The Sanchaya
Set across 9.6 tropical hectares on Bintan, The Sanchaya is an intimate 29-suite-and-villa estate with a 50-meter infinity pool, polished butler-style service, refined dining and a distinctly private-house atmosphere.
The Sanchaya sits on Bintan Island’s Lagoi Bay, close enough to Singapore for an easy regional escape but designed to feel far removed once guests arrive. Manicured lawns, white sand, tropical gardens and low-rise colonial-inspired buildings give the estate a strong sense of privacy.
Accommodation is limited to 29 villas and suites plus a private residence, allowing the property to feel closer to an elegant tropical home than a large resort. Verandas, deep baths, refined textiles and carefully curated in-room amenities reinforce the residential mood.
The 50-meter infinity pool is one of the estate’s defining spaces, stretching toward the sea beside the main lawn. Wellness is deliberately intimate, with Balinese-inspired spa rooms, outdoor treatment cabanas, yoga, cycling, archery, croquet and watersports spread through the grounds.
The Dining Room serves contemporary European and Indonesian dishes, while Tasanee Thai Grill brings Bangkok-inspired flavors beside the pool. The Bar and glass-walled Decanter wine cellar add a club-like evening atmosphere, and private beach dinners can be arranged.
The Sanchaya is best for travelers who value intimacy and service over a giant resort amenity list. Its tiny room count, expansive grounds and cultivated old-world style make it one of Bintan’s most distinctive luxury stays.