Pulau Bintan Hotel Tips by DarkRay

BRF Holidays: Cheaper Accomodation Rates!

This does not refer to any hotel in particular.

But if you are planning a trip to Bintan from Singapore, you may want to book both the ferry tickets and accomodation from BRF Holidays instead. BRF is of course Bintan Resort Ferries and is the operator of the ferries shuttling between Singapore's Tanah Merry Ferry Terminal and Bintan's Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal.

BRF Holidays is also the main booking agent for most of the hotels in Bintan and almost all the travel agents in Singapore (online and offline) resell the holiday packages from them. When you buy direct from BRF Holidays, you can often save about 15% or more!

Unique Qualities: It's significantly cheaper. Enough said!

Address: Bintan

Phone: +65 6293-3191

Theme: Hotel

Website: http://www.brfholidays.com.sg/

Banyu Biru Villas: Affordable Family Style Accomodation Banyu Biru Villas Review

I did not stay here during my visit to Bintan, but a friend did and I think it is a great place for families and friends who would like to stay together during their holiday there. Each villa is self-contained with its own bedrooms (there are 2 - 4 bedrooms villa for 4 to 8 guests), living area, and kitchen (for some).

Banyu Biru Villas has its own swimming pool and club house, but I think most of its guests will just go to the Nirwana Resort located next door instead, as it boast more extensive as well as better facilities.

The best part was that it is quite a bit cheaper than staying at Nirwana Resort.

Unique Qualities: It offers quite good privacy as each villa is some distance away from the next.

Address: Nirwana Gardens

Comparison: less expensive than average

Phone: +62 770-692-505

Price: US$20-40

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.nirwanagardens.com

Nirwana Resort: Unpretentious Resort-Style Accomodation

Nirwana Resort is a bright and cheery resort-style hotel. During my stay, the hotel was very well-kept and was an absolute joy to stay in. This beach fronted hotel is located within the sprawling grounds of Nirwana Gardens and offers a reasonable array of recreational and business facilities.

Although designed to cater to the masses, it somehow still manage to retain a quiet sense of serenity which permeates the atmosphere there.

The staff were also very friendly and smile whenever eye contact is made - Genuine Indonesian hospitality.

In short, Nirwanwa Resort is a great and affordable place to unwind.

Unique Qualities: The free form swimming pool is one of the best of any hotel. It is landscaped with well-placed plants and has 2 jucuzzi sections. It also offers its users a great view of the beach and the South China Sea!

Address: Nirwana Gardens

Comparison: about average

Phone: +62 770-692-505

Price: US$40-80

Theme: Hotel

Website: http://www.nirwanagardens.com