The Best Sentosa Hotels For An Island Getaway

Singapore’s hotel scene just levelled up. Opening its doors this October within Resorts World Sentosa, The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort marks the brand’s first-ever property in Singapore, bringing with it all-suite luxury and a deep reverence for place.

Designed as a sanctuary of calm, the 183-suite resort blends colonial elegance, tropical charm, and sustainable design, complete with a sensory garden teeming with native flora and repurposed local woods crafted into artful details by Singaporean artisans. Expect immersive touches that celebrate local culture — from a signature Maison21G scent inspired by Sentosa’s coastal breeze to curated minibar treats by homegrown brands like ETTE Tea and Mr. Bucket Chocolaterie. Dining takes centre stage at Laurus Table, the resort’s destination restaurant led by a celebrity consultant chef and rooted in sustainable gastronomy. Thoughtful, refined, and innately Singaporean, The Laurus is a story of heritage, nature, and craftsmanship told through every space and scent.

W Singapore has always been the island’s sassiest stay, but this October it’s cranking things up with a full-on glow-up. The resort’s 240 rooms and suites have been reimagined as a tropical microcosm where city grit meets Sentosa chill. Think deep marina blues, lush greens, and a splash of coral-orange that mirrors the island’s sunsets.

The new look isn’t just about pretty interiors either: oversized Super King beds, tech-forward touches (hello, 65-inch TVs and in-room Nespresso machines), and balconies in most rooms mean you’ll have no trouble switching from party mode to recharge mode. On the eco side, W is walking the talk with solar panels, in-room water filtration taps, farm-to-table sourcing, and a food-waste upcycling program that’s bagged it EarthCheck Silver certification. When you’re not cocooning in your suite, hit the newly refreshed AWAY Spa, sweat it out at a free fitness class, or pick up a new skill at the resident DJ’s masterclass.

Come weekend, WET Deck’s Sunset Sessions are the place to sip, swim, and vibe with live beats. And to mark its new chapter, W Presents lands 24–26 October with a lineup of international and local DJs.

A private villa with your own pool, set amid tropical gardens, with the legendary Raffles service at your beck and call? That’s exactly what Raffles Sentosa Singapore delivers: an ultra-luxurious retreat tucked away in one of the city’s most exclusive pockets. 

Read more: Raffles Sentosa Singapore Opens: Inside Singapore’s First All-Villa Resort

As the first all-villa resort under the Raffles brand, this sanctuary features 62 sprawling villas, each designed for maximum seclusion and indulgence, complete with a terrace, a private pool, and a dedicated Raffles Butler to cater to your every whim – basically, a personal paradise. The experience is as indulgent as you’d expect from the Raffles name, whether you're sipping a Sentosa Sling at the Chairman’s Room, feasting on elevated Cantonese fare at Royal China, or slipping into full relaxation mode at the Raffles Spa.

Extra perks? Guests get exclusive access to Sentosa Golf Club and Tanjong Beach, plus state-of-the-art event spaces for ultra-glam gatherings. If you’re after a five-star retreat without leaving the city, this is where you want to be.

Nestled on a hillside in Singapore’s premier island getaway, Amara Sanctuary Sentosa has recently undergone a stunning transformation. Paying homage to the island's maritime heritage as a former military fortress and the estate’s 100-year legacy, the redesign showcases a selection of natural materials, including indigenous stone, venerable timber and reclaimed wood upcycled from traditional fishing vessels.

The resort’s 140 rooms embrace sand-inspired hues, adding a touch of coastal serenity in tandem with the nearby Palawan Beach. Nature’s colours are also weaved in, from verdant greens to warm tans, paired with organic materials such as rattan, timber, and sisal. Additionally, Verandah Studios and Suites rooms have been transformed into dual-key apartments with kitchenettes to accommodate families and those travelling in larger groups.

Spanning 3.8 hectares of manicured gardens and natural rainforest, the property is home to free-roaming peacocks, squirrels, and plenty of native flora and fauna. There are four swimming pools: Larkhill Terrace Pool (an infinity pool with stunning views exclusively for guests staying in the Family Suites and Couple Suites), SkyPool (a rooftop infinity pool boasting impressive views of the South China Sea), DreamPool (an impressive pool with a waterfall set against the natural rainforest garden) and a Children’s Pool (a kiddy pool complete with water slides). There's also an onsite gym and spa for all your wellbeing needs.

