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Our Hotels in Sumatra & Riau Islands

Immerse yourself in a world of exceptional service and distinctive comfort, across 12 Swiss-Belhotel International hotels in Sumatra and the Riau Islands, from Batam's Harbour Bay and the private villas of Nirup Island.

Hotels and unique experiences in Sumatra & Riau Islands

From Batam, a ferry ride from Singapore, to Medan, Lake Toba and the granite beaches of Belitung.

Our Hotels in Sumatra & Riau Islands

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Explore Sumatra & Riau Islands by region

Singapore's nearest Indonesian island, with hotels by the Harbour Bay ferry, in central Batam and on Nirup Island.

Medan & North Sumatra

Sumatra's biggest city, known for its Malay palace, colonial mansions and food, and the gateway to Lake Toba.

Pekanbaru & Jambi

Riau's business capital and the Batanghari river city, with one of Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple sites.

Lampung

Bandar Lampung on Lampung Bay, close to Pahawang's reefs and the Way Kambas elephant park.

Bangka Belitung

Tin-mining islands with white-sand beaches, huge granite boulders and the Belitung UNESCO Global Geopark.

About Sumatra & Riau Islands

Sumatra is the world's sixth-largest island, a long spine of volcanoes, rainforest and plantations running down the western edge of Indonesia. Its cultures are just as varied: Malay sultanates in Medan and Riau, Batak villages around Lake Toba, and Minang, Chinese and Javanese communities in its cities. Off its east coast, the Riau Islands sit at the gateway to the Strait of Malacca, with Batam just across the water from Singapore. In the south, the tin islands of Bangka and Belitung are known for quiet beaches and giant granite boulders.

~50 min

By fast ferry from Singapore to Batam

1,130 km²

Lake Toba, the world's largest volcanic lake

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Offers and packages

Plan a wedding, a honeymoon or a Bali break with packages from our Indonesian hotels.

Wedding Package

Ceremony, reception and guest rooms in one place, planned with our events team.

Bali Getaway

Beach and villa stays in Kuta, Seminyak, Ubud and Pecatu.

Honeymoon Package

Private villas, dinners for two and spa time for newlyweds.

Plan your trip to Java

What to sort out before you travel, how to reach each region, how to get around the island, and local customs.

Entry requirements and visas

ASEAN citizens, including Singaporeans and Malaysians, can visit Indonesia visa-free. Most other visitors buy the e-VOA online before travel, IDR 500,000 for up to 30 days, extendable once for another 30 days. Fill in the All Indonesia arrival card at allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id before you fly or sail. Passports need at least six months' validity.

All Indonesia arrival card

Every traveller completes the free All Indonesia card at allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id, or in the app, within 72 hours before landing. It covers immigration, customs and health in one QR code.

When to go

The region is tropical and warm all year, about 24–32 °C. Showers can fall in any month, with the wettest spell from November to January. For Lake Toba and Belitung's beaches, the drier months from about May to September are best.

Money, power and time

Use the Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Cards and QRIS work in hotels, malls and restaurants; carry cash for warungs, markets and temple parking. Plugs are type C and F at 230 V. All of Java runs on WIB time (UTC+7).

Health

Drink bottled or filtered water, choose busy food stalls, and bring a warm layer and a mask for volcano treks.

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Itineraries, hotel guides and news from our hotels across Indonesia.

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Frequently asked questions

  • How many Swiss-Belhotel hotels are in Sumatra and the Riau Islands?

    Swiss-Belhotel International has  12 hotels in the region: five in Batam, including Riahi Villas on Nirup Island, two in Medan, and one each in Pekanbaru, Jambi, Bandar Lampung, Pangkalpinang and Belitung.

  • Which Batam hotels are closest to the ferry from Singapore?

    Grand Swiss-Belhotel Harbour Bay and Swiss-Belhotel Harbour Bay are about 400 m from Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal. Fast ferries from Singapore's HarbourFront take about 50 minutes.

  • How do I get to Riahi Villas on Nirup Island?

    Nirup Island is 18 km from Singapore, off Batam's west coast. The resort arranges boat transfers, so ask when you book.

  • Can I visit Lake Toba from Medan?

    Yes. Lake Toba is about 4 hours by road from Medan, or you can fly to Silangit Airport near the lake. Swiss-Belinn Medan and Swiss-Belinn Gajah Mada Medan are good bases before or after the trip.

  • Is Swiss-Belresort Belitung on the beach?

    Yes. The resort is on Tanjung Binga Beach, 7.4 km from Tanjung Kelayang and 10 km from Tanjung Tinggi, with an airport shuttle.

  • Do I need a visa to visit Batam or Sumatra?

    ASEAN citizens, including Singaporeans and Malaysians, can visit visa-free. Most other visitors need an e-VOA (IDR 500,000 for up to 30 days), and everyone fills in the All Indonesia arrival card before travel.

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