Hotels in Batam Island, Indonesia

Batam Island is located just 20 kilometers south of Singapore in the Riau Archipelago, famous for its duty-free shopping, golf courses, and water sports. The tropical climate stays hot year-round, with temperatures averaging 82°F (28°C), and the drier months from March to October are perfect for jet skiing in the Singapore Strait or snorkeling at Nongsa Beach. If you visit during the wetter season from November to February, you can explore the 16th-century Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya Buddhist temple or hunt for electronics and batik at Nagoya Hill Mall.