[yeogeorge73]

Hi Bros,

Thanks for all your replies. I will certainly share more on my experience in future trips.

Originally Posted by cpython88

The days where you can get overnight booking for 800ribu to 1juta is over in batam due to raise in tax, protection fee, rentals and other factors especially in Nagoya area. Recently there is a raise of tax for alcohol as well from what i chatted with bar managers thus raise in price. There is also constant raise in import prices because Indonesia is trying to discourage imports and go for local products. Sorry for that lengthy paragraph but it is for general knowledge why 800ribu and 1juta is nearly impossible nowadays. There is 1 juta generally fat ones that havent gotten any booking for awhile, in Bunga the girls is divided into 800-1juta sit one corner, 1.3juta sit one corner, 1.5juta sit another corner for clarity when choosing.

In an ideal environment, everyone who chooses the same girl could be charged the lowest price regardless of race, age, etc. Tips are given separately. I do not know what is the lowest price and could only find out for myself as price varies due to different factors. I set my baseline and bargain so I do not get overcharged. There are Mami who tried to market mature and slightly meaty girl at 1.3 Juta too. Thank you for sharing with me and I must always make sure that my big head overule my small head hehe

Originally Posted by nono1973

I use Gocar instead of Grab most of the time, and bros who has seen me before will know i DO NOT have Gocar/Grab apps on my phone,hehehe...most time,the bell boy,receptionist or my girls order the taxi for me. Each single trip only cost between 8k to 13k rupiah,hehehe....and i was hotel-hopping in my last trrip.

* Gocar/Grab to be use tactically.
** street taxi were usually between 30k to 40k per trip for me
*** full day taxi-booking cost between 300k to 500k per day for me,hehehe..

Thanks Bro. I realize that some grab drivers do not dare to stop outside hotel. So I always look for landmarks like Alfra Mart so they could pick me up. I tried Gocar too. But considering the minimal price difference and points from Grab, I think I will stick with Grab. Grab also keep track of my rides so I can calculate my total expense should I wish to hehe

Originally Posted by nono1973

For your info. I censor off the address and contacts but i am sure you already have those since you stayed there,hehehe...

There are other hotels that provide free shuttle services and free pick-up/drop-off too. I am looking into a lot of things nowaday and this is one of them.

Have a good trip.

Yea I happen to saw your posts on free pick ups from Hotel. I am not sure if I need to book with the Hotel directly to enjoy the service. I know you did mentioned using Kaha before to bring down the cost. I mainly use Agoda for their promotion and peace of mind.