Lagoi Bay In 2014, Bintan Resorts received 478,457 visitors, a 4.6% growth from the previous year. The significant growth saw an increase in the number of tourists from China, Indonesia and India. In order to cater to the increasing amount of travellers visiting this quaint yet beautiful island, Bintan officially opened Lagoi Bay in May 2015 – a 1,300 hectares development set to be the new “Heart of Bintan”. The new development encompasses new holiday resorts, residential villas, tons of outdoor activities and Lagoi Beach Village that will comprise Bintan Marketplace and
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Plaza Lagoi. Picture an expanse of white beaches next to cerulean seas, fringed by a 2.5-hectare freshwater lake and dense tropical rainforest; Lagoi Bay is the place to be in Bintan. The newly opened Plaza Lagoi aims to elevate retail experiences for travellers within Bintan Resorts. With over 24 retailers on two floors spread over 1,000sqm, it is the ideal location for a retail therapy session or for a relaxing spa. Basic amenities such as money changer, tourism information and tour bookings are also available within the mall.