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Nikoi Island: Traveler Reviews

Private Island, Riau Islands Province, Indonesia
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Maastricht, The Netherlands
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Marooned on Nikoi”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2013

Arrived for a four day stay in April 2012 with a friend for some R&R.
A really beautiful place the staff were great and the food excellent.
The beach huts were amazing and sleeping out doors was something else.
Anything you want and they;ll get it for you. Would love to go again.

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  • Stayed April 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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relaxedby, Owner at Nikoi Island, responded to this review
January 3, 2013
Thanks for your kind review. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back soon. Thanks.
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Vientiane, Laos
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Nirvana; Valhala.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2013

I can't imagine not giving this place less than a perfect vote. We discussed at length what they could have done better and all we could come up with was an extra reading light on the balcony... but seriously though, this has to be the most perfect place for a family wanting to escape life for a few days. Great, basic food served with smiles and laughter. Kids would disappear without a care in the world - and we didn't need to worry about them at all. Our son (4) fell in love with everything about the kid's club - Yogi for his daggers and swords and Mino for her laughter and passion for kids. Despite the warnings, our 2 year old found her sense of magic too and was so happy there (including catching 2 fish within her first 2 minutes on the pier, much to the disgust of her long casting son)

We were impressed too at the separation of families and "grown-ups" - a great simple, but effective idea.

We'll be back!

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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relaxedby, Owner at Nikoi Island, responded to this review
January 8, 2013
Thanks very much for your very kind review. Great to hear you and your family enjoyed your stay so much. We do recommend that children are over 4 years of age are best suited for Nikoi but great to hear your 2yo enjoyed the activities. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back some day. Thanks again for taking the time to review Nikoi.
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Pattison, Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Missing Nikoi”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2012

My husband and I were treated like royalty when we visited the island. Miss the staff they were great. The cabana was amazing the food delicious...NO COMPLAINTS HERE!!!!! Hoping to see that beautiful island again!!!!!

Room Tip: Worth the world to travel here
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  • Stayed January 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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relaxedby, Owner at Nikoi Island, responded to this review
January 1, 2013
Thanks very much for your very kind review. It was particularly pleasing to read that our staff looked after you so well and that you thought the food was delicious. We look forward to welcoming you back again. Thanks again.
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Singapore
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25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
“Always a pleasure”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2012

As air-con and mod con addicts we planned our first trip to Nikoi with slight trepidation in June 2011... Since then we have returned a further four times, most recently enjoying a short pre-Christmas break. Why do we keep going back? It's so nice to travel a couple of hours from Singapore and find yourself completely off the beaten track; there's no TV and it's Robinson Crusoe luxe rather than corporate 5 star luxury - which makes a nice change from business travel; staff are always friendly and from the moment you land relaxation is guaranteed - even having a set menu rather than having to make a choice is liberating.
We missed a number of the regular staff as they were on home leave - but that's a good excuse for us to return again soon.....

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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relaxedby, Owner at Nikoi Island, responded to this review
January 4, 2013
It is always a thrill to welcome our regular guests back again and again. Many thanks for taking the time to do yet another review.
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Singapore, Singapore
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Go, go, go”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2012

We heard a lot of good things about Nikoi before going, but still I was blown back by just how fantastic this place is.
We went 4 adults and 4 small kids and had an absolutely amazing time. Great food, lovely staff, lots of fun activities, amazing scenery, but most important - it was all done in a very laid back way. Whenever the kids wanted to do stuff in the activity area someone would turn up out of nowhere and make wooden swords, princess crowns, bracelets out of palm leaves - you name it...and when the rain came down hot chocolate appeared as a movie was playing.
This is by far the best place I have ever been on a beach vacation - it is a bit expensive, but worth every penny

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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relaxedby, Owner at Nikoi Island, responded to this review
December 27, 2012
Thanks for your very kind review. Great to hear your kids enjoyed all of the activities and the laid back nature of the service. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back some day. Thanks again for the review.
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Additional Information about Nikoi Island

Also Known As:
Nikoi Island Hotel
Nikoi Island Bintan
Nikoi Island Hotel Bintan
Nikoi Island Bintan Island, Riau Islands
Address: Private Island, Riau Islands Province, Indonesia
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Region: Indonesia > Riau Islands Province > Riau Archipelago > Bintan Island
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free High-Speed Internet Kids Activities Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#1 Romantic Hotels in Bintan Island
#1 On the Beach Hotels in Bintan Island
Price Range: $$$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Nikoi Island is a 15 hectare private island just 85kms from Singapore and has long been regarded as one of the most stunning islands on this unspoiled coast. Ringed with white sandy beaches and coral reefs of spectacular color and diversity, Nikoi is for those seeking a true private island experience and the comfort of a destination dedicated to responsible tourism practices. ... more   less 

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