Guests aboard a thatched-roof River Cruise boat on a calm, tree-lined river
Families & school holidays

Farm, river and adventure for the whole family

A Petting Zoo, a Swimming Pool and a river to paddle, near Johor Bahru and about 60 mins’ drive from the checkpoint.

  • School holidays 5–31 Dec 2026
  • 4.7 on Google · 1,236 reviews
  • Dinner & Breakfast when you book direct
  • Our farm and Petting Zoo to explore
  • A river to cruise and paddle
  • Adventures sized for every age
Family plans

Pick your family plan

Tell us your dates and we’ll recommend what suits your family.

  • A guest crouches on the lawn to hand-feed two white goats

    Farm Day Trip

    A full day out with Animal Feeding, a Farm Tour by tractor wagon and the Swimming Pool. Add any adventures you like.

    For
    Families, friends, day visitors
    Duration
    Day visit · 9 am – 6 pm
    Little ones
    Under 3s enter free
    • Animal Feeding
    • Farm Tour by tractor wagon
    • Swimming Pool
  • Family Room with two queen beds and bedside tables against an olive-green wall

    2D1N Farm Stay

    Stay the night: Dinner and Breakfast are included, the Swimming Pool and Petting Zoo are yours, and the river is waiting.

    For
    Families, couples, friends
    Duration
    2 days, 1 night
    Group size
    2–5 per room
    • Family or Container Room
    • Dinner & Breakfast
    • Swimming Pool
    • Animal Feeding & Petting
    • Farm Tour
  • Resort lake with thatched huts, floating platforms and coconut palms under a blue sky Monday to Thursday

    Weekday family stay

    Planning a midweek break with the kids? Tell us your dates and we’ll recommend a weekday stay.

What kids will do

Days they’ll talk about

Our farm and Petting Zoo, a river, a Swimming Pool and ATV Rides, all at Sinar Eco Resort – River & Nature Retreat.

  • A brown goat stretches up to eat grass held out by a guest Included

    Animal Feeding & Petting

    Goats, horses, rabbits, ducks and more

  • Two kayakers in life jackets paddle a tandem kayak on a backlit jungle river Add-on

    Kayaking, Eco Rafting or a River Cruise

    Life jackets on, always

  • Guests ride horses along a leafy trail, led on foot by resort handlers Add-on

    Horse Riding

    From age 3

  • An adult and child ride an ATV out of a shaded oil palm trail Add-on

    ATV Ride through the palms

    16+ solo · kids with an adult

  • The blue Swimming Pool with fountain jets beside a thatched pavilion and palms Included

    A dip in the Swimming Pool

    Kids’ Pool 1 ft deep

  • Guests ride the thatched-roof tractor wagon along the resort road Included

    Farm Tour by tractor wagon

    Round the farm together

Included with every 2D1N stay and Farm Day Trip: Animal Feeding, the Swimming Pool and the Farm Tour. Other activities are chargeable, open from 9 am to 6 pm (outdoor activities pause from 12 pm to 1 pm). River activities depend on the river water level.

Wide view of a Family Room: three beds, wall TV, chairs and a timber door to the ensuite
Family Room 1 queen + 2 single beds · sleeps up to 5
For the grown-ups

What parents worry about

  • Is it safe?

    Life jackets on every river trip, staff in the animal enclosures, and children swim with an adult.

  • Are the rooms comfy?

    Air-conditioned Family Rooms sleep up to 5, with hot shower, mini fridge and kettle.

    See the rooms
  • What will we eat?

    Dinner and Breakfast are included when you book direct with us. Muslim-friendly kitchen: no pork, no lard.

  • How far is it?

    About 60 mins’ drive from the checkpoint. Drive in with Waze, or ask us about a pick-up (additional charges apply).

  • What if it rains?

    Karaoke, Pool Table and Mahjong are indoors, open for in-house guests until 10 pm. Board Games and Mahjong are free on request.

