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i]hve not been to batam since 1998 ...long time ago.
Going on this Friday with a friend.
Would you advise changing money in Singapore harbour Front or at batam harbour bay?
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Long time no go Batam,its ok. All you need to know about Batam scene were as below :
(same as on my signature)
Most bros ,including myself will change our money in Batam but not in Harbour Bay. A little suggestion is to change a bit at Harbour Bay 1st in case you need to spend,then more at those other money changing shops. Always compare rate between a few money changer shops 1st before changing and avoid malls.
I think bro Leoric's post on money changing is a good advise :
https://sbf.net.nz/showpost.p...&postcount=312
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How is octopus spa at pacific palace? or is Alantis better? where is this alantis spa?
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About Octopuss Spa ,read info below :
https://sbf.net.nz/showpost.p...ostcount=33898
The Batam Cheong List as of below link...(in case you looking for other options too)
https://sbf.net.nz/showpost.p...ostcount=32874
....and Altalanta is in front of Novotel Hotel. (Novotel is almost beside Pacific Palace Hotel)
There are 4 main Men's Spa in Batam.
1. Pas Massage and Spa
A pretty much rundown spa where the girls will try to chop their customers as they do not prompt the GQ towards the end of the session (most time). If they dont prompt,you will have to prompt them. And if you do,you are at a losing end to bargain. It can cost quite a bit if they know you are a tourist and dont bargain. Not a popular place among most cheongsters. Inconsistent quality type of massage,meaning different massage girl sometime is good,sometime no good. (no good = piano massage)
Pas Massage and Spa pricing :
2. Octopuss Men's Spa
The package state in this spa includes a dick massage aka HJ. There are of course other packages too that cost 700k to 800k + rupiah which they called it the Gold and Silver tier package which do not have massage,just plain fj for an hour use of the room.By the way,you get to choose the girl you wish to bonk too and in my perspective,they were all at least 8/10 in the look department and young. The normal package stated in the leaflets on the given link (or below pic) includes dick massage/HJ plus a 1.5 hour massage and comes with free use of facilities,eg Hot pool,O3 room,sauna,cold pool,steam room etc. For special service,HJ is included for the normal package,but auto roaming sometimes require a 100k extra. FJ wise is around 250k-300k depending on how you bargain. Provides above average massage.
https://sbf.net.nz/showpost.p...ostcount=33898
Octopuss Spa pricing :
3. Delta Spa
They have basic packages too which you need to take 3 session at around less than 500k,but most of the GROs (Guest Relationship officers) will
not let you know about this low price package. They will push you to take the most high end package which will cost you 700k plus for a HJ. They do hard core upselling like what Yun Nam,Beijing 101 type of places in Sillypore does. Just be extra careful not to fall into their upselling trap if you wish to give this place a try. Its most common complain by most of their customers. However,massage wise is still not bad. But if its 700k or more for a massage with HJ,there are definitely better places to go to in Batam. No FJ in Delta Spa tho and free use of facilities too.
Delta Spa New pricing as of June 2015 :
https://sbf.net.nz/showpo...ostcount=30587
Reason/s why i put Delta Spa on my signature as a to-avoid-place to go to :
https://sbf.net.nz/showpo...ostcount=32814
4. Atlanta Men's Spa
Massage with free use of facilities will cost 250k for normal individual cubicle room (not shared room) with an 1.5 hour massage. VIP room will cost 370k and has everything the 250k room has except a bath area. Special service can be quite stiff if you dont bargain. Open mouth price were usually 400k-500k HJ and 700k-800k. Prices AFTER bargaining has been known to drop till an average of 150k-200k for HJ and 300k-400k FJ. There are lower than those prices too,but rare. It depends on the right timing and require good bargaining skills to get 100k hj and 250k fj. Above average quality massage.
Above comments on the 4 men's spa were just my personal point of view base on the data i collected from the old Batam Info thread (other forums and bros who send me their FRs) as well as having tried them personally. Other bros point of views may varied from mine.
Do keep in mind,one man's meat,other man's poison theory do apply.
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With no means of disrespect,the reason why i am replying you in public forum instead of via PM is becos i received too many PMs asking me the same thing. I prefer to reply one time instead of a dozen times repeating similar replies. Sorry for being long-winded.
Hope that helps and may you enjoy your coming Batam trip.