I grew up in the 60's in Singapore when the city hadn't yet become the shiny, modern rush of activity it is now. Mutiara Beach Guesthouse transports me back to the Katong & East coast beaches I played around as a child. The coconut grove, the languid river and the sound of gently lapping waves make you relax the moment... more

My wife and I were looking for a basic weekend getaway and this place seemed perfect (closest thing to the camping we used to love doing in oz). The accomodation was very basic - just a nice hut with a mattress on the floor, limited electricity, basic bathroom facilities. We were the only ones there on the Friday and it... more

island life at its best...if u r seeking calmness, "back to basics" and off stream vacations - this is the way to go! low tech - high experience. no aircon, no fan, shared washroom, but very clean, awesome staff and authetntic food. make sure to book your spa treatment, an amazing experience. floating spa facility ive never seen before... went... more

Six weeks after the birth of our daughter we decided that it was time to take a break from the city-state of Singapore. The Indonesian island of Bintan is only an hour away by ferry. It is usually known for its fenced-off northern part with a large number of generic resort hotels. On a recent bicycle tour (http://www.tropicalmusings.com/?p=808) I had... more

I needed a place to go to so I could heal and rejuvenate. Doctor's orders. So I took 2 weeks off and the instant I arrived at Mutiara I knew I was in the right place. The atmosphere of the place is unaffected by modernity - it's very much a step back into what Pulau Babi Besar and Tioman were... more

Mutiara Beach Guesthouse date: 3 may 2008 reviewer: a Singapore weekender Good news for those people (like me) who miss the simple local life style of accommodation that could be experienced on Asian beaches before the apparition of generic resorts in the 1990s. I discovered recently Mutiara Beach Guesthouse on Trikora Beach, east coast of Bintan and was delighted to... more

I usually go to Mutiara beach for a deep breath of easy-going life, surrounded by sun, sand and coconut trees. The beach down there is beautiful but you must be aware of the sand-flies : some precautions such as "Off", the anti-mosquitoes screen are useful. Mutiara beach guest-house is a place made for people who enjoy nature and basic way... more