Bintan, IndonesiaLagoi
Banyan Tree Bintan
A rainforest canopy resort
Lagoi Bintan, Indonesia
Renovated
2013
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Resort Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
Banyan TreeA rainforest canopy resort
Stilted timber pavilions rise directly into old-growth jungle, keeping everyday resort life suspended high in the coastal canopy.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Secluded coastal villas with granite cliffside pools and dinners on an offshore kelong.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The location is unique, setting villas amidst virgin rainforest, and the sea is so sparkling clean it’s hard to believe the bustling seaport of Singapore could be so close.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Tanjung Said Bay borders the resort, just a 45-minute catamaran ride across the water from Singapore.
The rooms
Balinese-style timber villas sit on stilts above the slope, with private plunge pools looking out over the water.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Timber loungers surround the Rock Edge Pool, set beside granite boulders under the forest canopy.
The spa
Open-air treatment pavilions overlook the canopy and sea, with twin massage beds opening onto quiet stone courtyards.
At the table
Saffron prepares modern Thai dishes behind floor-to-ceiling ocean windows, and Treetops serves Indonesian fare on an open terrace.
How it began
To avoid clearing ancient trees, architect Ho Kwon Cjan anchored the timber villas on stilts around existing granite boulders.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.