The Residence Bintan
10-Apr-2025
Category: News Stories
This tropical getaway is the largest island in Indonesia’s Riau Archipelago. One can expect a rejuvenating break after a short 60-minute ferry from Singapore followed by a comfortable ride to the resort. A quiet hideaway in south-eastern Bintan Island, the resort is the only 5-star resort in its vicinity. The Residence Bintan is at one with nature and its spacious villas allows guests to relax in ultimate luxury in a peaceful setting. An ideal respite for families, couples and solo travellers.
With a myriad of things to do and see, here are reasons to visit The Residence Bintan and this charming island in Indonesia:
• Escape to nature at The Residence Bintan as the resort is fully immersed in its tropical natural environment, offering views to remember in an island getaway. This family-friendly resort is perfect for the ultimate relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Located just a 1-hour ferry ride from Singapore, The Residence Bintan is easily accessible for a twin-centre break with the capital city – great for a city meets countryside escape.
The resort has 127 well-appointed terraces and villas, giving guests the luxury of space and privacy. The spacious Garden Terrace rooms are 100sqm in size, which is akin to that of most city hotels’ suites sizes; and with 47 units of private pool villas, The Residence Bintan has the largest pool villa inventory in Bintan.
As part of the hotel’s sustainability efforts, The Residence Bintan has created their Earth Basket farm where the team grows their own produce in a kitchen garden. Some of these are harvested for the resort’s use in preparation of meals.
Beautiful neighbouring islands make for a thrilling island-hopping experience. It is only a short boat ride from the resort to visit Mapur Island, where visitors can find soft sand, cool waters and ideal spots for snorkelling.
Discover the local flora and fauna and organise visits to some of Bintan’s most beautiful sights. Take a trip through the serene mangrove forests, hike up to Mount Bintan where those brave enough will be rewarded with sweeping views over the island’s diverse landscape, and try and Spot Silver Leaf Monkeys, Brahminy Kites, king fishers, crabs, mangrove snakes, and even fireflies during the warm evenings.
With a myriad of things to do and see, here are reasons to visit The Residence Bintan and this charming island in Indonesia:
• Escape to nature at The Residence Bintan as the resort is fully immersed in its tropical natural environment, offering views to remember in an island getaway. This family-friendly resort is perfect for the ultimate relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Located just a 1-hour ferry ride from Singapore, The Residence Bintan is easily accessible for a twin-centre break with the capital city – great for a city meets countryside escape.
The resort has 127 well-appointed terraces and villas, giving guests the luxury of space and privacy. The spacious Garden Terrace rooms are 100sqm in size, which is akin to that of most city hotels’ suites sizes; and with 47 units of private pool villas, The Residence Bintan has the largest pool villa inventory in Bintan.
As part of the hotel’s sustainability efforts, The Residence Bintan has created their Earth Basket farm where the team grows their own produce in a kitchen garden. Some of these are harvested for the resort’s use in preparation of meals.
Beautiful neighbouring islands make for a thrilling island-hopping experience. It is only a short boat ride from the resort to visit Mapur Island, where visitors can find soft sand, cool waters and ideal spots for snorkelling.
Discover the local flora and fauna and organise visits to some of Bintan’s most beautiful sights. Take a trip through the serene mangrove forests, hike up to Mount Bintan where those brave enough will be rewarded with sweeping views over the island’s diverse landscape, and try and Spot Silver Leaf Monkeys, Brahminy Kites, king fishers, crabs, mangrove snakes, and even fireflies during the warm evenings.
