Step 1: Choosing Between Telunas Private Island and Telunas Beach Resort
Both resorts are a short trip from Singapore via Batam, and both are built for couples. But they suit a different kind of stay and a different budget. Private Island leans quieter and more secluded, with the adults-only Ridge Villas as its most private option. Beach Resort leans more active and down-to-earth, with overwater bungalows priced lower than Private Island's comparable rooms. If privacy from other guests is the priority, Private Island and its Ridge Villas are the clearer fit. If you would rather spend less and still get the overwater setting, Beach Resort delivers that.
Telunas Private Island
An exclusive, intimate setting for couples wanting seclusion and island life. Overwater villas, scenic views, and overwater massages make it a favourite for couples looking to reconnect away from other guests.
Telunas Beach Resort
Suited to couples who want adventure alongside a cozy, down-to-earth vibe. Overwater bungalows, beachside massages, and engaging activities, with a rustic charm that keeps you close to nature.
Step 2: Decide How Many Nights, When to Go, and What to Prepare
A short getaway does not need much lead time, but a few decisions are worth making before you book.
How many nights: Telunas requires a minimum stay of two nights, so build this trip around two or three nights at the resort. That is enough time to settle into the pace without spending a full day of a short trip on transit alone.
When to go: pick the dates that suit your own calendar, then check exact rates and room availability for those dates before you book.
Before you travel: every traveller into Indonesia must submit an All Indonesia arrival declaration, in the app or on the official All Indonesia website, any time from three days before your arrival date. One of you can submit it for you both, with each person's own passport details, and it is separate from a visa. Do this before you travel, not at the terminal: see the step-by-step All Indonesia App guide for exactly what to enter.
Visa and passport: Singapore citizens can visit Indonesia as tourists without a visa for up to 30 days on a Singapore passport, and this visa-free stay cannot be extended, according to Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Singapore permanent residents may qualify for a separate 4-day visa-free visit to Batam, Bintan or Karimun through designated checkpoints, Sekupang among them. It is conditional: you travel on your passport with a blue NRIC as proof of PR status, and some nationalities are excluded.
Other passport holders should check the right entry route for their nationality, which may be a Visa on Arrival where it applies.
Ordinary tourists need a passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival and a return or onward ticket. More on what to prepare is on the pre-arrival information guide. Entry rules can change, so confirm current requirements with Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration before you travel.
On public holidays: build in extra buffer at the ferry terminal. Plan to arrive 1 to 1.5 hours before departure on a normal day, or 2 hours early on holidays.
Check-in at Telunas is 2:00pm, and check-out is 9:00am or 11:00am, your choice; most guests choose 11:00am to enjoy breakfast and a slow morning. Plan your ferry booking around both ends of the stay.
Step 3: Plan Your Travel from Singapore
The full trip from the Singapore ferry terminal to your villa is approximately 2.5 hours, depending on queues and connections, and from Sekupang onwards the Telunas team is with you.
Ferry to Batam: book the recommended 10:00am Sindo Ferry departure (Singapore time) from HarbourFront Centre Ferry Terminal to Sekupang. Most guests land in Batam by around 10:10am Batam time, which is one hour behind Singapore. Sailing times can change, so check Sindo Ferry's current schedule before you book.
Team-guided terminal transfer: at Sekupang, the Telunas team (wearing blue Telunas polo shirts) meets you and guides you from international arrivals to domestic departures, a short 5-minute walk plus about 20 minutes of terminal transit, and onto the onward boat; immigration queues and the onward departure time can make this stage longer. Telunas asks guests to reach Sekupang Ferry Terminal by no later than 10:30am Batam time. The recommended 10:00am (Singapore time) ferry usually lands around 10:10am Batam time, ahead of that cutoff.
Onward boat to Telunas: a further boat ride of approximately one hour carries you into the Riau Archipelago and on to the resort, a scenic journey over emerald waters.
See the full travel information page for the complete breakdown, including exactly where and when the team meets you.
