The Sanchaya

An unforgettable seaside escape on this peaceful island, lulled by the sound of the wind in the palm trees and the softness of the white sand. A time for rest, a moment of pure beauty and harmony. The view and the tranquility invite contemplation — a rare and precious luxury. Exquisite service, marked by rare delicacy, combines warmth and discretion. Every smile carries a sense of care. By the pool, the baskets with chilled water, fresh lemons, and sunscreen are thoughtful and most welcome. Every meal is a journey, with Indonesian, Thai, and international flavors that are an absolute delight. The wine list is particularly appealing, with a fine selection from Oceania. An ideal place for a 4- or 5-night stay. To the entire Sanchaya team, a heartfelt thank you for this unexpected discovery, so close to Singapore — and to Hadi, for the wonderful introduction to the island and its cultural treasures. Nicolas and Isabelle

The Sanchaya delivers an experience so refined and heartfelt, it sets a new standard. From the moment we checked in for the ferry at Tanah Merah, everything was flawless — and more than that, it was warm, thoughtful, and deeply personal. We were "greeted" with ginger candies to soothe travel sickness (which, funnily enough, came in handy later on the winding roads of Bromo!). Upon arrival at Bintan, the legendary welcome — often mentioned in reviews — was every bit as gracious as promised, both at the ferry terminal and at the estate. Our suite was cool and welcoming from the start. The separate duvets I had requested were perfectly in place, along with a yoga mat and several large bottles of sparkling water. Each day brought more thoughtful touches: a poolside basket with cold water and sunscreen, quality sweet and savory snacks, fluffy bathrobes that were actually soft and long enough, Aesop amenities,... We normally skip breakfast, but here, we found ourselves genuinely looking forward to it each morning. Every dish was a delight. Special mention must go to Maria, whose care and attention made the experience truly exceptional. After just one breakfast, she remembered our exact preferences — oat milk served warm with coffee — and always seemed to know just what would make us happiest. The property itself is breathtaking — impeccably maintained, spacious, and endlessly photogenic. We stayed three nights during the week, and the atmosphere was calm, elegant, almost cocooned in its serenity. We were also fortunate to be upgraded to a Sanchaya suite, with a large terrace where we sat and watched the tropical rain — a beautiful, cinematic moment. We ended our stay with a meal at the Thai restaurant on-site, which was easily one of the best Thai meals we've ever had. The flavors were fresh and balanced, the herbs vibrant, the seasoning just right — a perfect finale. To everyone at the Sanchaya: thank you. You gave my daughter and me the highlight of our month-long journey through the region. We left with full hearts — and a deep wish that we had stayed longer.

We had a wonderful experience at The Sanchaya with Greg and his Artisans team. Fantastic hospitality that shines through every aspect of the service, food and stay! We had a private gazebo dinner arranged by my husband to celebrate our 20th anniversary and we have a private team of Chef, Sommelier and service staff. The night was beyond perfect! Simply engrained in my memory, food was cooked to perfection:) We tried the cooking class, yoga, paddle boat pickleball and the team were great in their roles. Spa was superb too! It is a relaxing luxury haven and we truly enjoyed our stay. We will be back!!

My wife and I had decided to stay at Sanchaya for our June vacation.... Prior to our arrival, the staff were already very pro-active and had answered all our queries pertaining to the room choices. Upon arrival, we were blown away by the serenity and the picturesque view of the hotel. We were felt so welcome especially when we were greeted by the GM, Greg. The front desk staff showed us around the facilities before going to our room. We stayed in the super huge Sanchaya Suite that is located right above the Dining Room... You'd think that it will be noisy, but the quietness of the room is amazing. Breakfast food choice is probably one of the best I'd seen. With a huge ala carte buffet concept, we can order as much food from the menu as we want... and yes we did just that.... we'd so much that for the entire duration of 4 days/3 nights, we skipped lunch. For dinner, there is a choice of Indonesia, Thai and Western cuisine. It need to be said that food is NOT inexpensive, but the quality of food served is awesome, freshness wise and taste wise. Alternatively, a guest can choose to take a 10 minute walk along the beach to Lagoi Bay where there are a couple of local restaurants and a grocery store. Facilities wise, the pool is always inviting, there is also a library and a bar to chill for those who want to stay out of the sun. On the issue of the staff, everyone we meet is a fine example of superb service. From Chef Budi, to the restaurant staff such as Maria, Dewi, and Joanne, everyone is attentive and saw to our needs. Given the chance, we'd return again. Jimmy and Florence

We booked based on the excellent trip advisor reviews and we were so pleased we did. We spent ten days at the Sanchaya, both of us with work to accomplish, away from home. There's no surpassing the facilities! Wifi at the resort, working in the air-conditioned bar and lounge rooms, swimming in the 50m infinity pool, beautiful meals, extremely happy and friendly staff, rooms serviced regularly, and those pillows that everyone keeps talking about... where can we get some? I recommend the lobster, the wine talk, whatever is going. Thanks to all for hosting us so beautifully.