Luxury holidays in Bintan Regency

Scattered tropical-island jewels adorn the South China Sea, south of Singapore: welcome to Indonesia’s Bintan Regency, home to its namesake island and the surrounding Riau Archipelago. Lo-fi days here tend to be revolve around the beach. Although the pull of jungle treks and abundant watersports from snorkelling to stand-up paddleboarding just might tempt you out of your hammock.

When to go

Bintan Regency’s dry season runs from March to October. With temperatures at their highest in May and June, we’d stick to either end of the season for comfort.

Getting there

  • Planes

    Flights touch down at either Singapore’s Changi Airport or Indonesia’s Tanjung Pinang (Raja Haji Fisabilillah International), which has regional connections from Jakarta.

  • Boats

    Singapore's Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal has sailings to Bintan Island that take around two-and-a-half hours.

  • Automobiles

    The Riau Islands’ smaller outposts tend to be car-free — only stays on Bintan or Batam would justify the need for a set of wheels, and even there, transfers and taxis will likely suffice.