As much as we would love to take the next flight out for a vacation every now and then, Singaporeans are often restricted by either limited budget or a limited number of leave days. Thankfully, we are blessed with numerous gorgeous resort getaways around us in Indonesia and Malaysia where we can head over to unwind over a short weekend. To help you plan your next short weekend getaways from Singapore, we have put together a list of the best resorts by ferry from Singapore. If you have more time and money on your hands, you may want to check out our Top Boutique Resorts Getaway from Singapore. Have a great trip!
1. Short Weekend Getaways – Telunas Resorts (Riau Islands, Indonesia)
Address: Jalan Anggrek Luar #23, Baloi Persero, Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29442, Indonesia | Room Rate: From S$195 | How to Get there: A route from Harbourfront Terminal in Singapore to Telunas Resorts off Sugi Island in the Riau Islands on Indonesia | Tel: +62 811 7710951| Website: www.telunasresorts.com | Facebook: Telunas Resorts | Twitter: @TelunasResorts | READ MORE
2. Montigo Resort (Batam, Indonesia)
Address: Jalan Hang Lekir, Nongsa, Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29465, Indonesia | Room Rate: From S$285 | How to Get there: The ferry ride from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (Singapore) to Nongsapura Ferry Terminal (Nongsa) is approximately 30 to 40 minutes. | Tel: +62 778 7768888 | Website: www.montigoresorts.com | Facebook: Montigo Resorts | Instagram: @montigoresorts | READ MORE
3. Short Weekend Getaways – Tempat Sanang (Batam, Indonesia)
Address: Jalan Hang Lekir, Nongsa, Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29465, Indonesia | Room Rate: 2D1N S$235 / $259 nett per pax, 3D2N $259 / 359 nett per pax. Prices are for 2 – 3pax in standard themed suite. Upgrade at additional costs, for 4pax or more, prices start from $204 in the bigger suites / apartments | How to Get there: 45 minute ferry from HarbourFront Terminal in Singapore to Sekupang Terminal in Batam | Tel: +62-778-325-616 | Website: www.tempatsenang.com | Facebook: Tempat Senang | Twitter: @TempatSenang | Instagram: @tempatsenangresort | READ MORE
4. Turi Beach Resort (Batam, Indonesia)
Address: Jalan Hang Lekiu, Nongsa, Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29465, Indonesia | Room Rate: Price from S$145 | How to Get there: 35 minutes away from Singapore by ferry and 15 minutes from Hang Nadim Airport | Tel: +62-778 761 080 | Website: www.turibeach.com | Facebook: Turi Beach Resort | Twitter: @turibeach | Instagram: @turibeach | READ MORE
5. Short Weekend Getaways – Nongsa Point Marina & Resort (Batam Indonesia)
Address: Jalan Hang Lekiu Nongsa, Kepulauan Riau 29466, Indonesia | Room Rate: From S$120 | How to Get there: 35-minute ferry ride from Singapore and a 5-minute drive from Nongsapura Ferry Terminal | Tel: +62 778 761333 | Website: www.nongsapointmarina.com | Facebook: Nongsa Point Marina & Resort | Twitter: @NongsaPoint | Instagram: @nongsapoint | READ MORE
6. Banyan Tree Resort (Bintan, Indonesia)
Address: Jalan Teluk Berembang, Laguna Bintan, Bintan, Kepulauan Riau 29155, Indonesia | Room Rate: From S$330 for Valley Villas. Private Pool Villas from S$950 | How to Get there: 55 minutes regular ferry service from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal | Tel: +62 770 693100 | Website: www.banyantreespa.com | Facebook: Banyan Tree Spa | Twitter: @bookBanyanTree | READ MORE
7. Short Weekend Getaways – Club Med Resort (Bintan, Indonesia)
Address: Jalan site A11, Lagoi Bintan Utara, Tanjun Uban Island, Kepulauan Riau 12920, Indonesia | Room Rate: from 2,034,000 IDR per adult per night | How to Get there: 55 mins by boat from Singapore | Tel: +62 770 692801 | Website: www.clubmed.com.sg | Facebook: Club Med | READ MORE
8. Villa Aarya (Bintan, Indonesia)
Address: No 1 Indra Maya Estate | Nirwana Gardens, Riau Islands Province 29152, Indonesia | Room Rate: From S$750 | How to Get there: 55 minutes from the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore to the Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal on Bintan Island | Tel: +62 (0) 770 692789 | Website: aarya.com.sg | Facebook: Villa Aarya | READ MORE
9. Short Weekend Getaways – The Sanchaya (Bintan, Indonesia)
Address: Jalan Gurindam Duabelas, Plot 5 Lagoi Bay, P. Bintan, Lagoi, Bintan Island, Indonesia 29155 | Room Rate: From S$1,130 | How to Get there: 45 minutes ferry from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Lagoi | Tel: +62 770 692200 | Website: www.thesanchaya.com | Facebook: The Sanchaya | Twitter: @TheSanchaya | READ MORE
10. Nirwana Gardens Resort (Bintan, Indonesia)
Address: Jalan Panglima Pantar, Lagoi 29155 Bintan, Indonesia | Room Rate: From S$110 | How to Get there: 55 minutes ferry from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal | Website: www.nirwanagardens.com | Facebook: Nirwana Gardens Resort | Twitter: @nirwanabintan | Instagram: @nirwanabintan | READ MORE
11. Short Weekend Getaways – Loola Adventure Resort (Bintan, Indonesia)
Address: Kampung Galang Batang, Bintan, Riau, 1N 103E, Indonesia | Room Rate: From S$200 Per Person | How to Get there: Ferries from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (TMFT) to Tanjung Pinang, Bintan. | Tel: +65 6764 6496 | Website: http://www.loola.net | Facebook: LooLa Adventure Resort | READ MORE
12. Nikoi Island Resort (Indonesia)
Address: Nikoi Island, Bintan, Kepulauan Riau 29153, Indonesia | Room Rate: From S$375 | How to Get there: 2.5 hours ferry ride from Singapore’s Tanah Merah ferry terminal to Nikoi island | Tel: +62 771 7008040 | Website: www.nikoi.com | Facebook: Nikoi Island | Instagram: @nikoiisland | READ MORE
13. Short Weekend Getaways – Rawa Island Resort (Malaysia)
Address: Pulau Rawa Mersing, Johor, 86800, Mersing, Johor, Malaysia | Room Rate: From S$150 | How to Get there: 20 minutes boat ride from Mersing, Johor | Tel: +60 7799 1161 | Website: www.rawaislandresort.com | Facebook: Rawa Safaris Island Resort | READ MORE
14. The Canopi
Address: Treasure Bay Bintan, Jalan Raya Haji, Lagoi, Riau, Indonesia 29152 | Room Rate: From S$190++ Per Night | How to Get there: Book your ferry tickets on Bintan Resort Ferries, they are only 3 minute drive from Bintan Ferry Terminal | Tel:(62) 77-069-2252 | Website: adventureglamping.com | Facebook: The Canopi Bintan | READ MORE
There you have it, our choice of Short Weekend Getaways from Singapore – Best Resorts By Ferry. If you feel there is another deserving weekend getaway resort that we didn’t mention in our list, please share it with us in the comments section below. If you have more time and money on your hands, you may want to check out our Top Boutique Resorts Getaway from Singapore.