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HOLIDAY PACKAGES FOR ALL AT BINTAN LAGOON RESORT

 

UPDATE: As of August 2020, Bintan Lagoon Resort has ceased operations and have permanently closed its doors.

Imagine powdery soft white sand that squeaks beneath your feet, emerald-coloured waters and a tropical climate. Paradise exists in Bintan Island and it is just an hour’s ferry-ride away from Singapore.

Bintan Island is the largest island in the Riau Islands province of Indonesi and one that offers the perfect getaway with its range of high-end resorts, world-class golf courses, and refreshing coastal atmosphere. With so many options available, we have found that all-in-one retreat that caters to couples, families and groups alike.

HOLIDAY PACKAGES FOR ALL AT BINTAN LAGOON RESORT

Covering a total area of over 300 hectares, Bintan Lagoon Resort offers 470 luxurious suites and villas, two championship golf courses, a dedicated Convention Centre, an array of sea sports and land-based activities and international restaurants all in one place. There is also a 1.5km-long private white-sand beach to laze on and work on that perfect tan.

orange kayak on private beach at Bintan lagoon
Bintan Lagoon Resort’s private beach

Take advantage of great holiday packages for all at Bintan Lagoon Resort and embark on a getaway that’s hassle-free from the get-go!

HOLIDAY PACKAGES FOR FAMILIES

The Fun & Stay Family Package is the ideal getaway package for 2 adults and up to 2 children under 12 years. This 3 Days/2 Nights package includes a stay at the Deluxe Room, daily buffet breakfast, ferry transfers, complimentary activities, a choice of a tour and dining credits. Rates are from IDR8,400,000.00 (approximately USD580.00) per family.

HOLIDAY PACKAGES FOR SOLO TRAVELLERS & COUPLES

The 3 Days/2 Nights Bintan Chillax Package is an excellent value-for-money stay with daily buffet breakfast, dining credits for lunch and dinner, ferry transfers, daily complimentary cocktail and your choice of ATV Tour or Jetski (15 mins), Ninebot (15 mins), Archery (20 arrows) and Driving Range (20 balls), plus free cover charge to the resort’s SILK Nightclub. Rates start from IDR4,042,500.00 per person (approximately USD280.00) in a Deluxe Room.

HOLIDAY PACKAGES FOR A QUICK GETAWAY

Planning a quick getaway to escape from the crowds? Bintan Lagoon Resort’s Rejuvenate Package is tailored just for you. This 2 Days/1 Night package includes a night at the Deluxe Sea Facing Room, a much-needed 2.15 hours Wellness Spa Treatment, buffet breakfast and ferry transfers. Rates start from IDR2,257,500 per person (approximately USD156.00).

HOLIDAY PACKAGES FOR GOLFERS

The Golfer’s Stay Package has been customised to suit the needs of all golf fanatics. Bintan Lagoon offers two championship golf courses that will entice beginners to professional golfers. From day trips to Stay & Play and unlimited rounds of golf, Golf packages start from IDR1,060,000.00 per person (approximately USD73.00).

HOLIDAY PACKAGES FOR GROUPS

Take advantage of the BBQ Villa All-Inclusive Package if you’re travelling in a group of 4 or more. This 2 Days/1 Night getaway package consists of a stay in your choice of Bintan Lagoon Resort’s villa, buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, a Surf & Turf BBQ dinner at the villa, ferry transfers and much more. This package is also popular with corporate retreats and stag-dos. Rates start at IDR7,800,000.00 per villa for 4 persons (approximately USD538.00

ACCOMMODATION AT BINTAN LAGOON RESORT

There are 8 types of accommodation options available at this extensive resort. From guest suites to private villas, you can decide on how much space you need for your ideal getaway.

interior of deluxe sea facing room with king size bed in bintan lagoon resort
Deluxe Sea Facing Room with balcony

Choose the garden view Deluxe Rooms where you can sit on the balcony and enjoy the tropical greenery around you or for seaside lovers, the Deluxe Sea Facing View offers a scenic view of the South China Sea across the green lawns.

Note: For unobstructed views of the sea, we recommend you stay at the West Wing of the resort.

Forest Suite bedroom interior at Bintan Lagoon Resort with King size bed and balcony
Indonesian touches can be found in the Forest Suite

There are also 3 types of suites available if you need more space and quietness. The Forest Suite is perfect for families that interconnects with a Deluxe Sea Facing Room.ย  The Indraloka Suite offers a large balcony to enjoy the majestic views of the sea and the exclusive Swargaloka Suite is a luxurious penthouse fit for discerning guests.

private pool villa at Bintan Lagoon Resort front view
Private pool at Angsoka Villa

Bintan Lagoon Resort also offers entire villas for families and groups. The Cempaka Villa is a single-storey villa that houses 3-bedrooms to accommodate 4 adults, a living and dining area and a fully-equipped kitchen.