Step 4: Choose Your Accommodation Style
Both resorts feature accommodation built for a couple's stay. For an adults-only retreat with extra privacy, Ridge Villas at Telunas Private Island are the most secluded option:
Adults-Only Ridge Villas at Telunas Private Island: Five adults-only villas built with couples in mind, on the ridge overlooking the sea and each for up to two guests aged 18 and over. Each has a private plunge pool, an oversized air-conditioned master bedroom with a king bed facing the sea, an outdoor lounge, and breakfast served in your outdoor lounge area, with meals billed separately on the required meal plan. Reserve Ridge Villas → The villas sit apart on the ridge, away from the overwater rooms, though the island itself is not couples-only: the Grand Lodge and the Poolside Bar are shared with families staying in the Overwater Villas.
Overwater Villas at Telunas Private Island: 15 villas, each 90 square meters with a king bed, sitting room, private balcony, and 180-degree ocean views, plus a kids loft with two twin beds. Open to families as well as couples, so if an adults-only setting matters less to you than staying right over the water, this is the stronger fit. Explore Overwater Villas →
Overwater Bungalows at Telunas Beach Resort: choose from the entry-level Overwater Room (a main bed and a children's bunk bed in a connected room block, sharing rooflines and walls with its neighbours) up to the Overwater Bungalow with Balcony, the resort's most popular category, with a private balcony over the water furnished with Adirondack chairs. There is also a larger Overwater 3-Bedroom Bungalow with Loft if you are travelling with others. For couples who want the charm of rustic island living without giving up the overwater setting. Explore Overwater Bungalows →
| Room | Resort | Best for | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Villa | Private Island | Adults-only privacy, private plunge pool | USD 331*(IDR 6,000,000)per night for 2 adults |
| Overwater Villa | Private Island | Overwater setting, room for family too | USD 265*(IDR 4,800,000)per night for 2 adults |
| Overwater Bungalow with Balcony | Beach Resort | Overwater setting at a lower price point | USD 144*(IDR 2,610,000)per night for 2 adults |
* Prices are starting rates for the listed base occupancy and vary by date, room type, and extra-person charges. Prices are before 10% government tax and 9% service charge, and the required meal plan and transfers are billed separately.
See each room's own page for the full range and what is included.
For more on why couples pick these specific villas, see romantic villas for couples at Telunas Private Island.
Step 5: Plan Romantic Experiences and Activities
Scheduled activities are included when they appear on the resort roster, and your host shares the week's schedule with you on arrival.
On the roster, included: at both resorts, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, fishing from the jetty, and rotating options such as Island Hopping (a traditional wooden boat tour of the nearby islands) and Mangrove Planting. Private Island's roster also lists a nature walk and an evening bonfire. What runs on a given day depends on the week's schedule and conditions.
A few extras cost more, and are worth booking ahead: an overwater or beachside massage, the fishing boat adventure, and a handful of dining experiences including Candlelight Dinner. Telunas asks for 2 to 3 days' notice before arrival for the Candlelight Dinner; for the others, book before arrival where you can, as onsite requests depend on staffing, boats, tides and weather.
If slowing down together, rather than a packed schedule, is the goal, see our dedicated guide to a couple wellness retreat in Southeast Asia.
Step 6: Enjoy an Evening Under the Stars
Evenings bring a chance to slow down. When a bonfire is on the week's roster, couples can gather around it and unwind under the night sky, with far less ambient light than a city coastline.
Step 7: A Sample Short Getaway
Not sure how the days fit together? Our 3-day itinerary for a romantic short getaway from Singapore lays out a full two-night, three-day plan, from the Sekupang meeting point to the last breakfast before heading home.
Step 8: Prepare for Your Departure
As the getaway ends, enjoy a last breakfast before the journey back to Singapore. The return trip retraces the same route: boat, team-guided transfer, ferry, approximately 2.5 hours of travel plus any wait at Sekupang for your return ferry.
What's included: scheduled activities on your resort's roster are included in every room type, and in a Ridge Villa, breakfast is served in your outdoor lounge each morning. Meals are not part of the room rate at either resort: a meal plan is required and billed separately, and transfers are charged separately too. An overwater or beachside massage, the fishing boat adventure, and a handful of dining experiences cost extra and are worth booking ahead. The rates above are starting prices for each room. Final pricing depends on your dates and room, and updates automatically for your currency on each room's own page.
A short getaway from Singapore does not need to mean a long flight or a long wait. Pick the property and room that fit you as a couple, know what the journey actually involves, and the rest of the planning above should cover it.
Still deciding between the two resorts, or have a question before you book? Get in touch with the Telunas team and we will help you find the right fit for your dates.
