Bintan Lagoon Golf Club
Bintan Lagoon pairs a Jack Nicklaus Sea View course, opened in 1996, with an Ian Baker-Finch Woodlands course, both par 72s on the north coast of Bintan Island. The golf has been closed alongside the resort, which is relaunching as the Movenpick Resort and Spa Bintan Lagoon.
The verdict
Bintan Lagoon was for years one of the anchors of golf on Bintan Island, a 36 hole resort with two contrasting par 72s: the Sea View course from Jack Nicklaus, opened in 1996, and the Woodlands course from the former Open champion Ian Baker-Finch. The Sea View runs out toward the water with strong, strategic Nicklaus holes, while the Woodlands threads through mature forest, and together they made the resort a popular pairing with nearby Ria Bintan.
Travelers should know the current situation before planning. The resort and its golf closed, and the property is relaunching as the Movenpick Resort and Spa Bintan Lagoon, reported for around early 2026, with the two championship courses expected to feature again. Status has been evolving, so we treat the golf as access to confirm rather than a sure thing, and we will update this page as the relaunch firms up.
Bintan Lagoon Golf Club at a glance
- Opened
- Sea View 1996
- Designer
- Jack Nicklaus, Ian Baker-Finch
- Type
- Seaside and woodland
- Par
- 72 each course
- Yardage
- Sea View about 6,420 m
- Green fee
- Confirm, relaunch pending
Designers, opening year and yardage verified June 2026 from leading course databases and resort announcements. The Sea View course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1996, a par 72 of about 6,420 meters, and the Woodlands course was designed by Ian Baker-Finch, a par 72 of about 6,211 meters. The resort and golf have been closed and are tied to the relaunch as the Movenpick Resort and Spa Bintan Lagoon, so play, access and any green fee are uncertain and must be confirmed directly before planning a visit.
The holes worth the trip
The Sea View course is the headline. Jack Nicklaus laid it out to run toward the coast, building the strong, clearly defined holes and well defended greens that are his signature, and the seaward stretch gives the round its scenery and its sternest tests in the breeze. It is the kind of layout that rewards the player who shapes the ball and commits to the line.
The Woodlands course, from Ian Baker-Finch, offers a quieter contrast, weaving through mature forest with water and bunkering placed to ask position questions rather than brute carries. Two distinct par 72s on one property gave the resort genuine variety for a multi day stay.
Because the courses have been closed pending the resort relaunch, current conditioning and exact playing details cannot be confirmed. We recommend checking the status directly before building a trip around Bintan Lagoon, and in the meantime pairing the island with the open and award winning Ria Bintan nearby.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Closed pending the relaunch as the Movenpick Resort and Spa Bintan Lagoon; confirm current status |
| Green fee | No reliable current fee while the resort relaunch is underway (confirm directly, 2026) |
| Booking | Contact the resort or a golf specialist to confirm whether the courses are open before planning |
| On the day | Standard resort expectations apply once reopened: caddies, carts, smart golf attire |
| Getting there | Lagoi on the north coast of Bintan Island; about an hour by ferry from Singapore plus a transfer |
| Best months | March to October for the driest conditions on Bintan, monsoon rain more likely late in the year |
Status verified June 2026; the resort and golf have been closed and are tied to a relaunch, so always confirm whether the courses are open and any current rate directly before planning a visit.
Where to stay nearby
Bintan Lagoon's own lodging is part of the resort relaunch as the Movenpick Resort and Spa Bintan Lagoon, so its availability follows the reopening timeline. In the meantime the wider Lagoi resort area offers a range of beach resorts within a short transfer.
Because Bintan Lagoon's status is uncertain, we suggest anchoring an island trip on the open and well regarded Ria Bintan, and adding Bintan Lagoon if and when its courses confirm reopening. Our team tracks the status and can advise.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Bintan Lagoon Golf Club.
Plan a Bintan golf trip
Bintan Lagoon's golf is tied to a resort relaunch, so we confirm whether it is open before we build anything around it, and anchor your trip on the island courses that are. Tell us when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Bintan Lagoon Golf Club questions
Who designed the Bintan Lagoon golf courses?
Bintan Lagoon has two par 72 courses: the Sea View course designed by Jack Nicklaus, opened in 1996, and the Woodlands course designed by the former Open champion Ian Baker-Finch.
Is Bintan Lagoon Golf Club open?
The resort and its golf have been closed and are tied to a relaunch as the Movenpick Resort and Spa Bintan Lagoon, reported for around early 2026. Status has been evolving, so confirm directly whether the courses are open before planning a visit.
What are the par and length of the Bintan Lagoon courses?
The Jack Nicklaus Sea View course is a par 72 of about 6,420 meters, and the Ian Baker-Finch Woodlands course is a par 72 of about 6,211 meters.
How do you reach Bintan Lagoon from Singapore?
Bintan is about an hour by ferry from Singapore, with Bintan Lagoon on the island's north coast at Lagoi, followed by a short road transfer once the resort reopens.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases; indicative green fees verified June 2026 and change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.