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The Sanchaya
Bintan Island, Indonesia · Independent · High Luxury
Opened in December 2014 on Bintan, a short ferry from Singapore, and styled as a colonial beach estate: Vanda Villa reworks Singapore's black-and-white houses, and a private Leelawadee compound sits in the gardens. Twenty-nine villas and suites share a 50-metre infinity pool, a croquet lawn, a library, and a beachside yoga pavilion. MICHELIN Two Keys; Condé Nast Traveler readers have ranked it among Asia's top resorts.
- 29 rooms
- Opened 2014
- Rooms from 538 sq ft (50 m²)
- Interiors: Thai design firm P49 Deesign
About The Sanchaya
- Vanda Villa reinterprets Singapore's colonial black-and-white houses, set on Bintan Island in Indonesia's Riau Archipelago.
- Opened December 2014, a short ferry hop from Singapore, with 29 villas and suites including the private Leelawadee compound.
- Condé Nast Traveler readers named it among the top resorts in Asia in 2017 and 2018.
- Entry-level rooms start at 538 sq ft (50 m²).
History
The Sanchaya opened in December 2014 on Bintan Island in Indonesia's Riau Archipelago, a short ferry hop from Singapore. Conceived as a colonial-era 'grande dame' estate, it evokes the elegance of a bygone era; its Vanda Villa, for instance, is a chic reinterpretation of Singapore's colonial black-and-white houses.
Set within manicured grounds along the beach, the resort comprises villas and suites — including a private Leelawadee compound and the grand Vanda Villa — alongside two restaurants, a 50-metre infinity pool, a spa, a library and a beachside yoga pavilion. It has been repeatedly recognized in Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice 'Top Resorts in Asia.'
The setting
10 km from 18-hole Laguna Bintan Golf Club.
Experiences
- Paddle boarding in Lagoi Bay — Paddle boarding on the clear waters of Lagoi Bay with a local instructor.
- Cycling around the lake — Single-speed bike route of 7.2km around a peaceful lake beyond the resort.
- Master sommelier wine session — Wine session with the master sommelier at a long table surrounded by wine fridges and Riedel glassware, starting with Ruinart champagne.
- Candlelit beachfront dining — Secluded dining set-up on the private beachfront fringed with candles shaped in a giant heart.
- Fitness programme and yoga — An ongoing fitness programme and yoga offered alongside the spa.
- Golf — Golf at one of Asia's top courses, as described in World Magazine.
Amenities
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Private pool
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Yoga
- Beach
- Private beach
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
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