The all-new Sanctuary Tearoom sits at the heart of the resort as its main dining space. The 146-seater minimalist restaurant—of which 88 are located indoors while 58 are alfresco—transforms between meals to suit the occasion, whether it be the daily breakfast buffet featuring a wide spread of hearty local dishes or their Grill N' Chill Dinner Buffet where you can enjoy a wide selection of barbecued seafood and meats.

If you’re looking to refresh and recharge, look no further than Oasia Resort Sentosa. From sunset yoga to aqua aerobics and workshops on sustainability, healthy living, urban farming and self-care, you will truly be able to fill your wellness cup.

The property has a range of room categories from the Premier Room and the Courtyard Premier to a choice of Wellness Rooms—Junior Suite and Suite. Located on the highest floor of the hotel is the exclusive Duplex Suite. The two-storey suite offers unparalleled views from a private rooftop terrace with a lap pool, which can be accessed by a spiral staircase from the living room.

The Oasia Spa provides a range of treatments to relieve tension and revitalise you from the inside out. It’s also the first hotel spa in Singapore to offer cryotherapy facials and the first in Southeast Asia and Oceania to use and carry KOTOSHINA acclaimed organic products, Australia’s Biology Smart Skincare refillery. Other amenities include a wellness lounge, gym, and 22.5-metre lap pool. 

A hidden gem located at the southernmost tip of Sentosa, the Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa is reminiscent of a Balinese resort with its architecture inspired by the iconic Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris. 

The family and pet-friendly Sentosa hotel is made up of 211 rooms and suites, four opulent villas with private access and the largest Sofitel SPA in the world. If the budget allows, stay in the Villa du Jardin, a luxurious 300 square-metre two-bedroom sanctuary complete with its own private pool and deck, a Pharo massage jet whirlpool and a spacious living and dining room.

Dining options include Kwee Zeen, which serves a selection of Pan-Asian, Western and Indian cuisines and The Cliff, which comes with panoramic seaviews. LeBar, an outdoor pavilion lounge, is also on hand to offer themed afternoon teas and cocktails.

Capella is a luxury five-star property located at the heart of Sentosa and features a collection of lavish rooms, suites, villas and even manors. Our pick is the constellation rooms, where you can swap the city lights for a private rooftop jacuzzi. Or if you’re really looking to blow the budget, the villas (one or two bedrooms) have been thoughtfully-designed to complement the beautiful, tropical surroundings and come complete with an outdoor terrace and private plunge pool.

As for onsite dining options, Cassia offers a contemporary twist on authentic Cantonese cuisine, while Bob’s Bar is ideal for watching the sunset with a carefully-curated cocktail. There’s also Fiamma, which dishes up authentic Italian family cuisine. Of course, no hotel would be complete without a pool and Capella has three—one for adults only, one for families, and a lap pool. If you’re looking to unwind even more, facilities like the steam room can be used for free at the award-winning Auriga Spa—unfortunately massages come at an extra cost.

Built in 1904, The Barracks Hotel Sentosa is a 40-room bespoke luxury hotel housed within two conserved colonial buildings, which were once a British artillery outpost. An ode to Old World charm, the rooms at this Sentosa hotel feature richly textured dark wood grains and leather-accented furnishings alongside modern luxurious white marble bathrooms. The premier room with pool access is located on the ground floor and gives you direct access to a patio, the swimming pool, as well as semi-private jacuzzi.

In terms of food, The Living Room serves breakfast, afternoon tea, all-day refreshments, and evening cocktails, but you’ll need to venture out if you’re looking for something more substantial. Bedrock Origin (steak and seafood), MIYOSHI by Fat Cow (Japanese) and Le Faubourg (French) are all close by and are seriously delicious.

Singapore’s only beachfront resort, Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa is the ultimate family friendly resort.  Just 15 minutes away from the city centre, the tropical playground features 454 spacious guest rooms with private balconies, six dining concepts, a pool with children-friendly facilities, a private beach, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, as well as a spa. 

