Nongsa
A seaside resort area in the northeast corner of Batam, where resorts, golf courses and yacht marinas line the coast. On clear days, you can see the Singapore skyline across the water.
Nongsa sits on Batam's northeastern coast, separated from Singapore's Changi by a single strait. It is Batam's resort and golf district. Along the coast are Nongsa Point Marina, Turi Beach, Montigo and other resorts, as well as several golf courses designed by famous architects, which draw Singaporeans for weekend golf and relaxation. The resorts offer private beaches, infinity pools, spas and water sports such as kayaking, sailing and jet skiing. On clear evenings, you can see the high-rises of Singapore across the water and planes taking off and landing at Changi Airport. Nongsa also has its own international ferry terminal, Nongsa Pura. A ferry from Singapore's Tanah Merah terminal takes about 40 minutes, making it very convenient for resort stays. Nearby fishing villages have affordable seafood restaurants. Getting there: a taxi from central Batam takes about 25 minutes, or you can take the Singapore–Nongsa ferry directly. Tips: Resorts often price in Singapore dollars. Public beach facilities are limited, so for swimming, choose the supervised beaches at the resorts.
Opening hours
Open all day (resort facilities have their own hours)
Nearby sights
- Ocarina / Coastarina
- Golden Prawn 933 Seafood (Bengkong)
- Dataran Engku Putri
- Batam Grand Mosque (Masjid Raya Batam)
- Welcome to Batam Landmark
- Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya
- Nagoya (Lubuk Baja)
- Harbour Bay