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Bawah Reserve

Riau Archipelago, Indonesia

Bawah Reserve

Summary of 163 verified reviews

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Excellent hotel. Great rooms and fantastic service. Awesome vibe. Beautiful beach.

This luxe eco-resort, Bawah Reserve, recently re-opened, bringing guests via seaplane to the six tropical islands in the Riau Archipelago, Indonesia. Each residence is ideal for groups of up to 20 people; guests will have exclusive access to a private beach, an open-air, two-story Club House restaurant and bar, a Beach House, Kayu Spa and a saltwater infinity pool. Additional amenities include private butler service and daily spa treatments.
Hotel Address:
  • Bawah Reserve
  • Pulau Bawah
  • Riau Archipelago,
  • Indonesia

Location Summary
Bawah Reserve sits in sheltered seclusion 160 nautical miles (300km) northeast of Singapore in the remote Anambas Archipelago, Indonesia. Guests arrive via seaplane to the six tropical islands.
Banquets & Meetings
Celebrate your special day and experience the spectacular natural atmosphere that provides these secluded islands with their charm. Our experienced and trusted staff are on hand to ensure stress-free planning.
Fine Dining On Site
This all-inclusive resort offers four unique dining venues, from the lofty forest canopy to the ocean’s edge. Menus feature Indonesian and Mediterranean-inspired dishes in a creative fusion of East and West.
Fitness Center
The air-conditioned gym is equipped with treadmill, climber, rower, weights and balance balls and stunning lagoon views. There is an outdoor jungle gym with TRX & climbing frame. Also available are two daily Pilates, yoga & meditation classes.
Pool Outdoor
The swimming pool is half-moon shaped and 22 meter at its longest point making it great for morning laps. Shaded by trees, the pool offers a cool respite from the tropical heat.
Spa Facility
Nestled in the island’s beachfront jungle, Aura Spa offers a natural and luxurious setting, rejuvenating treatments and practices to ease away everyday stresses and enhance your physical and mental wellbeing. Indulge in a variety of tropical spa experiences, ranging from sea salt scrubs and locally sourced Ayurvedic oil massages, Pilates and sunrise qigong on the beach.
Beach
Guests are free to pick up a kayak from the Actvities Centre at anytime to explore the lagoons and alcoves or paddle to our islands and their beaches. Our calm lagoon waters are the perfect place to learn or practice stand up paddleboarding.
Boating
Guests can set sail on the easy-to-use catamarans and enjoy sailing around our turquoise lagoons with magical views included. Bawah also has several boats in various sizes and offer various experiences that can take you out for exploration around the lagoons and beyond.
Ecological Tourism
A newly installed floating solar is the source of energy that powers the property. The football pitch-sized solar energy farm provides the majority of the island’s electricity, thereby reducing carbon emissions.
Hiking
Forest hiking, in the heart of the wilderness you’ll encounter primary jungle and a rich ecosystem bursting with life. Don’t miss the ‘King of Our Jungle’ – a 50-metre high, 500-year-old Keruing tree. Bawah offers three marked trails leading to magnificent lookouts.
Scuba Diving
The Anambas Islands are labelled one of Asia’s top five tropical island paradises for divers. Bawah Reserve is surrounded by jaw-dropping underwater scenery and 12 dive sites right off the coast, reachable by a short boat ride. Snorkeling the clear lagoon waters is also available and snorkeling equipment is provided.
Shopping
Enjoy island boutique shopping at the Six Islands Trading Post Bawah Reserve. Choose from local giftware, jewellery, souvenirs, candles, Reef-friendly sustainable sunscreens and a collection of resort wear.


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Hotel Amenities
  • - Banquets & Meetings
    - Executive Retreat
    - Fine Dining On Site
    - Fitness Center
    - High Speed Internet
    - Pool Outdoor
    - Spa Facility
Available Activities
  • - Beach
    - Ecological Tourism
    - Hiking
    - Scuba Diving
    - Shopping