Putri Pandan Resort
(http://www.putripandan.com) is a friendly locally owned establishment. a comfortable but basic bungalow operation opened 2009. it is on the north of the island to the far east. the fan only rooms are clean and with surprisingly modern if sparse furniture and en-suites. all bungalows are "semi-detached" - the adjoining walls are not that soundproof!. all rooms have large "picture windows" and are directly on the beach facing a small island. the clear, shallow sea comes right up to the bungalows at high tide, retreating out past the island at low - allowing you to walk the approx 1km to the island. electricity is at night only generator. no internet as yet. food is good but basic. the "resort" is very remote and a motorbike for hire there or car is needed to go anywhere else. sandflies can be an issue. ferry from/to singapore 2hrs - tanah merah ferry terminal, transfers 45mins can be arranged via the resort.
Bintan Bukit Kursi Resort
1 hour drive from town, it is a collection of comfortable rooms with beach view, very comfortable and private houses. rooms are fully air-conditioned, spacious and clean. approx usd$30 per room, fits 2-3. for the adventurous tourist who wants to see a different side of bintan, and not the normal commercialised places. +65 96356931 singapore line, +62 8127065970 indonesia line.