The best resorts and villas in Bintan to escape to

Previously the Canopi Bintan, Natra Bintan is Marriott's first tented concept resort that is part of the brand's Tribute Portfolio, a family of independent boutique hotels. The glamorous camping site is located in the Treasure Bay area of Bintan, an emerging tourism hub. The resort is also home to Southeast Asia's largest man-made saltwater lagoon. With its new identity, Natra Bintan wants visitors to feel closer to nature for leisurely family getaways, adventure seekers, and corporate retreats. 

One of Bintan's most exclusive resorts, Banyan Tree Bintan is perched in a rainforest flanked by hillside terrain and secluded beaches. The resort has beautifully decorated villas in traditional Balinese style set on stilts on the hillside, all boasting spectacular views of the South China Sea. Choose to unwind and relax on the resort's private beach, or take part in a selection of land and water sports, which include quad bikes, all-terrain vehicles, jet ski, snorkelling, and more.

Stay in a desert-themed glamping accommodation in style at The ANMON Resort Bintan. The resort features 100 deluxe teepee-style glamping tents with private bathrooms and enclosed patios. The property takes over 20,000 square metres and has the Crystal lagoon, the largest man-made seawater lagoon in Asia, right at its doorstep. 

Who says Bintan is just high-end resorts and private islands? If you're looking to go back in time, Trikora Beach Club & Resort is a fuss-free accommodation complete with open ocean views and untouched islands. The eco-friendly beachfront resort offers rustic charms paired with modern conveniences, flanked by a backdrop of coconut trees.

Tucked away in a cosy corner of Bintan Island, Bintan Spa Villa Beach Resort is a small and peaceful seaside hideaway. Retreat into one of its 33 ocean suites, rooms, and villas – ranging from a deluxe room to seafront villa and royal pool villa. If you're feeling famished, head on to the restaurant and beachfront bar, which serves up local cuisine in a relaxing setting that overlooks the ocean. 

Escape from Singapore and onto the white sandy shores on the tranquil Bintan Island at The Sanchaya Resort, just a 50-minute ferry ride from Singapore. The ultra-luxe resort offers 29 villas and suites and private residence set against a private beachfront estate with unparalleled views of the ocean. Need a relaxing spa sesh? Take shelter at the resort's Balinese inspired spa which offers four treatment rooms and outdoor cabanas in a lush garden setting. 

Need a holistic wellness escape for the whole family? Club Med Bintan Island is just a 55-minute ferry ride away. The all-encompassing resort infuses relaxation with play – offering activities such as archery, beach volley ball, water polo, tennis, badminton, mini soccer, windsurfing, kayaking and golf. Take a weekend off and head to Bintan Island, sprinkled with coconut palms, white sand, and the turquoise glint of the South China Sea.