Elang Island

Welcome to Elang Island, a private six-hectare retreat nestled in Indonesia’s remote Anambas Archipelago, just 160 miles northeast of Singapore.

Once the personal holiday home of Bawah Reserve’s founder, Elang is now available exclusively for private buyouts – offering complete seclusion, tailored service, and a setting of rare natural beauty.

Surrounded by crystalline lagoons, coral reefs, and lush tropical forest, this intimate island invites up to 19 guests to experience a slower, more soulful rhythm of life – where luxury is found in stillness, privacy, and deep connection to nature.

Elang Island is more than a destination, it’s a fully immersive escape, designed for those who value absolute exclusivity and heartfelt service.

A minimum three-night stay ensures you have the time to truly unwind and reconnect.

Costs to exclusively buy out the island:

• USD 18,000 per night for up to 10 guests
• USD 25,000 per night for up to 14 guests

Inclusions:

• Personal butler service for every guest
• All meals, created daily by your private chef
• Fresh tropical juices and non-alcoholic beverages
• Daily yoga, Pilates, and guided meditation
• One daily Kayu Spa treatment per guest
• A curated selection of land and water-based activities
• On-island specialists including Chef, Marine Biologist & Wellbeing Practitioner
• Complimentary laundry and pressing
• Island-wide high-speed Wi-Fi

Please note: Alcohol, scuba diving, bespoke experiences, and the return seaplane transfer (USD $980 per person) are additional.

Elang’s six freestanding lodges are thoughtfully positioned across the island, each offering sweeping views of the sea and designed with natural textures, local craftsmanship, and elevated comfort in mind.

The Longhouse Lodge (254m²)

• 2 ensuite bedrooms with king or twin bedding
• Open-plan living and dining space
• Powder room
• Expansive balcony with ocean views
• Ideal for families or groups

Five One-Bedroom Lodges (136m² each)

• King-size canopy bed with ensuite bathroom
• Guest bathroom with rain shower
• Private balcony with lounge seating
• Yucca, Cycad & Satigi Lodges feature outdoor bathtubs

All lodges include:

• Personal butler service
• Minibar & snack pantry
• Ceiling & canopy fans plus A/C
• Handmade board games, luxury linens, robes & beach accessories
• Twice-daily housekeeping and turndown service

Whether you're seeking adventure or deep restoration, Elang is your personal playground. With more than 60 curated experiences, each day brings a new way to connect with the land, the sea, or yourself.

On Land:

• Cliffside saltwater infinity pool with waterslide
• Art & batik-making classes
• Tennis and lawn games
• Stargazing & starlit cinema nights
• Weekly beach barbecues & Indonesian cooking classes
• Forest hikes, permaculture garden tours & architecture walks

On Water:

• Paddleboarding, catamaran sailing, kayaking
• Guided snorkelling & PADI diving courses
• Private beach picnics & castaway experiences

Wellbeing at Kayu Spa

Set in a restored Javanese Joglo perched on the cliff’s edge, Kayu Spa offers:

• Two couple’s treatment rooms
• Outdoor stone bathtub
• Open-air wellbeing bale
• Access to Bawah Island’s air-conditioned gym

Dining on Elang is a bespoke experience curated entirely around your preferences.

Whether you enjoy being surprised by the chef’s creations or wish to collaborate on each meal, our culinary team will design menus using ingredients sourced from land and sea, infused with the four elements of fire, water, earth, and air.

Choose from a variety of dining settings: The Club House, Owner’s Lounge, The Beach House, your own lodge, or one of Bawah’s sister islands.

From July to September, the island becomes a nesting ground for hawksbill and green turtles, a rare natural spectacle for those lucky enough to witness it. Conservation is deeply woven into every part of the island experience.

Getting Here:

The journey to Elang Island begins in Singapore and takes approximately 4 hours:

1. Private car transfer to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal
2. 30-minute ferry to Batam, Indonesia
3. Private car to Hang Nadim Airport
4. 80-minute amphibious seaplane flight directly to Bawah Reserve

Health & Travel Notes:

• A $35 USD e-visa is required for all travellers to Indonesia
• A signed doctor’s letter is required for pregnant travellers
• Onsite medical clinic available; nearest hospital reachable within 3 hours by air if required

With its exclusive setting, deeply personalised service, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, Elang Island is not just a holiday,  it’s a story you’ll tell for the rest of your life. Enquire now to reserve your private stay.