Pool day passes in Bintan

Bintan is a short ferry ride from Singapore, and its resorts in the Lagoi Bay area cater heavily to day-trippers rather than overnight guests only. Four Points by Sheraton Bintan, Lagoi Bay runs the island's clearest pool day pass product, while Hotel Indigo Lagoi Bay Bintan sells beach club access through its SugarBEATS pool bar. Treasure Bay Bintan's Crystal Lagoon is a separate man-made lagoon rather than a hotel pool, but it's the cheapest way to spend a day in the water on the island.

Prices run from IDR 150,000 (about $9) for a basic pool-and-shuttle pass up to IDR 489,000 (about $30) for a group package that includes food and a spa discount. Most passes include pool access plus some combination of a meal, a welcome drink, or a spa credit. None of the listed passes cover beach loungers beyond the resort's own strip of sand.

None of Bintan's day passes book through a standard online checkout. Expect to confirm by WhatsApp, phone, or the Bintan Resorts booking portal, and to pay on arrival in most cases. Availability is looser than in mature markets like Bali, but weekends and Singapore public holidays draw bigger crowds from the ferry terminal.

• Four Points by Sheraton Bintan — IDR 150,000-489,000 (about $9-30), pool access plus food or shuttle
• Hotel Indigo Lagoi Bay Bintan — IDR 399,000 F&B credit (about $25) at the SugarBEATS pool bar
• Treasure Bay Crystal Lagoon — from SGD 10 (about $7.50), a lagoon rather than a hotel pool

How much does a pool day pass in Bintan cost?

A Bintan pool day pass costs between IDR 150,000 and IDR 489,000 (about $9-30), depending on group size and inclusions. Treasure Bay's Crystal Lagoon undercuts every hotel option at around SGD 10 (about $7.50) for lagoon-only entry.

Hotel	Price	Best for
Four Points by Sheraton Bintan	IDR 150,000-489,000 (about $9-30)	Cruise day-trippers and small groups
Hotel Indigo Lagoi Bay Bintan (SugarBEATS)	IDR 399,000 F&B credit (about $25)	Beach club atmosphere with dining credit
Treasure Bay Crystal Lagoon	From SGD 10 (about $7.50)	Budget lagoon day out

Can non-guests use hotel pools in Bintan?

Only a handful of Lagoi Bay resorts sell pool access to non-guests. Four Points by Sheraton Bintan and Hotel Indigo Lagoi Bay Bintan both run named day-pass products, and both are aimed at Singapore day-trippers arriving by ferry. Larger luxury resorts on the island, including Banyan Tree Bintan and The Sanchaya, keep their pools reserved for overnight guests and don't advertise a non-guest option.

Do you need to book a Bintan pool day pass in advance?

Booking ahead isn't mandatory but it's recommended, especially on weekends when ferry traffic from Singapore peaks. None of Bintan's passes run through an online booking engine, so confirm by WhatsApp or phone the day before if you want a specific arrival time or a cabana held for your group.

Where to stay in Bintan

Lagoi Bay is the only base worth considering. It's Bintan's purpose-built resort district on the north coast, with a walkable beachfront promenade and most of the island's hotels within the same stretch, so you're never far from the pool day pass venues listed above. Bintan draws mostly Singaporean weekenders, and the resorts lean into a rustic-luxury, jungle-meets-beach style rather than high-rise glitz.

For a splurge with direct beach access, Banyan Tree Bintan suits couples and honeymooners, while The Sanchaya is a quieter, adults-only alternative with a colonial-plantation feel.

Travelling with kids, Club Med Bintan Island is the better fit, with a large pool and kids' club that make the most of a short weekend trip.

Four Points by Sheraton Bintan, Lagoi Bay

Four Points by Sheraton Bintan sits in Lagoi Bay on the resort's northern coast, a short transfer from the ferry terminal that most Singapore day-trippers use. The property runs two separate pools and markets both directly to visitors who aren't staying overnight.

The Four Points Bintan Day Pass costs IDR 489,000 for up to four people (about IDR 122,500 per person, or $30 total). It includes access to both pools for the group, Nasi Goreng Kampung and iced tea for three people, a pool tower or cabana area for four, and 30% off spa treatments at Sa'kai Spa. A cheaper option, the One-Day Resort Escape, costs IDR 150,000 nett per person and covers pool access, a free shuttle from the ferry terminal, and discounts on dining and spa treatments.

Both passes are sold through the official Bintan Resorts booking portal rather than Marriott's own site. Confirm details and arrival time by contacting the hotel directly before you travel.

Book direct: bintan-resorts.com/four-points-bintan-day-pass

Hotel Indigo Lagoi Bay Bintan, SugarBEATS Beach Club

Hotel Indigo Lagoi Bay Bintan sells its day pool access through SugarBEATS, the property's beach club and pool bar facing the Lagoi Bay coastline. It's built for a full day out rather than a quick swim, with a bar and food service running through the afternoon.

The SugarBEATS day pass runs from 10am to 5pm and centers on an IDR 399,000 food-and-beverage credit, boosted by a 20% bonus on top. It also includes a welcome drink on arrival and 30% off spa treatments at Sunjiwa Spa. The credit works out to close to the pass price itself once the bonus is applied, so most of what you pay comes back as food and drinks.

There's no online booking page for this pass. Contact the hotel directly to confirm availability, since SugarBEATS can get busy on weekends when ferry arrivals from Singapore peak.

Book direct: bintan-resorts.com/sugarbeats-day-pass-experience-at-hotel-indigo-lagoi-bay-bintan

Treasure Bay Bintan, Crystal Lagoon

Treasure Bay Bintan isn't a hotel pool. It's a man-made saltwater lagoon built as a standalone attraction within the Treasure Bay resort development, and it's worth including here because it's the cheapest way to spend a day in the water on the island. Several hotels, including The ANMON Resort Bintan, sit within walking distance and lean on the lagoon as their main draw.

Entry starts from SGD 10 per adult (about $7.50) for general lagoon access, with combo packages that add kayaking or paddleboard rental from SGD 22 (about $16). There's no pool deck, cabana service, or food credit included at the base price, so budget separately for meals if you're staying the full day.

Buy tickets through the resort's own site rather than a reseller, since third-party listings show inconsistent pricing.

Book direct: treasurebaybintan.com

Frequently asked questions

Is Bintan worth a day trip from Singapore?

Yes, for a pool or beach day specifically. The ferry from Singapore's Tanah Merah terminal takes under an hour, and both Four Points by Sheraton Bintan and Hotel Indigo Lagoi Bay Bintan build their day passes around exactly this kind of visitor, with shuttle pickups tied to ferry arrival times.

What should I bring to a Bintan pool day pass?

Bring cash in Indonesian Rupiah, since not every resort accepts card payment for incidentals, and a copy of your booking confirmation if you arranged access by WhatsApp or phone. Sunscreen and a change of clothes are worth packing too, since none of these passes include a full changing room service the way a spa day would.

Are pool day passes in Bintan good for families with kids?

The Four Points Bintan Day Pass works well for families, since it's priced per group of up to four and includes a shared meal rather than per-person dining charges. Treasure Bay's Crystal Lagoon is also family-friendly and shallow in sections, though it's a lagoon rather than a supervised hotel pool, so bring your own flotation gear for young children.

More pool day passes near Bintan

Bintan sits an hour by ferry from Singapore, whose hotel pools offer a far deeper and more established day-pass market if Bintan's limited options don't fit your dates. Within Indonesia, Jakarta and Lombok both have a wider spread of hotels selling non-guest pool access, and Bali remains the country's most developed market for pool day passes.