Selected rooms including the deluxe pool view and family garden rooms are equipped with a complimentary sofa bed suitable for up to two children. The family garden rooms are also conveniently located on the ground floor, offering easy access to the swimming pools, garden, and kids club, which is fully supervised and suitable for children aged five to 12. There’s also a Mini Toots Club, which is available for toddlers with parental or guardian supervision.

The Silver Shell Cafe offers an all-you-can-eat buffet of Western classics, Asian favourites and seafood platters, alongside a la carte selections. It even has a kids’ buffet zone with lower counters for little ones to help themselves. Siloso Beach Bar, located by the resort’s swimming pool, offers a relaxing spot to unwind with a light meal and drink by the beach and pool.

The Outpost Hotel Sentosa is described as equally bold and stylish, and we’d have to agree. The adult-centric hotel is tucked into the hillside adjacent to the Singapore Strait. All rooms come with either a pool, island or sea view and floor-to-ceiling windows so you can really make the most of the outlook.

The Sky Pool (Sentosa’s first and only adult-exclusive rooftop pool and day club) is a glorious place to catch some rays while enjoying a cocktail pool deck bites from 1-Altitude Coast. If you’re still hungry, Sol & Ora, Latin for “the sun and the shore”, brings together dishes from the LatinMediterranean region—Italy, France, Greece and Spain—with a menu of timeless recipes, reinvented with a twist and finesse.

Sentosa is home to a whole lot of unique experiences and staying at the Equarius TreeTop Lofts is one of them. There are two luxurious tree-top lofts, Angsana and Tembusu, perched 12 metres in the air. They’re essentially one bedroom treehouses pimped up to the max, with grand living rooms, walk-in wardrobes and ensuites. And did we mention the personalised on-call butler service?

But one of the best bits is the large sliding glass doors which open out to a spacious 90 square metre timber terrace—the perfect place to have breakfast with the birds, dine by candlelight in the evening, or even host a party (we checked and private parties are allowed). Of course, all good things come at a price and these luxury lofts start at S$3,300++ a night, so start saving.

Hotel Ora, Resorts World Sentosa’s newly rebranded and renovated hotel was designed with bleisure (business-leisure) travellers and digital nomads in mind. The hotel is packed with a variety of mobile working spaces and smart coworking amenities so you can hustle and socialise at the same time. The lounge at level two is ideal for intimate small-scale meetings and evening cocktails.

Once you’re ready to hit the hay, Hotel Ora has two room categories available—deluxe room and deluxe suite—both of which come with thoughtfully selected amenities such as a 65-inch smart television that supports screen casting and mirroring, high speed complimentary WIFI and a work-friendly table next to USB ports and power sockets.

Ideal for families, the Village Hotel Sentosa offers a range of services and amenities tailor-made for children (and the young at heart). From the four thematic pools (including a lazy lagoon) to the carnival-like welcome at the lobby featuring a village cart offering complimentary local sweets and snacks, your little ones will be in for a treat.

There are three room types to choose from—deluxe room, family room, and deluxe family room. Children staying in a family room will be given the Village Important Kids (VIK) treatment from the moment they arrive. This includes a special child-friendly VIK priority check-in counter, a kids’ welcome kit customised according to their preferences and amenities such as bath toys for babies and infants, as well as child-friendly toiletries.

Located along one side of the Open Ocean habitat at the S.E.A. Aquarium, the Equarius Ocean Suites provide a one-of-a-kind underwater experience. You’ll truly feel like Aquaman as you watch over 70 marine species float by the floor-to-ceiling acrylic panel in your bedroom, while also enjoying tailored five-star comforts that include luxurious amenities and personalised butler service.

The two storey suites, which come complete with a living room and outdoor deck on the upper floor, also have a cleverly designed bathtub which allows you to enjoy a hot soak while taking in the beauty of the underwater scenery. Extra care has been taken to master the ideal in-room lighting. Curtains provide privacy in the master bedroom when desired and when the blinds are drawn, the lights in the room are synchronised to be dimmed, while blue LED lights at the side panel and ceiling come on for a truly exceptional underwater view.