Cempedak is a member of The Long Run.
For the
curious.
An adults-only private island for those seeking quiet, nature and something different.
Just a short trip from Singapore, Cempedak feels a world away. An island for guests aged 15 and above, with vast bamboo villas, sweeping ocean views and no shoes in sight, it’s a place to slow down and sink in.
The island where curiosity leads the way.
Days drift between sea swims, fresh local dishes, open-air massages, and sunset cocktails at the Dodo Bar. The service is intuitive, the setting untouched, and there’s joy in the hidden details. It’s the kind of place where curiosity is sparked quietly and nature does most of the talking.
Shaped by
granite,
framed by
bamboo.
THE ISLAND
An island crafted from bamboo and designed by its landscape.
Open-air by design, Cempedak’s villas and shared spaces are designed to keep the sea and jungle close. They follow the contours of the island, allowing air, light and views to move freely through.
BEACH VILLA
SEAVIEW VILLA
DODO BAR
RESTAURANT
BOAT HOUSE
ROCK SPA
THE ISLAND
An island crafted from bamboo and designed by its landscape.
Open-air by design, Cempedak’s villas and shared spaces are designed to keep the sea and jungle close. They follow the contours of the island, allowing air, light and views to move freely through.
Beach Villas
Seaview Villas
Dodo Bar
Restaurant
Boat House
Rock Spa
Fresh,
local and
full of
flavour.
DINING EXPERIENCES
Menus are set daily, shaped by what is fresh each morning. Seafood comes in with local fishers, vegetables and spices from the markets, eggs and poultry from our permaculture farm. Lunches lean towards Indonesian flavours - think grilled tempeh on a bed of homemade sambal - while dinners often bring in a lighter international touch.
01
Singapore to Bintan:
Book a seat on the Bintan Resorts Ferry from Tanah Merah, a 60-minute crossing.
02
Car Transfer to Kawal:
On arrival in Bintan, we’ll escort you to the VIP Arrival Lounge before driving you in one of our private cars across the island to Kawal - a 60-minute journey.
03
Kawal to Cempedak:
From our operational base in Kawal, a private speedboat makes the final 30-minute journey to Cempedak.
GETTING HERE
Cempedak is situated off the south-east coast of Bintan, an Indonesian island just across the border from Singapore. The journey takes 2.5 hours, with no flights required. You will need to travel by ferry* from Singapore to Bintan, where our team meets you and arranges the drive and short boat ride to the island.
*Please note we do not meet all ferries - schedules can be found here.
THE ISLAND life
The Island Life Blog gathers stories from all directions, Updates from the team, notes from regulars, and tales from guests who never quite left. It's a collection of reflections on island living: the people, the sea, the projects, and the quiet moments that bring this place to life.
THE ISLAND CLUB
The Island Club is our membership programme linking your holidays with support for local education. An annual donation to The Island Foundation secures membership, with all fees funding the improvement of learning opportunities in small island and coastal communities. In return, members enjoy benefits such as early booking access, preferred villa allocation and a complimentary night during their birthday month.
THE ISLAND
CLUB
The Island Club is our membership programme linking your holidays with support for local education. An annual donation to The Island Foundation secures membership, with all fees funding the improvement of learning opportunities in small island and coastal communities. In return, members enjoy benefits such as early booking access, preferred villa allocation, and a complimentary night during their birthday month.
The Island
Foundation
The Island Foundation is a charity established by the founders of Cempedak and Nikoi Islands. Singapore-registered, but operating in the Riau Archipelago, it works with island and coastal communities to improve learning opportunities.
Nikoi
Island
Nikoi is Cempedak’s sister island, just a few kilometres to the north. Where Cempedak’s adults-only setting tends to create a quieter pace, Nikoi carries a more playful energy, welcoming families with space for climbing, splashing and exploring.
Our
Commitment
Cempedak’s approach was shaped by the success its owners had with their first island, Nikoi. From the beginning the aim has been to do things differently from conventional hospitality - from building with natural materials instead of concrete, to hiring and training local staff, to rethinking how waste, energy and water are managed on an island.
As members of The Long Run, Cempedak balances conservation, community, culture and commerce, with decisions at every scale - from the tiniest detail to long-term commitments - made to protect the island and support those who live around it.
Upcoming Events
10 Dec 2025
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24 Dec 2025
Christmas on Cempedak
31 Dec 2025
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