Ocean and Forest Golf Resorts in Indonesia: Top Courses & Experiences

Ria Bintan Golf Club in Bintan Utara, Indonesia invites golfers to experience its peaceful 27-hole layout designed by Gary Player. Located on the northern coast of Bintan Island, roughly an hour by ferry from Singapore, the resort blends varied elevation, forested stretches and coastal challenges. The nine-hole Forest Course winds through lush trees for a secluded, tranquil round, while the 18-hole Ocean Course features rolling fairways with sweeping views of the South China Sea. The Ocean layout has become a favored venue for tournaments including the Golf Asia Challenge, Revo Coca-Cola Golf Carnival and the Ria Bintan Open.

Ria Bintan Golf Club was the first resort in Indonesia to earn Audubon International’s Cooperative Sanctuary certification, reflecting its commitment to environmental stewardship and wildlife-friendly course management. Accommodation is available at the Ria Golf Lodge, which offers 31 rooms with views over the greens and the South China Sea. The onsite Asmara Spa provides treatments designed for golfers and active travelers, focusing on recovery and relaxation after a day on the course.

For a limited period tied to Singapore’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, online bookings made through December 31 include one night in a Par Room at the Ria Golf Lodge, round-trip land transfers within Bintan (between the terminal and the golf club), and a 20 percent discount on golf green fees. These packages are designed to make it easy for visitors to combine comfortable lodging, convenient transfers and memorable golf amid Bintan’s coastal scenery.