Less than an hour away by ferry, Bintan is great for a short trip from Singapore. Check out our top picks of the best Bintan resorts (some with private pool villas!) for families for a luxurious holiday at the beach!
Need to get away from Singapore because the staycations aren’t cutting it anymore, and your next big holiday feels like it’s too far away? Why not hop on a ferry to one of Singapore’s closest neighbouring islands, Bintan! Then, it’s just a simple matter of grabbing your fave cocktail and kicking back to enjoy a fun family weekend or a romantic overnighter without the kids at any of the Bintan resorts below. Make sure you read about the current travel requirements, especially if you require a visa. Go on, you know you want to!
Best family-friendly Bintan resorts for weekend getaways
1. The ANMON Resort Bintan
Glamping in Bintan? Count us in! The ANMON Resort Bintan is a popular teepee resort in Bintan featuring luxurious tents with all your favourite creature comforts like a king-size bed, private en-suite bathrooms and wifi (not that you’ll need it…best to switch off while on holiday!). Besides the awesome rooms, kids will love the many activities available within the resort. There are slides, wakeboarding, ‘lagoon kayaking’ in the nearby Crystal Lagoon and more. Each room comfortably fits up to four people, with other room configurations available.
Price: From $143/night
2. Club Med Bintan
Two hundred and fifty metres of private beach, stunning lush green vegetation, and the clear blue waters of the South China Sea – Bintan Island is a treat for the senses. The award-winning Club Med Bintan is the perfect place for a revitalising break for the whole family. Keen golfers, and want to get the kids into the sport early? This is the place to go! Practice at the onsite golf school before enjoying a round at the nearby championship standard Ria Bintan golf course. If golf isn’t your thing, you can enjoy a cool drink next to the stunning beachside pool. In true Club Med style, the kids will be well catered for at the kids clubs for all ages – it’ll be tough to get them to leave at the end of the holiday!
Price: From $630/pax per night, all inclusive (special rates for kids 4-17 years old; kids under four stay free!)
3. Kamuela Villas
Nope, this photo isn’t in Bali…it’s Kamuela Villas Lagoi Bay Bintan! If you’re looking for a hotel in Bintan with a private pool, you’re in luck – all 28 of the villas here feature a private pool, so it’s perfect for families with kids that love a splash at any time of the day. There’s also a larger swimming pool and kids’ pool if you’re looking for more space to swim, plus other outdoor activities available and even a spa. This resort in Bintan is a little further from the main cluster of Bintan resorts, but we hear there are regular shuttle services that take you to Plaza Lagoi, which boasts a few restaurants and shops for visitors to Bintan.
Price: From $132/night
4. The Residence Bintan
Selamat datang to The Residence Bintan, home to 127 terraces and villas. This Bintan resort also has villas with private pools! Slip away from the crowds of Singapore into peaceful seclusion at this luxury island escape. For young ones, the Kakatu Kids Club offers a world of island-inspired fun in the sun, from treasure hunts and cooking classes, to playtime in the pool and on the beach. Adults can relax and enjoy the renowned British spa, ila, or take a walk in the lovely Earth Basket’s herb and vegetable garden.
Price: From $170/night
5. Pantai Indah Lagoi Bintan
Pantai Indah Lagoi Bintan is one of the more underrated Bintan resorts in our list – but it’s perfect for big families! This Bintan resort has a whopping 99 private pool villas on their property, with one-bedroom, two-bedroom and four-bedroom configurations (each with bathtubs too!). There’s even a private beach here, which is at low tide for most of the day, but is well worth checking out to explore coastal marine life and delight the kids. Make sure you ask about their private barbecue dinners by the beach too, which can be arranged at an extra cost.
Price: From $215/night
6. Natra Bintan
Another glamping resort in Bintan, Natra Bintan stands out for their large safari-inspired tents with private patios! Every room features an outdoor rainforest shower. Activities here include water sports, family-friendly bumper boat-rides, fun slides and wakeboarding action, all at the Crystal Lagoon which is shared with The ANMON Resort Bintan.
Price: $280/night
7. The Sanchaya Bintan
“Better to see something once than hear about it a thousand times,” is The Sanchaya’s motto, and we have to agree. As a luxury beachfront Estate on Bintan with its own private pool, The Sanchaya offers loads of activities so that you can do as much or as little as you like! They promise that kids and adults alike will never be bored. Sporty types will love the archery classes, beach volleyball, boccia, croquet (and pétanque for little ones!), mini soccer tournaments and kids’ bikes available for hire. There’s also family cooking, cocktail and mocktail classes, kite flying and beach toys to entertain the whole fam!
Price: From $543/night
8. Angsana Bintan
We love the Angsana Bintan for its five-star luxury that also harbours one of the best kids’ clubs in Asia. Rangers Kids Club at the Angsana Bintan welcomes children aged three to ten years old. Open daily, the kids’ programme includes activities such as baking, face painting, craft work, local games and nature trails!
Price: From $185 per night
9. Banyan Tree Bintan
Keen golfers after a little slice of rustic luxury will love Banyan Tree Bintan. Laguna Golf Bintan on the grounds is an 18-hole, par 72 golf course set within 60 hectares of a tropical paradise. Rangers Kids Club is located at the neighbouring Angsana Bintan and welcomes children aged three to ten years old. Did we mention this Bintan resort boasts private pool villas too? Open daily, the kids’ programme includes activities such as baking, face painting, craft work, local games and nature trails.
Price: From $617/night
10. Cassia Bintan
If you’re looking for a serviced apartment-style accommodation in Bintan with the perks of direct beach access, check out Cassia Bintan! You can choose between one- or two-bedroom apartments, each featuring a living room, terrace, and fully equipped kitchenette so you have the option of preparing simple meals (or heating up baby food!). Kids will love the many water sports available, including kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkelling and jet-skiing.
Price: From $99/night
11. Nikoi Island
While it’s not technically on mainland Bintan, it’s only a fifteen-minute speedboat away! Nikoi Private Island is hands down one of the best family vacay spots close to Singapore, and you’ll feel like you’re worlds away in a fam-friendly paradise. With loads of fun kids’ activities based in nature, a gorgeous restaurant serving delicious local food, and a rustic spa, check out our full review before booking your next Nikoi escape!
Psst… Looking for adults-only hotels in Bintan? Check out our sister site Honeycombers for all the recs!