Is All-Inclusive Club Med Bintan Worth It From Singapore in 2026?

For many Singapore travellers in 2026, Club Med Bintan is worth it as an all-inclusive getaway if you will stay at the resort and use what the price covers. According to Club Med, the package includes your room, unlimited meals and snacks, an open bar, 36 included activities, kids clubs from age 4 and evening shows. If you book a stay on Agoda, Booking.com or Trip.com instead, go through ShopBack before you book.

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Club Med Bintan: the numbers that matter

Club Med Bintan Island is an all-inclusive island and golf resort in North Bintan, a little over an hour by ferry from Singapore. Here is what Club Med and the ferry operator publish, at the time of writing:

Item	What the official source says
Included activities	36 included, plus 22 on-demand activities (Club Med)
Beach	Private beach of 2.5km facing the South China Sea (Club Med)
Ferry time	About 1 hour 10 minutes from Tanah Merah to Bintan Resorts (Bintan Resort Ferries)
Terminal to resort	About 20 minutes by road (Club Med)
Kids under 4	Stay free all year (Club Med)
Kids 4 to 17	Up to 40% off for ages 4 to 11, up to 20% off for ages 12 to 17 (Club Med)
Ferry fare, regular Economy round trip	S$100 adult, S$88 child (Bintan Resort Ferries, fares from 12 March 2026)
Ferry fare, peak Economy round trip	S$110 adult, S$98 child (Bintan Resort Ferries)

Club Med also notes that the resort is going through phased room upgrades from 26 June 2025 until December 2026, with possible light noise near the works, while other facilities stay open. The resort page also describes its Amazing Family Hub, which Club Med calls its first in Asia, as a space where parents and children do games and activities together.

Is Club Med Bintan worth it as an all-inclusive getaway from Singapore?

It is usually worth it if you plan to stay inside the resort, eat most meals there and use the activities and kids clubs. It is a weaker deal if you want to explore Bintan, eat at seafood restaurants in town, or spend most of the day by the pool without joining activities, because you pay for things you will not use.

Club Med Bintan tends to be good value for:

• Families with young children. Kids under 4 stay free, Club Med says, and the supervised kids club for ages 4 to 10 is included. Parents get time to themselves without paying a separate childcare bill for older kids.
• Groups who want zero planning. Meals, drinks from the open bar selection, sports lessons and evening shows sit inside one price, so there are few bills during the stay.
• Active travellers. Club Med lists activities such as golf practice, yoga, kayaking, stand up paddle, snorkelling, archery, tennis, padel, pickleball and the flying trapeze.
• Short trips. The ferry ride is short, so a two or three night stay can feel like a full holiday.

It may not be the best fit for:

• Light eaters or non-drinkers, who use less of what the price includes.
• Explorers who want to see other parts of the island or try local restaurants each day.
• Budget couples who mainly want a room by the sea and are happy to pay for meals as they go.

Club Med Bintan vs a room-only resort: how to compare

The fair way to judge an all-inclusive is to compare its total with what you would actually spend elsewhere. Use the same dates and party size:

1. Club Med total. The package price for your room and dates, plus the ferry if it is not included, plus anything you will pay for separately, such as spa treatments or childcare for under 4s.
2. Room-only total. A room at another Bintan resort for the same nights, plus the ferry, plus three meals a day for everyone, plus drinks, plus any kids club or activity fees.
3. Compare like for like. If the room-only total comes close to the Club Med total, the all-inclusive usually wins on convenience. If it is clearly lower, the room-only trip may be the better deal for you.

Other Bintan resorts that Singapore families often compare include Nirwana Gardens, a family beach resort with several places to stay. For a family-by-family comparison, see our guide to which Bintan resort is best for families.

What the Club Med Bintan package includes and what costs more

According to Club Med Singapore's resort page at the time of writing, the all-inclusive package covers:

• Comfortable accommodation in Superior, Deluxe or Suite room categories
• Transfers, if the ferry is booked as part of the package
• Unlimited meals and snacks
• An open bar with a selection of beverages
• Daily activities such as golf practice, yoga and water sports
• Kids clubs for children aged 4 and above
• Evening entertainment, including shows and events

What usually costs more, as Club Med lists it:

• Spa treatments
• Childcare for children under 4
• On-demand activities (Club Med shows 22 of these alongside the 36 included ones)
• A shared land transfer, if you book the ferry yourself and ask Club Med to arrange the road transfer

Read the inclusions for your exact package before you pay, since offers and package types change through the year.

