2D1N Bintan Anmon Resort short getaway from Singapore review

If you are looking for a short getaway from Singapore, you can check out Anmon Resorts in Bintan, Indonesia. I chose Anmon Resorts because I wanted to try out glamping! I booked my stay via Klook and my ferry ride from Bintan to Singapore via Grab Ferry.

Transport (Bintan Ferry Tickets on Grab)

We took the 1110H Bintan Resorts Ferries from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Bandar Bentan Telani and a 1435H Ferry on the way back to Singapore. It took an hour to reach Bintan but do note that the Indonesian time is one hour earlier than Singapore so you will reach at 1110H Indonesian time.

A complimentary shuttle bus from Anmon can be arranged to fetch you from the terminal by emailing your ticket to iwanttostay@theanmon.com. Once you have reached, look for the signboard that says Anmon and there will be a person in charge to check for your name and reservation. The shuttle bus (1250H) can also send you back to the terminal.

complimentary shuttle bus

free buggy rides around the resort
our room was available at around 12pm so we checked in

Glamping in Amnon

There is a very nice rooftop window. I like it when the sunrays shines upon waking up.

Moody ambience

A mini-fridge, cups, bottled water

Clean bathroom, excludes toothbrushes

Dining in Bintan

tried this Cactus drink, it tasted like cough syrup

ayam pakar

nasi goreng (SGD $14)

BBQ experience (SGD$100)

BBQ pit

Seafood platter and meat platter
(prawn, fish, otah, lamb, beef, potato, corn, vegetables)

Uninvited guests (bees/hornets)

Dining at a nearby food centre (Pujasera Food Centre)

orange juice at SGD 80 cents

mie goreng (SGD 2)

Bintan beer ( I think it tastes like Tiger? while he says tasted quite diluted)

nearby school

Activities available at the Resorts include:

Spa

Chill Cove (water activities)

Karaoke

Mangrove tour

Seafood restaurant

Night movie

Crystal lagoon

Ferry price at Grab

ferry price at Bintan Resort Ferries

Total cost: $600, about $300 per person including transport, food and stay

Anmon 2D1N stay: $218 after discounts using a Travel credit card and voucher
Ferry Transport: $186.80 for 2 people

Bintan is not exactly a cheap place to go to. 🙂

Pro-tip: Resort prices on weekdays are cheaper than weekends

Thank you for reading!

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