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.
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.
Guests at Bawah are invited to get involved in the coral reef restoration effort by joining the diving team on marine conservation dives. Before the dive guests will get a short presentation on what they will be doing, the type of dive they are about to do, and the reef restoration methods used in the dive. Then during the dive guests will visit the reef restoration projects and can help transplant and preserve coral for future generations as well as assist with other marine conservation efforts such as underwater clean-ups to remove ghost fishing nets and equipment left on the reef. #marineconservation #bawah #bawahreserve #indonesia
If you would like to contribute to the ongoing marine conservation efforts please consider donating to the Anambas Foundation who work on restoring reefs around the Anambas Archipelago including at Bawah Reserve.
With tennis season in full swing ( wink 😉 see what we did there) over in Europe, we thought it might be good to remind you that we have 2 grass tennis courts here at Bawah Reserve. They are pretty spectacular too! 🎾 #tennis #tenniscourt #hoteltennis #wimbledon #tennislife #tennislove #tennistournament
Nothing makes us happier than witnessing this magical moment: the eggs we’ve protected, loved, and patiently waited on… finally hatching into baby turtles. 🐢✨
Each tiny hatchling is a reminder of why we do what we do — for the ocean, for future generations, and for the fragile beauty of life itself.
Here’s to the journey ahead, little ones. May the waves carry you safely. 💙🌊
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Rugged, natural terrain and relaxed open spaces
Residing on one of Bawah’s six islands, Elang is a private island with 6 stunning cliffside lodges, all to yourself. Just a few minutes by boat from the reserve’s main jetty, this bijou island offers guests a quiet oasis with private butler service, bespoke dining, activities lawn and spa and wellbeing. Elang is available exclusively for whole-island bookings. #bawah #bawahreserve #elang #elangprivateresidence #indonesia #hotel #resort
Beautiful words 👸 . As we travel our way around this beautiful world, as we pass through and observe and learn. Remember when you return home some places will change you. Bawah Reserve is one of those places. 😍
Beautiful from above, stunning from below. Above, below and beyond ar Bawah Reserve, Indonesia. Come and stay, come and explore.
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