New resort 90 minutes from S’pore: Is Movenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon worth a family trip?

The pool at Sonada Beach Club, Movenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon, overlooks the beach, giving guests a choice between a swim and a day by the sea.

PHOTO: MOVENPICK RESORT & SPA BINTAN LAGOON

Vanessa Paige Chelvan

Published Oct 31, 2026, 09:15 AM

Updated Oct 31, 2026, 09:15 AM

Movenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon is a new 408-room beachfront resort, about 70 minutes by ferry from Singapore.

The resort has children’s facilities, including Little Birds Club, pools and workshops.

Adults can kayak, do batik painting, join fitness classes or book spa treatments.

BINTAN, Indonesia – Barely 20 minutes into my Bintan holiday, the rain starts coming down in sheets. So much for my tropical island getaway.

But with three days and two nights ahead of me – child-free, no less – I am determined to make the most of it.

My destination is Movenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon, a 408-room beachfront property which opened in August on the site of the former Bintan Lagoon Resort.

Getting here takes about 70 minutes by ferry from Singapore’s Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, followed by a 20-minute drive to the resort on Bintan’s northern coast.

From kayaking and batik painting to a kids’ club , pizza-making workshops and spa treatments, there is enough to keep the whole family occupied over a weekend.

Plenty for kids to do

As a mother of six-year-old twin boys, I am always interested in what a hotel offers its youngest guests – and whether those activities might buy parents a little time to themselves.

At Movenpick, much of the action centres on the Recreation Village – home to sporting facilities, a swimming pool and the Little Birds Club. Families can easily spend most of the day at the Recreation Village alone.

Open daily from 9am to 6pm for children aged one to 12, the kids’ club is bright and spacious, with an area for free play and an indoor playground that resembles a smaller version of indoor playground Kiztopia. There are also nap rooms and baby-changing facilities.

Children can cool off at the wet playground, one of several family-friendly facilities at the resort's Recreation Village. PHOTO: MOVENPICK RESORT & SPA BINTAN LAGOON

Children can cool off at the wet playground, one of several family-friendly facilities at the resort's Recreation Village.

The activity schedule is packed, with free sessions including children’s Zumba, origami and seashell art.

During my visit, a group of children was particularly excited about Ocean Treasure – a grand name for what is essentially seashell hunting on the beach. They seemed to be having a wonderful time.

The resort’s bright and spacious kids’ club caters to children aged one to 12, with areas for free play and organised activities. PHOTO: MOVENPICK RESORT & SPA BINTAN LAGOON

The resort’s bright and spacious kids’ club caters to children aged one to 12, with areas for free play and organised activities.

Paid workshops include cookie or pizza making (200,000 rupiah, or about $14, a child), and wooden mask or tote bag painting (250,000 rupiah a child). Workshops last for one or two hours.

There is also a children’s pool with a slide, wet and dry playgrounds, a splash pad, a free-to-play arcade, and games such as billiards and table tennis.

The Recreation Village also has a dry playground where children can climb, slide and play. PHOTO: MOVENPICK RESORT & SPA BINTAN LAGOON

The Recreation Village also has a dry playground where children can climb, slide and play.

Kayaking, batik painting and a blissful massage

There is plenty for parents to do too, whether they want to join the resort’s activities or enjoy some time to themselves.

On my first morning, I head to Sonada Beach Club for a spot of kayaking.

I initially eye a transparent kayak, which offers a view of the water beneath. But I am told that it feels less stable than a conventional kayak, so I chicken out and switch to a regular one.

Kayaks line the beach at Sonada Beach Club. ST PHOTO: VANESSA PAIGE CHELVAN

Kayaks line the beach at Sonada Beach Club.

ST PHOTO: VANESSA PAIGE CHELVAN

The water is calm and the kayaking area is cordoned off, making for an easy 30-minute paddle.

I leave my phone onshore and, with nothing to distract me, spend the time taking in the surroundings and listening to the waves.

A double kayak costs 120,000 rupiah for 30 minutes, while a transparent kayak or stand-up paddleboard costs 150,000 rupiah. Children must be at least five years old to kayak.

