WORDS: CAITHLIN NG. PHOTOGRAPHS: BINTAN RESORTSBintan Resorts is a multi-award winning, integrated tropical beach resort
destination that is host to world-class resorts, designer golf courses and
an array of recreational facilities and attractions. ‘Bintan Resorts’ refers
generally to the area on the entire northern coast of the Indonesian island
of Bintan, and a holiday there will not be complete without experiencing
the authentic and bountiful flavours of the island. Bintan Resorts is easily
accessible via domestic flights available from Jakarta, Pekanbaru or Matak
to Bintan’s Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport, which is located near Tanjung
Pinang. Visitors arriving from Singapore’s Changi Airport may also travel
to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal via public transport or taxi, or use a new
shuttle bus service that provides two-way transfer between the airport
and ferry terminal for a fee of S$2.
Delectable local and
international cuisines on
Bintan Island
FEAST-MODE
IN BINTAN
DESTINATION DINING
Add a special touch to your vacation with a
dining experience that is as enchanting as it
is delicious. Whether you seek to romance a
loved one, get friends and family together, or
simply unwind for the weekend, Bintan
offers a myriad of destination dining
options that caters to every occasion.
Destination dining arrangements are
available in most resorts, so enquire at
your front desk for options and details.THE KELONG SEAFOOD
RESTAURANT
The Kelong Seafood Restaurant is located at
the western coast of Nirwana Gardens, and
offers visitors the chance to tuck into a wide
variety of fresh seafood. Its food is a unique
blend of Chinese and Indonesian culinary
styles, and you will be able to enjoy the sea
breeze and a panoramic view of the South
China sea while savouring their signature
dishes – think Gong Gong (sea snails), Black
Pepper Crab and Stir Fried Butter Prawns.
Head over to the adjoining Calypso Bar for
some pre or post meal drinks, as the bar is
one of the best spots to watch the sunset.
You might also just catch a glimpse of the
Milky Way at night!WARUNG YEAH!
Warung Yeah! is just a stone’s throw away
from Bintan Resorts’ only public beach,
Lagoi Beach, and the Plaza Lagoi mall.
Take your pick from local fares with
interesting dish names and pocket friendly
prices, such as Internet, Mee Goreng Gila
and Indomi Rendang, and afterwards, head
down to Lagoi Bay’s popular attraction,
Lagoi Bay Lantern Park.Unique Dining Spots
in Bintan