Bintan Resorts

Welcome to Bintan! Getting to Bintan and booking your holiday Bintan Lagoon Resort Club Med Mana Mana Beach Club Nirwana Gardens Resort Activities outside the resorts on Bintan FORUM: Discuss Bintan Resorts with other visitors WELCOME TO BINTAN! Less than an hour by ferry from Singapore lies one of Asia’s best-kept secrets. The resort island of Bintan shines with its pristine beaches and holiday atmosphere. Overlooking the South China Sea and just a ferry-hop away from Singapore, Bintan Resorts seems a world away from the hustle and bustle of city life. White sand beaches merge with brilliant blue waters and lush green jungle to give the visitor a true Asian island retreat that you won’t forget. The island, while actually being part of the Indonesian Riau Archipelago, is so close to Singapore that on a clear day you can see the towering skyscrapers of the Lion City from some of its beaches. Early in its history, the island was a trading centre for local Bugis seafarers, Chinese, Arabs and later the British and Dutch. The island was even considered as a potential site for Sir Stamford Raffles’ British trading post before the choice fell upon Singapore. Today the northern coastline of Bintan Island is dotted with charming resorts catering to all tastes and budgets The island is a favourite amongst Singapore’s residents for many reasons – as a relaxed beachside getaway, golfing on some of the best designer courses in Asia, the excitement of watersports like windsurfing and diving, or a spot of body-and-soul pampering at any of the numerous exotic spas. Add to these the flavour of Riau-Indonesian cultural heritage tours and captivating nature tours, and you’ve got it made for an engaging three- to four-nights’ extension to your Singapore holiday plans. If you’re already in Singapore and short of time, don’t pass up on the chance for a day-trip to paradise and indulge in a day of beachside relaxation without straying too far from your schedule. (back to top) Getting to Bintan Resorts FERRIES You can get to Bintan by comfortable ferries from Singapore’s Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. From Monday to Thursday, the first ferry leaves Singapore at 9am and the last at 8pm. Ferries leave Bintan on these days starting at 9.30am, with the last leaving the island at 8.15pm. On Fridays, Saturdays and Singapore public holidays and their eves, the first ferry leaves Singapore at 8am and the last at 8pm. Ferries leave Bintan on these days starting at 8.30am and finishing at 8.15pm. For enquiries and reservations, call Bintan Resort Ferries on +65 6294 6008 or visit their website at www.bintan-resorts.com/real.   BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY You can book your Bintan holiday from your own country easily through the Bintan Resorts network of travel agents. Just visit www.bintan-resorts.com/real for a travel agent closest to you. This official website also provides detailed information on everything you wish to know about the destination. When in Singapore, you can contact BRF Holidays at +65 6293 3191, or enquire with your hotel, or call Bintan Resorts at +65 6389 3899. (back to top)   Bintan Lagoon Resort Set amist its spawling 300-hectare gardens of tropical splendour, Bintan Lagoon Resort is the island's largest holiday destination, with 416 deluxe rooms and suites and 57 self-contained luxury villas. It offers the lavish excitement of a complete family resort, fringed by a pristine white sandy beache and a host of leisure and seasports activities to keep the whole family occupied. Not only that, the resort boasts its two championship golf courses designed by golf legends – Jack Nicklaus and Ian Baker-Finch. Wine and dine comes in a wide selection of 13 outlets serving everything from Indonesian to Japanese to Italian. Rejuvenate and refresh your mind, body and spirit... relax on the beach, take in a round of golf, or indulge in the leisure options – your break done your way! FOR RESERVATIONS: Address: Bintan Lagoon Resort at 3 Lim Teck Kim Road #01-01/02, Singapore Technologies Building, Singapore 088934. Tel: +65 6223 3223. Email: reservation@bintanlagoon.com (back to top) Club Med Known around the world for its fun attitude, Club Med’s style gets the upmarket treatment on Bintan. Like the other resorts on the island it has its own private beach, but here you’ll also find all the privileges of the Club Med culture of fun. Club Med sports 308 air-conditioned rooms (most rooms overlook the sea), two swimming pools, two restaurants, the Club Med Spa, access to the Ria Bintan Golf Course (known as one of the best courses in Asia), and countless sporting activities. The centrepiece of the resort is the swimming pool area and the theme of the resort is its all-inclusive nature. From its organised games and activities to the buffet dining with unlimited wine, beer and beverages during lunch and dinner, everything available is covered within the terms of your stay. Dining is done in one of the two restaurants that cater to all international tastes, with the main buffet offering, Western, Chinese, Korean and Japanese cuisine among others so you can be sure you’ll never go hungry. If you want to have a quiet getaway with your loved one, take one of the balcony suites looking over the beach and just sit back and soak in the sun that is synonymous with the island. Or if you need a little more action, Club Med is known as the biggest sports school in the world, so take part in one of the many sports activities, including kayaking, archery, a circus school (for both adults and kids) and volleyball. There’s also plenty for the kids to get up to with the children’s facilities renowned the world over. Looked after by professionally trained G.O’s, the kids can