Bawah Reserve is situated in the Anambas archipelago. This remote Indonesian island enclave in the western part of the South China Sea is closer to Malaysia than it is to the main Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Borneo.
That’s why the best way to get to Bawah is on our private seaplane. It flies seven days per week from Hang Nadim Airport on the Indonesian island of Batam, which is easily reached from Jakarta or Singapore. The flight time from Batam to Bawah is approximately 75 minutes.
Guests travelling to Bawah from Singapore are escorted from door to door, making the arrival journey seamless.
Need some expert assistance with planning your stay in the vibrant city of Singapore? We can
help you to find and book the right hotel for your needs, arrange a meet-and-greet on your arrival
at the airport, a car to take you sightseeing if required, and a drop-off at the airport before your
onward flight.
Guests are chauffeured to Singapore’s Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, then accompanied by a Bawah host on the pleasant 30-minute ferry ride to the island of Batam, Indonesia. Once guests have cleared Indonesian immigration they will be driven to the Hang Nadim Airport for a delightful 75-minute seaplane flight lands you in the resort’s lagoon.
Upon departure from Bawah, you travel back the same way to Singapore, first by seaplane to Batam and then by ferry to Singapore. Once you’re through immigration and customs, a private car will be waiting for you at the ferry terminal exit.
The return transfer fee to Bawah from Singapore is US$980 per person.
The flight from Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, to Batam’s Hang Nadim Airport takes just over an hour. Several direct flights are available daily. If coming from Bali, you will need to fly to Batam via Jakarta. Once you touch down in Batam, you will be met as you disembark and be escorted directly to our seaplane for the flight to Bawah.
We welcome guests who arrive on a private yacht. Note that reservations and an overnight stay are required for mooring, and that there are size limitations within our lagoons. Please contact our reservations team to discuss moorings.
Bawah is a sustainable retreat that celebrates the local island culture and heritage, while striving to preserve the natural wonders of the Anambas Archipelago for generations to come. Find out more about our sustainable practices.
Located at the southern end of Indonesia’s remote Anambas Archipelago, Bawah Reserve is a hidden gem that offers an exclusive island experience in a pristine natural environment. Halfway between Singapore and Borneo, the archipelago consists of over 200 islands and is home to around 45,000 people. It boasts crystal-clear warm waters, a rich biodiversity of teeming flora and fauna, making it a fabulous destination for travellers in search of seclusion and outdoor activities in an idyllic paradise.
Bawah is a sustainable retreat that celebrates the local culture and heritage, while preserving the natural beauty of the Anambas Archipelago for generations to come. Learn more about our sustainable practices.
And this is how it’s done:
🚘A designated driver will pick you up from your location—whether it’s Changi Airport, your residential address, or a Singapore hotel.
⛴️ Your adventure begins with a scenic ferry ride from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore to Batam. Our Travel Host will escort you on this journey.
🧳 Upon arrival in Batam, you’ll be assisted through passport and baggage clearance.
🚘 A private car will be ready to transfer you comfortably during this time.
✈️Once cleared, you’ll head to Hang Nadim Airport, where the Airfast seaplane awaits, exclusively for Bawah guests. After take-off clearance, enjoy an 80-minute flight to Bawah, arriving just in time to settle in and enjoy lunch in paradise.
🛶 Team kayak or Team SUP 🏄♀️ Drop your choice in the comments 💬
The hardest decision you’ll have to make at Bawah Reserve on a slow Sunday: which way to explore our turquoise lagoons? 🌊
Both our kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are completely see-through, giving you a front-row seat to the vibrant coral reefs and marine life below. It’s like having a window into another world 🩵
One island, one group & one unforgettable experience 🏝️
Welcome to Elang Private Residence. Bawah Reserve’s “resort-within-a-resort.” Designed for families and friends who value privacy above all else, Elang offers:
✨ 6 Hand-crafted sustainable lodges
🍽️ Bespoke dining with your own private chef
💆♀️ Dedicated wellness and spa treatments
🛩️ A 80-minute seaplane journey from Singapore
No schedules, no distractions, just the two of you and the rhythm of the tides 🌊
At Bawah Reserve, romance isn’t just a candlelit dinner. It’s the luxury of time. Whether it’s a picnic on a private island or a sunrise swim in our turquoise lagoons, this is where love finds its own pace.
📌 Save this for your dream honeymoon inspiration.
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Yes, Valentine’s Day is still two weeks away, but consider this your gentle nudge to start dreaming. A few ideas for how to spend it, your way 🤍
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From tiny flippers to ocean gliders 🐢
Did you know that only about 1 in 1,000 sea turtle hatchlings survive to adulthood? That’s why our conservation work at Bawah Reserve is so vital.
Through the dedicated work of our marine biologists and the @anambasorg, we relocate nests to our protected hatchery to ensure these little ones get a safe head start. Watching them take their first swim is a moment our guests never forget and seeing them return to our lagoons as adults is the ultimate reward ❤️
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