Bawah Reserve Indonesia | Asia’s Most Exclusive Private Island Resort (4K Tour)
Welcome to Bawah Reserve in Indonesia Bawah is Asia’s most exclusive private island resort Bawah feels like a hidden world far from everything Bawah Reserve can only be reached by seaplane This video features a full tour of Bawah Reserve The tour includes rooms, restaurants, spa and beaches Bawah is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to The journey to Bawah Reserve is an adventure of its own Our trip begins with a hotel pick up in Singapore The 30 minute drive leads to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal Tanah Merah is one of the largest ferry terminals in Singapore Bawah guests can access the lounge area at the terminal The team of Bawah Reserve guides guests onto the ferry The quick 45-minute ferry ride crosses to Batam, Indonesia The journey offers nice views of the Singapore skyline Staff greets guests at Batam and guides them through arrival Immigration and customs are handled seamlessly Next, a car takes guests to Batam’s Airport In the car, a safety video is shown for the upcoming flight The ride from the ferry terminal to the airport takes 30 minutes Bawah Reserve has its own check-in counter at Batam Airport The resort team handles every step of the transfer We’re taken by car to the plane This amphibious plane will fly us from Batam to Bawah Reserve Bawah’s two seaplanes are operated by Airfast Each seaplane seats 10 passengers in a 1-2 layout Airfast is an Indonesian airline with an excellent safety record It gets hot in the seaplane but fans are provided Batam Airport has the longest runway in Indonesia It has the second-longest runway in Southeast Asia It was built to handle aircraft diversions from Singapore Boeing 747s and Airbus A380s can land at Batam The pilots fly the airplane barefoot The flight to Bawah Reserve takes about 75 minutes An in-seat magazine with information about Bawah is provided The flight path crosses the South China Sea The seaplane cruises at a low level, offering good visibility Bawah Reserve comes into view The landing at Bawah Reserve feels cinematic and unreal Bawah Reserve lies in Indonesia’s Anambas Islands This remote region remains pristine and untouched Bawah Reserve consists of six private islands The main island serves as the heart of the resort This is what the seaplane landing looks like from the ground The Bawah Island staff is waiting to welcome us Have you ever stayed at Bawah Reserve? Bawah Reserve offer true seclusion and a castaway feel With no towns or roads, nature remains wild and pure Guests explore Bawah Reserve by foot, kayak, or boat Upon arrival, guests are escorted to their room I stayed in this beautiful Tented Beach Suite at Bawah The suite sits along the island’s pristine shoreline The suite’s verandah is just steps from the shimmering lagoon The suite’s design blends barefoot luxury with natural simplicity The suite is elegantly furnished with handcrafted details The bathroom features a rain shower and double vanities The bathroom’s highlight is a striking copper bathtub The suite offers direct access to Bawah’s soft, sandy beach Let’s explore the magnificent beach on Bawah’s main island Bawah Reserve’s six islands are home to 13 stunning beaches Each beach feels untouched and naturally pristine Bawah’s beaches are some of the best in Indonesia Sea turtles nest on some of the beaches at Bawah Reserve Bawah’s beaches are the soul of the island experience Each beach has calm, glassy water perfect for swimming Guests can kayak or swim from beach to beach. This is nature at its most serene and untouched Guests can enjoy kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkeling A stunning sandbank appears at the far end of the beach Bawah’s sandbank is an ideal spot for photos and sunsets At low tide, the sandbank becomes a perfect walkway Bawah’s main beach is home to the Boat House Restaurant At the Boat House, guest can enjoy casual, barefoot lunches Grilled seafood and wood-fired pizzas are the menu’s highlights Beyond the sandbank and Boat House are several water villas The overwater bungalows sit on stilts above the lagoon The water here is calm, shallow, and crystal clear These bungalows feel peaceful and completely secluded The lagoon around the villas is perfect for snorkeling Let’s have a look inside one of Bawah’s overwater bungalows The