The double-storey Buganvil Villa contains 4-bedrooms and can accommodate up to 6 adults complete with a fully-equipped kitchen and outdoor BBQ area.

Angsoka Villa is a 4-bedrooms double-storey villa that accommodates up to 7 adults and comes with its own private swimming pool. All of these villas are facing the sea and within walking distance to the main resort. ย 

DINING AT BINTAN LAGOON RESORT

Bintan Lagoon Resort is every food lover’s paradise. With 12 different types of dining options including a Japanese Restaurant, you will never get bored of the variety of food on offer. Here’s a few of our top picks to dine in Bintan Lagoon Resort:

Nelayan Restaurant

Jazz bandwith seafood spread at nelayan Jazzy brunch
Immerse yourself in soulful jazz music with seaviews and fresh seafood

Beachside dining never looked so chic at Nelayan – Bintan Lagoon Resort’s signature seaside restaurant.

Nelayan’s Jazzy Brunch every Saturday is a must-do when you’re on the island. Be entertained by a fabulous local jazz band and singers while indulging in some of the freshest seafood and gourmet dishes on offer. You may also opt for the champagne package which includes free flow of Veuve Clicquot Champagne and fine wines.

Decadent buffet table spread with chocolate fountain at Nelayan Jazz Brunch
Decadent buffet spread at Nelayan

From 11:30am to 2:30pm, you’ll be spoilt for choice with the full buffet which includes a Japanese station, Indonesian cuisine, Western section and a lavish dessert spread complete with a chocolate fountain. Diners will also get a selection of Amuse Bouche to start with and can also choose from a selection of main courses that are specially prepared by the chefs.

Prices*:
IDR688,000++ โ€“ Brunch only
IDR888,000++ โ€“ Brunch with free flow of wines
IDR1,288,000++ โ€“ Brunch with free flow of champagne and wines
*Subject to taxes and service charge

Brunch is not included in any of the packages and is chargedย  separately. Reservations in advance are highly recommended.

Fiesta!

It’s a party in your mouth at Fiesta! – the casual dining buffet restaurant. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner with spectacular views of the main swimming pool and the sea while dining.

Your tastebuds will be delighted with an array of Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian and Italian food available.

Ripples by The Pool

Bintan Lagoon Resort Poolside bar with bartender making cocktails and bikini girl relaxing in the swimming pool
Swim up to the poolside bar for afternoon cocktails

When the weather gets too hot, swim up to this poolside bar and cool down with one of its delicious cocktails or grab an ice cold beer to go along with an order of cheesy Nachos.

FUN UNDER THE SUN ACTIVITIES IN BINTAN LAGOON RESORT

Guests will be kept active and entertained throughout the holiday with no less than 30 water sports and 20 land based activities at Bintan Lagoon Resort. We recommend the following activities that guarantee fun under the sun:

ATV Tours

ATV tour on quads by the beach at Bintan
Feed your adrenaline with an ATV Tour on the beach

Bring out the adventurer in you and rev your way through the beach and nearby jungle on one of the many quads available. You will be led by a guide throughout. Tours lasta for 15 minutes, 30 minutes and 1 hour depending on your chosen package.

Archery

instructor teaching man archery lessons with bow and arrow
Learn the basics of archery

Suitable for children and adults, the archery center at the Driving Range guarantees loads of fun. There is an instructor on-site that will teach you the basics and safety procedures.

Golf

Jack Nicklaus sea view championship golf course signature hole at Bintan Lagoon
Tee off from the Jack Nicklaus Sea View Course Hole #11

For golfing fanatics, there are two championship 18-hole courses to choose from. The Jack Nicklaus Seaview Golf course is not-to-be-missed with its picturesque views whereas the Ian Baker-Finch Woodlands Golf course will challenge all golfers with its natural terrain.

There is also a covered driving range available to practise your shots before teeing off.

Jet Ski

jetski lesson in the sea with instructor
Learn how to jet ski at Bintan Lagoon Resort

Ride through the waves and feed your adrenaline with one of the powerful jet skis available. You can choose to ride individually or with a passenger for 15 minutes or 30 minutes. Hour-long jet ski tours are also available on demand.

There is also a Leisure Center with a gym, karaoke rooms, kids play area, table tennis, billiards room and tennis courts.

For those who would rather do nothing and enjoy the peace and quiet, there are beach massage services on offer by the seaside to help you relax even more.

Mangrove Tour

bintan island mangrove entrance
Entrance to Bintan Island Mangrove
bintan island mangrove boat tour
A relaxing boat ride in the mangroves

If you’d like to explore more of Bintan Island, we recommend signing up for the Mangrove Tour excursion. Discover the flora and fauna of the mangroves and spot snakes, alligators and kingfishers throughout the one-hour boat ride.