learn a range of sports and, depending on their age, take part in the famous Circus School which will have them swinging from a trapeze! A Club Med holiday will always be an Incomparable Experience. FOR RESERVATIONS: Address: Club Med Services at 1 Orchard Spring Lane, #03-01 Tourism Court, Singapore 247729. Tel: 1800 258 2633. Email: sales.singapore@clubmed.com (back to top) Mana Mana Beach Club The Mana Mana Beach Club is the perfect place for those who want to indulge in watersport heaven. Complete with 50 cabanas, a restaurant, lounge and bar pavilions overlooking the pristine white-sand beach, the resort is a favourite for not just Singaporeans but also plenty of other nationalities who flock here every year for its unpretentious atmosphere and fun attitude. The resort has become known for its watersports – with a leg of the Asian Windsurfing Tour stopping here every February. The year is divided neatly into two for sporting enthusiasts, with the months of April to October perfect for diving, snorkelling, beginners windsurfing, kayaking, catamaran sailing, boat tours, water skiing and wake boarding, banana boating, jet-skiing and para-sailing. In the North East Monsoon season, with the increased winds in the months of November to March, the focus then changes to windsurfing, body-boarding, long board surfing and surf kayaking. If you don’t have the time to take a few days at Mana Mana, try the resort for a good day trip to indulge in the array of activities. Singaporeans flock there on the weekends so for a quieter time take the trip during the week and you’ll be able to get the most out of all Mana Mana has to offer. FOR RESERVATIONS: Address: Mana Mana Beach Club and Cabanas at 39 Stamford Road, Stamford House #03-11, Singapore 178885. Tel: +65 6339 8878. Email: manamana@pacific.net.sg (back to top) Nirwana Gardens Resort Escape to Nirwana Gardens and you will be pleasantly spoilt for choice. It offers various resort-style accommodation that caters to all types of travellers' needs and budget. There are three places to choose here: Nirwana Resort – a full resort hotel for the whole family. Mayang Sari – lovely beach cabanas. Indra Maya Villa – private villas set on the hillside with all the necessary luxuries for a bit of serious relaxation. Nirwana Resort Hotel This 245-room Nirwana Resort Hotel offers guests a unique blend of sunny Mediterranean spirit and warm Indonesian hospitality. With something to do for everyone in the family, you'll be assured of a great time in this sunny, cheery paradise! Dining comes with an option of nine restaurants and bars to choose from, including the Kelong Seafood Restaurant – traditional fisherman's house built on stilts over the water. Mayang Sari Beach Resort Set against a picturesque bay of pristine beach and crystal clear waters, Mayang Sari Beach Resort comprises 50 beach-front chalets, all with private verandah offering a choice of sea or garden view. It combines the pleasures of simple luxuries with the comforts of modern amenities. A tranquil haven for those seeking refuge from the city. Indra Maya Villa Comprising only 14 exclusive and ravishingly beautiful villas, every villa is an exquisite fusion of Indonesian, Thai and Chinese architectural elements. Perched on top of gentle hills and overlooking the South China Sea, dazzling views of the sea are yours to relish in the luxurious comforts of your opulent suite or private courtyard. Elegantly furnished, each villa boasts of a private pool, courtyard, living and dining area and an outdoor shower. With total privacy and exclusiveness, Indra Maya Villa is truely one of the region's luxury hideaways. FOR RESERVATIONS: Address: Nirwana Gardens at 3 Lim Teck Kim Road #01-01/02, Singapore Technologies Building, Singapore 088934. Tel: +65 6323 6636. Email: reservation@nirwanagardens.com (back to top) Activities outside the resorts In addition to its wide variety of resort accommodation, designer golf courses, exotic spas and watersports action, Bintan Resorts also offers visitors numerous leisure options outside of their hotels. Bintan Mangrove Discovery Tour This 2003 PATA Gold Award-winning nature tour takes you on a two-hour river excursion for a close-up experience of Bintan’s wildlife amongst the island’s dense mangroves. Look out for animals and reptiles that call the mangroves home, including snakes, pythons, kingfishers, monkeys and monitor lizards. Also try the night version of the tour to witness the magical beauty of fireflies and soak in the star-filled serenity of the area after dark. South Bintan Heritage Tour Venture out from the northern resort area of Bintan and experience a slice of Indonesian life. This whole-day tour takes you sightseeing via speedboat, water-taxi, motorized trishaw and coach around the island’s southern spots all the way to the island’s capital of Tanjung Pinang. Bintan Go-Kart Track Bintan Resorts also sports a 375-metre go-kart track with a total of 16 karts to test your driving skills on. Popular with Singaporeans and tourists alike who seek a spot of high-octane thrills, the track is open from 10am to 10pm daily. Bintan Elephant Park Get a close encounter with the gentle “giants” of the Sumatran jungle. The park offers shows and trekking. Shopping You’ll find lots of bargains and souvenirs at the Pasar Oleh Oleh gift market. A regular shuttle bus service brings you to and from your resort to the market where you’ll find a cluster of Indonesian-style huts with plenty of local handicrafts, batik ware, T-shirts and local delicacies. There’s also a Visitor’s Centre and two café-outlets here. You can book any of the tours listed here with your resort front desk, or if you want to make a day trip out of it from Singapore, see the booking details above. (back to top)