Just 45 minutes from Singapore by high-speed catamaran and a 10-minute drive to the resort, and the tropical scenery of Tanjong Said greets you. The Banyan Tree Bintan occupies 240 hectares of seafront and is the most luxurious property. Shaded by trees on a hillside with breathtaking views, the villas are beautifully modeled on Balinese architecture. It has 55 one bedroom villas with en-suite bathrooms and outdoor jetpools. Another 15 villas even have their own private swimming pools. The Treetops Restaurant stands beside a grotto and swimming pool. The hotel has close ties to Singapore and Indonesia.