Batam View Beach Resort enters wellness retreat market

Batam View Beach Resort will launch its inaugural Yang Sidjih Wellness Retreat from June 27 to 29. The three-day, two-night programme marks the resort’s first structured retreat designed to showcase its new Sidjih Wellness Village, which soft-opened in February.

Set within the resort’s 4.05-hectare property, which comprises 212 rooms and villas, the wellness village builds on Batam View Beach Resort’s sustainability credentials. The property was previously recognised among Indonesia’s top 20 green resorts by the Ministry of Tourism.

Developed in partnership with Bali Mountain Retreat in Tabanan and led by founder Ratih Williams, Sidjih aims to offer an immersive wellness experience rather than traditional spa treatments.

Anddy Fong, general manager of Batam View Beach Resort, said the focus extends beyond traditional massage treatments to a broader wellness offering that includes sound healing, yoga, exercise programmes, facials, reflexology and cooking classes featuring ingredients from the resort’s organic farm.

The wellness village will operate under a two-pronged business model. Alongside its own wellness programmes, the resort plans to make the facilities available to international yoga instructors and wellness groups seeking to run retreats at the property.

Fong said the move reflects growing demand from nearby markets such as Singapore and Malaysia.

“I’ve been seeing this for a long time because of the logistics. For Singapore and Malaysia nearby, a high-speed society is a big market for us,” Fong explained. “It’s a ‘high-speed’ country, and we are the best to take them over here, give them some treatment, and send them back rejuvenated.”

Currently in its soft-opening phase, Sidjih Wellness Village operates seven treatment rooms, including two with jacuzzies and specialised suites.

Fong shared that the current facilities represent the first phase of the development, with plans for expansion if demand proves strong.

He said: “This is not the end. This is just the beginning.”

Fong stressed that the wellness village is intended to complement rather than replace the resort’s existing offerings. Batam View Beach Resort will continue to focus on its established business events and sports tourism segments, including cycling and running events.