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September 28, 2026

Food Trip at Radisson Golf & Convention Center Batam: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast

During our overnight stay at Radisson Golf & Convention Center Batam, we also had the chance to try some of the food available at the hotel. From lunch at Bite Restaurant to room service dinner and the breakfast buffet, here’s a look at what we ordered and our experience.

Lunch at Bite Restaurant

We had our lunch at Bite Restaurant, where we ordered a few dishes to share.

Here’s what we had:

Chicken Satay Delight – IDR 170,000
Crispy Fish with Sweet and Sour – IDR 230,000
Steamed Rice per Cup – IDR 50,000
Coke in a Can – IDR 145,000
Pisang Goreng (Banana Fritter) – IDR 105,000

While waiting, they served complimentary chips. We enjoyed our lunch, and the food was satisfying. One thing I noticed, though, is that they don't serve complimentary water. If you want water, you need to order bottled water separately.

The prices are also subject to an additional 10% service charge and 10% tax. If you are a hotel member, you can get a 10% discount.

Dinner via Room Service

For dinner, we ordered from room service since we were already back in our room. For room service orders, the 10% member discount doesn't apply, and there's an additional 10% service charge and 10% tax too.

We kept things simple and ordered pasta and pizza:

Margherita Pizza – IDR 145,000
Carbonara Penne – IDR 175,000

They asked which type of pasta I preferred, so I chose penne for the Carbonara. The main issue we experienced was the waiting time. It took quite a while for our food to arrive. After around 30 minutes, we were informed that our order would be delayed because they needed to remake the pizza after the first one was overcooked.

When the food finally arrived, the taste was just okay for us. For the Margherita Pizza, I was expecting fresh basil leaves, but they used dried basil instead. This was a little different from what I'm used to when ordering a Margherita pizza.

Breakfast Buffet at Bite Restaurant

Our reservation included a buffet breakfast at Bite Restaurant.

I wasn't able to take many photos of the buffet spread because the restaurant was already quite crowded during breakfast. The buffet offered a mix of Western and Asian dishes, so there were plenty of options to choose from.

There were also some hearty breakfast choices, including steamed salmon and beef breakfast steak, which I thought were nice additions to the buffet.

One thing I particularly enjoyed was the variety of drinks available. There were different beverages to choose from, and you could even make your own fresh-squeezed juice, which was a nice touch and a refreshing way to start the morning.

We enjoyed our breakfast and found that there was enough variety to fill us up before heading out for our private Batam tour.

Overall Food Experience

Overall, we enjoyed being able to try different meals during our stay at Radisson Golf & Convention Center Batam. Lunch at Bite Restaurant was a pleasant experience, while the room service dinner took longer than expected and was more of a mixed experience for us.

The breakfast buffet was a convenient way to start the day, especially since we had a full day of exploring Batam ahead of us.

If you're staying at the hotel, Bite Restaurant is definitely convenient for meals, especially when you don't want to leave the property. Just keep in mind that complimentary service water is not provided.

September 24, 2026

Chinese Drama Series and Movie List

I’ve been watching Korean dramas, movies, and shows for more than a decade. Over the years, I’ve also explored Japanese, Taiwanese, and Chinese series whenever I couldn’t find anything interesting to watch.

One thing I’ve noticed about Chinese dramas, though, is how many episodes they have. Whenever I see a series with so many episodes, I tend to hesitate before starting it. Because of that, I’ve only finished a few Chinese dramas over the years.

The first Chinese drama I watched was Hidden Love, and recently I watched the series The Early Spring and the movie Us and Them. I know my list is still quite short, but I’d like to keep track of the Chinese dramas and movies I’ve watched, along with the ones I’ve started but haven’t finished yet.

Hopefully, this list will grow over time!

Chinese Dramas

1. Hidden Love
2. The Early Spring

Chinese Movies

3. Us and Them

Unfinished Series

The First Frost
Amidst a Snowstorm of Love

September 22, 2026

Where to Stay in Batam, Indonesia: Our Stay at Radisson Golf & Convention Center

Okay, let’s get back to our Singapore–Batam trip!

It’s been a month since I last shared a chapter from this adventure. I’ve published a few other posts in between, but I realized we still have a lot of this trip left to tell.

So, let’s rewind a little and continue where we left off: Day 2 of our 9-day journey.

After spending some time in Singapore, we made our way to Batam, Indonesia. Our first stop was our home away from home for the next part of our trip.

Before I take you through what we did and where we went in Batam, let’s start with where we stayed.

Why We Chose Radisson Golf & Convention Center Batam

I didn’t have a hard time choosing our accommodation in Batam because my husband had already stayed here during a company trip. He had a good experience, so I decided to book the same hotel for our family trip.

You can also check out my old blog post about Radisson Golf & Convention Center for a previous look at the hotel.

