Nikoi Island
Bintan, Indonesia
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Nikoi Island
Marine, Eco Lodges
Since May 2022
Since january 2013
Protecting the diverse waters it sits in by helping to establish a vast Marine Protected Area, supporting the education of thousands of children, and a commitment to sustainably focused architecture and operations have all helped establish the 37-acre private island Nikoi as one of South East Asia’s leading sustainable getaways. Nikoi Private Island is a certified Global Ecosphere Retreat®.
Two and a half hours from Singapore, in Indonesia’s picturesque Riau archipelago, this 37-acre private island resort has championed a nature and community-focused approach since being opened by co-owner Andrew Dixon in 2007. With the conservation and regeneration of Nikoi’s natural environment at its heart, two-thirds of the island’s banyan-filled rainforest and sandy beaches remain untouched, and non-native plants have been removed to allow indigenous vegetation to flourish. Involvement of, and benefits for nearby communities form an important part of Nikoi’s DNA, with the property providing employment and training for over 200 local staff.
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![Master bedroom Nikoi.jpg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664c966aaf9d950d24807190/b66cd51f-1387-44a8-a8c4-5e972f5d8974/Master+bedroom+Nikoi.jpg)
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CONSERVATION
Nikoi partnered with Conservation International to create a local NGO and helped establish a 138,500-hectare Marine Protected Area.
Energy and water consumption remain far below industry standards due to conscious design and operations.
COMMUNITY
16,000 people in Bintan and its surrounding islands have been positively impacted by the Nikoi’s operations.
Nikoi’s educational non-profit, The Island Foundation, has impacted over 3,000 children and trained 1,500 local teachers.
CULTURE
Ubah Rumah Studio’s residency program raises awareness and celebrates threatened cultures and communities.
Sponsorship of annual jong and kelok boat races safeguard local traditions.
COMMERCE
Establishment of an internally managed staff savings and loan scheme which offers a lower-cost solution than local banks.
Financially supporting local charities through the Island Club membership program and the organization of fundraising events.
Nikoi’s Highlights
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![bunkroom view from the path.jpg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664c966aaf9d950d24807190/f5ce7566-b6bf-4c53-8a69-8b9be1cc20d1/bunkroom+view+from+the+path.jpg)
![Spider hunting Nikoi.jpg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664c966aaf9d950d24807190/ea6edf3c-09d1-4bce-8e8c-867aa95c6785/Spider+hunting+Nikoi.jpg)
![Yogi's Bar in the morning.jpg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/664c966aaf9d950d24807190/818150fd-962a-49eb-96bb-757e6fce2c23/Yogi%27s+Bar+in+the+morning.jpg)
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