Bintan is really close to Singapore - about an hour's ride on the ferry. Cheap too with ticket prices ranging from S$50-S$60+. So I don't know why this is only my first time there! Chose the 'Bintan Lagoon Resort' because of its friendly golf course. Just the perfect kind for me. Out of 2 available course to choose from, we opted for the more popular Jack Nicklaus Sea View Course because of its signature hole that features a sea view..of course.
Great view if you stay in rooms labelled "facing the sea", which you have to pay an additional S$20-30 for. We opted for one without view but it didn't quite bother us as we were mostly out during the day. And hence this photo was taken along the corridor. Anyway, that's the swimming pool with a pool-side bar (the hut in the center). Love the submerged seats and pool-side table for your drinks or finger food!
Walked to the other wing where the beach-side restaurant called Orzo is located and had a drink there. Lunch menu supposed to be reasonable but dinner's just way too uppety. A place to people/acitivty-watch.. since there were various groups playing team-building games, beach volleyball, beach soccer, water activities like banana boat, jet-ski etc. Interesting :)
I don't have a picture but I'd also recommend the Japanese restaurant Miyako. Good bento sets and reasonably-priced soba noodles. Nonetheless, read the menu carefully and take note of the prices!
I went once to the same resort and opted for the seaview. Note: there was no sea view at all. Only saw the bushes. -.-"
ReplyDeletehahaha. that is why must emphasize "FACING the sea", and not sea VIEW. lol. there is indeed a distance between the sea and the rooms...unfortunately
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