Lavish suites, villas, infinity pool, private beach, refined dining
Lagoi Bay, Jl. Gurindam Duabelas No.Plot 5, Sebong Lagoi, Kec. Tlk. Sebong, Kabupaten Bintan, Kepulauan Riau 29155, Indonesia Get directions
"Tucked away on Bintan Island’s quiet north shore, The Sanchaya feels like discovering a well-kept secret. Each villa and suite blends colonial-era elegance with modern comforts – think Egyptian cotton linens, Aesop bath products, Bang & Olufsen entertainment systems, and fully stocked “maxi-bars.” The crown jewel, the Vanda Villa, is a four-bedroom beachfront estate with sprawling green spaces, a vast private veranda, and an infinity pool just steps from the sea. It’s a journey to reach (via Singapore and ferry), but the payoff is the sheer luxury of disconnection." - Faye Bradley
"We won’t pretend otherwise: the Sanchaya is far away from everything. But the remoteness is part of its appeal. The hotel itself is grand and gleaming, impossibly photogenic at dawn and dusk, the colonial architecture and towering palm trees reflected in the still water of an Olympic-sized infinity pool. There’s rainforest and a manmade lagoon on one side, and clear blue sea on the other; inside, the hotel is like a museum of Southeast Asian art and artifacts." - Mark Fedeli
"This 30-room-and-villa property—an imposing colonial mansion with a courtyard and a stone fountain—is serious about doling out a luxury experience. Check-in was done in-room with assistance from a British Butler Institute–trained butler. The suites, too, are handsomely appointed; floors were polished wood, the furniture sleek black bamboo, while antique maps and antiques added a touch of mystery and adventure. It’s Brad Pitt meets Indiana Jones. The beds are comfortable, and staff members are doting. You don’t get this level of luxe anywhere else in Bintan…or even nearby Singapore." - CNT Editors, Betsy Blumenthal
"A 30-room-and-villa luxury property with a colonial mansion aesthetic, in-room check-in with a British Butler Institute–trained butler, and handsomely appointed suites." - Audrey Phoon
"Situated on the beautiful island of Bintan and located just a 10-minute drive from BBT Ferry Terminal, The Sanchaya offers luxurious and modern getaway with a private beach area, an outdoor pool, free WiFi access in all areas of the property, and free on-site parking for guests who drive. This resort also offers free return transfer service to the ferry terminal. The beautifully designed rooms at The Sachaya are all air-conditioned. Each one is fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen satellite TV, an iPod dock, personal safe and an en suite bathroom featuring shower facility, slippers, bathrobes, and free toiletries. Fresh towels and linen are also provided. Some rooms have dining area and a well-equipped kitchen. Guests can enjoy pool, garden, or sea view from the balcony. The concierge service at the 24-hour front desk can help guests with currency exchange, luggage storage, laundry requests, arranging car hire and bicycle rental, airport shuttle, and organising relaxing massage treatments at thespa and wellness centre. Guests can also purchase lovely trinkets at the on-site gift shop. As for dining option, the on-site All Day Dining Restaurant serves Asian and Western dishes, while the Library & Bar serves light snacks and refreshing beverages." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