Afterwards, I spend a couple of hours swimming and reading by the pool.

Another activity worth trying is batik painting (250,000 rupiah).

I spend about 90 minutes painting flowers on fabric, first outlining the petals and leaves with hot wax before filling them in with colour. The painting itself is relaxing, but keeping the colours within the wax outlines proves trickier than expected.

Guests can try batik painting for 250,000 rupiah. The 90-minute activity involves outlining designs with hot wax before adding colour. ST PHOTO: VANESSA PAIGE CHELVAN

Guests can try batik painting for 250,000 rupiah. The 90-minute activity involves outlining designs with hot wax before adding colour.

Still, it is fun to try something new and I have a souvenir to take home. Paintings are left to dry overnight and can be collected on the following day.

For those who want to be more active, the resort offers free 45-minute power walks along the beach and beach boot camps, a 45-minute h igh-intensity interval training workout.

There is also mat pilates (250,000 rupiah); aerial yoga (300,000 rupiah), where participants use hammocks suspended from the ceiling to stretch and move through different poses; and aerial sound bath sessions (250,000 rupiah), which combine the experience of floating in a hammock with soothing sounds.

My favourite experience, however, is at Shantara Spa & Wellness.

Shantara Spa & Wellness offers treatments such as Balinese massages. PHOTO: MOVENPICK RESORT & SPA BINTAN LAGOON

Shantara Spa & Wellness offers treatments such as Balinese massages.

The 90-minute Balinese massage (888,000 rupiah before taxes and service charge) is one of the best I have had. The therapist gets the pressure just right and I even manage to take a nap.

Other treatments include a two-hour ritual combining a massage, body scrub and flower bath (1.588 million rupiah before taxes and service charge).

It is worth booking the treatments before arriving, as appointment slots can fill up quickly.

Spacious rooms, dining options

The deluxe ocean-view room is spacious and comfortable, with large windows and a private balcony overlooking the sea. ST PHOTO: VANESSA PAIGE CHELVAN

The deluxe ocean-view room is spacious and comfortable, with large windows and a private balcony overlooking the sea.

My deluxe ocean-view room is spacious and comfortable, with large windows and a private balcony overlooking the sea.

The bed is particularly comfortable and, with no children waking me in the middle of the night, I get two nights of uninterrupted sleep – a rare treat.

The entire property spans 310ha, including the resort, beach club, golf course and villas that have yet to open.

While the grounds are extensive, guests can easily walk from their rooms to the beach club, spa and Recreation Village. Those who prefer not to walk can request a buggy, and I rarely wait more than a few minutes for one.

Lush greenery surrounds the resort's accommodation blocks. ST PHOTO: VANESSA PAIGE CHELVAN

Lush greenery surrounds the resort's accommodation blocks.

There are also two 18-hole golf courses and tennis courts, with pickleball and padel courts expected to open by the end of 2026.

As for food, there are several dining options around the resort.

Port 19, the all-day dining restaurant, offers a good spread of Asian and Western dishes, with live cooking stations reminiscent of the Marche restaurant chain in Singapore.

My favourite meal is at Yokatta Izakaya & Bar, which serves Japanese dishes such as sushi, udon and yakitori. The food is satisfying, comparable with what one might find at Sushi Tei in Singapore.

I have less luck at Sonada Beach Club, where the menu is limited and the food does not quite hit the mark. The tiger prawn pasta, for instance, is a little underwhelming, with prawns that are softer than I would like and a pasta sauce that could do with more flavour.

I also wish there were more local or Asian options across the resort’s dining outlets.

At Port 19, nasi goreng costs 238,000 rupiah, while children’s meals start at 70,000 rupiah. The tiger prawn pasta at Sonada Beach Club costs 220,000 rupiah.

Port 19 is among the dining outlets at Movenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon. PHOTO: MOVENPICK RESORT & SPA BINTAN LAGOON

Port 19 is among the dining outlets at Movenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon.

