Er Furth afield
Whatever style of getaway you’re planning, you’ll find what you need at Bintan Resorts, thanks to its huge range of hotels, resorts and retreats catering to everything from family-friendly to full-on luxury.
Zimbali Spa and Golf
The Fairmont Zimbali Resort is located on one of the last remaining natural coastal forest estates in South Africa – a 700- hectare protected sub- tropical paradise, tucked between two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the province of Kwazulu-natal.
Zimbali means “valley of flowers” in Zulu, and it’s a popular destination with South Africans, due to its warm climate, year-round sunshine and culinary influences from the polyglot of cultures, including Zulu, Indian and European.
Resident bottlenose porpoises, whales and fish eagles can regularly be seen from the shore, while mischievous vervet monkeys and graceful bushbucks are also part of the scenery.
Durban’s King Shaka International Airport is reached via an easy 20-minute motorway drive through the vast sugar cane fields that supply most of the country’s sugar.
Facilities at the 154-room Fairmont Zimbali Resort include the Willow Stream Spa, eight restaurants and bars, five pools (plus a swimming beach), tennis and squash courts.
The 18-hole golf course is designed by American professional golfer Tom Weiskopf, who notched up 16 PGA wins, including the British Open.
Angsana Bintan – Seaside pavilions and lush garden terraces are just some of the highlights of tranquil Angsana Bintan. Among the 113 rooms and suites are many with balconies overlooking the South China Sea, and others with private sundecks and outdoor jet pools.
Bintan Lagoon Resort – This beachfront haven of redesigned guestrooms, suites and villas offers modern amenities and a host of land and sea activities, for indoor and outdoor fun alike.
Club Med – Renowned for its all-inclusive stays, Club Med boasts delicious buffets (including unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks) and a huge line-up of sports and recreational activities for kids from as young as two years.
Nirwana Gardens – An integrated leisure, business and event destination, Nirwana Gardens offers five accommodation options, ranging from the family-friendly to the romantic and exclusive. The Canopi – Set amongst Bintan’s lush greenery and facing Crystal Lagoon at Treasure Bay, The Canopi boasts 41 Tent Suites that offer campers and adventureseekers the best nature has to offer, yet with modern “glamping” luxuries.
Doulos Phos – This 102-year-old ship was built in America in 1914, just a few years after the Titanic, and is now being transformed into a land-berthed heritage hotel on Bintan. Watch this space for more news on its opening.
The Sanchaya – Relive the colonial elegance of a bygone era at this luxurious beachfront estate, whose 21 villas and nine suites are located on a spectacular beach and designed to reflect the exotic sights and sounds of Southeast Asia.
Banyan Tree – Enjoy ocean views from hillside villas decorated, each raised on stilts. Relax on the resort’s private beach, tee off on the championship golf course or visit the acclaimed spa for pampering.
Lagoi Bay Villas – Newly opened, this uniquely designed resort offers relaxed luxury in a beautiful location, with spacious one- and two-bedroom guest villas that include private pools, for a special romantic getaway.