Bawah Reserve

Catering to outdoor adventurers with an appetite for indulgence, as well as paradise seekers who merely wish to relax and be pampered, Bawah Reserve is an intimate eco-friendly retreat covering 740 picturesque acres in Indonesia’s far-flung Anambas archipelago within the Riau Islands province. In this blissful tropical paradise, six forest-clad islands rise above four deep-water lagoons ringed by shallow turquoise waters and pristine coral reefs, 13 beaches of white powder sand, and a fascinating bird and marine life.

Inspired by its surroundings, Bawah is characterized by an environmentally-friendly design that features natural, sustainable, and recycled materials, and perpetually puts nature at the heart of everything.

Life at Bawah Reserve

Your Bawah experience is completely customized to the vacation you are seeking. Create your own adventure; board a boat on a voyage of discovery; be the first to leave footprints in the powdery sand; stand up and play on a paddle-board; wend your way around the coastlines in a kayak; don mask & snorkel and plunge beneath the turquoise waters. Delve deeper in the Reserve’s encompassing wonders; discover the intricacies of the islands’ ecosystems; trek through the tropical forest, scout for birdlife and hike a maze of meandering trails. Participate in a cooking class, work up a sweat on the tennis court, dive in, chill out, stargaze, watch moonlight movies, do as much or as little as you wish.

Choose from treehouse and garden lodges tucked into the virgin jungle near the sand; tented beachfront suites overlooking the shore; 2, 3 & 4-bedroom pool villas designed for families and groups; or shingle-roofed overwater bungalows perched above the azure lagoon and facing either east or west to catch the magnificent sunrises or sunsets. In these sanctuaries of pure contentment and privacy, stylish contemporary interiors open onto verandas, decks, the beach, and the sea itself.

Personalized dining experiences

Favoring an unhindered approach to island dining, the chef will effortlessly create your special requests to give you a completely personalized dining experience. His recipes are a sensational mix of the typical flavors of Indonesia, the produce of the on-site organic fruit and vegetable gardens, and the most refined international culinary art.

Dining venues on the island lend themselves to social interaction or intimacy and romance, depending entirely upon your mood. Treetops Restaurant sits high up in a jungle canopy, be sure to book ‘The Lookout’, at least once, for a private, romantic dinner à deux, or linger with your feet in the sand at the rustic open-sided Boat House.

Bespoke wellness programs

With unlimited massage and bespoke spa and wellness treatments included in your package, you are invited to experience wellness with a difference. AURA is an enchanting spa pavilion in the natural setting of the Island’s beachside jungle, where relaxation and wellbeing go hand-in-hand. The Fitness Program offers tailored yoga and pilates classes, guided breathing exercises, and relaxation and meditation sessions.

From your spectacular seaplane journey to endless experiences above and below the water, your Bawah offering will be carefully curated to ensure that you have a perfect stay.

Seeking something even more exclusive? The Elang Private Residence is a luxurious, secluded private island paradise in the Bawah Reserve available for exclusive buyouts.