Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon
If you’ve been meaning to add another beach resort to your Bintan list, here’s a new one worth the ferry ride. Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon has officially opened on the island’s northern coast, sitting along what the brand calls Bintan’s longest beach and just about an hour from Singapore.
We went down for a stay to see what it’s actually like, from the rooms and food to the beach club and all the facilities you’ll probably be tempted to squeeze into one weekend. Here’s our honest review of Bintan’s newest resort.
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What is Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon?
It’s the Swiss hospitality brand’s first property in Bintan, and it’s gone all in: 408 rooms, 6 dining concepts, a 2-storey beach club, 3 pools, a kids’ club, a spa, and access to 2 golf courses. Clearly, all built around the idea that you shouldn’t have to leave the property to fill an entire weekend.
We spent 3D2N here, and let’s just say we could have stayed longer. There’s no need for any suspense till the end either; right off the bat we can excitedly claim that we had such a wonderful experience that we’ll be back soon enough, family in tow.
How to get to Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon from SG
The journey from Singapore is pretty straightforward. It’s also only about an hour from Singapore by ferry, making it an easy contender for a short weekend escape.
We took the Bintan Resort Ferries service ferry from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, with the ride taking around 70 minutes. On the Singapore side, you’ll head through the e-gates before boarding. Round-trip fares cost from $100/adult and $88/child.
Visa requirements vary depending on your passport, with visa-on-arrival available for eligible travellers. Singapore passport holders need not apply for any Visa. Simply fill in the arrival card online on the All Indonesia website before your trip. Once you arrive in Bintan, you’ll need to show your arrival QR code at the security check right after immigration.
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Where is the resort located & how to get there?
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon sits in Sebong Lagoi on Bintan’s northern coast, the same resort belt that’s home to most of the island’s beach hotels.
The resort makes commuting super convenient by picking you up from the terminal itself.
Once you’ve crossed security and immigration, you’ll see the resort’s waiting room where the staff will arrange your shuttle to your accommodation. It’s a short 20-minute drive with scenic views of the golf course as soon as you enter the premises.
As is standard at most hotels, check-in starts at 3pm, and check-out is at 12pm. The lobby is a gorgeous spot to chill at and features an automated instrument that plays traditional gamelan music at intervals throughout the day.
What to expect at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon
If you’re the sort who likes to leave the hotel only when absolutely necessary on holiday, you’ll be pleased to know Mövenpick has plenty to keep you occupied. During our stay, we saw all sorts of travellers – families with kids, couples on a romantic getaway, a group of girlfriends celebrating a baby shower, and solo travellers enjoying their own company.
408 rooms & suites, each with a balcony or terrace
The best part is that every one of the resort’s 408 rooms and suites comes with a private balcony or terrace, facing either the gardens or the sea. Categories range from entry-level Deluxe Rooms and Premium Terrace Rooms up to Junior, Executive, Ambassador, and Presidential Suites, so there’s a fair spread depending on whether you’re doing a quick couple’s escape or bringing the whole extended family.
Room rates start at S$176/night for a Deluxe King Room with garden view. This includes daily breakfast for 2 and the signature Mövenpick Chocolate Hour experience. Rates get even lower if you’re an Accor member, which you can sign up for for free.
The rooms are modern and spacious, with comfy beds and blackout curtains. Lounge on the settee in the middle of the day when you need a break from all the activities.
The property itself is expansive, with plenty of greenery and beachfront to wander around. We found this especially nice for early morning runs and sunset walks, because you don’t feel like you’re doing the same 200m loop around the pool for the tenth time.
And the resort isn’t finished growing yet. Several new facilities are currently in the works, including paddle, pickleball, and tennis courts, expected to open around November, as well as the 2nd floor of Soñada Beach Club and a 2nd floor at Recreation Village for art classes.
There’s also more coming down the pipeline: indoor archery, glow painting, a yacht marina, a direct ferry terminal at the doorstep of the resort, a cheese room, a Japanese zen garden, and a greenhouse growing vegetables in-house.
So yes, the resort has plenty more to offer if you come again in a couple of years.
