How to Get to The Residence Bintan : A Step by Step Guide
If you’re planning a trip to Bintan and staying at The Residence Bintan, you don’t need to worry about how to get there!
There are three different routes to choose from, each with its own advantages and travel distances.
Many tourists often wonder about this. Let us guide you on how to reach The Residence Bintan effortlessly.
If you don’t have an ASEAN passport, make sure to check about Bintan entry requirements and Visa On Arrival
1. From Singapore to Bintan Ferry Terminal
If you’re coming from Singapore, this route is a breeze.
Begin your journey at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, which is conveniently situated near Changi Airport.
Choose the Bintan Resort Ferry for a smooth 60-minute ride from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Bintan Ferry Terminal, also referred to as Bandar Bentan Telani (BBT).
Booking your ferry ticket early is highly recommended, especially during weekends and public holidays, to ensure availability.
To easily view the prices, check availability, and make online bookings, simply you may check Bintan Resort Ferries official website .
From this ferry terminal you need land transfer. The journey around 1 hour 10 minutes covering around 66 KM to reach this resort.
They provides shuttle Bus services daily for this route for your convenience. But you need to contact them about their shuttle servcies.
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If you plan to book a ticket from Singapore to Bintan for a morning departure (before 12:00 noon), please note that the standard check-in time for hotel rooms is around 2:00 PM or 3:00 PM.
Instead of waiting in the hotel lobby until check-in time, you might want to consider visiting Blue Lake Bintan and the Sand Dunes.
Or if you have other plans for sightseeing or your own itinerary, you can hire a taxi service with a private driver.
This service allows you to customize the itinerary according to your preferences.
So on the next day, you can spend the following day enjoying the hotel facilities or just relax.
If you’re interested in exploring Bintan Island, you might consider a full-day tour with a customized itinerary.
Alternatively, you could take a snorkeling trip to the east of Bintan, near White Sand Island.
2: From Singapore to Tanjungpinang Ferry Terminal
This second route also starts from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore, but you’ll arrive at Tanjungpinang Ferry Terminal, the main city of Bintan Island.
This route is a good option if Bintan Resort Ferries are fully booked, and it allows you to explore Tanjungpinang’s attractions before heading to The Residence Bintan.
There are two ferry operators from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Tanjungpinang Ferry Terminal, Sindo Ferry and Majestic.
For Sindo Ferry, the journey takes about 2 hours, while Majestic takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
If you choose this route, it’s a good idea to book your ferry ticket in advance to avoid it being fully booked.
For more details, you can check the comparison of ferry ticket prices through this link.
You need land transfer from Tanjungpinang to The Residence Bintan, the journey takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 39 KM.
They provide shuttle bus services also, just need to contact them.
3: From Other Indonesian Cities to Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport
Tanjungpinang City has an airport called Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport, which serves domestic flights from cities like Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Pekanbaru, and others in Indonesia.
If you’re coming from Indonesia, you can choose flights to this airport.
If you’re coming from another country, you’ll first need to fly to Jakarta and then take a connecting flight from Jakarta to Tanjungpinang Airport.
The journey from Tanjungpinang Airport to The Residence Bintan takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes by land transfer, covering approximately 31 kilometers.
They provide airport transfer also.