Since several years ago, Batam is known as a golfer’s paradise for both local and international golfer. Almost all the golf course in Batam known for its scenic views and international standard golf course. Most of those golf courses in Batam also located near hotel facilities, restaurants and other vacation facilities make it a suitable place for sport and family vacation. One of the international golf course is Batam Hills Golf Resort, which is located on Diponegoro Street, Kav. 24, Sei Teeming, Batam.
This golf course located within 40 minutes away from Hang Nadim airport or 10 minutes away from the Waterfront City Ferry Terminal. This place only 30 minutes away from Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal, Batu Ampar, 50 minutes away from Nongsapura Ferry Terminal and 20 minutes away from Sekupang Ferry Terminal. This golf course formerly known as Paradise Bay Golf Resort before it has been refurbished and equipped with several golfer’s facilities. With its various golf and entertainment facilities, Batam Hills Golf Club became one of the most luxurious golf course on Batam Island.
As a part of the Waterfront City Resort, this golf course was designed by Australian designer Max Wexler. As one of the golf course in Batam, Max Wexler designs this place with a variety of hole designs and undulating fairways, make it looks different from any other golf course. This golf course has 18 holes with par 72 and has a length over 6,000 meters. The 80-hectare golf course features a challenging landscape design for both beginner and professional golfer.
The sloping fairways, Bermuda tifdwarf, water hazards and strategically placed bunker are quite challenging for all level golfers. The scenic views of natural forest with tree-lined fairways surrounding the first 9 holes at the right side of the clubhouse. While the next 9 holes are surrounded by wide fairways and less hilly contours which is located on the left front side of the clubhouse.
Batam Hills Facilities and Price Rates for The Golfers
There are locker rooms, pro shop, buggy cart for hire and caddy services for the golfer. This golf course in batam is one of the golf courses which often held local or international golf tournaments. So you can hone your golf skills and try your luck by joining some golf tournaments here. As a part of the Waterfront City Resort, Batam Hills Golf Resort not only has a beautiful scenic views, but also some exciting holiday facilities such as campsites, marina clubs and cable cars. There are other sport facilities such as squash court, jogging track, adult and kid’s swimming pools and outdoor tennis court.
For those who wanting to hold a meeting or other events, there is an elegant and luxurious meeting hall, with barbecue area, karaoke bar, picnic area, massage facilities and sauna. Also the guests can enjoy local, western and Asian dishes served at the restaurant in the clubhouse. Although it does not have hotel facilities, you can stay at a hotel or inn nearby like Harris Hotel Batam or Holiday Inn Batam which is 5 minutes away from the golf course. You can enjoy playing golf at Batam Hills Golf Resort by paying SGD 153 on weekdays and SGD 180 on the weekends.