
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
- Bawah is a sensational barefoot, back-to-nature private island eco-resort, set in a previously uninhabited marine conservation zone across five, lush, forest-canopied islands, three sheltered lagoons and 13 beaches. It has the same lo-fi-luxury feel as Bali but the joy here is that you don’t have to share the sand with the crowds.
- Bawah Reserve, with its luxe Robinson Crusoe exclusivity in the middle of Indonesia’s Anambas archipelago, is the best honeymoon destination for newlyweds in search of privacy, untouched nature and the best that barefoot luxury has to offer.
- There are 35 villas (overwater bungalows, beachfront villas and garden suites) made by hand from natural materials such as bamboo, driftwood and recycled teak, with beautiful recycled copper sinks and showers in the bathrooms. The 11 stunning and romantic overwater bungalows have steps that lead directly into the ocean. They offer complete privacy and uninterrupted views from your balcony to the horizon and idyllic ocean all around you.
- Enjoy the leisurely pace of island life here, as well as the many activities and water sports on offer. Start your morning with pilates and yoga classes before casting away on kayaks, paddleboards and boat trips to explore nearby islands. Laze or indulge in a romantic picnic on any of the resort’s 13 secluded beaches or explore untouched hinterlands through long walking trails. Enjoy a romantic sunset cruise for two.
- With water sports included in your stay, many guests make it a daily ritual to kayak around the island. A favourite time is at daybreak when the stunning pink sunrise hits the tips of the coral just below the water’s edge. Mornings are also the best chance to see Bawah’s turtles and other marine life.
- Bawah knows how to make an entrance. Guests enjoy an arrival via an 80-minute journey in our amphibious seaplane with unparalleled views of the South China Sea from Singapore. The resort will arrange the pickup from your Singapore hotel and VIP seaplane transfer.
EXCLUSIVE LUXE VOYAGER VIP BENEFITS & BEST PRICE
We negotiate rates & benefits for our clients directly with the hotels’ senior management. Our rates match or in many cases are lower than the best online rate for the property. Our clients also enjoy a suite of extra VIP privileges and recognition while staying at a partner hotel.
- Complimentary room upgrade on arrival.
- Daily complimentary buffet breakfast for two.
- Up to $100 dining or spa credit per stay, and or in-house dining / spa discounts.
- Welcome amenities (wine/chocolates/fruit) and card from the GM.
- Complimentary private airport transfers.
- Complimentary roll-away bed if required.
- Early check-in and late check-out.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi.
- Enhanced recognition through VIP status at all touch points in the guest experience.
A complete or partial suite of VIP benefits will be offered, subject to the property T&C, including availability, category of room & length of stay.
ACTIVITIES:
The most beautiful time of day to explore the Reserve. Join us for a gentle cruise around our 6 islands and watch the sun slowly set across the lagoon. Choose your favourite tipple, add some delicious canapes and step aboard your private boat. We will cruise you around our 6 islands and 3 lagoons under beautiful sunset skies before returning you directly to your suite.
Take the plunge and discover the secrets of Bawah’s colourful reefs as you get up close and personal with some of the most amazing marine life you’ve ever seen. Expect to come face to face with giant bump head parrot fish, clown fish, angelfish, rabbit fish, butterfly fish, bat fish, blacktip reef sharks and long-nosed trumpet fish; to name a few! Keep your eyes peeled for the illusive puffer fish, mild-mannered triggerfish, giant clams and nudibranch galore. Your likely to come face to face with a turtle or the shy black-tipped reef shark, considered to be one of the most beautiful sharks in the ocean.
Situated in the north-east of Indonesia in the middle of the South China Sea in the prolific and preserved area of the Anambas, Bawah Reserve offers some lovely diving attractions. Based on your experience, desires and surrounding water currents, a number of dive sites and experiences will be offered. We have a registered Bawah Dive Centre managed by Orca Nation. You can also learn to dive at Bawah. Dive with a Marine Conservation Biologist: Although the reefs surrounding Bawah Reserve are incredibly healthy, marine biologists (in conjunction with Bawah Anambas Foundation) have identified several reefs in need of love and repair. Our OrcaNation diving guests are invited to join the biologists to repopulate these areas with healthy coral. Not certified? Get your accreditations while staying on our island and enjoying diving holidays with your partner for many years to come.
There is nothing quite like the view of the towering North Rock when you’re standing on the sea. It’s also a major workout – every muscle in your body is at work as you ride over waves and work the long-handled paddle. You can see more and further and you have a much better view of sea life than you do in a kayak Standup paddle board (SUP) around the islands and see the colourful corals and reef fish beneath you. Fast enough to race but perfectly stable for first-timers our iconic, beautiful, wooden paddle boards make you feel like you are walking on water.
Collect a kayak from the activity centre and head off on an adventure around the Reserve. Our double kayaks make for a cool activity for couples, while our see-through kayak will open up even more of an underwater treasure trove. Our calm lagoon waters allow you to circumnavigate Elang or Bawah Island, stop off at Lidi Island, explore the eastern side of the seaplane lagoon, paddle on to the northern shore of Sanggah Island where you will see the only evidence of Bawah’s volcanic past. Pull up on Sanggah’s sandy beach and you may find a turtle nesting site identified by the tracks where the turtles have gone ashore. Picnics can be delivered here for your pleasure.
Enjoy some time in our 2 Nacra 5.0 catamarans. Simple and easy to use, Kick up rudders ensure easy beaching and simple sailing. These fabulous boats are capable of racing at the highest level or quietly cruising with friends on a lazy afternoon sail.Let our activities team show you how!
You’ll feel like a character in a desert island adventure story as you meander through Bawah’s awe-inspiring forest. At the heart of our wilderness, you’ll encounter primary jungle and an ecosystem bursting with butterflies and lizards, buzzing with birdsong and flourishing with wild orchids, delicate ferns and ancient trees.Don’t miss the ‘King of our Jungle’ – a 50-metre-high, 500-year-old ‘Keruing’ tree. We have created three well-marked hiking trails on Bawah Island, leading to three amazing lookout points, where you will be rewarded with commanding views of the coastline, Coconut Beach, the statuesque North Rock, and the surrounding islands.
The heavens appear closer to Earth at Bawah. See the silvery lagoon lit not by moonlight but by the Milky Way. Peer through our telescope or lie back on a blanket; with no light pollution, you will see constellations and shooting stars and maybe even a meteor shower.

