Top Things to do in Riau Islands Province
Top Hotels in Riau Islands Province
- 1. Montigo Resorts Nongsa
- 2. The Residence Bintan
- 3. Banyan Tree Bintan
- 4. HARRIS Resort Barelang Batam
- 5. HARRIS Hotel Batam Center
- 6. Best Western Premier Panbil
- 7. HARRIS Resort Batam Waterfront
- 8. I Hotel Baloi
- 9. Radisson Golf & Convention Center Batam
- 10. Natra Bintan, a Tribute Portfolio Resort
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The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Riau Islands Province, Riau Islands Province
Discover the best top things to do in Riau Islands Province, Indonesia including Eska Wellness Spa Massage and Salon, Majesty Spa & Massage Batam, Anambas Islands, Jabal Arafah Mosque, Batam Grand Mosque, The Illusion, Alif Stone Park, Vihara Avalokitesvara Graha, Penyengat Island, Galang Vietnamese Refugee Camp.
Restaurants in Riau Islands Province
1. Eska Wellness Spa Massage and Salon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5,344 reviews
Provides a head-to-toe spa experience with an extensive selection of treatments and therapies. ESKA offers a menu of pampering treats such as massages, manicure, pedicure, hair treatment only from the salon, facials with high end Japan Tech, eye treatment, ear candling, hydrotherapy treats, refreshing scrubs, body slimming program, permanent hair removal with PTF. Escape from the hustle and bustle of city life to a place of Essential, Soothing, Kindly and Ambience Tranquility.
Reviewed By SarahS14005 - East Coast, Singapore
At Eska best western premier panbil very good massage,feel relax and happy, the service very good,Melly do massage professional and friendly
2. Majesty Spa & Massage Batam
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,276 reviews
Reviewed By weeheewee - Singapore, Singapore
The service is excellent! It’s unbeatable - they provide free transport from batam ferry centre to the spa and you can do your shopping after the spa, just let them know the time you wish to head back to the ferry terminal after you’re done, they’ll fetch you back to the batam ferry centre! They also have free food, snacks and drinks provided at the spa. The staff and bosses are super friendly. The masseuses are skillful too. This is the best spa I’ve ever come across ever!
3. Anambas Islands
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By 446ljg - Zurich, Switzerland
Currently you can get to and from Jemaja Island by ferry from Bintan Island (~7 hours) or by airplane from Batam Island (~1 hour) which are both very close and easy accessed by ferry from Singapore (~2h). Once arrived on the island Jemaja, you could theoretically explore the big and beautiful island on your own. The local native people from Jemaja are very friendly and helpfull but there are only a few who speak english. If you speak some basic indonesian you could try to discover the island on your own but ressources like wifi and transportation are limited and not all hotels and homestays are on the internet. Currently the maps dot me app works better for Jemaja than google maps. But from our experience, you will have your time better spent and will be more relaxed on your trip, if you ask Gusdi Munandar via whatsapp (+62-822-8335-1471) in advance to organize a hotel or homestay according to your needs and budget. He is a very friendly local guide who also works at the tourist information center at the local airport. Therefore he does not try to make money out of consulting and guiding tourists. He is also concerned about the well being of tourists and gives advices on local dangers like difficult road sections and translates for local people if tourists have specific food intolerance. We had an awesome time with lots of different save trips to snorkel on beautiful beaches and corals with different boats and captains also to smaller nearby islands, and our own rental scooter for this island, all thanks to Gusdi. Because Gusdi was born on Jemaja, he knows the island and is connected with most or all of the natives that can provide services and boattrips for tourists. His efforts of organizing trips from different villages to several of the nearby islands help to integrate the growing numbers of tourists into the economy of the whole island in a fair way.
4. Jabal Arafah Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By nextflowerz
The superb place to be in Batam. Beautiful qiraat, great ambience. Do visit the observation tower, kids will enjoy this place. A place to have some Indonesian snack also available Has a pool at the entrance with fishes being the attraction.
5. Batam Grand Mosque
6. The Illusion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By nhc8802 - Singapore, Singapore
We arrived at perfect timing where there's no other visitor except us. The staffs went extra miles to guide us how to pose and even help take pictures for us to almost all the station until a tour group arrived.
7. Alif Stone Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Amanda_johnst75 - Brisbane, Australia
The geology of Natuna Island is simply amazing, and the best place to see it up close is the Alif Stone Park. We visited the park during the day and saw all the huge granite boulders, and later went back for a special occasion dinner in the spectacular natural venue, with a small acoustic band singing amongst the rocks. We also got to see the guesthouse rooms which looked wonderful!
8. Vihara Avalokitesvara Graha
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By ChinmayaM - Singapore, Singapore
Bintan island offers more than pleasant resorts and Guan Yin temple is a one magnificent sight that hosts unique stone sculptures and Buddhist artifacts. If you are keen to explore the island more than just a comfortable stay, you should visit this scenic temple.
9. Penyengat Island
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By Mimiewekbok
Very Traditional place, the culture always be the Icon of malay people in Bintan Island, Indonesia.. The Mosque was built by Egg whites, food are amazing... This island is always full of people during Eid Mubarak
10. Galang Vietnamese Refugee Camp
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By SimonH5350 - Singapore, Singapore
We chose to visit the old Vietnamese refugee camp at Pulau Galang with our children to remind them what so many people who have done so much to build our homeland, Australia, went through on their journey to their new home. We live in difficult times, and this camp is a warning of what can happen when we close our doors, and a tribute also to what Indonesia has done to support the needy. The camp consists of barracks, administrative buildings, a Catholic Church, temples and a cemetary (probably the most haunting part of the visit, seeing those who never reached their final destination) and a small but poignant museum. The buildings are in poor condition, but sometimes doing too much to preserve a site can rob it of its power. I think this would be the case here. If you have children, and you would like them to develop a social conscience, this is a must visit. It is quite a long drive, but definitely worth it. We spent a couple of hours here, and could easily have spent longer.
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