private deck is perfect for lounging or stargazing The design blends luxury with true island serenity The water villas feature the same layout as the beach villas The water villas feel slightly more spacious though Let’s return to Bawah Reserve’s arrival jetty The jetty leads to Bawah’s main pool area and a stylish bar The Grouper Bar sits right beside the main pool Guests enjoy fresh juices, cocktails, and light bites here Bawah Reserve is built on strong sustainability values The entire resort operates with minimal environmental impact Solar panels supply clean, renewable energy Rainwater harvesting provides fresh water for the island Single-use plastics are completely banned on the island All Bawah’s guest amenities are biodegradable or reusable The resort supports reef restoration and marine protection Turtle monitoring helps protect nesting populations From the pool area, a jungle path leads to the beach villas A boutique and ice-cream stand are located along the path Bawah Reserve is home to water monitor lizards These big lizards are totally shy and harmless Wellness is at the heart of the Bawah Reserve experience The Aura Spa offers a holistic approach to relaxation Guests receive one complimentary spa treatment each day Treatments blend Indonesian healing with modern therapy Open-air treatment rooms sit among tropical foliage The Aura Sanctuary features sauna and steam rooms A cold plunge and ice bath support muscle recovery The Aura Spa is built across multiple levels Wooden stairs connect each level of the sanctuary The multi-level design blends naturally into the jungle There are quite a few steps to conquer on the way up The spa’s top level features a private spa treehouse The treehouse is home to a lounge, a bar, and treatment rooms Activities at Bawah include a sunset cruise around the 6 islands The Grouper Bar is the ideal spot for pre-dinner drinks Next to the bar, Bawah hosts open-air cinema nights by the pool Cocktails and snacks are served during the movie Dinner is served at Tree Tops, Bawah’s main dining venue Guests dine in an airy, open-sided setting The restaurant sits high amid the rainforest canopy Tree Tops serves elevated Asian-fusion cuisine The Jules Verne bar sits one level above the restaurant The next morning … A la carte breakfast is served at Tree Tops Restaurant Now it’s time to burn off those calories in the gym Next to the gym is a Yoga deck overlooking the lagoon Bawah Reserve offers plenty of outdoor activities A highlight is walking through the island’s dense jungle Most hikes take between 20 and 45 minutes The paths are well-marked but can be steep in places The hikes lead to several stunning viewpoints Let’s say goodbye to Bawah Reserve with a final sunset Thank you for watching my video about Bawah Reserve
Join me on a full tour of Bawah Reserve, the most exclusive private island resort in Asia. Located in Indonesia’s Anambas Archipelago, the luxury hotel delivers total privacy, world-class hospitality, and some of the clearest water in the world.
Accessible via a scenic seaplane flight from Singapore, Bawah Reserve is spread across six untouched tropical islands. 36 overwater villas, beachfront suites, and garden villas are designed with natural materials that blend seamlessly into the environment.
Bawah Reserve emphasizes sustainability—from marine conservation programs to zero-waste initiatives—while still delivering exceptional comfort. Guests can spend their days snorkeling with reef sharks, kayaking through glassy lagoons, hiking jungle trails, or indulging in spa treatments.
This 4K tour features the complete Bawah Reserve experience, including:
– Scenic arrival by seaplane from Singapore
– Full tour of Bawah’s overwater & beachfront villas
– Beach walk
– Aura Spa, infinity pool & gym
– Dining at Tree Tops & The Boat House Restaurants
– Sunset boat tour and rainforest hikes
■ Video chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:39 Transfer to Batam
11:25 Seaplane flight to Bawah
18:24 Arrival at Bawah
21:12 Beach villa
27:00 Beach
34:41 Lunch
37:53 Overwater villa
45:05 Bar & Pool
51:00 Boutique
52:50 Spa
1:00:44 Sunset cruise
1:06:26 Cinema night
1:07:03 Dinner
1:14:02 Breakfast
1:17:16 Gym& Yoga
1:18:58 Rainforest Hike
■ Hotel Information
Resort Name: Bawah Reserve
Location: Anambas Archipelago, Riau Islands, Indonesia
Number of Rooms: 36 “earth-conscious” suites & villas.
