A new integrated resort is being created on Bintan which developers claim will “transform” the Indonesian island.
Landmarks Berhad has unveiled plans for its Treasure Bay Bintan development, which is scheduled to open in three phases over the next 20 years, starting in 2017.
Covering 338 hectares of land, the development will include eight hotels, adding 1,500 rooms to the island’s inventory. Landmark said that so far, 60% of these hotels have been signed up by “international and boutique operators”.
At the centre of the development will be the ‘Chill Cove’, which will feature entertainment areas, bars, restaurants, watersports facilities, retail areas and hotels set around a lagoon. This part of the resort will also feature a major health resort called Canyon Ranch. Offering a range of spa and fitness facilities, this separate destination will also feature a selection of villas.
In addition, Treasure Bay Bintan will feature a 40-hectare nature reserve, including mangrove forests and the opportunity for nature tours, river canoeing and other eco-tourism activities. There will also be a 20-hectare organic farm, including a fish farm, which will serve the development’s hotels and food and beverage outlets.
“Central to all three phases and the integration of amenities will be lagoons, canals and promenades providing natural and seamless connectivity, while at the same time, providing the visitor distinct and unique propositions,” Landmarks said in a statement. “Treasure Bay Bintan also provides the opportunity to invest in facilities, attractions and businesses as well as accommodation.”
Bintan, which is located just across the Malacca Strait from Singapore, is currently undergoing a development boom. A new airport is being developed, which is due to open in 2016 and will be used as a hub by Garuda Indonesia, and by 2017 annual arrivals the island are expected to reach one million.
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