You are forgiven for forgetting you are just on Bintan for you could be in glamorous South Beach or even in Copacabana. Best of all, you will be at the best resort in Bintan in less than an hour from departing from the ferry terminal.
This beach resort near Singapore is right on the sand, with pool beach and garden villas coming with privacy and style. As a newly opened resort, it has brought a much needed breath of fresh air and sophistication to a destination that can sometimes feel a bit dated. The Residence Bintan offers a variety of dining options from in-villa dining to beach BBQ, Indonesian flavours, fine dining and a beach pool-side bar with great views and drinks.
The Residence offers a kids club, several water activities and a full fledged spa to pamper you away. As it is separate from the rest of the resorts on Bintan, you have a feeling of seclusion and the infinity pool over the beach takes you very far away. Pick from an array of villas from the flagship Estate Villa that leads onto the beach and has a sunk pool to the garden villas that are tucked into the jungle.
One of the closest resorts on this list from Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal about 3 mins by car , Natra Bintan provides really easy access for travelers in a rush to get to their resort. While the safari-themed tents seem rustic at first, they actually contain all the comforts of a typical Marriott hotel from air-con to WiFi and beyond. While the pool view tents are perfect for families, the garden views rooms provide more solitude as they come with a private garden.
There are more than enough activities to keep everyone entertained from cable and jetskiing to riding the flying water-jet bike called the Jetovater.
Nature activities abound too like private mangrove explorations on a kayak, ATV rides and various hiking options. The Crystal Lagoon is beautiful and is as good as any beach, although it is man-made, but is still salt water. Dining at The Patio affords lagoon views with organic meals, as well as an outdoor bar. Or you can book a private tent-side BBQ in your own patio.
I stayed at Natra and have written a complete and unbiased review, which you can read here. Click to book your trip now: Booking Agoda. Club Med Bintan Island is probably your best choice for all inclusive resorts near Singapore for the entire family. Like any Club Med, Bintan offers a truly huge selection of activities and entertainment — all included in the hotel price.
So no one is going to get bored staying here. You can even book your flight and ferry through them if you are coming in from outside Singapore. Pretty convenient. Take your pick of land-based activities from archery and trapeze lessons to yoga, tennis and golf classes. Yup, you can try stand up paddle boarding with the entire family on one board. There are also excursions throughout the island, daily shows and live entertainment. In the theatre.
But some of the best courses in Asia are only 15mins away. Click to book your trip now: TripAdvisor. The ANMON is one of the exclusive B intan luxury resorts that is close enough to The Canopi Resort and provides a similar experience, but with more honed-in and attuned service.
All the 45sqm tents have a bedroom, a patio and a bathroom and the sqm area where the property resides promises solitude and nature. As the resort is in the Treasure Bay compound, you also have access to the largest man-made seawater lagoon in Asia, Crystal Lagoon. There is strong WiFi throughout the premises and a modern digital concierge service with 24 hour access. Note that this is a resort for travelers who want to get away from city life and just relax by the water as there is reportedly no TV in the tents and the activities are few, although there are some watersports available.
Continue reading about the best beach resorts off Bintan Island below…. Nikoi is a barefoot luxury beach resort near Singapore powered by the sea breeze and made up of open plan duplex sea-facing villas on their own private island. Forget phones, air conditioning, engine noise and crowds, Nikoi is designed for those looking for a Robinson Crusoe experience in chic surroundings for the whole family.
This island resort near Singapore is located on its own private island, an island that can only be reached from the island of Bintan which is in turn only reachable by ferry from the island of Singapore. It does sound like a lot of island hopping to get there but it is in fact quite easy and organised directly by the resort after booking. Expect the journey door to door from Singapore Tanah Merah to Nikoi to take a bit less than 3h.
Nikoi was one of the pioneer island resorts in Bintan. As such it has evolved and grown up since opening to become the choice for families looking for a convenient beach resort near Singapore. As families took over the property, it became less appealing to couples looking for a romantic getaway near Singapore so the owners opened a sister property called Cempedak which only caters to couples.
There is nowhere else to eat so the SGD90 per person for breakfast, lunch and dinner is to be added on top of the room rate. On the island there is a small stretch of beach, a pool and a tennis court.
All sorts of water activities can be arranged as that is their forte. The island is pretty small so you will probably not what to spend a very long time there unless you are looking to fully unwind. The concept is being one with nature and back to basics. Expect bamboo structures and sand between your toes. Read my review of Nikoi. Pulau Joyo is the sister property of Pulau Pangkil and it was built both as a private island that you can book as a whole or as a villa you can book individually.