Sandy pathways, woven around large palms and Indian almond trees, lead to 35 luxury suites offering the ultimate private island experience with unparalleled exclusivity and privacy. Lining the south-facing coast of the reserve, our chic bamboo tented beach and deluxe suites are steps from the pristine sandy beach. Nestled behind the beach suites our garden suites offer the perfect jungle luxe. Upgrade your view to an Overwater Bungalow, set above the turquoise-blue lagoon; well appointed for a spectacular panorama of the archipelago. Every detail in our suites – from the 300 thread count bed linen on our classic canopy beds to our copper bathtubs are designed to make you feel at home, whilst worlds away.





Overwater Bungalow
For a romantic getaway or dream honeymoon, upgrade to a beautiful Overwater Bungalow. Exclusively accessed by ironwood walkways, our 11 Overwater Bungalows (105 sqm) are blessed with splendid vistas over the lagoon and outer islands, with six suites catching the sunrise in the east, and five perfect for a sunset in the west. Sliding doors open into an air-conditioned interior adorned with aqua-hued seascapes and jungle murals. Steps lead from a private verandah and open-air sundeck straight into the tropical waters below. Perfect for enjoying your very own spectacular sunset with a cocktail from your own bar or a personalised gourmet dining experience.



Beach Suites
A luxury tented beachfront suite set amongst lush foliage and a stone’s throw from pristine, white sand and glistening lagoons. Peaceful privacy, gentle breezes and sea views from your verandah.Dotted along the island’s white-sandy shoreline with the sound of the waves gently lapping, experience the romance of sleeping in one of our 19 beachfront luxury safari-style suites (70 sqm). Open the canopy to the elements or close the sides as you prefer. The suite’s tented ceiling stretches across the verandah for a shaded daytime reading spot or a fine dining lunch. Step down onto your own private beach area and enjoy a soothing massage experience or drift away on your sun lounger. End the day with a dip into sapphire waters that are so crystal clear it’s almost a cliché.




Deluxe Beach Villa
Our two-bedroom Deluxe Beach Villa is a home-away-from-home with two beach suites, a separate living & dining pavilion for entertaining your friends and family and a private plunge pool to cool off from the tropical heat. The lounge and dining areas have been designed to complement the panoramic views, perfect for a private sunrise breakfast or sunset supper experience. Enjoy the peaceful privacy, gentle breezes and sea views from a hideaway terrace.


Garden Suite
Set slightly back from the beach amidst sun-dappled jungle terrain, enjoy a luxury safari-style tented Garden suite (70 sq m). Wake up to the dawn chorus and the cheeky whistles and hoots of the black minah birds as they cavort in the Indian almond trees around you. Step out of your verandah onto the sandy forest floor and you’ll find that you’re only footsteps away from the beach. The suite’s tented ceiling canopy stretches across the veranda for a shaded daytime reading spot on the five-metre daybed. Open the canopy to the elements or close the sides as you prefer.


Jungle Lodge
The Jungle Lodge is the newest addition to the Reserve and a good option for families. Peaceful and private, this treetop lodge offers gentle breezes and partial sea views – although the beach is just a few minutes walk down 50 hand-cut stone steps. There are two en-suite bedrooms, a large open plan living and dining area and a full-length front-facing outdoor balcony accessed from sliding doors in the living room. The lodge offers panoramic floor to ceiling windows that give a sense of being immersed in nature and a direct private pathway to Tree Tops restaurant.
There are four bars and restaurants, and dining is a Bawah highlight. The Tree Top restaurant at Bawah serves bespoke Asian-fusion cuisine with locally-grown ingredients alongside a curated drinks menu to showcase authentic flavours. The lower deck of the restaurant offers an alternative relaxation spot for diners to relax as they take in spectacular views of the ocean. Guests can also unwind with bespoke cocktails at the Grouper Bar, Jules Verne Bar, and Boat House Bar. These uniquely-themed bars are situated at different zones on Bawah, each offering beautiful and distinctive sights of the surrounding islands. Boat House is also open for breakfast and lunch daily and does themed BBQ nights – dining with toes in the sand looking out over the lagoon and sand bar.


