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Overall journey time from Singapore's Tanah Merah ferry terminal to Cempedak Island is approximately two and a half hours, involving a 1-hour ferry from Singapore to Bintan followed by a 1-hour car journey across Bintan and then a 30-minute speed boat ride to the island.
It depends on what you are looking for. If you are interested in watersports like sailing, November to February is a good time to visit. However, if you prefer snorkeling or sunbathing, March to October is ideal as it is usually the dry season with less rain.
Cempedak is a 17-hectare private island 9km off the east coast of Bintan, Indonesia. Located 91km from Singapore, travel time from Tanah Merah ferry terminal is approximately two and a half hours.
The structures on Cempedak have been made from bamboo and natural resources. There are no other hotels, restaurants or shops, it is truly a private island. The beach villas are just metres away from the beach itself whereas the seaview villas all have magnificent views of the sea and surrounding deserted islands. They all have the same master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom upstairs.
Cempedak is an adults-only island designed for quiet rest and slow discovery. We welcome guests aged 15 and above. For families travelling with children, our sister island Nikoi offers the same sense of barefoot adventure with family villas and kids’ activities.
There is complimentary WiFi with an internet connection via a microwave link to Bintan. The standard connection speed is 10mbps. If this goes down we have a backup link via the Starlink service. A 5G connection is also available via the local mobile service but you will need to buy a data package from your mobile phone operator.
There are 20 villas on Cempedak Island, each with a master bedroom and the option to add an extra single bed for an additional charge. We can comfortably accommodate 40 guests for a whole island booking, more in spare beds for additional charges.
Cempedak’s rates are for accommodation only. The daily board and transfer fees are additional and mandatory for all guests; however, you are welcome to settle these charges either in advance or upon check-out on the island. The daily board fees are S$100++ per adult per day and the transfer fees (to and from the ferry terminal in Bintan) are S$100++ per adult. Ferry tickets must be purchased separately through the Bintan Resorts Ferries website
The rates for a two night stay for two guests, inclusive of daily board and return transfers from Bintan Ferry Terminal, are S$1,676 for midweek, S$1,986 on weekends and S$2,316 over Singaporean public holidays.
There is a wide variety of water sports on offer including swimming, snorkeling, fishing, kayaking, windsurfing, stand-up paddle boarding and sailing (Lasers and catamarans). All equipment is provided free of charge, except for the catamarans and advanced level windsurfing boards. Land based activities on offer include natural rock climbing, nature tours, archery, picnic island experiences, cultural tours, cycling tours, yoga classes and more.
Meals are included in your board rate, but drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are charged separately. Filter coffee, tea and juices at breakfast are included.
Cempedak is in Indonesia and you must cross immigration to reach there from Singapore. Singapore Permanent Residents can enjoy a free Visitor Stay Permit for up to three nights (proof of PR must be provided). If you require a tourist visa and are staying for six nights or less, this will cost IDR250,000 (about SGD$25). If you are staying for longer than six nights, this visa will cost IDR500,000 (about SGD$50). We recommend paying in cash upon arrival rather than in advance through the e-visa system, as the staff at the VIP arrival lounge assist with the process, eliminating queues. You can pay in IDR or SGD.
No - all villas and public spaces on Cempdeak are designed for natural ventilation. High ceilings, sea breezes, and ceiling fans keep them cool and comfortable. Mosquito nets have also been installed around all beds.