Nikoi is a member of The Long Run.
OUR COMMITMENT.
Built with purpose.
An island guided by nature,
sustained by community.
Tourism done thoughtfully.
We look after the land, the sea, the people and the culture around us.
Nikoi was built with local materials, labour and services, and it is operated with them, passing new trades and skills to our contractors and staff over time.
Today, Nikoi is certified under The Long Run's Global Ecosphere Retreats® standard.
Nikoi is a member of The Long Run, a global membership organisation of nature-based tourism businesses. Members sign The Long Run Charter and balance the 4Cs: Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce.
Certified under The Long Run's Global Ecosphere Retreats® standard since 2022, Nikoi puts sustainable tourism and conservation principles into practice every day.
If you are interested in finding out more about our programs or would like to help out, please get in touch with us.
EMBEDDING THE 4Cs INTO BUSINESS
Conservation
Nikoi and Cempedak partnered with Conservation International to create a local NGO that helped establish the 138,500-ha East Bintan Marine Protected Area, formally gazetted in 2022.
Since opening, more than 350 tonnes of plastic have been removed from beaches in the region through daily beach cleans and our partnership with Seven Clean Seas. In 2025, we funded Seven Clean Seas to remove 1,347 kg of plastic waste from the environment in Indonesia, across both islands.
Community
The Island Foundation, founded in 2010 by Nikoi’s owners, has established 15 learning centres, educated over 3,000 children and trained more than 1,500 teachers.
99% of the staff working on Nikoi are local.
Culture
The Ubah Rumah residency program raises awareness and gives voice to 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.