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Bawah Island, Anambas Archipelago, Riau Islands, Indonesia

Bawah Reserve

Eleven overwater bungalows on a remote Anambas lagoon, reached by an 80-minute seaplane flight from Batam near Singapore.

Overwater villa types
  • Overwater Bungalow
Best time to go

Bali Apr-Sep; Philippines Dec-May. Malaysia: west coast (Langkawi/Penang) Dec-Feb and Mar-May; east coast Jun-Sep; Sabah around Apr. Wetter: Bali Nov-Mar; Philippines Jun-Nov. Malaysia: west coast May-Oct (SW monsoon); east coast mid-Oct-Mar (NE monsoon, peak Dec-Feb); Borneo Nov-Feb. Storms: Philippine typhoons roughly Jul-Nov. Malaysia and Bali get monsoon rains rather than typhoons. More on Southeast Asia

Questions

How much does Bawah Reserve cost per night?

Our estimate is $2,800–$3,300 per night (Overwater Bungalow, per suite per night, two adults, off-peak to peak; includes all meals, soft drinks, daily spa, tax and service), based on Bawah Reserve trade factsheet July 2026 checked Nov 2026. Rates vary by season and room type, so check the resort for your dates.

Is Bawah Reserve all-inclusive?

All meals, non-alcoholic drinks, one spa treatment per night and activities included; alcohol extra.

Can children stay at Bawah Reserve?

Children aged 5 and over welcome; extra bed for ages 5-12 USD 450 per night; no kids club mentioned.

How do you get to Bawah Reserve?

Fly into Hang Nadim, Batam (BTH); or Singapore via ferry to Batam. The transfer is by 80-min seaplane from Batam; about 4 hrs total from Singapore; transport package USD 1,050 per person.

What overwater villas does Bawah Reserve have?

Overwater Bungalow.

When is the best time to visit Bawah Island, Anambas Archipelago, Riau Islands?

Bali Apr-Sep; Philippines Dec-May. Malaysia: west coast (Langkawi/Penang) Dec-Feb and Mar-May; east coast Jun-Sep; Sabah around Apr. Wetter months: Bali Nov-Mar; Philippines Jun-Nov. Malaysia: west coast May-Oct (SW monsoon); east coast mid-Oct-Mar (NE monsoon, peak Dec-Feb); Borneo Nov-Feb.

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