Quick guide
How to use BatamGems
Four steps, from finding a place to getting there.
- 1
Find a place
Search, or tap Eat, Stay or Explore.
- Type what you want, for example “seafood”, in the search box.
- Narrow it down with filters such as “Halal” or “Open now”.
- Switch to “Map” to see what is close together.
- 2
Check it before you go
Open the place page. Everything we know is there.
- Look at the hours and the “Open now” label.
- Check the halal status. “Unknown” means ask the place.
- Tap the heart to save it for later.
- 3
Book or order, if the place offers it
Most places need no booking: just walk in. Use the buttons only when the page shows them.
- “WhatsApp” or “Call”: message or ring the place to book a table or a room.
- “Order on GoFood”: only a few places have it, for delivery.
- Hotels: tap “Check official price & terms”, then book with the hotel.
- No button? There is no contact on record. Go in person.
- 4
Get there
Every place page has a “Get there” box.
- “Directions” opens Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
- “Grab” or “Gojek” copies the address. Paste it in the app.
- “Show driver” shows the address big, for a taxi driver.
- Coming from Singapore or Malaysia? Check the ferry times first.
- Saved places stay in this browser. No account needed.
- Switch language with “EN / ID” at the top.
- Hours and prices change. Check with the place before a long trip.