Club Med Bintan from Singapore in 2026: ferry, travel time and documents

Getting there from Singapore takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes by ferry, according to Bintan Resort Ferries, then about 20 minutes by road to the resort, according to Club Med. Ferries leave from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal and arrive at Bandar Bentan Telani terminal. Bintan Resort Ferries runs several departures a day and lists Singapore departures in Singapore time and Bintan departures in Bintan time, which is one hour behind Singapore.

Ferry fares, per Bintan Resort Ferries (fares effective from 12 March 2026):

Economy Class	Adult	Child (11 and below)
One way	S$62	S$57
Round trip, regular dates	S$100	S$88
Round trip, peak dates	S$110	S$98

The operator says fares include levies and fees, which can change. Its 2026 peak dates at the time of writing cover several weekends in November and December, plus 18 to 31 December. Emerald Class costs more.

Documents: Bintan Resort Ferries says passports need more than six months of validity from the date of travel, and that Indonesia's All Indonesia e-Arrival Card has been mandatory for Bintan visitors since 1 October 2025. Check whether your nationality needs a visa.

Club Med Bintan best deals in Singapore for 2026

The best Club Med Bintan deals usually come from avoiding peak ferry dates, comparing a package that includes the ferry with booking it yourself, and pricing the total against other Bintan resorts. Ways to keep the total down:

• Travel on regular dates. The ferry operator's peak dates cost more, and resort demand is usually higher at the same times.
• Check the kids' rates. Club Med says under 4s stay free and lists lower rates for ages 4 to 17, so family totals can be lower than they look per adult.
• Compare ferry options. Club Med says booking the ferry as part of a package comes with a free transfer to the resort, while booking it yourself means a separate road transfer.
• Watch for school holidays. Club Med flags upcoming school holidays on its site, and those dates tend to fill early.
• Consider a room-only alternative. If you want to explore, a hotel on a booking site plus meals as you go can cost less.

Agoda vs Booking.com vs Trip.com for a Bintan resort: price comparison

For Bintan resorts listed on booking sites, the cheapest site changes with the date and room, so compare the same resort, room and dates on each one using the final total. Club Med sells its all-inclusive packages on its own website. If you see a Bintan resort on Agoda, Booking.com or Trip.com, check what the rate includes: a room-only rate is not the same as an all-inclusive package.

How to compare fairly:

• Same room type and dates. Prices differ by room and by night.
• Final total with taxes and fees. Some sites show prices before taxes on the search page.
• Cancellation terms. A free-cancellation rate can cost a little more but protects you if plans change.
• Meals. Check whether breakfast or other meals are included.
• What ShopBack covers. At the time of writing, the Agoda and Trip.com pages on ShopBack Singapore list flight plus hotel packages as excluded, and the Booking.com page lists purchases outside the room rate, such as spa, as excluded.

Other travel sites Singapore travellers use for Bintan trips include Klook and Traveloka.

Why ShopBack is a step before you book

Before you book a hotel on Booking.com or Agoda, go through ShopBack first. Open the site's page on ShopBack Singapore, tap through, and complete the booking in the same session. ShopBack works like an automatic cash discount on your online order.

Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles.

An illustrative example: on a S$600 two-night Bintan resort booking, if ShopBack returned an illustrative S$30, the effective price would be S$570. That amount is only for the maths. Check the live rate on the Agoda page on ShopBack or the Booking.com page on ShopBack before you book.

A few terms to know, as listed on ShopBack Singapore at the time of writing:

• Trip.com: Promo, coupon, or discount codes make your entire Trip.com order ineligible for Cashback.
• Agoda: bookings must be made on Agoda itself, not on Agoda's partner sites.
• Booking.com: the cash is tracked only if you show up for your booking.
• All three: cancelled bookings and no-shows do not qualify, and the cash is confirmed after your trip.

