HARRIS Resort Pool Bar
HARRIS Resort Pool Bar is the open-air bar at HARRIS Resort Batam Waterfront, with seating around the main swimming pool and a covered pavilion that holds the bar counter. The venue operates mainly as a resort amenity for guests but accepts walk-ins who order food or drinks. Daytime traffic is family-focused; evening shifts toward couples and small groups watching the sunset over the pool. Saturday nights bring a resident DJ running a light commercial set until 23:00, which is the closest the bar gets to a nightlife atmosphere. Drinks are resort-priced (higher than street bars in Nagoya but lower than TIIGO at Montigo), and the menu covers pizza, burgers, Indonesian classics, and a short cocktail list. The bar is a reasonable option for guests staying at the resort or at nearby Waterfront City hotels who want a single-stop evening without travel.
Where to stay near HARRIS Resort Pool Bar
Hotels and rentals within walking distance.
What to Expect
A polished resort pool bar with comfortable loungers, waiters working the deck, and an open-air setting that catches the breeze. Families thin out around 20:00, and the evening crowd is couples and small groups. Music stays at low volume on weekdays and lifts on Saturday nights when the DJ plays.
Resort poolside, polished, low-key; Saturday night DJ adds modest lift.
Tropical house and acoustic mixes during the day, commercial house and pop from a resident DJ on Saturday nights
Resort casual. Swimwear acceptable daytime; shirts and sandals for evenings. Closed shoes not required.
Resort guests, couples staying in Waterfront City, sunset drinks, non-KTV alternatives for Singaporean weekenders
Cards accepted (all major networks), charges to resort room for guests, cash in IDR or SGD
Price Range
Bintang 55000 IDR, cocktail 120000 IDR, wine by glass 130000 IDR, pizza 130000-180000 IDR
Bintang ~$3.70, cocktail ~$8, wine ~$8.70, pizza ~$8.70-12
Hours
10:00-23:00 Sun-Thu, 10:00-00:30 Fri-Sat
Insider Tip
Non-resort guests should mention they intend to order food and drinks when passing through the reception lobby; access is freely granted but technically requires acknowledgment. Happy hour runs 17:00 to 19:00 with 20 percent off cocktails. Saturday DJ sets start at 20:30.
Full Review
HARRIS Resort Pool Bar runs as a reliable resort amenity rather than a destination bar. The setup is typical of HARRIS properties across Indonesia: a main pool surrounded by loungers, a covered bar pavilion, and a small stage that handles Saturday DJ sets. Seating options include pool-edge daybeds (best for sunset), high tables around the bar, and shaded cabanas that work for groups. The sound system is modest but adequate, and the lighting system lifts noticeably after sunset.
The drinks and food program is standard HARRIS fare: cocktails use international brands rather than local labels, wine selection covers Australian and New Zealand basics, and beer includes the usual Indonesian lagers plus Heineken and Tiger. Food stays approachable with pizza, burgers, satay, nasi goreng, and a few Indonesian seafood options. Pricing is resort-standard: above Nagoya street bars, below Montigo's TIIGO, and roughly aligned with other mid-tier resort bars on the island.
The Saturday DJ is the bar's main evening differentiator. The resident set runs commercial house and pop tracks that match the resort demographic (30s to 50s, couples and small groups, families having already left). Volume climbs slightly after 21:00 but stays conversational. There is no dance floor in the traditional sense; guests either stay at their tables or gather around the bar. No hostess services, no bottle service, no KTV component. The venue is explicitly not a nightlife-district alternative.
Safety is not a meaningful concern at a gated resort bar. The usual travel precautions apply (watch your drink, secure valuables), but the venue is one of the safer options on the island. Return transport via GoJek or Grab runs easily at any hour from Waterfront City. Compared with D'Palapa Lounge a short walk away, HARRIS trades shisha service for a DJ and a pool deck; compared with Queen's Restaurant, HARRIS is more polished but less atmospheric, with no live music.
The Neighborhood
The pool bar sits inside HARRIS Resort Batam Waterfront, along the main hotel strip of Waterfront City. The immediate area includes other hotels, restaurants, and a walkable promenade.
Getting There
From Batam Centre ferry terminal, GoJek or Grab to HARRIS Waterfront runs 20 to 30 minutes and costs 45000 to 75000 IDR. From Harbour Bay ferry the ride is under 10 minutes. From Sekupang ferry terminal about 15 minutes. Hang Nadim Airport is 30 minutes by taxi. The resort entrance is at the end of Waterfront City's main commercial strip.
Other Venues in Waterfront City
Harbour Bay Lounge
Modern lounge near the Harbour Bay ferry terminal popular for pre-departure or post-arrival drinks. Clean interior with a cocktail-focused menu.
Overtime Sports Bar
Sports-focused bar with multiple screens showing live matches. Standard beer and bar food menu, busiest during major football games.
CJ's Bar
Casual neighborhood bar in the waterfront district that draws a mix of locals and Singaporean visitors. Cold beer and bar snacks at low prices.
Level Up KTV
KTV venue in the waterfront area with private rooms and package deals for groups. Convenient location near the ferry terminal for weekend visitors.
Queen's Restaurant & Cafe
Well-known waterfront establishment that doubles as a bar in the evenings. Steady crowd of Singaporean visitors and expats, with drinks served until late on weekends.
D'Palapa Lounge
Waterfront lounge with a cocktail menu and shisha service. Relaxed seating area overlooking the bay, popular for post-dinner drinks.