Batam Hills Golf Resort | Golf Course in Batam | GoGolf

Last updated: July 24, 2026

Batam Hills Golf Resort is an 18-hole, par-72 championship course set in Waterfront City (the Sekupang area) in the west of Batam Island, Indonesia. Designed by Australian architect Max Wexler, it is known for rolling fairways and a varied hole layout. The front nine weave through jungle, while the back nine open out into more expansive terrain. Originally opened in 1993 as Paradise Bay, the course was reborn in 2006 with a Max Wexler redesign. Being within day-trip reach of Singapore by ferry, it is a popular destination for weekend golfers. With GoGolf you can check availability on the spot and book online at rates lower than paying on-site.

With night golf and full resort facilities, it is also ideal for a Batam stay that combines golf with sightseeing. Below is a detailed review by GoGolf.

Rates and Booking

Green fees vary by day of the week, public holidays, season, timing and other factors. The rates listed on GoGolf reflect these in real time as far as possible, so please check the price for your preferred date using the live rates below (or the GoGolf app). Please also confirm whether a cart, caddie or rental equipment is required, and the associated fees, when you book.

Because GoGolf connects directly with the golf course, you can book online at rates lower than applying on-site.

Key Information

Three Reasons Golfers Choose Batam Hills

Close enough for a day trip from Singapore, a strategic Max Wexler layout, and the added bonus of night golf. It’s perfect for a weekend golf getaway.

1. A day-trip golf getaway from Singapore — about 45–60 minutes by ferry plus about 10–15 minutes by car from the port. You can make the round trip in half a day to a full day, an ideal location for golfers living in or visiting Singapore.
2. A strategic Max Wexler design — rolling fairways, a jungle front nine and an open back nine. None of the par 4s exceed 400 yards, so golfers of all levels can enjoy it.
3. Night golf & resort facilities — floodlit night play, a renovated clubhouse, restaurants and a spa let you enjoy the whole day.

Location and Access (Day Trip from Singapore)

Batam Hills Golf Resort sits in Waterfront City (Tanjung Uncang / the Sekupang area) in the west of Batam Island, operating as part of the Waterfront City resort complex. Batam Island is in Indonesia’s Riau Islands Province and is one of the closest golf destinations to Singapore. It is about a 45-minute ferry ride from Singapore (also accessible from Johor Bahru), making a day-trip round with a half-day-to-full-day return entirely possible (note: Batam is one hour behind Singapore).

Access from the various terminals is convenient: about 10 minutes from Waterfront City ferry terminal, about 20–30 minutes from the Sekupang, Harbour Bay and Nongsapura ferry terminals, and about 40 minutes from Hang Nadim International Airport. To get around the island, a rental car, taxi, or ride-hailing services such as Grab or Gojek are convenient. The course does not have its own on-site accommodation, but well-known hotels such as Holiday Inn Batam and Harris Resort Waterfront are about 5 minutes away by car, making it easy to combine golf with your stay. Don’t forget your passport (and a visa if required), and since ferries get crowded on weekends, secure your round-trip tickets early.

Course Design (Max Wexler) and Signature Holes

Batam Hills is an 18-hole, par-72 course designed by Australian architect Max Wexler. Measuring 6,225 metres from the blue tees and 5,735 metres from the white tees, it is characterised by rolling fairways and a varied hole layout. The front nine weave through jungle, demanding accurate shots and careful course management. The back nine are relatively open terrain, allowing for more expansive play. With a design in which none of the par 4s exceed 400 yards, even golfers who aren’t confident about distance can compete through strategy. The greens are Bermuda tifdwarf and the fairways Serangoon grass, with green speed kept at around 8 to 9.

Emblematic are the par-3 4th (about 165 yards), guarded by five bunkers, and the short par-5 7th, which is short yet takes some ingenuity to tackle. The elevation changes of the hilly terrain, the wind, and the strategic bunker placement are the keys to scoring. Play is generally by buggy (cart), and the course also supports night golf with its floodlighting.

Facilities

Batam Hills is known not only for its course design but also for the extensive facilities of the Waterfront City resort complex. It has a track record as a host venue for regional and international golf tournaments, and can accommodate competitions and corporate events.

Golf facilities

• Practice areas including a driving range and putting green (lessons available)
• Clean, spacious men’s and women’s locker rooms
• A pro shop carrying international brands, plus buggy cart and club set rentals
• Professional caddies, both male and female, to support your round
• A renovated clubhouse with panoramic views over the course, a restaurant seating about 96 (local, pan-Asian, Western and Japanese cuisine), a lounge, VIP rooms, and meeting/barbecue facilities

Resort facilities (Waterfront City complex)

• Outdoor tennis courts, and adult and children’s pools
• Jogging track, squash courts
• Marina club, flying fox (zipline), campground
• Karaoke lounge, massage rooms, sauna

A Memorable Golf Experience

A round at Batam Hills lets you enjoy an easy little getaway from Singapore and serious golf at the same time. The jungle-lined holes of the front nine test your strategy, while the open terrain of the back nine lets you play more freely. The well-balanced layout, with no par 4 exceeding 400 yards, rewards both the attacking golf of advanced players and an enjoyable round for the average golfer. From late afternoon there’s night golf, for play in the cooler hours. From a weekend day-trip round to a stay combined with sightseeing in Batam, there are many ways to enjoy it.

Things to Do Around Batam

Batam Hills is also perfect as a base for a day trip or short getaway from Singapore. Before or after golf, Batam offers distinctive sights such as the Nagoya district, full of shopping malls and dining, the Barelang Bridge that links the islands with a series of three bridges, and seaside seafood restaurants and the Waterfront City marina. Combining golf with sightseeing and food makes a weekend getaway all the more rewarding.

What to Know Before You Play

• Round trip from Singapore: Secure your ferry (departing HarbourFront / Tanah Merah) and your own onward transport from the port—by car, ride-hailing (Grab/Gojek) or rental car/taxi—early, for both legs. Bring your passport.
• Buggy & caddie: Play is generally by buggy. A caddie service is available. Please confirm whether they are required and the fees when you book.
• Opening hours & night golf: 6:00–18:00 (first tee-off around 6:30). Night golf under floodlights is also possible.
• Dress code: A collared shirt, golf trousers and golf shoes are the basics.
• Best season: Playable year-round. The drier months (roughly May to September) offer more stable conditions. Mornings and evenings are relatively cool and comfortable times to play.

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