One perk at the resort is the complimentary Chocolate Hour, held daily from 3pm to 4pm at Klon-Tong Deli. Guests can help themselves to sweet treats, including fresh fruit, marshmallows and waffles that can be dipped in a chocolate fountain. Drinks and pastries are charged separately.

I leave Bintan well rested and already thinking about a return trip – this time with my boys in tow, though something tells me I will be spending considerably less time at the spa.

Bintan Resorts Ferries operates services from Singapore’s Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Bandar Bentan Telani. A round-trip journey in economy class costs around $90 to $102 for one adult. Transfers to and from the resort are complimentary.

Rooms start at 1.85 million rupiah (before taxes and service charge) a night, depending on dates and room type. Remember to factor in meal costs – with few meal options in the vicinity, most guests are likely to eat at the resort. Mains range from 190,000 rupiah for laksa to 390,000 rupiah for seafood pasta.

The best time to visit is from March to October, when the weather is more likely to be dry and sunny. It rained on all three days of my visit in September, at times putting outdoor activities on hold. Check the forecast and have a few indoor activities in mind.

The resort is working to reopen its former ferry terminal in 2027, which could eventually allow guests to arrive directly at the property and clear immigration there.

The writer was hosted by Movenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon.

Weekend Trip is a series that looks at regional destinations through fresh eyes. For more travel stories, go to str.sg/travel

Vanessa Paige Chelvan is an education correspondent at The Straits Times. She also writes the occasional commentary on parenthood, work and family life.

民丹岛莫凡彼度假酒店及水疗中心 Sonada Beach Club 的泳池俯瞰海滩，客人可以选择游泳或在海边度过一天。

照片：民丹泻湖瑞享度假村及水疗中心

凡妮莎·佩奇·切尔万

发布于 2026 年 10 月 31 日上午 9:15

更新于2026年10月31日上午9:15

民丹岛莫凡彼度假酒店及水疗中心是一家拥有 408 间客房的全新海滨度假酒店，从新加坡乘渡轮约 70 分钟即可到达。

度假村设有儿童设施，包括小鸟俱乐部、游泳池和工作坊。

成年人可以划皮艇、玩蜡染、参加健身课程或预订水疗护理。

印尼民丹岛——我抵达民丹岛度假才不到20分钟，就下起了瓢泼大雨。我的热带海岛之旅就此泡汤。

但接下来我有三天两夜的时间——而且没有孩子陪伴——我决心充分利用这段时间。

我的目的地是民丹岛泻湖瑞享度假酒店及水疗中心，这是一家拥有 408 间客房的海滨酒店，于 8 月在原民丹岛泻湖度假村的旧址上开业。

从新加坡丹那美拉渡轮码头乘渡轮大约需要 70 分钟，然后驱车 20 分钟即可到达民丹岛北部海岸的度假村。

从皮划艇、蜡染绘画到儿童俱乐部、披萨制作工作坊和水疗护理，这里有足够的活动让全家人在周末玩得尽兴。

孩子们有很多事可做

作为一对六岁双胞胎男孩的母亲，我总是很关心酒店能为最小的客人提供什么——以及这些活动是否能让父母们有一点属于自己的时间。

在瑞享酒店，大部分活动都集中在休闲村——这里有各种运动设施、游泳池和儿童俱乐部。一家人光在休闲村就能轻松度过大半天。

儿童俱乐部每天上午9点至下午6点开放，面向1至12岁的儿童。俱乐部明亮宽敞，设有自由活动区和室内游乐场，类似于小型版的室内游乐场Kiztopia。此外，俱乐部还设有午睡室和婴儿换尿布设施。

