Banyan Tree Resort, Bintan Island, Indonesia
Situated a couple of hours by ferry from Singapore (see things to do in Singapore) Bintan Island, and especially the Banyan Tree Resort, is a little piece of heaven, and a popular week-end escape for Singaporeans who can afford to visit. The resort is situated at the north western tip of the Island.
The hotel has a great spa - I indulged in a lovely ‘Lomi Lomi’ (Hawaiian) massage which was extremely relaxing rather than the more ‘sports style’ massage. The Banyan Tree also has an outdoor yoga pavilion overlooking the sea – well worth a visit. You can join in group sessions or book a private yoga lesson for up to 2 people. The hotel has 2 beautiful pools, one is circular on the ‘middle level’ near where the spa is and the other is down by the beach – a few minutes walk from the central areas.
We stayed in a ‘Seaview’ villa complete with outside hot tub – a great choice, very private and lovely views. Getting to some of the villas the ‘road’ is a little hilly and steep in places so there is transport available in motorised carts if you are feeling lazy! I will let the photo’s largely speak for themselves:
The Saffron restaurant is great – lovely Thai / Chinese fusion food overlooking the beautiful bay.
I didn’t see much of Bintan other than the Banyan Tree Resort and beautiful beach, but the island is famed for its golf courses.
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