6 dining concepts with solid food choices, including a Japanese izakaya
Food is clearly meant to be a big part of the stay here, with 6 separate dining concepts spread across the resort. For most Singaporeans, food can make or break a resort stay, especially when you’re staying somewhere large enough that you might not leave the property for an entire weekend. Fortunately, the food was one of the stronger parts of our stay.
The various dining concepts across the resort cover everything from Japanese food and Indonesian dishes to poolside bites, cocktails and pastries. We found the overall standard to be very good, including the more casual food served around the pools. Here’s what you can eat your way through.
Of all the F&B options, Yokatta Izakaya & Bar was our favourite. The Japanese restaurant is helmed by a Japanese chef, with a menu covering sushi, yakitori, udon and tempura, alongside a selection of sake. The food we had was notably fresh, which is especially appreciated when you’re eating seafood on an island.
It’s also perched at the top, overlooking the sea, so you get the experience of having Japanese izakaya food with a tropical Bintan backdrop. Basically, if you’re only picking a restaurant to repeat meals, we’d make it this one.
Port 19 is the resort’s all-day dining restaurant, and this is where you’ll want to go if your group can’t agree on what to eat. It’s also where the daily breakfast is served – a giant buffet with too many dishes to stuff yourself silly.
The menu is extensive, covering salads, soups, Asian specialities, Indonesian classics, Josper-grilled meats, pasta, pizza, Indian dishes, and a kids’ menu. So whether someone wants nasi goreng while another person is craving pizza, there are enough options to keep the peace.
For something more casual, there’s Klon-Tong Deli Goods, which leans into the nostalgia of 1980s Bintan. It’s the spot for pastries, ice cream, coffee, and local specialities, along with sandwiches, tapas, and drinks.
Coffee starts from Espresso (IDR40,000, ~S$2.90), while more interesting options include an Iced Pandan Latte (IDR70,000, ~S$5) and Popcorn Iced Latte (IDR85,000, ~S$6.10). The menu also has a drink called Klon-Tong Cloud (IDR85,000, ~S$6.10), combining local coffee, matcha, coconut, tonic water, and salted pandan foam.
The resort also sells locally sourced produce and local snacks, which makes this a handy place to pick up something to nibble on rather than relying entirely on the restaurants.
And because this is Mövenpick, guests also get the signature Chocolate Hour, a daily ritual from 3pm-4pm that gives you a very valid excuse to schedule chocolate into your holiday itinerary. It features an impressive chocolate fountain, brownies, cakes, waffles, mini pancakes, and fruits. Definitely a hit with the kiddos!
If you’re spending the day at Recreation Village, there’s also the Sports Lounge, which is designed for more casual dining while you catch a game or take a break between activities. This is where we’d head for a less formal meal, especially if you’re travelling with teenagers or a group that can’t sit still for too long.
And there’s plenty to do nearby too. Beyond the fitness facilities, the resort has activities such as table tennis, darts and foosball, with an arcade available for teens.
The Ocean Pool Bar is exactly what it sounds like: a swim-up bar by the pool where you can order drinks without putting on proper clothes and remembering where you left your shoes.
It serves light bites and finger food, alongside cocktails including Margaritas, Daiquiris, and Mojitos. The setting is relaxed, with sun loungers and ocean views, making this a good spot for a slow afternoon rather than a proper sit-down meal.
We also found that the food standard remained pretty good even at the poolside outlets, which is a nice bonus when you’re trying to maximise pool time.
Soñada Beach Club, the only 2-storey beach club on the island
Then there’s Soñada Beach Club, which is arguably the resort’s biggest flex. It’s on the beachfront itself and is billed as the island’s largest and only 2-storey beach club.
The beach club serves a mix of Pan-Asian and Italian food, with dishes ranging from fresh seafood ceviche and house-made pastas to Tomahawk steaks. There’s also a walk-in wine cellar with a selection of premium labels, alongside tropical cocktails and reworked classics made with local ingredients.
The real draw, though, is being able to spend the afternoon choosing between the beach club pool and the actual ocean. Available for rental are stand-up paddleboards and transparent kayaks.
There are beachfront cabanas, cocktails, and weekend DJ sessions, so the vibe is more lively than your standard resort pool. The beach activities are also genuinely fun, whether you want to swim in the sea or stay in the pool.