For one of the best island resorts near Singapore , Pulau Joyo is remarkably remote and hard to reach. It is a ferry, car and boat ride away from the hassle of the city and it has one of the nicest beaches near Singapore, especially on its sandbank at high tide when the waters are just pristine.
Pulau Joyo operates on the same an all inclusive format as Nikoi, Cempedak or Pangkil, so you will be provided delicious Indonesian fare at every meal. All the food is prepared in-house by the local team and usually features authentic Indonesian dishes. International options are also available.
The beach at Pulau Joyo is delightful but so is the pool at the center of the island. Spend the evenings relaxing on one of the comfy sofas by the lounge area or in your villa. Pulau Joyo is quite similar to Nikoi but less well known and much smaller. As such, it can easily be rented out a a whole for a group of friends of maximum 25 people. I visited Pulau Joyo for a small wedding gathering by a friend of mine and we were a total of 25 guests spread over the several villas.
Each of the villas in Pulau Joyo is different and, although designed for a couple, they also have several day beds which can be converted into proper beds for families or groups of friends looking to share. This means you can have a real tropical island resort near Singapore for a very affordable rate. While in Joyo, you can enjoy the water sports and activities or simply sunbathe.
The resort has an honesty bar so you can mix your own drinks but you can also bring your own at no extra charge. As you are very far from civilisation, Pulau Joyo has some of the clearest nights you will find near Singapore so it is a great spot for star gazing. There is a mandatory SGD90 per person per day for full board.
Bawah Island is the closest island to Singapore that is truly worthy of honeymoon dreams. You no longer need to fly to the Maldives or the remote parts of Indonesia to access a world of barefoot luxury. Bawah Reserve opened in with just 35 villas, 11 of which are over water and the rest on the beach.
As opposed to the Maldives, Bawah reserve is not just an island but six, spread over a small area and surrounding three lagoons with the most beautiful clear waters. The island can be reached on an amphibious land and sea plan which lands on the water at the end of the pier on Bawah after an 80min flight from Batam airport and it promises to be the newest most luxurious resort near Singapore and possibly in Asia will it dethrone Nihi Sumba — The Best Hotel in the World?
Bawah has a lot to offer from diving and snorkelling to hiking the trails of the main island, kayaking to natural mangroves, exploring all the islands in the group by boat, taking a cooking lesson to learn to make the incredibly delicious and creative dishes the Indonesian-Honduran chef prepares or simply relaxing on your private overwater villa.
I spent 4 days and could have easily spent a week without getting bored. There are two restaurants and three bars on Bawah Reserve and perhaps the best resort cuisine I have ever enjoyed. I did not see a menu until the last lunch as the chef came at every meal to talk about what we felt like and prepared something unique to our exact taste.
Every single dish was exceptional and exclusively prepared to us. Ardian managed to blend Indonesian flavours with an international touch making them lighter and less greasy and bringing in techniques from Latin America, Europe and other parts of Asia like Japan.
There is also a water sports center to organise anything you have in mind, and a spa ready to offer meditation, yoga or any treatment. See my full review here. All excursions and unlimited spa treatments are part of the package price. Although I thought the price was high a priori, at the end of the trip I felt it was well deserved given the remote and exclusive location, the beauty of the place and the fabulous food and service.
Book now Booking. Sister property to Nikoi, Cempedak Isand is the adults-version only of the same owner. While Nikoi is beautiful, its main drawback to me was its appeal to families and its very kids-friendly approach which meant that, given the small size of the islands, it was not suitable for couples looking for romance.
There were no romantic dinner options, no cozy areas to unwind and no peace by the pool. This has changed with Cempedak, a private island resort near Singapore and just off Bintan that provides eco-friendly and sustainable pool villas with sea views.
Some of the same philosophy elements from Nikoi are also followed followed here and the resort also operates without air conditioning and on a mandatory full board basis but, as kids are not allowed, it all has a much more grown-up air. There is a main pool area with sea views and each villa has its own private plunge pool.
The beach is not very wide and it can be practically wiped out at high tide so you are less likely to put your towel down or use the sun beds on the sand but that never bothered me too much.
Food is refined though portions can be small, yet they will bring you more if you are still hungry. I found this gorgeous beach resorts near Singapore to be beautiful but lacking in a few details like the bamboo villas being eaten by the termites or the lack of AC requiring you to keep the terrace doors open and being woken up at 3am when the fishermen start their boat engines.
