Description
Location\nSituated on the northern coast of Bintan Island, Indonesia, the resort is a 300 hectare development. Accessible via high-speed catamarans from Singapore's Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (TMFT), the journey is a mere 55-minute ride. From Changi International Airport to the TMFT the drive is about 10 minutes, and from the Singapore Cruise Centre it is a 25-minute drive.\nFacilities\nSet amongst more than 300 hectares of beachfront gardens, overlooking the South China Sea and archipelago of the Riau Islands, the resort offers sparkling azure waters, gently swaying palm trees, sugar fine white sands and warm personalised service. The resort offers a total of 190 superior rooms, 104 twin rooms and 86 king-size rooms. Facilities available include: a 24-hour reception, games room, babysitting service, business centre, 24-hour medical service (subject to fees), safety deposit boxes located at front office, lift access, 24-hour room service (subject to fees), laundry service (subject to fees), kids' club (subject to fees), a playground as well as retail shops and a mini-supermarket. The resort also offers 11 restaurants, bars and cafes. Internet access is also available (subject to fees).\nRooms\nEach room offers a spacious 37 m² and comes with its own private balcony. A unique feature in every room is the wooden raised platform next to the picture window, ideal for lounging while enjoying the beautiful views of the garden. Each room also features modern amenities such as individually adjustable air conditioning, cable television, ironing set, tea/coffee making facilities, an in-room fridge, a personal safe, telephone with local and international direct dial, as well as an en suite bathroom with a bath, shower, complimentary toiletries, bathrobes, souvenir slippers and a hairdryer.\nSports/Entertainment\nThe resort has a leisure centre featuring a freeform swimming pool with slides, a children' pool, sun loungers and parasols, a fully equipped gym, an amusement arcade, board games, laser quest, table tennis, snooker etc. A Jacuzzi is also available. Bike tours can be be arranged. The resort has a 2nd larger swimming pool in the main wing, as well as the ?Nutty Bunch Club? for kids and the Spa-Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa (subject to fees). Steam baths, massage treatments and a solarium are also on offer there. Water sports available for a fee include banana boat rides, canoeing, scuba diving etc. The resort also features two 18-hole championship courses, designed by golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Ian Baker-Finch. Golf lessons for both adults and children can also be arranged for a fee. In addition, basketball, volleyball and beach volleyball facilities are offered. Minigolf and an entertainment programme for both children and adults are provided (subject to fees). The resort provides live evening entertainment as well as karaoke bars and relaxing cocktail lounges.\nMeals\nThe hotel offers casual dining as well as sumptuous buffets at its 11 restaurants, bars and cafes, with a choice of casual al fresco dining, buffets, cocktails by the pool, the ?Surf and Turf?' beach BBQ, Mediterranean cuisine or authentic Japanese food. Dining options include ?Kopi-O? which serves international and Indonesian cuisine, the ?Orzo? restaurant featuring Mediterranean and Italian cuisine, ?Miyako? Japanese restaurant, ?Ripples By The Pool? serving refreshments and snacks, ?Warung Kue? offering cakes and pastries and ?Nelayan Grill? specialising in grilled seafood and steaks. ?Horizons? lobby lounge serves gourmet coffee and teas, cocktails and snacks, and offers nightly entertainment. At the leisure centre, the ?Verandah? offers refreshments and snacks while ?Haskell's? at the golf clubhouse serves quick meals and snacks.\nPayment\nThe following are all accepted as forms of payment: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA.\nHow to get there\nGuests need to take a high-speed catamaran from Singapore's Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (TMFT). T