Vaishanavi K
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Stayed for 2 nights.First time visting Tanjung Pinang.||Visited Avalokitesvara Graha Temple (Guan Yin Temple) and Lohan temple didnt went far away for the other attractions as i have been to bintan before.||The two temples are truly worth the visit. (The cab fare from hotel was 180,000 Rupiah)||||The hotel staff will be keep asking to take up their tour packages, from what i observe was its kinda ex if you are travelling with 2 or 3 people.Because the package price is stated for 6 people max and it cost like (80-90 sg dollars) if its for a family i think the price is worth but with less than 6 people i guess its a no. ||Probably you can pick a few attractions that you like and visit. Therefore just be mindful of the prices. It will be great if you can speak their mother tongue language(Malay)so that no one can easily cheat you :))||||As for considering for a massage, i went to bintan paradise spa. The moment the staff saw us they increased the price. But can try ask to reduce the price. Returning back to hotel, one of the staff told us they provide massage service too but it was so cheap then what we paid there. haha my bad the staff didnt told us or maybe it slipped my mind for not asking. Either way i didnt regret the massage as it was good. :)||||Bintan Paradise spa - bailense massage (290,000 Rupiah after discount was 230,000)||Hotel Panorama massage - 150,000 Rupiah||||To get souvenir, trying asking 'Oleh Oleh shop'. I had difficulties in finding souvenir shop. Most of staff will drop us at the Ramayana center its like our Giant in SG. There are few shopping malls but i guess those small shops on the streets are better. There's one beside the hotel but nothing much in there as well. Therefore 'Oleh Oleh' is easiest word to use for souvenir shops.||||Hotels pros and cons:||||Friendly staff, willing to help out.||Its safe||Ferry terminal is 10 mins away from the hotel||hotels restaurant food is nice and price are reasonable||10 mins walk from the hotel to get the sea side view||||No lift, if got any elderly person travelling request for first floor.||Dont put any food on the table as it will attract ants and small insects.||i encounter small inserts inside, which i think is the biggest minus point in the hotel.||No electric jug kettle||The hot shower comes awhile later only.||||Overall it was a peacefully trip and excellent staff in the hotel.