Check out my video below or see my full review of Cempedak. There is a mandatory full board charge of SGD90 per person per day. See more on their website. How to Travel Safely in July 18, Types of coffee around the world to try May 7, Written by Mar. Contents Islands near Singapore Bintan or Batam, which should you choose? Montigo Resorts, Nongsa — for multi-generational family vacations 2. Turi Beach Resort — for a true beach escape 3.
Tempat Senang — for the best spa resort in Batam 4. Banyan Tree Bintan — Best luxury resort in Bintan for overwater views 2.
Angsana Bintan — for active family fun 3. The Sanchaya — for a refined luxury resort on Bintan 4. The Residence Bintan by Cenizaro — for a sophisticated stay on Bintan 5. Natra Bintan — for an optimal glamping experience 6.
Club Med Bintan Island — for the best all-inclusive getaway 7. Nikoi — best island resort off Bintan for couples with kids 2. Pulau Joyo — for the best Robinson Crusoe experience near Singapore 3. Bawah Reserve — for the most luxurious resort near Singapore 4.
The renowned Banyan Tree Spa, offers invigorating massages and relaxing therapies to get you back to tranquillity. Bintan is a tropical Island, only 45 minutes from Singapore, making it a secluded, but easy to reach destination, full of tropical forests and beautiful beaches. See what Bintan has to offer here. Book our best rate with exclusive inclusions such as flexible stay benefits, free cancellations and spa credit.
Bintan takes you away from the stresses of modern life with its white-sand beaches, sparkling South China Sea waters and tropical rainforests. Experience local culture and sights that will leave you with rich memories to bring home.
Bintan island has so much to offer for families, friends, and couples. Take time to see some of the cultural highlights of Bintan. Visit the Guan Yin temple with its spectacular 22 carat gold plated sculpture of the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, or see the peaceful Vihara Dharma Sasana temple.
Have a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience at our Bintan island retreat. Bintan is full of great island activities for couples on a romantic retreat, from cooking classes and yoga, to fun water activities at the beach. Bintan Bintan, Indonesia. Older kids and adults can enjoy wake boarding, ATV rides, stand-up paddle boarding, mangrove tours and much, much more. Check out their prices on their website.
To stay close to all of Treasure Bay's activities, try glamping at Canopi. Check rates on Expedia here. Safari Lagoi is home to rescued and endangered animals including orangutans, sun bears, elephants, crocodiles and an aviary full of birds.
Visitors can spend hours exploring the grounds filled with fruit trees and greenery. This resort has both very budget friendly rooms and large villas which can sleep up to 10 guests. The resort boasts tonnes of activities for families including badminton, basketball, Karaoke, Mini Golf, batik painting, board games, Foozball, bike tours and archery.
Check rates for Bintan Lagoon here. Angsana sets itself apart with an onsite Marine Conservation Lab which at times releases sea turtles so the kids can learn about nature while on vacation. Other facilities include a kids club and water sports centre. Check rates for Angsana Bintan here.
Batam is full of well-priced family friendly hotels and all villa resorts which offer extra space for active families. Just be prepared, many of the cheaper hotels and resorts are run down and in dire need of a renovation. Kids will love the carousel, bumper cars, rollercoaster and multitude of fair rides at Funworld.
Best of all you can buy a wrist band to give them unlimited access to all rides for hours of fun. While we don't recommend staying at Harris because of the quality of rooms the hotel and surrounding area has lots of activities for kids to enjoy even if you aren't staying there. Activities include a flying fox, kids club, cable ski, bowling, paint ball, go-karts, watersports and more. Montigo is perfect for families because of the oversized multi-room villas with private pools.
Active kids will love all of the extra space to run around and even the on site kids club. Families looking for a wallet friendly getaway will enjoy a stay at Holiday Inn Batam. A decent resort that offers large well priced rooms and onsite activities for the little ones. Kids can spend their time at the kids club or sliding down the onsite waterslide. Other family friendly activities include bike rentals, ping-pong, karaoke, a pool table with more activities available down the street at Harris Waterfront.
Check rates for Holiday Inn on Expedia. The Sanchaya on Bintan Batam or Bintan for Resorts and Beaches If you're considering holidaying on Bintan or Batam, it's easy to assume all resorts would be close to a nice beach.
Batam's Beach Resorts Batam is home to a few nice resorts which offer great value for money including our favourites Montego Resort and Turi Beach Resort.
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