All inclusive 3D2N for $280 per pax

Address: Four Points by Sheraton Bintan, Lagoi Bay, Kawasan Pariwisata Bintan, Jalan Gurindji, Lagoi, Bintan, Riau Islands 29152, Indonesia

Price: 💰💰💰

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Decided to book a girls' trip this weekend. I wanted a simple getaway where I didn't have to think about the itinerary or places to eat, so I settled for an all-inclusive package from Four Points by Sheraton Bintan.

Since there were three of us and none of us wanted to stay alone, we decided to squeeze everyone into one room.

I booked directly through their Marriott app as it was cheaper than third-party booking sites.

Pro Tip: Join their membership before arriving to enjoy perks like 20% off at the spa (also, it's free to join).

The pickup and check-in were smooth. Upon arrival, they served us their signature Spiced Tea. It was drinkable, just not something I would order from a menu. I would have preferred something cold and refreshing.

We arrived around 10am and were able to check into our rooms immediately! This was a bonus compared to most hotels nowadays, which require you to wait until 2/3pm.

The room was bright and spacious, generally clean, but I did notice some stains on their towels. Considering it's a new hotel (4 months old), they do have a couple of damaged items—obvious patch-up work on the walls and holes in the toilet floor. Regardless, these didn't affect my overall experience.

We booked the Garden View room because we thought it would be on the first floor; however, it faced the front of the hotel (not the nicest view), but we spent most of our time at the pool anyway.

One annoyance was the pre-booking for the stay. Since we had three people, there was no option to customize our stay—adding a third all-inclusive package or amenities. We also requested an additional bed in advance, but it was not set up for us upon arrival. When we called the receptionist, they mentioned that all their spare beds were fully booked.

The all-inclusive package came with two breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners, and two cocktails. The portions were very generous—we were all full after the appetizers. I recommend skipping this package if you're a small eater like us and just opt for the buffet breakfast.

The pool was shallow but clean. It's not too cold, making it perfect for all-day dipping! However, I did notice no one cleaning the pool—there were a lot of flower petals on the surface, which some might find unappealing.

The spa is always fully booked, so be sure to reserve in advance. I loved that the masseuse didn't engage in conversation for 95% of the time, allowing for true relaxation. I recommend the back and shoulder massage but avoid the head massage as it was more of a hair spa, with oil applied to your hair before steaming it.

Overall, I had a decent escape to Bintan. The staff here are all super friendly, helpful, and fluent in English. They made the stay enjoyable. However, this is probably a place you'll only visit once.

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