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Telunas Private Island is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World member in Indonesia's Riau Archipelago, positioned south of Singapore. The 20-room island resort features overwater villas and emphasizes conservation and sustainability through the Telunas Foundation, which funds local mangrove planting and turtle protection. Visitors access the island by boat and find complimentary daily activities alongside a retreat focused on minimal environmental impact.
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Telunas Private Island sits within the Riau Archipelago, a collection of islands off Indonesia's east coast positioned south of Singapore. Access is by boat through turquoise shallows lined with soft sand and swaying palms. The setting emphasizes conservation, with the Telunas Foundation—supported by guest stays—funding local projects including mangrove planting and turtle protection along the shoreline.
The island provides 20 rooms across three villa types. The Overwater Villa sits on pilings above the water, with a king-sized bed positioned to frame ocean views through the bedroom windows. A wide veranda extends from the living area, and furnishings incorporate upcycled boat wood. The Signature Overwater Villa offers similar over-water placement with expanded interior space and sleeps up to 5 guests. The Ridge Villa, positioned on elevated terrain, features a private plunge pool and sleeps 2.
All activities on the island are complimentary and arranged on a daily roster. These include paddleboarding across the shallow bays, jungle walks to waterfalls, infinity pool access, and evening activities such as telescope moon gazing and outdoor movie screenings. The Kampung Kids Club serves families with pottery making, sandcastle building, crab races, hand line fishing, and traditional Indonesian games. Hammocks are distributed throughout the island. A minimum two-night stay is required for all bookings.
The island's restaurant serves meals with ocean views. Dinner service includes candle-lit seating on the jetty, where diners may observe kingfishers and other wildlife near the water.
The hotel operates solar panels for electricity and sources furnishings from upcycled boat materials integrated throughout the villas. Conservation partnerships with the local community extend beyond the island's direct operations, supporting the Telunas Foundation's mangrove and turtle protection initiatives.
Editorial verification: Telunas Private Island is affiliated with Small Luxury Hotels of the World; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
In the Riau Archipelago, Indonesia, south of Singapore. Access is by boat through turquoise shallows.
Overwater Villa, Signature Overwater Villa, and Ridge Villa. Most sleep up to 5 guests; the Ridge Villa sleeps 2 and includes a private plunge pool.
Yes, all activities are complimentary and offered daily on a roster basis, including paddleboarding, jungle walks, pool access, telescope moon gazing, and movie nights.
Yes, the Kampung Kids Club offers pottery, sandcastle building, crab races, hand line fishing, and traditional Indonesian games.
A minimum two-night stay is required for all bookings.
The Telunas Foundation funds mangrove planting and turtle protection projects. The hotel uses solar power, upcycled boat materials, and partners with the local community on conservation initiatives.
Telunas Private Island is affiliated with Small Luxury Hotels of the World; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Telunas Private Island is in Pauh, Indonesia. Address: Pauh, Riau Islands, Indonesia, Riau Islands, Indonesia.
| Location | Pauh, Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Address | Pauh, Riau Islands, Indonesia, Riau Islands, Indonesia |
| Brand / alliance | Small Luxury Hotels of the World |
| Official website | slh.com |
| Area guide | Pauh luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: slh.com/hotels/telunas-private-island
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