孩子们可以在水上游乐场消暑，这是度假村休闲村众多适合家庭的设施之一。图片：民丹岛莫凡彼度假酒店及水疗中心

孩子们可以在水上游乐场消暑，这是度假村休闲村内众多适合家庭游玩的设施之一。

活动安排非常丰富，免费课程包括儿童尊巴舞、折纸和贝壳艺术。

我参观期间，一群孩子对“海洋寻宝”活动特别兴奋——这个名字听起来很唬人，其实就是在海滩上捡贝壳。他们看起来玩得非常开心。

度假村明亮宽敞的儿童俱乐部适合1至12岁的儿童，设有自由玩耍区和组织活动区。图片：民丹岛莫凡彼度假酒店及水疗中心

度假村明亮宽敞的儿童俱乐部适合 1 至 12 岁的儿童，设有自由玩耍区和组织活动区。

付费工作坊包括饼干或披萨制作（每位儿童20万印尼盾，约合14美元）以及木制面具或手提袋彩绘（每位儿童25万印尼盾）。工作坊时长为一至两小时。

这里还有带滑梯的儿童游泳池、水上和陆地游乐场、戏水池、免费游戏厅，以及台球和乒乓球等游戏。

休闲村还设有旱地游乐场，孩子们可以在那里攀爬、滑行和玩耍。图片：民丹岛泻湖瑞享度假酒店及水疗中心

休闲村还设有旱地游乐场，孩子们可以在那里攀爬、滑行和玩耍。

皮划艇、蜡染绘画和令人愉悦的按摩

家长们也有很多事情可以做，无论他们是想参加度假村的活动，还是想享受一些自己的时间。

第一天早上，我前往索纳达海滩俱乐部体验皮划艇。

我一开始看中了一艘透明皮划艇，可以清楚地看到水下的景象。但有人告诉我，它的稳定性不如普通皮划艇，所以我最终还是放弃了，换成了一艘普通的皮划艇。

索纳达海滩俱乐部 (Sonada Beach Club) 的沙滩上停满了皮划艇。（图片来源：Vanessa Paige Chelvan，ST 摄影）

索纳达海滩俱乐部的沙滩上停满了皮划艇。

圣路易斯照片：凡妮莎·佩奇·切尔万

水面平静，皮划艇区域已划定，因此可以轻松地划桨 30 分钟。

我把手机留在岸上，没有任何事情分散我的注意力，让我可以静下心来欣赏周围的景色，聆听海浪的声音。

双人皮划艇30分钟收费12万印尼盾，透明皮划艇或立式桨板收费15万印尼盾。儿童必须年满五岁才能划皮划艇。

之后，我在泳池边游泳、看书，一待就是几个小时。

另一项值得尝试的活动是蜡染绘画（250,000印尼盾）。

我花了大约90分钟在布料上画花，先用热蜡勾勒出花瓣和叶子的轮廓，然后再填充颜色。绘画本身很放松，但要让颜色保持在蜡线之内比预想的要难。

宾客可以花25万印尼盾体验蜡染绘画。这项90分钟的活动包括先用热蜡勾勒出图案轮廓，然后再上色。ST PHOTO：VANESSA PAIGE CHELVAN

客人可以花25万印尼盾体验蜡染绘画。这项90分钟的活动包括先用热蜡勾勒出图案轮廓，然后再上色。

不过，尝试新事物总是很有趣的，而且我还能带个纪念品回家。画作会晾干一夜，第二天就可以来取了。

对于那些想要更加活跃的人来说，度假村提供免费的 45 分钟海滩快走和海滩训练营，这是一种 45 分钟的高强度间歇训练。

此外，还有垫上普拉提（250,000 印尼盾）；空中瑜伽（300,000 印尼盾），参与者使用悬挂在天花板上的吊床来伸展和变换不同的姿势；以及空中声浴课程（250,000 印尼盾），将漂浮在吊床上的体验与舒缓的声音相结合。

