How to Get to Kamuela Villa Lagoi Bay Bintan: Complete Guide
Most travelers reach Kamuela Villa Lagoi Bay Bintan by direct ferry from Singapore’s Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Bandar Bentan Telani, taking about 70 minutes, followed by a short hotel transfer.
Singapore to Tanjungpinang is a practical alternative when the direct ferry to Bandar Bentan Telani is fully booked.
Travelers can also arrive from Malaysia, or from other cities in Indonesia via Tanjungpinang or Batam.
Singapore to Kamuela Villa Lagoi Bay Bintan by Direct Ferry (Fastest Route)
The fastest route is a direct ferry from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Bandar Bentan Telani, arriving in about 70 minutes, followed by a short land transfer to the hotel.
- Route: Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (Singapore) to Bandar Bentan Telani (Bintan)
- Crossing time: About 70 minutes
- Onward transfer: 15 minutes by hotel shuttle
- Sailing schedule: Ferries depart daily, with the first sailing at 08:10 and the last at 17:00.
- Time zone note: Bintan runs on Western Indonesia Time (WIB), one hour behind Singapore. An 08:10 departure arrives around 08:20 local time.
- Booking: Book ferry ticket online: Singapore to Bandar Bentan Telani.
Bandar Bentan Telani is the closest ferry terminal to Kamuela Villa Lagoi Bay Bintan, just 15 minutes away by hotel shuttle.
Hotel staff are on standby at the arrival hall for every ferry arrival from Singapore.
Check-in time at Kamuela Villa Lagoi Bay Bintan is at 14:00. Travelers arriving in Bintan before 12:00 can consider a tour first, instead of waiting around for the villa to be ready.
A few options:
Or browse the full Bintan Tour Collection, where pickup can be arranged either at Bandar Bentan Telani or directly at the villa.
Singapore to Tanjungpinang: The Alternative Route
Tanjungpinang is Bintan Island’s main city, and a practical alternative when the direct ferry to Bandar Bentan Telani is fully booked, which can happen on weekends, holidays, or during peak season.
- From: Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, Singapore
- To: Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal, Tanjungpinang
- Operators: Majestic Fast Ferry and Sindo Ferry
- Duration: About 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours
- Onward transfer to Kamuela Villa Lagoi Bay Bintan: About 1 hour 20 minutes by private transfer or taxi
- Booking: Book ferry ticket online: Singapore to Tanjungpinang.
Kamuela Villa Lagoi Bay Bintan does not offer a shuttle from Tanjungpinang.
Book your private transfer in advance for the onward journey.
Or Plan Your Trip with Bintan Travel Guide — everything in Bintan can be arranged according to your preferences.
Getting to Kamuela Villa Lagoi Bay Bintan from Indonesia
Travelers already in Indonesia typically arrive by flying into Tanjungpinang or taking a speedboat from Batam.
By Air via Tanjungpinang (Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport)
This route suits travelers from Indonesian cities such as Bali, Surabaya, or Pekanbaru. Most domestic flights to Tanjungpinang connect through Jakarta, and direct flights are also available from Jakarta itself.
- Arrival airport: Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport (TNJ)
- Drive time to Kamuela Villa Lagoi Bay Bintan: About 1 hour by road
- Ride-hailing note: Grab, Gojek, and Maxim are not permitted to pick up passengers directly from the airport arrival terminal.
By Speedboat from Batam
Batam and Bintan are neighboring islands in Indonesia’s Riau Islands Province, connected by a quick speedboat crossing.
The departure point is Telaga Punggur Ferry Terminal, arriving at Tanjung Uban Port in North Bintan.
- Crossing time: About 15 minutes
- Onward drive to Kamuela Villa Lagoi Bay Bintan: About 40 minutes
- Departure frequency: Roughly every 30 minutes, between 08:00 to 17:00
Speedboat tickets from Batam are purchased directly at the terminal. Online booking is not widely available on this route yet. See Getting to Bintan from Batam for a full schedule and fare breakdown.
Getting to Kamuela Villa Lagoi Bay Bintan from Malaysia
The most direct route from Malaysia is a ferry from Johor Bahru to Tanjungpinang. Batam can serve as an alternative gateway if ferry schedules don’t fit a traveler’s plans.
- Departure terminal: Stulang Laut Ferry Terminal, Johor Bahru
- Arrival terminal: Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal, Tanjungpinang
- Ferry journey: About 2 hours 10 to 15 minutes
- Transfer to Kamuela Villa Lagoi Bay Bintan: About 1 hour 20 minutes by road
- Frequency: Up to twice a day, though schedules vary by operator and date
- Booking: Tickets can usually be booked online through platforms such as Easybook
Taxis are available at Sri Bintan Pura Terminal, though availability can be limited in late afternoon. Arranging onward transport in advance is worth considering.
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