Most of us know the Friday urge to leave the city behind, trading office towers, traffic, and crowded streets for ocean air and open sky. A swift ferry crossing from Singapore makes that escape possible in just over an hour. On Bintan’s northern coast, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon stretches across a broad beachfront, bringing together 408 rooms and suites, several dining venues, recreational facilities, and a dedicated wellness centre. The change of scenery is immediate, with landscaped grounds, swaying palms, and views of the South China Sea replacing the city’s pace.
The resort’s accommodation is designed around comfort and space, with rooms and suites overlooking either the gardens or the water. Interiors combine clean architectural lines with pale timber finishes, soft furnishings, and large glass doors that allow daylight to fill the rooms. Deluxe rooms provide a comfortable base for short stays, while the larger suites offer separate living areas and additional outdoor space. Private terraces provide another place to sit back, with views across the grounds or towards the sea and a steady coastal breeze throughout the day.
Dining provides plenty of variety, with each venue offering a different setting and style. At Port 19, breakfast centres on live cooking stations serving Indonesian noodle specialities alongside a selection of regional dishes. Yokatta Izakaya & Bar takes a distinctly Japanese approach, serving grilled yakitori, small plates, and sake in a more intimate setting as evening sets in. Close to the beach, the two-storey Soñada Beach Club offers a relaxed option beside the swimming pool, combining wood-fired pizzas with Pan-Asian dishes. In the afternoon, Mövenpick’s signature Chocolate Hour, an homage to the brand’s Swiss roots, gives guests a chance to pause over pralines, chocolate treats, and warm fondue before the evening begins.
There is plenty to occupy the day beyond the restaurants. Golfers have direct access to Bintan Lagoon International Golf, home to two 18-hole championship courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Ian Baker-Finch. The courses wind through tropical landscapes and coastal terrain, offering a choice of layouts for different levels of play. At Shantara Spa & Wellness, guests can slow down with herbal body treatments, massages, and private steam rooms drawing on regional wellness traditions.
Families have their own spaces to explore at the Recreation Village, where children can take part in activities at the Little Birds Club while parents make time for paddleboarding or wellness sessions such as yoga, Pilates, sound baths, and many more. The combination of indoor and outdoor facilities means days can be planned around different interests, from active pursuits to moments of relaxation, without leaving the resort.
For meetings, celebrations, and private occasions, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon also offers more than 2,000sqm of event space, anchored by a 900sqm Grand Ballroom. The facilities provide flexibility for everything from corporate gatherings and conferences to weddings and family celebrations.
With its convenient connection to Singapore, beachfront location, varied dining options, and wide range of activities, Mövenpick Resort & Spa
Bintan Lagoon offers an easy way to escape the city routine for a few days by the sea. The resort offers guests enough choice to fill a weekend with activities or spend the hours by the pool, at the beach, in the restaurants, and on their own terrace.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Prime beachfront address on Bintan’s northern coast with convenient ferry access from Singapore
- Two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Ian Baker-Finch
- Beachfront dining at Soñada Beach Club alongside the signature daily Chocolate Hour
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Mövenpick Resort and Spa Bintan Lagoon
Jalan Indera Segara Site A12
Bintan 29155, Indonesia
T: (+62) 770691388
E: movenpick.bintan.reservation@movenpick.com
W: movenpick.accor.com
IG: @movenpickbintanresort
