Pro

Very relax and friendly environment
Con

You don't really see true Indonesian hospitality in the resorts
In a nutshell

A heaven for resort and spa visitors
Explore Bintan Lagoon’s Long White beach
kemisteryoso Says: Bintan Lagoon's long white beach is very grand and quiet maybe because it was not crowded by the time of my visit. The sand is comparable to those of Boracay and Panglao. Rolling on the beach is very relaxing and one of the things I enjoyed the most. The water is very clear...
1 Review and 206 Opinions A short ferry ride from the main island of Bintan, Nikoi is a small island that caters up to 50...
Kelong Seafood Restaurant: Try out the famous Gonggong!
vayastra Says: The location is remarkable beautiful, it locates by the sea, and they have their own pier for romantic dinner. it was so amazing!the food is excellent!, also the waiters are friendly..the only problem is that we have to pay in Singapore dollar!!..damn.. The Gonggong; it's...
Its a family entertainment at Club Med, Bintan
Amar_kirale Says: In the evening they have trapeze shows, dance where all guest can join the dance and enjoy, fashion shows, etc. Club Med have their own event management team who takes care of events on daily basis.The beach shack gets converted into a mini restaurant at night. Its has a...
hassan_abu Says: It was quite a pleasant 45 minutes ferry ride to Bintan. As you can see, we even enjoyed eating our Magnum ice-cream during the journey.Don't forget that Bintan time is 1 hour behind Singapore time. So adjust your watches accordingly.The ferry departs 5 times daily. Prices...
Real Bandung Factory Outlet: Shop at the Factory Outlet!
dinida Says: Mostly selling Men's, Women's and children's clothing here. It is definitely cheaper than buying at the other stores in Bintan plus its original (only because its rejected). Though the place is quite small, we spend about 1hour there only. No food here.
DAO Says: Greetings can be a slightly complicated affair. ‘Selamat’ is the greeting word, but you must specify the time. • Selamat pagi = Good Morning• Selamat tengah hari = Good Afternoon (from noon to about 2pm)• Selamat petang = Good Afternoon/Good Evening• Selamat malam = Good...
Amar_kirale Says: There is a under current in the waters. Hence don't go deep into the sea unless you are wearing a life jacket. You can go upto 3 feet deep. Club Med has also mentioned a warning board and how to swimming back to the shore if you get caught in the current. But its always safe...
Not the pasar malam we're expecting
dinida Says: The items are quite expesively priced..and they tell you that its already discounted heavily. I didnt buy much here except for the prawn crackers and a few souveniers(which is cheaper compared to the shop in Bintan Lagoon Resort). The other stuffs like shirts, dress...damn...
Tanjong Pinang: Get to Know the Real Bintan
Aidy_p Says: You will get to experience the real rough and tumble of Bintan once you leave the walls and barricades of Bintan Resort. Just in front of the gates were wooden huts with zinc roofs. The residents gaze seemed to have penetrated the tinted glass windows of our jeep. Shivers....
DarkRay Says: Kayaking is always one of the best ways to explore the coastline of any place. It is least intrusive to the ecology of the environment and offers an excellent manner for one to take in the sights and sounds offered by nature at a comfortable pace.Bintan with its clear waters...
Visa on Arrival (Update July 2010)
princess_motomi Says: Update on Indonesian visa-on-arrival (as of July 2010).Since beginning of 2010 only the 30 days visa-on-arrival to Indonesia is still available at 25 US$ per person. Exception for Bintan/Batam a 7-day visa at 10 US$ can be obtained for groups of 4 person or more. However...
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Plan a Pulau Bintan vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Pulau Bintan locals

Welcome to the tropical paradise of Bintan Lagoon Resort. Set amongst more than 300 hectares of beachfront gardens, this deluxe Bintan resort offers a world of...
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Q: Does anyone know if it is possible to bring one's own food from Singapore to Bintan for the BBQ? We will be staying in a villa...

A: As long as you don't bring durian to the boat, you won't have problem with other food. Durian is not allowed on the boat between SG and Pulau Bintan.
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Bintan Resorts - An easy getaway from Singapore.

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Bintan Island Resort-Indonesia

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