Remote Indonesia, Ready to Be Explored...
Tucked in Indonesia’s Anambas Archipelago, Bawah Reserve drapes across six private islands and is only 75 minutes northeast of Singapore by seaplane. Sitting at the heart of a 1,000-hectare marine conservation area, outdoor adventurers, nature lovers, and those seeking utmost peace and tranquillity are sure to be delighted.
Accommodation
Tented Garden Suite
This tented Garden Suite marries the glamour of yesteryear’s safaris with all the modern comforts. Wake up to the sounds of the lush jungle around you, before taking breakfast on your private verandah or making your way to the beach a mere 50 steps away. Featuring a large, spacious bathroom with a copper bathtub, separate rain shower and double vanities, this 70m² suite with panoramic turquoise vistas is perfect for a relaxing séjour.
Tented Beach Suite
With direct access to sandy white shores, each 70m² safari-style Tented Beach Suite is a peaceful haven that envelops you in a perfect mix of sun, sand, shady jungle and sparkling ocean views. The lagoon-facing verandah is the perfect setting for a delicious meal or some afternoon reading. Featuring their standard large, spacious bathroom with a copper bathtub, separate rain shower and double vanities, the Tented Beach Suite is your idyllic private escape.
Overwater Bungalow
Perched over turquoise waters, the 105m² Overwater Bungalow is the perfect backdrop to your romantic getaway. Marvel at panoramic views of the outer islands as you lounge on your verandah, or better yet, on your sundeck that leads directly into the crystal clear waters below. Then, before retiring for the evening in the air-conditioned room, pour yourselves a nightcap and cuddle up close for some stargazing at the starry skies above.
Two-Bedroom Treehouse Lodge
Ideal for families, this 140m² Treehouse offers partial sea views and space to sit back, relax and succumb to nature’s beauty. Floor-to-ceiling windows wash the living space with natural light, and the higher elevation offers a light tropical breeze. The Treehouse has two adjoining bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and a large open-plan dining and living area. Featuring an expansive front-facing verandah, this lovely hideaway, 50 steps up into the tree canopy, ensures privacy while still only a stone’s throw from the nearest restaurant.
Two-Bedroom Garden Pool Villa
The Two-bedroom Garden Pool Villa offers a private tropical oasis with two tented suites (about 70m² each), open-air living and dining pavilion, a private pool and a large stone terrace, providing ample room for a family or group of friends. Perfectly equipped for those who seek time together, with just enough space apart.
Infinity pool villa
Comprising two stand-alone beach suites, an open-air living and dining pavilion, and a private infinity pool, this Villa maximises the jaw-dropping panoramic sea views from your morning meditation to sunset entertaining on your private poolside deck.
Note: For larger groups, you may book the adjacent Two-bedroom Deluxe Pool Villa for a total of four bedrooms.
Two-Bedroom Deluxe Pool Villa
The Two-bedroom Deluxe Pool Villa was designed as a sanctuary for you to slow down, sit back and enjoy a calmer, more deliberate way of life. At the centre lies the 200 m² plunge pool, with the master suite and second bedroom to one side, and a sizeable living and dining pavilion on the other. The living and dining areas perfectly complement Bawah’s signature panoramas, making every sunrise coffee and sunset supper a dazzling experience.
Three-Bedroom Deluxe Pool Villa
This Three-Bedroom Deluxe Pool Villa is a true home-away-from-home. With a master beach suite, two accompanying bedroom suites, and a separate living & dining pavilion that showcases jaw-dropping panoramic views throughout the day, you’ll revel in the comforts and joys of being together with your nearest and dearest. The private plunge pool at the epicentre offers the perfect respite from the tropical heat, while the hideaway terrace offers maximum privacy, save for the gentle whispers of the sea breeze.
Four-Bedroom Pool Villa
A home-away-from-home, this combination of two of their best villas both with panoramic views of the lagoon. You’ll have access to two distinct living & dining pavilions and two private 9 m pools to cool off from the tropical heat. The villas are connected by an adjoining walkway while each bedroom is a stand-alone suite for privacy and comfort.
Elang Private Residence
Originally designed to be the owner’s holiday home, Elang Private Residence is now open for bookings. This secluded island, available for exclusive takeover bookings, offers guests the ultimate holiday experience, with personalised amenities, private butler service, bespoke dining and full access to the rest of the Reserve. Available for exclusive buyouts.
Fresh Island Cuisine in a Tropical Setting...
Dining
Tree Tops Restaurant
Perched high in the rainforest canopy, Tree Tops sits where fine Asian-fusion cuisine, regional charm and breathtaking views intersect. Its vaulted bamboo architecture features an impressive light installation representing a bloom of jellyfish gracefully swaying above a grand oak table, perfect for entertaining groups of up to 20 guests. Let the food, libations and magnificent landscape merge into a single sensation for all your senses.
The Boat House
A sand-between-your-toes establishment, The Boat House promises delectable flavours with a side of stunning ocean views. Think fresh-caught seafood and gorgeous salads, barbecued meats, poke bowls and pizzas straight from our custom brick oven. Indulge your inner child by sitting at the swinging chairs, or opt for a sun-lounger at the water’s edge. Come nightfall, join a barbecue dinner and ‘Starlit Cinema’ screening – the sky’s never felt so big before.
Grouper Bar
Named after the impressive fish that inhabits their lagoons, this whimsical venue serves as Bawah’s social hub. Located steps from the jetty, beach and infinity pool Grouper Bar offers a convenient meeting spot for an early morning coffee, mid-day nibbles or pre-dinner drinks. Relaxing beach bar by day and late-night lounge by night, The Grouper Bar provides the perfect backdrop for a well-crafted espresso, Champagne toasts or sipping a fine whisky at the end of the day.
Jules Verne Bar
Seeking Calm, Balance and Renewal...
Aura Spa & Wellbeing is a natural retreat that promises to restore balance to both body and mind. Aura Spa offers a range of rejuvenating treatments specially designed to melt away stress and enhance well-being, from traditional massages to sea salt scrubs every treatment aims to deliver maximum relaxation. Aura Wellbeing offers a variety of daily movement, yoga and meditation classes, an air-conditioned gym and private one-to-one sessions, all designed to help you connect with nature and cultivate a sense of inner peace.
Spa & Wellness
Aura Spa
Located in the heart of the resort, cocooned in nature, Aura Spa offers a range of rejuvenating treatments, from traditional massages to bespoke therapies. Both the Aura Spa and Hill Spa offer a space of serenity and tranquillity, where you can let go of the outside world and allow yourself to be fully pampered. Nature generously nourishes and heals, grounds and protects us. That’s why nature, in all its forms and shapes – from our seas and gardens to the earth – lies at the heart of the Aura philosophy.
Aura Well-being
At a time when we seldom pause to experience simple pleasures such as watching stars light up the night or feeling the inner stillness that only comes from silence, the need to reconnect with ourselves and our environment becomes even more acute. Their well-being team encourages guests to focus on the Six Pillars of well-being: physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, social and environmental because wellness lies in the delicate balance of the six pillars renewing your connection to the world around you.
Spa Explorer
On this extraordinary experience, you and your partner will cruise via private boat to discover a hidden beach, coastal alcove or secluded clifftop point and enjoy a spa treatment inside an open-air Indonesian bale with a symphony of sea breezes and breaking waves as your backdrop. Please note, that this is a paid experience and pre-booking is required.
Map and travel information
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Visit
Monday – Friday: 9am – 5:30pm
Saturday: 10am – 4:00pm
1 Market Place Mews, Gardiner Place,
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2AH