Batam resorts

[Adrianli]

Anyone been to Montigo Resort, Batam? Heard got very nice view but cost ard $500 per night.

 

https://www.google.com.sg/search?q=montigo+resort&biw=1280&bih=643&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMI5cr-1rCixwIVxh-OCh1eDgPc

 

http://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Hotel_Review-g2543930-d2553808-Reviews-Montigo_Resorts_Nongsa-Nongsa_Batam_Riau_Archipelago_Riau_Islands_Province.html

 

http://www.montigoresorts.com/nongsa/

[Donut]

Anyone been to Montigo Resort, Batam? Heard got very nice view but cost ard $500 per night.

 

https://www.google.com.sg/search?q=montigo+resort&biw=1280&bih=643&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMI5cr-1rCixwIVxh-OCh1eDgPc

 

http://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Hotel_Review-g2543930-d2553808-Reviews-Montigo_Resorts_Nongsa-Nongsa_Batam_Riau_Archipelago_Riau_Islands_Province.html

 

http://www.montigoresorts.com/nongsa/

 

Yup bro. I also went there before. I machiam Batam expert

 

i was in Montigo when they hardly open publicly. that time, they were having "soft launch". House is big. something like Semi D style. can fit in big family.

 

Most of the untis are far from the reception. They offer buggy service if u lazy to walk. But must wait for buggy. sometimes, can be waste of time.

 

they offer excursions to nearby islands to see kampongs, mangroves, etc.

 

That time i was there, the beach wasn't ready, and other units were still under renovation. The unit i stayed has private pool, next to living room. can just step in for a dip from the living room.

 

this place is far away from civilisation. if wan to go shopping, must take cab.

 

From Montigo, you can see SG skyline, even the Flyer

 

they have own restaurant, but not cheap. SG standard prices.

 

BTW, Montigo is owned by SG company. Can't rem what company liao. Some units are actually for sale, if someone is interested.

[Adrianli]

 

Yup bro. I also went there before. I machiam Batam expert

 

i was in Montigo when they hardly open publicly. that time, they were having "soft launch". House is big. something like Semi D style. can fit in big family.

 

Most of the untis are far from the reception. They offer buggy service if u lazy to walk. But must wait for buggy. sometimes, can be waste of time.

 

they offer excursions to nearby islands to see kampongs, mangroves, etc.

 

That time i was there, the beach wasn't ready, and other units were still under renovation. The unit i stayed has private pool, next to living room. can just step in for a dip from the living room.

 

this place is far away from civilisation. if wan to go shopping, must take cab.

 

From Montigo, you can see SG skyline, even the Flyer

 

they have own restaurant, but not cheap. SG standard prices.

 

BTW, Montigo is owned by SG company. Can't rem what company liao. Some units are actually for sale, if someone is interested.

 

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[oleandero]

Anyone been to Montigo Resort, Batam? Heard got very nice view but cost ard $500 per night.

 

https://www.google.com.sg/search?q=montigo+resort&biw=1280&bih=643&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMI5cr-1rCixwIVxh-OCh1eDgPc

 

http://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Hotel_Review-g2543930-d2553808-Reviews-Montigo_Resorts_Nongsa-Nongsa_Batam_Riau_Archipelago_Riau_Islands_Province.html

 

http://www.montigoresorts.com/nongsa/

 

its good.. been there with friends for 2d1n. environments good, unit is fantastic..huge actually for 4 person! and the master bedroom's toilet huge!!

 

if u want, u can have bbq at the top of the unit. we checked in late evening so no point as its dark etc..

 

private pool is damn shiok. not huge but good enough with a view (at least for where we stayed). we didnt do much anywhere else.. its just soaking in the pool for almost our whole stay since we checked in late so cant comment on other stuff in the resort

 

breakfast was alright..

 

overall pricey but to me its worth it. i would definitely return in future.

 

the only downside is that they are very strict with number of guests in a unit. 5th guest onward will have to charge additional $$ and that time, no bed was provided. luckily theres a couch in the master bedroom. uncomfy but at least better than floor.

Edited August 12, 2015 by oleandero

[Yaloryalor]

Thanks bro. With your words I feel more mine money is well spend. Looking forward for the trip. Btw their shopping nothing to buy right?

If just purely within the hotel than don't need change IDR bah.

 

Bro u r replying to 2009 comments leh. It's me dig out this old thread to ask about a spa resort.

 

Hahaha...

 

I too helpful liao din see the date

[Karu]

Looks like Tempat Senang Resort?? Going there with wife for a short spa break without children. How far away is this place from the Batam 'downtown'? Anything interesting around?

[Didu]

Anyone bought property over there? Be careful hor....

S'poreans involved in property dispute with Indonesian developers

A group of Singaporeans who had bought properties in Batam, hoping they would be able to extend the leases when they were up, are now embroiled in a dispute with Indonesian developers. On Dec 13, the management of Indah Puri Golf Resort sent in heavy machinery to begin demolition work on Block 1 of the 10-block complex. Online news site Tribun Batam reported on Dec 16 that residents had blocked the heavy equipment sent to start the demolition.