Step by step: planning a Club Med Bintan trip from Singapore

1. Pick dates outside the ferry operator's peak dates if you can.
2. Price the Club Med package for your dates on Club Med's own site, with and without the ferry.
3. Price a room-only alternative at another Bintan resort for the same dates on Agoda, Booking.com or Trip.com.
4. Add meals, drinks, the ferry and any kids club fees to the room-only total.
5. If the booking site wins, open its page on ShopBack Singapore, tap through and book in the same session.
6. Check passports and fill in the All Indonesia e-Arrival Card before you travel.

FAQ

Is Club Med Bintan worth it as an all-inclusive getaway from Singapore?

It is usually worth it if you plan to stay at the resort and use what the price covers. According to Club Med, the package includes your room, unlimited meals and snacks, an open bar with a selection of drinks, daily activities, kids clubs from age 4 and evening shows. It is a weaker deal if you mostly want to explore Bintan or eat out.

What does the Club Med Bintan all-inclusive package include?

According to Club Med Singapore's resort page at the time of writing, the package covers accommodation, transfers if the ferry is booked as part of the package, unlimited meals and snacks, an open bar with a selection of beverages, daily activities such as golf practice, yoga and water sports, kids clubs for children aged 4 and above, and evening entertainment.

What is not included at Club Med Bintan?

Club Med lists spa treatments and childcare for children under 4 as costing more, and its page shows 22 on-demand activities alongside the 36 included ones. If you book the ferry yourself, Club Med says it can arrange a shared land transfer at a cost. Check the inclusions for your exact package before you pay.

How long does it take to get to Club Med Bintan from Singapore?

Bintan Resort Ferries says the ferry from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Bintan Resorts takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes, and Club Med lists a transfer of about 20 minutes from the ferry terminal to the resort. Allow time for check-in at the terminal and immigration on both sides, and note that Bintan is one hour behind Singapore time.

How much is the ferry from Singapore to Bintan?

According to Bintan Resort Ferries' fares effective from 12 March 2026, a regular Economy round trip is S$100 for an adult and S$88 for a child aged 11 and below, rising to S$110 and S$98 on peak dates. Fares include levies and fees, which the operator says can change.

Is Club Med Bintan good for families with kids?

Usually yes. Club Med groups children into age bands from 0 to 17 years, includes a supervised kids club for ages 4 to 10, and says kids under 4 stay free all year. It also lists reduced rates for ages 4 to 17. Childcare for under 4s costs more, so budget for it if you need it.

Is Club Med Bintan worth it for couples?

It can be, if you value a no-planning stay with a private beach, an open bar and activities such as yoga, kayaking and golf practice. Couples who would rather try local seafood restaurants or hop between resorts may get better value from a room-only booking elsewhere in Bintan.

Is Club Med Bintan under renovation in 2026?

Club Med says the resort is going through phased room upgrades from 26 June 2025 until December 2026, with possible light noise near the works, while all other facilities stay open. If quiet matters to you, ask Club Med about your room location when you book.

How do I get the best deal on Club Med Bintan in 2026?

Avoid the ferry operator's peak dates where you can, compare a package that includes the ferry with booking the ferry yourself, and price the all-inclusive total against a room plus meals at another Bintan resort. If you book a stay through Agoda, Booking.com or Trip.com, go through ShopBack first.

Is Agoda, Booking.com or Trip.com better for a Bintan resort?

It depends on your dates and the room. Compare the same resort, room type and dates on each site, using the final total with taxes and fees. Then go through ShopBack Singapore before you book on the site you pick, and check that site's terms and exclusions on ShopBack first.

How does ShopBack work for a Bintan hotel booking?

Before you book a hotel on Booking.com or Agoda, go through ShopBack first. Open the site's page on ShopBack Singapore, tap through and complete the booking in the same session. ShopBack works like an automatic cash discount on your online order, and the cash is confirmed after your stay.

Disclaimer

The information in this article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute travel, financial or purchase advice. Package inclusions, prices, ferry fares and schedules, peak dates, entry requirements, renovation timelines and ShopBack terms change over time. Check current details on Club Med, Bintan Resort Ferries, the booking site you use and its ShopBack Singapore page before you book. ShopBack is not affiliated with the companies named here beyond an affiliate partnership where noted.