hotel’s dining establishments, it is a food lover’s paradise, catering to every palate. Goji Kitchen & Bar is the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, serving up international as well as authentic Indonesian dishes, including a generous spread during the breakfast buffet. From time to time, there will be guest chefs from Marriott properties around the world such as Goa in India. Showcasing cuisines from around the globe, all with Marriott’s international standards.

Goji Kitchen & Bar – Buffet Dinner

For diners looking for an oriental dining option, Jiang He, a modern Cantonese restaurant serving Chinese cuisine is also accessible from within the hotel. Beautifully chosen tableware is what diners will first notice on their tables. Must try are the soups and of course the Peking Duck, served with Chinese pancake, filled with fresh cucumber, onion, and Hoisin sauce. Half and full portions are available.

Jiang He – Lunch

Those who have M Club access can enjoy an amazing variety of international and traditional Indonesian dishes from breakfast, afternoon tea to evening cocktails and canapés, catering to all kinds of palates, providing an memorable experience every time. The always available, 24 hours M Club Lounge is accessible by key card for those “night owls” or “early risers”.

M Club – Breakfast
M Club – Evening Cocktails
M Club – Dishes

The service standards here by the staff are exemplary. Setting the bar high for not only hotels in Indonesia but as well as nearby Singapore. Be greeted from the time you enter till you leave, always with a smile. The evening canapés are actually more like full dinners, with delicious choices like assorted cheeses, cold cuts, Sayur Lodeh (traditional mix vegetables), Bubur (porridge) and Soto (soup) with accompanied condiments.

M Club – Afternoon Snacks
M Club – Seating
M Club – Meeting Room

Altitude Rooftop Bar & Lounge provides an extensive range of options for refreshments, including drinks and light bites. The views here are simply stunning, especially during sunset where you can get a panoramic view of the surroundings. Try the Red Agave Old Fashion, a take on the classic cocktail with tequila hibiscus, fermented red grape, passion fruit cordial, creme de cassis and orange liquor. An ideal nightcap.

Altitude Rooftop Bar & Lounge
Altitude Rooftop Bar & Lounge – Night Views
Altitude Rooftop Bar & Lounge – Sunset Views

Amenities

One of the standout features of Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay is the outdoor infinity pool. With gorgeous views of the harbour and seating areas to relax after a refreshing swim, the pool is the perfect place to catch some sun rays or watch the sunset. There is also the “Whirlpool”, a jacuzzi corner where guests can enjoy an indulgent soak.

Infinity Pool At Sunset
Infinity Pool – Aerial View
Kids Pool

For the more health-conscious guests, the hotel’s fully equipped fitness center has state-of-the-art machines and free weights to keep your fitness goals on track, including a steam room to relax those muscles after a good workout. Ample lockers, towels and shower facilities that are gender separated are available for comfort and ease.

Steam Room
Gym

It brings the team at Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine great joy to share that Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay is crowned as Best New Hotel in Batam. We strongly believe this hotel will lead the way in changing the travel landscape on the island.

ADDRESS:
Harbour Bay Downtown, Jl. Duyung, Sungai Jodoh, Kec. Batu Ampar, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29453, Indonesia
PHONE:
+62 778 5707999
WEBSITE:
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bthmc-batam-marriott-hotel-harbour-bay/