Recreation Village & Little Birds Club for family downtime
For something a little more active, Recreation Village is the resort’s hub for fitness, sports, and casual dining. There are aerial yoga and reformer Pilates sessions, as well as a gym for anyone determined not to let a weekend of buffet breakfasts derail their workout routine.
Travelling with kids? Little Birds Club gives younger guests their own space, with indoor and outdoor play areas, arts and crafts, and other interactive activities. Basically, somewhere for them to burn off energy while the adults get a few moments of peace.
It includes napping rooms, a TV room, a nursery, and an indoor playground complete with a ball pit. For the slightly older kids, there’s an arcade, and even mahjong tables for the aunties and uncles. Those who want to explore the massive grounds on 2 wheels can rent bikes too.
Shantara Spa & Wellness for the actual relaxing part
And when you’ve finally decided that doing absolutely nothing is, in fact, an activity, there’s Shantara Spa & Wellness.
The spa has private treatment rooms, couples’ rooms, a sauna and steam room, along with reflexology and facial treatments. Its treatment menu draws on massage and wellness rituals from Bintan and the wider region.
Golf across 2 courses designed by professional golfers
Golfers get access to Bintan Lagoon International Golf, with 2 separate 18-hole courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Ian Baker-Finch, respectively. It’s one of the more established golf draws in Bintan, so this is one perk that predates the resort’s opening but is now bundled into the Mövenpick stay.
Also home to Bintan’s largest MICE space
If you’re planning something bigger than a family trip, the resort has over 2,000sqm of meetings and events space, centred on a 900sqm Grand Ballroom with additional flexible function rooms. There are outdoor areas too, for anything from a corporate retreat to a beachfront wedding.
Opening packages: a Wellness Package & a Family Package, both 3D2N
To mark the opening, the resort has 2 limited-time packages available for stays until 30th November 2026. Both are priced from IDR 4,400,000 (~S$317) for the 2-night stay.
Wellness Package
- 2 nights in a Deluxe Garden View Room, with daily breakfast for 2
- Guided wellness sessions: Sunset Beach Movement, Sunrise Energy Activation, Ocean Mindful Meditation & Power Walk
- A batik painting session
- 20% off selected Shantara Spa treatments, including the Harmony Rejuvenation Ritual and Eternal Serenity Ritual
- 20% off food & beverage throughout the stay, excluding alcohol
Family Package
- Timed for the September school holidays
- 2 nights in a Deluxe Garden View Room, with daily breakfast for 2 adults & 2 children under 12
- Supervised kids’ activities: cupcake decorating, cookie making, T-shirt and tote bag painting, Zumba Kids, and other interactive games
- 20% off food & beverage, excluding alcohol
- 20% off wellness activities
Both packages can be booked through the Mövenpick Wellness & Family package page.
Is it worth the stay?
After spending a few days here, we’d say Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon is best suited to travellers who want the resort itself to be the holiday.
There’s enough going on that you don’t need to plan a packed Bintan itinerary. You can wake up early for a sunrise walk, spend the afternoon bouncing between the 3 pools and the beach, have dinner at the Japanese restaurant, then do it all over again the next day with a completely different set of activities.
For families, the combination of 3 pools, a water slide, kids’ club, arcade, sports facilities, and beach activities gives children plenty to do. Adults can disappear to the spa or beach club when they need a break.
Couples, meanwhile, can probably skip most of the kid-centric facilities and spend their time eating at Yokatta, walking along the beach, getting a spa treatment or settling into a cabana at Soñada.
We were also pleasantly surprised by the food. Yokatta was our standout, but the overall standard across the resort’s F&B options was consistently good, including the more casual poolside offerings.
Soñada Beach Club.
And because the resort is still new, there’s a noticeable sense that this isn’t quite the finished version yet. With the upcoming sports courts, art classes, a direct ferry terminal and other facilities in the pipeline, there’s likely to be even more to do here in the coming months.
For now, the opening packages make it a fairly straightforward option if you want to check out one of Bintan’s newest resorts without committing to full rack rates. Just remember to leave some space in your suitcase. You’ll probably come back with snacks.
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Photography by Aditi Kashyap.