不过，我最喜欢的体验是在 Shantara Spa & Wellness。

Shantara Spa & Wellness 提供巴厘岛按摩等护理服务。图片：民丹岛泻湖瑞享度假酒店及水疗中心

Shantara Spa & Wellness 提供巴厘岛按摩等护理服务。

这90分钟的巴厘岛按摩（税前及服务费前价格为888,000印尼盾）是我体验过的最好的按摩之一。按摩师的力度恰到好处，我甚至都睡着了。

其他护理项目包括两个小时的仪式，结合了按摩、身体磨砂和花瓣浴（税前和服务费前价格为 158.8 万印尼盾）。

建议您提前预约护理项目，因为预约名额很快就会被订满。

宽敞的客房和餐饮选择

豪华海景房宽敞舒适，配有大窗户和可俯瞰大海的私人阳台。（图片：VANESSA PAIGE CHELVAN）

豪华海景房宽敞舒适，设有大窗户和可俯瞰大海的私人阳台。

我的豪华海景房宽敞舒适，配有大窗户和可俯瞰大海的私人阳台。

床特别舒服，而且没有孩子半夜把我吵醒，我可以连续两晚睡个安稳觉——真是难得的享受。

整个度假村占地 310 公顷，包括度假村、海滩俱乐部、高尔夫球场和尚未开放的别墅。

酒店占地面积广阔，但客人可以轻松地从房间步行前往海滩俱乐部、水疗中心和休闲村。不想步行的客人可以要求乘坐电瓶车，我通常只需等待几分钟就能叫到车。

度假村的住宿区被郁郁葱葱的绿植环绕。（ST 摄影：VANESSA PAIGE CHELVAN）

度假村的住宿楼周围绿树环绕。

这里还有两个 18 洞高尔夫球场和网球场，匹克球场和板式网球场预计将于 2026 年底开放。

至于餐饮方面，度假村周围有多种餐饮选择。

Port 19 是一家全日制餐厅，提供种类丰富的亚洲和西式菜肴，设有现场烹饪台，让人想起新加坡的 Marche 餐厅连锁店。

我最喜欢的用餐地点是 Yokatta Izakaya & Bar，那里供应寿司、乌冬面和烤鸡串等日式料理。食物令人满意，可以媲美新加坡的 Sushi Tei。

我在索纳达海滩俱乐部 (Sonada Beach Club) 的体验就没那么好了，那里的菜单选择有限，食物也差强人意。比如，虎虾意面就有点令人失望，虾肉太软，酱汁也不够浓郁。

我也希望度假村的餐饮场所能提供更多当地或亚洲风味的选择。

在 Port 19，一份炒饭售价 238,000 印尼盾，儿童餐起价 70,000 印尼盾。Sonada Beach Club 的虎虾意面售价 220,000 印尼盾。

Port 19 是民丹岛莫凡彼度假酒店及水疗中心 (Movenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon) 的众多餐饮场所之一。图片：民丹岛莫凡彼度假酒店及水疗中心

Port 19 是民丹岛莫凡彼度假酒店及水疗中心的餐饮场所之一。

度假村的一大亮点是每天下午3点至4点在克隆通熟食店（Klon-Tong Deli）举办的免费巧克力时光。客人可以自助享用各种甜点，包括新鲜水果、棉花糖和可以蘸着巧克力喷泉吃的华夫饼。饮料和糕点需另行付费。

我离开民丹岛时精神焕发，已经在考虑再次前往——这次要带上我的孩子们，不过我感觉我会在水疗中心待的时间大大减少。

民丹岛度假村渡轮公司运营从新加坡丹那美拉渡轮码头到本丹特拉尼镇的渡轮服务。经济舱往返票价约为90至102美元（成人）。往返度假村的接送服务免费。

客房起价为每晚185万印尼盾（不含税和服务费），具体价格取决于入住日期和房型。请务必将餐饮费用考虑在内——由于附近餐饮选择有限，大多数客人可能会在度假村内用餐。主菜价格从叻沙的19万印尼盾到海鲜意面的39万印尼盾不等。

最佳旅游时间是三月至十月，这段时间天气晴朗干燥的可能性较大。我九月份去的三天都下雨，有时户外活动不得不暂停。建议查看天气预报，并准备一些室内活动。

该度假村正努力在 2027 年重新开放其以前的渡轮码头，这最终可能会让客人直接抵达度假村并在那里办理入境手续。

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Vanessa Paige Chelvan是《海峡时报》的教育记者。她偶尔也会撰写一些关于育儿、工作和家庭生活的评论文章。