Swimming Pools

main swimming pool with view of south china sea
Breathtaking views of the main pool from the Lobby Lounge
children's swimming pool at Bintan Lagoon Resort
Children’s Pool at the Leisure Center

One of the most important features of a resort is the swimming pool. Bintan Lagoon Resort has 2 large swimming pools that caters to everyone. The main pool features a bar and plenty of shaded and non-shaded lounge chairs to soak up the sun and magnificent sea views. The Leisure Center pool is catered towards children with its waterslides, shallow depths and play areas.

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BINTAN ISLAND FAQs

How to get to Bintan Lagoon Resort?

Bintan Island is located roughly 19 kilometers across the strait from Singapore. There are regular ferries from Singapore, Johor Bahru (Malaysia), and neighboring Batam Island (Indonesia). A handful of domestic flights fly into Raja Haji Fisabililah Airport, southwest of Bintan Island, but the majority of international travelers will arrive by way of Singapore. A new airport, New Bintan Resorts International Airport is scheduled to open by December 2019.

From Singapore

There is a direct ferry service (Mozaic Ferry Lines) that leaves from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal and arrives at Bintan Lagon Resort in under 75 minutes. This is by far the most hassle-free way to get directly to Bintan Lagoon Resort.

You need to be at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore an hour prior to boarding the ferry. You can find the Mozaic Ferry Lines counter on the right-hand side of the terminal entrance as soon as you walk in. This is where you will collect your boarding pass and check-in your luggages. Cabin-sized luggages and backpacks are allowed on the ferry as hand-carry.

The ferry timetable from Singapore to Bintan and back is as below:

SIN-BIN: 09:00 am, 3:00 pm
BIN-SIN: 11:45 am, 5:10 pm

Return Trip (SIN-BIN-SIN): Adult SGD 64.00 | Child SGD 54.00
One way: Adult SGD 32.00 | Child SGD 27.00

Note: Mozaic Ferry Lines will be suspended starting January to February due to the Monsoon season. Ferry service resumesย in March, subject to weather and approval from port authorities. During this period, Bintan Lagoon Resort will provide its guests with complimentary shuttle transfer from BBT (Bandar Bintan Telani) Ferry Terminal to the resort.

What are the immigration procedures at Bintan Island?

Bintan Island is part of Indonesia and immigration procedures are very straightforward upon arrival. At Bintan Lagoon Resort, you will enjoy the convenience of having a private immigration terminal for its guests. You will only need to fill in a customs declaration form and hand it to the officer after passport control.ย 

Note: If you depart by direct ferry from Bintan Island back to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore, please ensure you have properly filled up the immigration form to re-enter Singapore prior to arrival.

Do I need a visa for Bintan Island?

Below is the full list of countries that are eligible for a visa-free entry into Bintan Island.

Visa-free entry
Nationals of Albania, Algeria, Andorra,ย Antigua and Barbuda, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, China (PRC), Czech Republic, Comoros, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Commonwealth of Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Granada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Holy See, Honduras, Hongkong SAR, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kribati, Republic of Korea, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau SAR, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Monaco, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan,Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia and Zimbabwe are given visa exemption for a maximum of 30 days which are non-extendable.

Countries/ Nationals NOT listed above are required to apply for a visa at the Embassy of Indonesia in your respective country before travelling. For more information on visas, click here.

Best time to visit Bintan Island

Bintan Island remains open throughout the year with a consistent pleasant climate. March through May brings in the most number of tourists with temperatures averaging 30ยฐCelcius.

Northeast Monsoon in Bintan island

The Northeast Monsoon season in Bintan Island begins from late November to early March, which brings in the heaviest rainfall throughout the year.

Tourism is lesser during these months and resorts tend to drop their prices during this time especially in November.

Is Bintan Island safe?

Bintan Island is considered safe for all travellers of all ages. At Bintan Lagoon Resort, there is an on-site medical facility for any emergencies.

What should I pack for my trip to Bintan Island?

Bintan Island is a tropical paradise with warm temperatures throughout the day and night. Pack light and rememeber your swimwear, a good sunscreen and also insect repellent to prevent mosquito and sandfly bites.

For a natural remedy to prevent sandfly bites, we recommend rubbing natural coconut oil all over your body – especially on your feet, before applying sunscreen.

If you do forget to bring something, Bintan Lagoon Resort has a convenience store and a boutique to ensure all your needs are met.

What currency should I bring to Bintan Lagoon Resort?

At Bintan Lagoon Resort, you will find an ATM and a licensed money changer on-site. Although most holiday packages for all at Bintan Lagoon Resort includes food and drinks at selected outlets, it is not an all-inclusive resort and some of the activities, meals and beverages are chargeable. All incidentals are billed in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). The resort accepts payment via all major credit cards.

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  • Wow, it looks like a real paradise. Thank you for sharing this very useful information!

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  • WOW! This place looks incredible. Our kids would absolutely be in heaven. And my husband, too, with the golf package. The prices actually seem quite reasonable to me. If we ever end up in Singapore, I am definitely booking a holiday here. Thank you for sharing! xx

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