Opening date: Late 2017
Date of Stay: September 2025
Website: https://www.bawahreserve.com/
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41 Comments
17000 islands in Indonesia like indian gods
OMG ! It took 75mn to fly that tiny plane to the island resort !!!!
cool but not perfekt
🥰😍🤩
🌴💫 Bawah Reserve looks unreal… Luxury Travel Expert captured pure paradise vibes! 🌊📸
Reminds me of the Maldives and Tahiti
I love it! 😍 What a beautiful, peaceful place. Watching your channel every week is one of the biggest highlights to my weekend. Thank you LTE 😊
This is the most beautiful island resorts you've ever filmed at. This reserve is so gorgeous 😍
Hello Traveler,
The "Getting There, to GET THERE" is an adventure in itself is correct !!!
Maybe that was a Quarter Million Dollar Sunset Cruise, in a Million Dollar Setting !! The Final Sunset Sequence was much better !!!
What's sad is that we can clearly see traces of diesel pollution on the surface of the water in the aerial views…. 😢
This gives me strong “luxury pricing, mid-tier execution” energy. The rooms look like someone slapped a premium price tag on an eco-hut and called it exclusive. Beaches look fine, food looks meh, nothing about this screams $4k/night except the invoice. This is one of those resorts that charges you for existing far away, not for actually being good.
Heaven on Earth❤
Hi Doc hope you are having a fantastic weekend. Bawah Reserve is totally awesome. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas ❤️😎🇺🇸🎄
beautiful resort island
Beautiful ❤
Thank you so much for your videos. Sitting at home in a snowstorm in Chicago, just daydreaming the afternoon away with a glass of wine and your videos. A great day.
Beautiful place. Can you go to Londolozi Game Reserve next, PLEASE?
Wow, it’s honestly super impressive that you’re filming your videos with just an iPhone! Around minute 25:23, you can catch a glimpse of it in the mirror, and I honestly would have thought you were using professional equipment. It’s amazing what an iPhone can do these days. Also, the hotel looks phenomenal—really top-notch quality all around!
Great video as usual 😄 would have loved the pov of walking down the villas stairs into the water ❤
4k/night? i think it's too overpriced. only for flex-minded people
Overhyped and overpriced, more enjoyable opportunities for lower prices.
just realize that this lovely island in Indonesia belong to singaporean very sad
Have you considered going to Chale Island in Kenya? I haven't been but it looks lovely.
Your purely best video so far, to be honest. ❤❤❤
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I watch many your videos
Finally you visit Indonesia 🇮🇩
(Sorry just a little English) : )
I'm Indonesian but I've never heard about this resort before. That's truly paradise. I hope one day I can visit that place.
Beautiful place. I love it. Glad you took the wife. 🥰🌹👍🏾
How about medical centers? In case when someone get sick or for injuries ?
Beautiful island. When are the best times to go? Thanks for taking us along. Safe travels always.
Wonderful Indonesia 😎🇮🇩
Indonesia is beautiful, but what is exposed Just Bali, lombok, raja Ampat…
I'm from Metro Lampung, try going to the west coast of Lampung, the sea there is also beautiful…
Or to Ujung Kulon National Park, Banten, a combination of nature and unique and rare animals (Banten rhinoceros: one-horned rhinoceros)!!…
Salam Banten n Lampung!!
Very impressive, indeed. I think that I actually prefer this resort to any resort in the Maldives. Please don't ban me from this channel, Doc. 😉
Beautiful!
Beautiful resort, fantastic tour. Should let this guy to manage all the smaller Indonesian Islands.
What a Nice Travel into the paradise-thanks❤
Cool this bawah resort⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Watching the World Cup at that resort, just crushing snacks and everything, must be pure heaven
previews too long. feel like i saw it all in the first few min & don’t need to watch further
Somehow this feels incredibly relevant.
Yes, it's beautiful and unique place, but nowhere near close to the price they ask. When I watch similar videos I try to guess the price per night. Sometimes my guesses go higher, sometimes lower, but this one was totally missed. I would pay 300-500 $ for the suite, with a big pain maybe 700 $, but the overall quality feels quite poor, you pay mostly for the views. And when I went to the hotel page the starting price for suites was 1920 $ ! It's absolute joke…
Hello, May i ask what period have you chosen to go over to Bawah please, and what would be the best period to go on a vacation over there ?
Best regards