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09/03/2026 | Press release | Archived content

Hilton Signs First Hotel in Batam, Accelerating Growth in Indonesia

  • Hilton Garden Inn Batam City Centre to bring the globally recognized brand to one of Indonesia's fastest-growing island destinations.
  • Expected to open in 2028, the 199-room hotel will be strategically located in Batam, providing convenient access to major commercial, retail and transportation hubs, including Lubuk Baja, Batam Centre, ferry terminals which link directly to Singapore and Malaysia and Hang Nadim International Airport.
  • The project reflects Hilton's continued expansion across Indonesia and is well positioned to capture growing demand from corporate travel, meetings and events, weekend leisure visitors, golf and wellness tourism, and medical-related stays.

BATAM, Indonesia - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Hilton Garden Inn Batam City Centre, marking the company's first hotel on the island of Batam and expanding Hilton's presence in Indonesia. Scheduled to open in 2028, the hotel will be developed by PT. Sabang Raya Investama and joins Hilton's growing portfolio in South East Asia.

Strategically located in the heart of Batam, the hotel will enjoy convenient access to the island's major commercial, retail and administrative hubs, including Lubuk Baja and Batam Centre. The property is also well positioned to serve increasing demand from corporate travellers, meetings and events, weekend leisure visitors, wellness and golf travellers, as well as guests visiting the island for medical-related stays.

Hilton Garden Inn is Hilton's approachable upscale brand, known for delivering elevated essentials and thoughtful amenities that help guests stay productive, relaxed and at their best. Guided by the brand's signature Brighthearted hospitality, Hilton Garden Inn hotels combine warm, approachable service with thoughtful amenities designed to appeal to families as well as solo and business travelers. Hilton Garden Inn is designed to meet the needs of today's modern travelers seeking comfort and consistency in the places they want to be.

"Batam continues to grow as an important business and leisure destination, supported by its close proximity to Singapore and Malaysia, strong connectivity and expanding visitor economy," said Maria Ariizumi, vice president, Development, South East Asia & Australasia. "The signing of Hilton Garden Inn Batam City Centre marks our debut in Batam and reinforces our commitment to growing in high-potential destinations across Indonesia."

Batam has established itself as a popular short-haul destination for visitors from Singapore and Malaysia seeking affordable weekend getaways, while also benefiting from government, industrial and MICE demand. The hotel site is within Batam's core Central Business District and provides easy access to key transportation links, including ferry terminals, industrial estates and Hang Nadim International Airport.

Hilton Garden Inn Batam City Centre will feature 199 guest rooms, including standard rooms, family rooms and suites. Guests will enjoy a range of amenities including an all-day dining restaurant, bar, fitness centre, swimming pool and more than 900 square metres of meeting and event space, including a ballroom and six meeting rooms.

"Partnering with Hilton represents an exciting milestone for us as we bring an internationally recognized hospitality brand to Batam," said Sukirman Djohan, President Director, PT. Sabang Raya Investama. "We believe Hilton Garden Inn Batam City Centre will cater to the needs of modern business and leisure travellers while supporting Batam's continued growth as a regional destination."

The signing further strengthens Hilton's growth momentum in Indonesia, one of Asia Pacific's fastest-growing hospitality markets, where the company has 18 trading hotels with another 16 in the pipeline.

Hilton Garden Inn Batam City Centre will participate in Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton's 28 distinct hotel brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, exclusive member discounts, free standard Wi-Fi and the Hilton Honors mobile app.

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FAQ: Hilton Signs First Hotel in Batam, Accelerating Growth in Indonesia

Hilton announced the signing of Hilton Garden Inn Batam City Centre, a 199-room hotel expected to open in 2028. Developed in partnership with PT. Sabang Raya Investama, the hotel will mark Hilton's first property in Batam and the debut of the Hilton Garden Inn brand on the island.

Batam is an increasingly important business and leisure destination, benefiting from its proximity to Singapore and Malaysia, strong industrial and logistics sectors, growing MICE activity, and rising leisure travel demand. The destination also benefits from demand generated by ferry traffic, government and corporate travel, and medical-related stays.

Expected to open in 2028, Hilton Garden Inn Batam City Centre will feature 199 guest rooms, an all-day dining restaurant, bar, fitness centre, swimming pool and approximately 913 square metres of meeting and event space, including a ballroom and six meeting rooms.

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 28 world-class brands comprising more than 9,400 properties and nearly 1.4 million rooms, in 144 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed over 4 billion guests in its more than 100-year history. Named as the No. 1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune, Hilton aims to create the best culture for its 500,000 team members around the world. Hilton has introduced industry-leading technology enhancements to improve the guest experience, including Digital Key Share, automated complimentary room upgrades and the ability to book confirmed connecting rooms. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 260 million Hilton Honors members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can't buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit stories.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.



The award-winning Hilton Garden Inn brand provides business and leisure guests upscale, affordable accommodations and modern amenities for an experience that is simply on another level. The Hilton Garden Inn Promise affirms the brand's goal to make each guest's stay better and brighter. Guaranteed. With more than 1,100 hotels in 65 countries and territories around the world, the brand ensures today's busy travelers have a bright and satisfying experience, starting with the first hello. Hilton Garden Inn brightens the stay experience with an array of culinary offerings that are tailored to regional tastes and preferences, providing an elevated and unique dining experience at each location. Experience a positive stay at Hilton Garden Inn by booking at hiltongardeninn.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Hilton Garden Inn at stories.hilton.com/hgi, and follow the brand on Facebook and Instagram.



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