The five-pearl Banyan Tree Bintan is a peaceful hotel perched on a hilltop surrounded by lush vegetation and gorgeous sea views. It's just 16 minutes by car from the ferry terminal. The 72 villas have private balconies and lovely canopied beds, but the free Wi-Fi and air-conditioning don’t function optimally. Two pools, water sports on the white-sand beach, and access to the sister hotel’s kids' club offer plenty of activities. Although there’s no gym, the modern spa is a highlight. Breakfast is included, but other meals are exorbitantly priced at the four bars and restaurants. Rooms at the Nirwana Resort Hotel are much cheaper, but don't have private pools.
The five-pearl Banyan Tree Bintan is a peaceful hotel perched on a hilltop surrounded by lush vegetation and gorgeous sea views. It's just 16 minutes by car from the ferry terminal. The 72 villas have private balconies and lovely canopied beds, but the free Wi-Fi and air-conditioning don’t function optimally. Two pools, water sports on the white-sand beach, and access to the sister hotel’s kids' club offer plenty of activities. Although there’s no gym, the modern spa is a highlight. Breakfast is included, but other meals are exorbitantly priced at the four bars and restaurants. Rooms at the Nirwana Resort Hotel are much cheaper, but don't have private pools.
Set along a stretch of private beach an hour-long ferry and car ride from Singapore, the upper-middle-range Angsana Bintan offers 113 cheerful rooms and family-friendly activities. Unfortunately, at times the beach suffers from tar due to oil in the ocean. Most guests make use of the large ocean-view pool when that's the case. Also on-site are a kids' club, simple spa, excursions and water activities (fees), and sea turtle feeding. Public areas are dated, while rooms are a bit more contemporary and charming, with cheerful decor, kettles, minibars, robes, and outdoor spaces. An all-day cafe, beach club, and lobby lounge are available, but food is reportedly mediocre for the price. Couples willing to pay higher rates for a more romantic, modern property should consider the hotel's luxurious sister property Banyan Tree Bintan.
Set along a stretch of private beach an hour-long ferry and car ride from Singapore, the upper-middle-range Angsana Bintan offers 113 cheerful rooms and family-friendly activities. Unfortunately, at times the beach suffers from tar due to oil in the ocean. Most guests make use of the large ocean-view pool when that's the case. Also on-site are a kids' club, simple spa, excursions and water activities (fees), and sea turtle feeding. Public areas are dated, while rooms are a bit more contemporary and charming, with cheerful decor, kettles, minibars, robes, and outdoor spaces. An all-day cafe, beach club, and lobby lounge are available, but food is reportedly mediocre for the price. Couples willing to pay higher rates for a more romantic, modern property should consider the hotel's luxurious sister property Banyan Tree Bintan.
A one-hour free shuttle ride from the pier, the mid-range Bintan Spa Villa Beach Resort is a simple beachfront property within walking distance of some restaurants. The 31 rooms, suites, and overwater villas are basic and traditional, but they come with minibars, air-conditioning, and sea-view balconies. Unfortunately, the sea isn't swimmable due to shallow and a bit dirty. However, the resort offers an ocean-view swimming pool and an offshore platform for water activities. Other facilities include a restaurant, two bars, spa, hot tub, and game center. This is a good pick for travelers wanting a quiet, low-key stay, while those looking for a larger resort on a swimmable beach should consider Nirwana Gardens - Nirwana Resort Hotel, which offers seven restaurants and four bars.
A one-hour free shuttle ride from the pier, the mid-range Bintan Spa Villa Beach Resort is a simple beachfront property within walking distance of some restaurants. The 31 rooms, suites, and overwater villas are basic and traditional, but they come with minibars, air-conditioning, and sea-view balconies. Unfortunately, the sea isn't swimmable due to shallow and a bit dirty. However, the resort offers an ocean-view swimming pool and an offshore platform for water activities. Other facilities include a restaurant, two bars, spa, hot tub, and game center. This is a good pick for travelers wanting a quiet, low-key stay, while those looking for a larger resort on a swimmable beach should consider Nirwana Gardens - Nirwana Resort Hotel, which offers seven restaurants and four bars.
