Mayang Sari Beach Resort

Mayang Sari Beach Resort opened in March 1995.^[2] It was the first venture of SMI Hotels & Resorts in Indonesia.^[3] The Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore began operation in November 1995, providing a new way to reach the island.^[2] As of 2024 the resort was part of the Nirwana Gardens Bintan hotel chain.^[1]

The three-star hotel has about fifty chalets built of traditional bamboo and straw materials, set in the gardens or along the beach, each with a bedroom, living room, bathroom and terrace.^[4] The chalets have wooden interiors, and are air conditioned.^[1]

Facilities include a spa, restaurants and bar.^[4] The Kelong seafood restaurant is on stilts over the water and serves Indonesian and Chinese cuisine. The Rin restaurant has Japanese cuisine.^[1] As of 2023 the resort had a paintball arena catering to players of all levels of skill.^[5] Other facilities include a swimming pool and a sauna. Babysitting service is available.^[6]