Telunas Beach Rustic Resort – Indonesia

One of the more unusual overwater hotels, the Telunas Beach Rustic Resort is hidden away in a remote island in Indonesia, though it’s close enough to Singapore to be quite popular with residents there. This is a simple but comfortable eco-resort, with no TVs, internet, or even hot water in most rooms, though the tropical temperatures and warm-water showers do mix well.

There are 3 stand-alone overwater bungalows that offer great value for those who don’t need air conditioning or a private Jacuzzi. There are also 4 Deluxe Family Rooms sharing a structure, and a huge 3-bedroom Multi-Family Suite on its own. They even have 60 dorm beds, which are priced unusually high, but the long list of activities and great service should keep all visitors quite happy as long as their expectations are in line.

Location

The Telunas Beach Rustic Resort is located on Sugi Island, which is not far south of Batam Island in Indonesia, which is only 20 kilometers south of Singapore.

Rooms/villas/suites

3 Private Chalets (stand-alone)
4 Deluxe Family Rooms (shared building)
1 Multi-Family Suite (stand-alone, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths)
5 Dorm Rooms (12 beds each, sold individually)

• Beds: 1 queen and 1 bunk in each bedroom
• Wi-Fi: No
• Entertainment system: None
• Room service: No

Special room features

• Private quarters and sitting area with desk
• Gas-powered hot water installed in bathrooms (Private Chalets only)
• Enough space for an extra mattress
• Unique decor in each chalet
• Spectacular Views

Rates

• Private Chalets are US$164 and up
• Deluxe Family Rooms are US$130 and up
• Multi-Family Suite is US$440 and up
• Dorm beds are US$48 and up

Book or get more information on the official Telunas Beach Resort website.

Restaurants and bars

• Main Restaurant (Western and Asian buffet)
• Telunas Canteen (snack bar/gift shop)

Resort features

• Beach Volleyball
• Sepak Takraw
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Dock and tower jumping
• Swimming
• Sun bathing on the beach
• Jungle walk
• Fishing from the jetty
• Low ropes course
• Board games
• Tether-ball

Spa

None

Nearby activities

• Jungle-waterfall hike
• Sea Kayaking
• Fishing on boat ½ day
• Mangrove river
• Rubber Plantation Tour
• Shrimping (depends on tide/season)
• Pizza Dinner on Beach
• Fish Boil on Beach
• Lunch at local Malay Village
• Candlelight Dinner

What the reviews say

The Telunas Beach Rustic Resort gets generally excellent reviews, with nearly all visitors praising the service and the setting. Since it seems to be clear to guests that this is something of a minimalist property, most feel it exceeds their expectations by quite a bit.

The fact that each visitor is assigned a host at the resort is a big plus, and the food in the restaurant gets very high marks as well. Satisfaction is continuously exceptional, so those who are looking for this sort of place should not be disappointed.

Getting there

To reach the Telunas Beach Rustic Resort you’ll need to get to Batam, Indonesia. From there it’s a 90-minute ferry ride to Sugi Island and the resort itself. There’s an airport in Batam, but most visitors come by ferry from nearby Singapore, which has far better flight connections all over the world.