  • Coming with little ones?

    Under 3s stay free, with no extra bed or meals. The Kids’ Pool is 1 ft deep.

A family rides the resort’s green shuttle buggy car, with a driver, past the thatched hall
Three generations

Bringing the grandparents?

Grandparents and little legs can hop on our shuttle buggy car to get around the grounds.

Sample itinerary

Two easy days at Sinar

Check-in 3 pm, check-out 12 pm; early check-in and late check-out are subject to room availability. Chargeable activities run 9 am to 6 pm, with outdoor activities paused from 12 pm to 1 pm, and river activities depend on the river water level.

Day 1

  1. 3 pm Check in, then a dip in the Swimming Pool
  2. 4 pm Animal Feeding & Petting
  3. 5 pm River Cruise as the day cools
  4. 7.00–8.30 pm Dinner at The Farmer’s Cafe

Day 2

  1. 8.00–10.00 am Breakfast at The Farmer’s Cafe
  2. 10 am Horse Riding, or an ATV Ride with a grown-up
  3. 11 am Kayaking together
  4. By 12 pm Check out and head home
Coming from Singapore?

Closer than you think

Far enough to feel like an escape, close enough for a weekend. Drive yourself, or ask us to arrange a pick-up.

We recommend Waze: search “Sinar Eco Resort, Pekan Nanas”.

  1. The checkpointSingapore–Johor border about 60 mins
  2. Senai AirportJohor about 50 mins
  3. Sinar Eco ResortPekan Nanas, Pontian, Johor

Pick-up can be arranged from

  • AEON Bukit Indah, JB
  • City Square, JB
  • Your door in Singapore or Malaysia

Tell us where to collect you when you enquire. Private transport can be arranged at additional cost.

Guest stories

In our guests’ words

  • The friendly staff, clean accommodation, and delicious meals make it highly recommended, especially for introducing kids to outdoor and farm experiences.

    Chuan Song

  • No need to travel far for a farm stay… Perfect for families with kids who love animals!

    Kelvin

  • …the experience resembles an Australian farmstay, with added pampering. Our container accommodation was comfortable…

    dotnah

Before you book

Parents usually ask

Ask us anything
What does a 2D1N stay include?

Your room for one night, Dinner and Breakfast at The Farmer’s Cafe (Breakfast when you book direct with us), the Swimming Pool, Animal Feeding & Petting and a Farm Tour by tractor wagon. Other activities are chargeable and open from 9 am to 6 pm.

Is Breakfast included?

Breakfast is included when you book direct: on our website, on WhatsApp or with our reception. Bookings made through travel sites don’t include Breakfast.

Are there age or weight limits?

Horse Riding 3+ (up to 80 kg). Archery 8+. Kayaking 12+ alone, 8–12 with an adult. ATV Ride solo from 16; kids ride with an adult. Eco Rafting and River Cruise: any age with adults.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out is by 12 pm. Early check-in and late check-out are subject to room availability.

What is the cancellation policy?

We set out the cancellation and date-change terms in writing with your quote and booking, so you know them before you pay.

What should we bring?

Swimwear, a change of clothes, comfortable shoes, insect repellent and sunscreen. Activities you add on the day are paid at reception (cash or Touch ’n Go).

Enquire

Plan our family stay

Tell us your dates and who’s coming, and we’ll reply on WhatsApp. No obligation.

  1. 1Tell us. Your dates, group size and what you’d love to do.
  2. 2Get options. We will recommend what suits your team/group better.
  3. 3Book. Pick the option you like and we’ll lock in your dates.
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We reply on WhatsApp. Malaysian or Singapore numbers.

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Pick your dates and the number of adults. Our booking page (Exely) opens in a new tab with them filled in.

Travelling with children? Add them on the booking page, or WhatsApp us their ages.

Coming as a group or need a package? Plan my stay WhatsApp

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