Bintan Island or Negeri Segantang Lada is an island of 1,866 square kilometers, and is part of the Riau Islands province of Indonesia. The capital of Bintan is the southwestern city of Tanjung Pinang. Bintan first became politically important when Sultan Mahmud of the fallen Sultanate of Malacca fled to Bintan and created a resistance base there after Malacca was taken by the Portuguese forces in 1511. The Portuguese eventually destroyed the stronghold in 1526, and after a few years the Sultanate founded a new capital back on the Malay Peninsula and developed from there. Bintan resortBintan was also once the capital of the Sultanate of Johor that grew to considerable political and cultural power from the 17th to the 19th century. The island played a central role in Malay culture.
AccommodationLocated on picturesque Tanjung Said Bay adjacent to the exclusive Banyan Tree Bintan. The stunning resort features deluxe rooms each with spectacular balcony views across the South China Sea. Facilities: 120
Overview Bintan Island is a popular destination for its beautiful beaches and unspoilt natural scenery. The Banyan Tree Bintan is a tranquil hideaway that does full justice to its setting above a
Description A resort-style hotel consisting of two separate wings set on 80 acres of landscaped tropical gardens that stretches beside the white sands of Pasir Panjang Beach. Facilities 416 rooms and suites