Quick Getaway - Tempat Senang

 Article and photos by Kimberly Norman

Do you need a short relaxing break that doesn't cost a bomb? The answer just might be a spa day in Batam, Indonesia. Tempat Senang is a spa in Batam, Indonesia that is easily accessible as a day ferry trip from Singapore. It is a lovely Indonesian inspired spa with Indonesian/ Balinese décor. I tried it out a few weeks ago, and was pleasantly surprised.

Treatments

There are many different treatments to choose from including: several different massages (Indonesian massages, Balinese massage, bamboo massage, shiatsu massage, sports message), several different facials (algae, seaweed, snail!), foot reflexology, hair spa (hair conditioning treatments), scrubs and wraps. The spa therapists are very professional and the spa facilities are clean and modern.


Half-Day (3-hour) spa packages are available, where you can mix and match three different categories of spa treatments from their spa menu with up to one body massage treatment (e.g. 1 x massage + 1 x body scrub + 1 x hot compress).

There is also a Full-Day (6-hour) spa package available, where you can mix and match six different categories of spa treatments from their spa menu with up to two body massage treatments (e.g. 2 x massage + 1 x body scrub + 1 x facial + 1 x hot compress + 1 x hair spa). A spa lunch is included with the full-day session.

All their spa rooms are designed as couples/group rooms so you or your friends/significant other can enjoy your spa session together.

Hotel

The spa has a few specially appointed hotel rooms. There are also a few small pools around the spa compound for optimal relaxation. I didn't stay at the hotel but have friends that have and they enjoyed their stay.

 


Lunch

The spa has a lovely dining area and the full-day spa packages includes a delicious Indonesian lunch (you have a few choices depending on what's on offer that day) or you can also order from a menu which includes Western and spa food. Alcohol is also available for purchase. We brought a bottle of champagne to Batam and the spa chilled it for us for our return ferry ride back to Singapore!

Booking and Payment

Advanced booking is a must as it's a very popular place. Tempat Senang takes credit cards (with a fee) or cash including Singapore dollars and Indonesian Rupiah. The ferry ride is one hour from Singapore and it departs from Harbourfront Ferry Terminal. For the full day package, take the 8:20 am ferry and return on the 5:10 pm ferry (this will get you into Singapore at 7:10 pm). Ferries need to be booked separately: http://www.batamfast.com/home/index.ashx (Harbourfront to
Sekupang return). Please note that Canadians do not need a visa for Indonesia.

For more information please visit: https://tempatsenang.com/