Everything at The Sanchaya is angled towards a long white beach with serried rows of palms, past a 50m-long aquamarine-tiled pool, and with many seating options, from umbrella-shaded loungers to canopied daybeds. It’s a mesmerising view of the Singapore Strait and, as I dawdle, an attendant brings a basket containing water distilled on site, sunscreen and chilled refresher towels.
“The word luxury is often overused by hotels and resorts. But for the discerning traveller, a luxury hotel has to come with high levels of hospitality - in terms of accommodation, service, dining and everything else that makes the experience hard to forget. At The Sanchaya, the priciest property on Bintan, Indonesia, you will feel more than valued. Every guest is pampered and treated like a VIP.”
“It is little surprise that Natalya Pavchinskaya, owner of The Sanchaya, –arguably Bintan’s sleekest stay, with an eye-catching black-and-white aesthetic and beautiful rooms themed around various countries in Southeast Asia–has now launched her own line of clothing and beauty products.”
“The Sanchaya is a heady mixture of a glorious past, the cutting edge of modern luxury and a clear vision of opulence, brought together in a magnificent way. And Bintan is all the more richer for it.”
“The Sanchaya Bintan in Indonesia lets guests soak in Lefroy Brooks clawfoot tubs atop bespoke encaustic tiles crafted for the hotel. The pigments in each tile are created using hot wax.”
"Book a session with their master sommelier and find out why your sauvignon blanc is best eaten with goats cheese, why a manchego is rounded out by a tempranillo and a riesling cuts through a creamy camembert.
The long table setting is surrounded by glass door wine fridges and Riedel glassware. When you start the session with a glass of Ruinart champagne you know you’re in for a great afternoon."
While the estate might only be less than an hour away from Singapore, stepping foot onto the property evokes feelings of being in another world—one that is peaceful, serene and catered to your every need. The Sanchaya also prides itself on being a regional creative platform for emerging talent, playing host to world class musicians and artists at the estate.
Housed in a stately colonial-style building, the opulent beachfront estate of The Sanchaya oozes elegant glamour. The resort has launched a revitalised wellness programme, which includes a newly renovated spa which now has a Beauty Room for manicures and pedicures.
Placed around the grounds of The Sanchaya are 30 red fiberglass seeds, which were last shown at the ANIMA MUNDI International Art Festival in Venice from September to November last year, running parallel to the 57th Venice Biennale.
This year, the luxury and tropical glamour estate, The Sanchaya, improves their health and wellness service by adding two new treatment rooms to soothe and rejuvenate the mind, body and soul.
The Sanchaya’s newly-renovated spa sees the addition of two new treatment rooms - the Beauty and Relaxation Rooms. The property is located just a 50-minute ferry ride from Singapore, making it the perfect getaway to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul.
Weaving our fierce devotion to the arts with the guest experience at The Sanchaya, we host film investment summits with S’YA, artists in residence, and on-site installations, bringing together artists, producers, musicians, writers, photographers, and fashion designers to build a hub for creativity.
Opened in 2014 by Russian business owner Natalya Pavchinskaya, the Sanchaya is impressive off the bat. Pavchinskaya’s collaboration with Thai design firm P49 Deesign has clearly paid off in the language of open skies, a stunning low-rise enclave, manicured gardening and elegant Southeast Asian architecture on the edge of the South China Sea. It’s immediately disarming.
During the day, in between meals and spa appointments, I explore the clear waters of Lagoi Bay on a paddle board with a local instructor, who calms my nerves for the beauty living within- fishes, corals, and all. The roads beyond The Sanchaya are as tranquil, as I hop on a single- speed bike and take the 7.2km route around a peaceful lake come sunset ... the real world seemingly far away.
A range of Christmas festivities are also scheduled throughout the property, which boasts colonial-inspired design features and a stately home atmosphere, complete with sweeping views of the crystal clear ocean.
The Sanchaya, an indulgent seafront estate on Bintan Island, an hour’s ferry ride from Singapore. The resort offers an immaculately designed collection of 29 villas and suites, with Aesop toiletries, private wine cabinets and stunning views of the South China Sea
The Sanchaya, which has welcomed guests to Indonesia’s beautiful Bintan Island with gracious hospitality, is sharpening its focus on wellbeing with a dedicated spa menu and an ongoing fitness programme.
The Sanchaya, rising from the white sands of Bintan island in Indonesia’s Riau archipelago, is a genteel adventure into an old-world setting fitted out with contemporary luxuries.”
“There’s a particularly lucky spot upon The Sanchaya’s private beachfront reminiscent of the powder white sands at The Maldives, popular for wedding proposals. The secluded dining set-up is fringed with myriad flickering candles shaped in a giant heart and the silhouettes of swaying palm trees.”
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