ABOUT THE REGION
Lagoi Bay, Bintan
Lagoi Bay is home to Bintan’s first seaside residential estate. It is an exclusive gated community housing 164 resort style luxury 1-to-4 bedroom villas built over 13 hectares and situated at a prime beachfront location.
Bintan Island lies in close proximity to Singapore, being a mere 45-minute ferry ride away from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. Established resorts such as Banyan Tree, Angsana Hotel and Spa, Nirwana Gardens Hotel, Club Med and Bintan Lagoon Resort, are but a 10-minute drive away. Together, these properties share 36 F&B establishments and four golf courses between them.
Lagoi Beach Village
The Lagoi Bay community is thriving, with recent developments including all-in-one entertainment centre Lagoi Village, as well as upcoming hotels such as The Sanchaya, Alila Bintan, Quincy, and Swiss-Bel. Exciting outdoor activities are currently available (e.g. treetop adventuring; quad-bike rides) with many more planned for the future.
The heart of the Lagoi Bay Development, Lagoi Beach Village, is centrally located along the picturesque beachfront. Once a coconut plantation, this site will serve as a landmark synonymous with Bintan Resorts, just as Patong Beach is to Phuket and Kuta Beach to Bali.
More than that, the village has become a bustling hub of activity, as people from the surrounding resorts congregate to enjoy alfresco dining, cocktails by the beach, local handicrafts or a traditional spa experience. A food court has also been built, complete with pedestrian walkways, lush landscapes and cascading water features – set in a contemporary, Indonesian manner.
For those more inclined to mall shopping, an anchor mall designed by one of Indonesia’s leading architectural consultants, PT Airmas Asri, can be located a little further inland.
GETTING HERE
Where is Bintan Island?
Bintan, the largest island amongst Indonesia’s Riau Islands, is close to both Singapore and
Malaysia. The island has an area of 1,140 square kilometres and a coastline of about 105 kilometres.
Populated by roughly 300,000 inhabitants, Bintan comprises major ethnic groups such as Malays, Javanese, Bataks, Sudanese, Bugis and Madura, as well as Chinese and Indians.
How do I reach Bintan Island?
VISAS – please check if you need a visa for entering Indonesia. Many countries are able to apply for a Visa on Arrival with fees currently at US$20. For more details visit www.bintan-resorts.com/visitors/travel-info-tips/travel-visa-information.
SEA
It’s easy to reach Ombak Villa, Bintan. Frequent ferries run from the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in eastern Singapore to the Lagoi Bay (Bandar Bentan Telani) Ferry Terminal in Bintan, Indonesia. The ride takes approximately 45 minutes and each round-trip costs around US$40 for a regular seat and US$75 for Emerald Class. Bintan is an hour behind Singapore.
Note:
During the monsoon season from November to February, the seas can get a bit rough. If you get seasick easy, we would suggest self-medication before each trip. After clearing Indonesian customs and immigration, a transfer car will whisk you off to the villa in just 15 minutes.
AIR
Hang Nadim Airport in Batam and the Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport on Bintan Island serve domestic travellers. A new international airport is currently under construction, and is scheduled for completion in 2016.