The Mayang Sari Beach Resort is a part of the Nirwana Gardens resort complex. There's nothing much to do there except water sports. The beach is excellent for small children, actually we had most of it for ourselves from time to time. The food at the Spice restaurant was average at best but rediculously over priced. Go to the beautifully located Kelong Restaurant for dinner instead. Breakfast at the Mayang Sari was okay with a large selection of food from different cultures but nothing quite impressing. The chalets were in apalling state and not clean at all upon arrival, but if you are in need of a quiet getaway this could be an option. We enjoyed our stay and the staff was very friendly and helpful but if you need luxury accomodation with state of the art buildings you should go somewhere else.

started out being apprehensive due to the negative reviews at this forum. However, that melted away gradually as I found the staff to be really friendly and helpful. They are far more organised than the staff at various resorts we have stayed over at Batam.
Arrived at 8 am and were greeted by the staff at the ferry terminal. Managed to check in to 1 of the chalets despite being there so early in the morning.

We were given a nice corner garden chalet just outside the spa. The room is spacious and clean. Wish the TV was bigger though. Bathtub's handle had come off but that's a small issue. My kids managed to check into the chalet next door shortlf after even though they told us it would only be available at 2pm.

Overall we enjoyed our stay but feel that food over at Bintan is exorbitant! A plate of mee goreng at the foodcourt costs S$8!! Will consider returning but the cost of food is a negative factor.

This place is great to visit if you are in Singapore for a while. If you want a nice beach holiday and have been able to stand staying at a caravan park for a week or so then give this place a try. It is good value for money, the staff are really friendly, you can walk to the other a joining properties and use the faculties for free as they are from the same company. The huts are basic but that is part of the charm. The kids love visiting Bintan, the water is crystal clear and so warm you could swim all day and not get cold. We have been 3 times and will be visiting again in 2012. We have dragged very one we know and they all love it. However, we warn them that it is not a 5 star hotel before they get there. There is air conditioning in all huts which I don't need but my husband is a air conditioning junkie. For people with young children it is great as the water is so calm at this end of the island. Last time we visited we had a beach front hut. My husband sat and watch the days roll by from the balcony very happy.

I used to stay at Mayang Sari (as it was formerly known before being taken over by Nirwan Gardens) several times a year around 1999. I returned again in 2007 and found that nothing had changed much, only my expectations had soared over time. There are several huts along the beach and also behind the others. It is cetainly worthwhile to pay a little extra and get a hut directly at the beach overlooking the sea - in that way you have the impression that you have a balcony and a small portion of beach for you alone... with several hammocks tied in between the palm trees. However there is no pool, so if there happens to be pollution (sometimes tar), then you cannot go for a swim. I therefore recommend asking the hotel before your visit if there are currently any tar issues along the beach.
The quality of food has decreased since 2007 and I find that there is too much fast food offered.
What I love about Mayang Sari is that it is a private hideaway and a perfect destination to wind down a little, but is not overly expensive. Bring a book, lots of time to relax, lower your expectations a little and you will have a nice time.