In September 2018, the 30-year lease on Indah Puri ended. Before that, residents such as Singaporean Cynthia Wee-Hoefer and other expatriates had begun engaging developer PT Guthrie Jaya Indah Island Resort to determine what was needed for the extension of the lease. But both sides are at an impasse. On Thursday, Madam Wee-Hoefer sent The Straits Times images of furnishings in her apartment - which faces the golf course and the sea - being taken away by unknown men.

A day earlier, Mr Mangara Manurung, a lawyer for the developer, was quoted by CNA as saying: "We have been very lenient towards them. Out of compassion, we let them stay for three years without paying. 

"We have tried to be persuasive. We have issued warnings and legal notices. We have been very generous towards people who no longer have the right to be there."

On Tuesday, a retiree, who asked not to be named, told ST: "Right now, all I feel is pain from watching the photographs and videos of the demolition. It has been frustrating because nobody wrote to me about the demolition."

Dr Masood, 70, told ST that in 1993, he had spent money on two apartments, garden space and renovation work. The businessman said: "I bought the apartments because we were given assurances the lease could be extended. Nobody would have invested in them without a long-term guarantee."

He showed ST a copy of the lease agreement with PT Guthrie Jaya Indah Island Resort. It stated that the resort can, under applicable laws and regulations, renew the lease for a further period upon the expiry of the current lease period if home owners pay a premium. But home owners are baulking at what the property management is now asking for. Speaking on behalf of her brother, Singaporean Pat Kwok said the offer by the Indah Puri management in October 2019 for a lease extension was above $130,000 for her brother's unit. 

Recent photos on Facebook showed some residents protesting against the demolition on the resort grounds, and posing for photos in front of apartments with roofs being removed. ST understands that there are still some residents living in Indah Puri amid the ongoing demolition.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/sporeans-involved-in-property-dispute-with-indonesian-developers

[BanCoe]

3 hours ago, Didu said:

Anyone bought property over there? Be careful hor....

S'poreans involved in property dispute with Indonesian developers

A group of Singaporeans who had bought properties in Batam, hoping they would be able to extend the leases when they were up, are now embroiled in a dispute with Indonesian developers. On Dec 13, the management of Indah Puri Golf Resort sent in heavy machinery to begin demolition work on Block 1 of the 10-block complex. Online news site Tribun Batam reported on Dec 16 that residents had blocked the heavy equipment sent to start the demolition.

In September 2018, the 30-year lease on Indah Puri ended. Before that, residents such as Singaporean Cynthia Wee-Hoefer and other expatriates had begun engaging developer PT Guthrie Jaya Indah Island Resort to determine what was needed for the extension of the lease. But both sides are at an impasse. On Thursday, Madam Wee-Hoefer sent The Straits Times images of furnishings in her apartment - which faces the golf course and the sea - being taken away by unknown men.

A day earlier, Mr Mangara Manurung, a lawyer for the developer, was quoted by CNA as saying: "We have been very lenient towards them. Out of compassion, we let them stay for three years without paying. 

"We have tried to be persuasive. We have issued warnings and legal notices. We have been very generous towards people who no longer have the right to be there."

On Tuesday, a retiree, who asked not to be named, told ST: "Right now, all I feel is pain from watching the photographs and videos of the demolition. It has been frustrating because nobody wrote to me about the demolition."

Dr Masood, 70, told ST that in 1993, he had spent money on two apartments, garden space and renovation work. The businessman said: "I bought the apartments because we were given assurances the lease could be extended. Nobody would have invested in them without a long-term guarantee."

He showed ST a copy of the lease agreement with PT Guthrie Jaya Indah Island Resort. It stated that the resort can, under applicable laws and regulations, renew the lease for a further period upon the expiry of the current lease period if home owners pay a premium. But home owners are baulking at what the property management is now asking for. Speaking on behalf of her brother, Singaporean Pat Kwok said the offer by the Indah Puri management in October 2019 for a lease extension was above $130,000 for her brother's unit. 

Recent photos on Facebook showed some residents protesting against the demolition on the resort grounds, and posing for photos in front of apartments with roofs being removed. ST understands that there are still some residents living in Indah Puri amid the ongoing demolition.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/sporeans-involved-in-property-dispute-with-indonesian-developers

strange way of leasing property in that country to foreigners, especially

Dont know what kind of impasse they had with Guthrie or what promises or assurances were given in this kind of land

Same as with Malaysia lotsa grey areas especially as the newly developed properties are meant to be "Malay Land" attachment, one fine day another type of Mathatter can come along and claim that all this projects like Iskandar is illegit , the same way happened to Clob during the Asean Financial Crisis ........ people are forgetful as always or rather new suckers are borne every few years and easily swayed with the fancy