The Riau islands are an archipelago of more than three thousand islands where our curated Riau Islands boutique hotels and resorts offer secluded retreats where the Indian Ocean meets the South China Sea. The calm shallow waters have provided safe harbors for traders and pirates for millennia and are now opening as havens for travelers seeking an escape from the bustle of the Malay mainland, Singapore, and the larger Indonesian islands. The luxury resorts, golf courses, and stunning Lagoi Beach and the other white sandy beaches of the north coast of the island of Bintan are just a short ferry trip, and even shorter flight, away from Singapore, as is the shopping and nightlife of neighboring Batam. Other islands popular with Singaporean locals and international travelers looking for Riau islands all-inclusive resorts include, Sugi with its neighbouring Telunas Private Island located just off Sugi’s south-west coast, Moro, Kundur Natuna, and Anambas.
The larger Riau islands resorts, with their bustling urban centers, offer upscale accommodation, a variety of entertainments, and a vibrant nightlife whereas those heading for the smaller islands will discover a more boutique vibe geared to relaxing days on the beach, strolls along the shore, and cocktails at sunset. Many of Riau island's all-inclusive resorts are passionate about protecting and nurturing the ecosystem following years of overdevelopment, destructive palm oil production, water contamination, and plastic pollution. Conservation initiatives include zero-waste programs, the banning of plastics, and a dedication to creating renewable energy as well as creating mouthwatering menus from locally grown seasonal ingredients. Riau Islands hotels curated by Secret Retreats are dedicated to providing outstanding natural environments for their guests while ensuring eco-friendly best practices and support for the local community. Riau Islands hotels enjoy a comfortable tropical climate all year round with temperatures usually hovering between 26-30 C. The wet season lasts from September to March and the dry season, the best time for booking Riau Islands resorts, is from April to October. The lower humidity during these months makes it the ideal time to visit if you are planning outdoor activities on the beaches, surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, or island hopping. The Riau Islands make for a great choice to relax and enjoy some beach time after an adventurous Indonesian travel itinerary on Java, Sumatra or Borneo.
The larger Riau islands resorts, with their bustling urban centers, offer upscale accommodation, a variety of entertainments, and a vibrant nightlife whereas those heading for the smaller islands will discover a more boutique vibe geared to relaxing days on the beach, strolls along the shore, and cocktails at sunset. Many of Riau island's all-inclusive resorts are passionate about protecting and nurturing the ecosystem following years of overdevelopment, destructive palm oil production, water contamination, and plastic pollution. Conservation initiatives include zero-waste programs, the banning of plastics, and a dedication to creating renewable energy as well as creating mouthwatering menus from locally grown seasonal ingredients. Riau Islands hotels curated by Secret Retreats are dedicated to providing outstanding natural environments for their guests while ensuring eco-friendly best practices and support for the local community. Riau Islands hotels enjoy a comfortable tropical climate all year round with temperatures usually hovering between 26-30 C. The wet season lasts from September to March and the dry season, the best time for booking Riau Islands resorts, is from April to October. The lower humidity during these months makes it the ideal time to visit if you are planning outdoor activities on the beaches, surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, or island hopping. The Riau Islands make for a great choice to relax and enjoy some beach time after an adventurous Indonesian travel itinerary on Java, Sumatra or Borneo.
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Sustainable Luxury at Riau Islands Resort Bawah Reserve
Hop on a ferry or amphibious airplane for the trip to Bawah, a secluded island in the Anambas archipelago halfway between Singapore and Great Natuna Island. Of the six islands in the small archipelago, Bawah is the largest. Owner of the luxury Riau Islands resort, Bawah Reserve, and patron of the Anambas Foundation, Tim Hartnoll, discovered the island on a sailing trip to the archipelago and decided it would make the perfect location for a Riau Islands resort dedicated to preserving the pristine natural environment and developing sustainable practices with the local community. The Bawah Reserve luxury eco-resort was created without the use of heavy machinery to avoid disturbing the natural surroundings and a marine reserve has been created where dynamite fishing has been eradicated and waste removal schemes implemented to keep the beaches and surrounding ocean free of harmful rubbish.
Visitors are invited to stay in the Riau islands' overwater bungalows with large private verandas and easy access to crystal-clear lagoons with vibrant corals, and an abundance of marine life. Sim Boon Yang, the celebrated Singaporean designer, was put in charge of overseeing the Riau Islands resort development and utilized recycled materials such as copper, teak, and driftwood as well as sustainable bamboo and hand-hewn rock to create authentic, eco-friendly accommodations over the water, on the beach, or surrounded by forest. An ideal destination for families, Bawah Reserve has incredible food and drink, an immaculate croquet and tennis lawn, a relaxing selection of spa and well-being treatments for grown-ups and a wide range of activities to keep the kids entertained including fish-filled lagoons, treasure hunts, bat caves, and an open-air cinema beneath the stars.
Visitors are invited to stay in the Riau islands' overwater bungalows with large private verandas and easy access to crystal-clear lagoons with vibrant corals, and an abundance of marine life. Sim Boon Yang, the celebrated Singaporean designer, was put in charge of overseeing the Riau Islands resort development and utilized recycled materials such as copper, teak, and driftwood as well as sustainable bamboo and hand-hewn rock to create authentic, eco-friendly accommodations over the water, on the beach, or surrounded by forest. An ideal destination for families, Bawah Reserve has incredible food and drink, an immaculate croquet and tennis lawn, a relaxing selection of spa and well-being treatments for grown-ups and a wide range of activities to keep the kids entertained including fish-filled lagoons, treasure hunts, bat caves, and an open-air cinema beneath the stars.