Treetops
Perched under a jungle canopy, surrounded by tropical rainforest, with beautiful views of the lagoon, Treetops restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Let the food, the wine, and the magnificent landscape merge into a single sensation that provokes all your senses. If you are seeking fine dining with crimson coloured sunset views then Treetops should be your number one choice. Be sure to book ‘The Lookout’, at least once, for a private, romantic affair of lanterns, wine and dinner à deux.

Jules Verne Bar
Resting high above the tree canopies and transcending the imagination, Jules Verne Bar is the perfect place to ponder your great explorer pipe dreams. Here you can enjoy light snacks and soft drinks after an energetic hike through one of our forest trails; or celebrate the day with homegrown cocktails, meticulously muddled with a splash of panache by Jon Jo, our resident bartender.

Boat Haouse
The Boat House, our gorgeous beach bar, is a little piece of paradise on the shores of our east beach that oozes a relaxed ambience. The venue is at one with its surroundings – boasting panoramic views overlooking the lagoon, with a contemporary, bohemian vibe punctuated with chilled lounge melodies. Enjoy lunch, dinner and drinks here and a fresh, creative and modern à la carte menu. A great bbq venue or relax in a swing chair with an ice cold beer.

Destination Dining
Dining at Bawah is all about you: where you like, when you like, and just what you like. Enjoy a fine dining experience within the comfort of your suite with an intimate breakfast, lunch or dinner on the verandah or sundeck. Kick back with the sand between your toes with a private picnic on Coconut beach. For a romantic supper book our “look out” for the ultimate private dining experience.

Beach Picnic
This one is for the romantics! Forget breakfast in bed – surprise your new spouse with something extra special like breakfast, lunch or sunset drinks at one of our 13 secluded beaches. Or take picnicking to the next level with a boat ride to a private island beach for a three-course castaway lunch for two. It’s all the glory of beachfront dining without any of the effort.
Journey: No arrival to an island is as thrilling as via seaplane. Your journey starts in Singapore, where you will be collected from your hotel, airport or residence by our chauffeur. A travel coordinator will escort you by ferry to Batam International Airport, where you will board our private seaplane for an 80 minute journey, landing on Bawah Reserve’s spectacular lagoon in front of your suite, just in time for a gourmet lunch.
There’s no end of adventures to be had; hike through the rainforest past monitor lizards and a 2,000 year-old palm to the entirely empty Coconut Beach; windsurf, kayak or paddle-board between five islands, stopping at a cave to see hundreds of bats swirl into flight; snorkel among parrotfish, clownfish and turtles. Or just loll on the sand with a book from the library. Most activities are included in the rate, as are daily treatments at the Aura spa, such as yoga, pilates, meditation, facials and massages.
Aura Spa is set in natural, lush surroundings and is the perfect environment for total rejuvenation of the mind, body and spirit. Our treatment rooms provide a revitalising space where you can sink into luxury and allow yourself to be fully pampered. We offer a range of treatments from head to toe, our facial will leave your skin glowing and our foot mapping will energise tired feet. Bawah’s signature massages have been created from the vast range of experience of our highly skilled therapists.


Aura Spa & Wellbeing
Find total zen in the soothing, natural surroundings of Bawah Reserve with Aura Spa & Wellbeing. Nestled in the island’s beachfront jungle, Aura offers a natural and luxurious setting. Offering revitalising treatments and practices to ease away workday stress 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. All are designed to relax, invigorate and rejuvenate both the body and the mind.
From traditional to local body treatments, facial cleanses and detox programs, and relaxing and rejuvenating spa rituals. Whether you’re looking to detox and cleanse your body in a tropical paradise, searching for an unforgettable holiday experience or simply looking to relax and unwind in the sunshine, Aura can help find the perfect tropical spa for you.
True wellbeing. The Bawah movement experience offers classes daily at 8am and 5pm. Our teachers adapt the class to suit all levels and experience while taking into account any injuries, modifying moves as needed. Each class has an intention and blends together balance with core work, strength with stretch and is designed so that you finish feeling both invigorated and relaxed. Our teachers are Hatha yoga and Pilates trained and private bookings are available.

Private Island Massages
Because often a one-hour massage is not quite enough to ease away your tensions, why not make a morning of it? We will whisk you away on a short boat trip for a secluded spa experience on one of our islands across the lagoon. After your treatment, maintain the zen with a cup of tea and gourmet snacks and explore the rest of the island before heading back to your suite.


Pool
Relax, dine and be pampered. Take life at your own pace, if your choice is peace and relaxation over action and adventure, we suggest you do nothing more than relax on a sun lounger at our beachside infinity pool.

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Area & Location
Area, Country
Anambas Islands, Indonesia
Nearest Airport
Hang Nadim International Airport
Local Currency
Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Time Change
GMT +8:00
Language
Bahasa Indonesia
Best time to go
April through October
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