For this trip, I booked a Superior Room - City View for 3 adults. The rate varies depending on your booking dates and rate plan.

I chose the Semi-Flexible Members Rate with Breakfast, which cost IDR 2,773,683 at the time of booking. Payment was due upon arrival at the hotel.

Getting to the Hotel

Complimentary Hotel Shuttle Service

I had already purchased our ferry tickets before asking the hotel if they offered a complimentary shuttle service. Fortunately, they do!

Unfortunately, the shuttle schedule didn’t match our arrival time, so we weren’t able to take advantage of the complimentary service.

The shuttle pick-up schedule from Mega Mall was:

10:20 AM
1:20 PM
4:20 PM

There is no shuttle pick-up directly from the Batam Ferry Terminal. You need to walk through the skybridge first to reach the pick-up point at Mega Mall Lobby C, which is about a 5–7 minute walk and is next to Pizza Hut.

Advance booking is required.

The hotel also offers a private car transfer for IDR 130,000 per way, with a maximum capacity of three passengers with baggage.

Since the shuttle schedule didn’t work for us, we simply took a taxi from the ferry terminal. The standard rate at the time was IDR 70,000.

The hotel also offers daily shuttle services to Grand Batam Mall and Nagoya Hill Mall, as well as a daily buggy service if you want to visit K Square Mall.

We didn’t use these services either because we decided to simply rest at the hotel during our second day.

Radisson Golf & Convention Center Batam

Upon arrival at the hotel, the staff warmly welcomed us and helped with our luggage. We then went straight to the reception to check in.

I knew the standard check-in time was 3:00 PM, so after paying for our reservation, we settled in the lobby while we waited.

But after just about eight minutes, the staff informed us that our room was already available!
It was only around 11:30 AM, so I was really thankful that we were able to check in early. We could finally rest for a bit before lunch.

We collected our luggage and headed to our room.

Superior Room – City View

This was our room for the night.

I specifically chose a twin-bed room because I had already seen the king-bed room during my husband’s previous stay. I felt that the room might be a little cramped if we added an extra bed, so I thought two beds would be more comfortable for the three of us.

The room was comfortable for our short stay and had the basic amenities we needed.

Room Amenities

The room included:
Flat-screen TV
Work desk
Coffee and tea-making facilities
Minibar/refrigerator
In-room safe
Iron and ironing board
Bathroom

The Bathroom

The bathroom has an open-style layout. Once you open the room door, you can immediately see the sink. Behind the sink is the shower and toilet area, which is separated from the bed by a wall.
The front portion of the shower and toilet area is covered with frosted glass, and the doors are also made of frosted glass.

I’m honestly not a big fan of this type of bathroom design. I’m not sure why, but I’ve noticed that this kind of layout has become quite common in many of the hotels we’ve stayed at over the past few years.
It’s really a matter of personal preference, especially if you’re traveling with family or friends and prefer more privacy.

Dining Options

The hotel has several dining options, and during our stay, we tried Bite Restaurant and Room Service.
The dining options include:

Bite Restaurant
Liminal Coffee + Bites
Pool Bar
Room Service

I’ll share more about our food experience in a separate post because there are quite a few things to share!

Activities

If you check the hotel’s website, there are several activities available for guests, including:

Archery
Cooking classes
Snooker and billiard tables
Indoor and outdoor team-building activities
Golf driving range

During our visit, some of the activities being offered included archery, batik painting, tie-dye making, and cupcake decorating.

I was actually interested in trying the batik painting, but unfortunately, it was already too late for me to join when I checked the schedule. The activity was offered from 9:00–11:00 AM or 1:00–5:00 PM.

At the time of our visit, the activities ranged from approximately IDR 150,000 to IDR 220,000.

Facilities and Amenities

One of the things that makes Radisson Golf & Convention Center Batam different from a typical city hotel is the number of facilities available within the property.

The hotel features:

An 18-hole championship golf course
Indoor and outdoor infinity pools
Zoysia Spa
24/7 fitness center
Kids’ Club
Children’s play area
Shuttle and transfer services
Luggage storage
Convention and event facilities

With all these facilities, you can easily spend most of your time at the hotel without having to go somewhere else.

Our Overall Experience

Overall, we enjoyed our overnight stay at Radisson Golf & Convention Center Batam.

Even though our stay was short, we were able to enjoy a little staycation and get some much-needed rest after traveling from Singapore to Batam.

I was especially happy that we were able to check in early, which gave us more time to relax and enjoy the hotel.

The service was also good, and all the staff were accommodating throughout our stay.

If you’re planning a trip to Batam and looking for a hotel where you can relax, enjoy resort-style facilities, and spend some quiet time away from the city, Radisson Golf & Convention Center Batam is worth considering.

For us, it was a comfortable place to stay and had the biggest room we had during our 9-day trip through Singapore and Batam, Indonesia.