Visiting Singapore with the fam for the first time or looking to do a fancy staycation with the kids? You've come to the right place. From themed rooms to outdoor play areas and delicious children’s menus—Singapore’s best family-friendly hotels have a lot going for them.
Keep scrolling for Urban List's pick of the best family hotels in Singapore.
Shangri-La Singapore
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Shangri-La Singapore is the first hotel on Orchard Road to have a dedicated programme offering a range of luxury family experiences for families with young ones. Known as buds by Shangri-La, it is an interactive play space located on the first floor of the hotel’s Tower Wing. This is complemented by deluxe family rooms and themed family suites in the same building. The suites are designed to the concepts of safari, treetop, castle, underwater, and space.
Spanning 1,872 square metres in total, buds by Shangri-La features specially curated installations both indoors and out, taking little ones on a journey of discovery. Themed activity spaces encourage fun while learning: Muddy is for budding artists who like to make a splash, Stage is a music studio for young performers, and Bake is a fully equipped cooking classroom for children and parents. Those under four will enjoy the specially designed Toddler Zone, with swings and slides, a piano floor, soft wall buttons that produce animal sounds, a ball pit, and vintage kiddie rides.
In 2020, the hotel added an outdoor water playground with specially designed aquatic amenities and six unique water play areas. From meandering around lazy rivers to sliding down vertical drops on the slides, splashes with water sprouts and jet cannons, to shallow wading pools for aspiring little swimmers, there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy.
If that wasn’t enough, the hotel also offers a range of top tier childcare amenities from Stokke including car seats for airport transfers, strollers, travel cots and high chairs. Smaller items like bath time toys, bibs, thermometers, potties, diapers bins, and sterilisers can also be provided.
The Details
Address: 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258350
Phone: (+65) 6737 3644
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Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
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After undergoing going a remarkable six-month transformation last year, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore harmoniously melds the city-state’s distinctive nature, cultural heritage, and architectural traditions. The award-winning property is located in the heart of Marina Bay and offers easy access to the city’s financial hub, luxury boutiques, and a host of iconic must-see sites.
The hotel’s new themed residential family suites comfortably accommodate children with themed interiors—from outer space to life under the sea and a wild jungle escapade. These rooms come equipped with children’s amenities and complimentary all-day dining for up to two children at embu, the hotel’s all-day dining concept. There’s even a unique kid's buffet corner curated just for little ones.
You can also elevate your family retreat with a host of family-friendly activities including bicycle usage with child-friendly options, a family cupcake decorating activity at The Mandarin Cake Shop, Kiztopia admission for up to two adults and two children, a wellness package for children at The Spa, and optional family-friendly experiences such as the River Heritage Cruise and Tingkat Painting.
The Details
Address: 5 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039797
Phone: (+65) 6338 0066
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Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa
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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 child-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 kid's buffet zone with lower counters for little ones to help themselves.
Did we mention the three animal-themed water slides, water bucket and splash pad?
The Details
Address: 101 Siloso Road, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098970
Phone: (+65) 6275 0100
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The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore
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Spanning two heritage buildings in the City Hall area, The Capitol Kempinski Hotel is a testament to melding the old with the new—much like Singapore itself. A stay here rewards with prime access to seven restaurants and bars, from a German deli and beer garden to upscale Italian and brunch buffets laden with lobster, oysters and Wagyu cuts.
The rooms are modern with crisp white linens and sparkling double-vanity ensuites. Standout hotel facilities are the wellness spa and saltwater relaxation pool—perfect for when your Vitamin D store needs a top-up.
Little ones can look forward to a sweet themed family stay with the hotel’s new Candyland Glampkation package which includes a pre-mounted teepee filled with adorable plushies and decorated with fairy lights, an in-room chocolate donut decorating activity set, an exciting candy scavenger hunt, adorable candy blankets, and a host of food and beverage offerings (including unlimited ice cream for each child at The Lobby Lounge). They will even get to take home their very own candy blanket and a Kempinski tote bag brimming with kid-friendly games.
The Details
Address: 15 Stamford Road, Singapore 178906
Phone: (+65) 6368 8888
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InterContinental Singapore
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A luxury five-star hotel set in the heart of Bugis, InterContinental Singapore seamlessly blends modern touches with subtle Peranakan undertones. Designed to engage the little ones and ignite imagination, the king bed suite kids theme room features a spacious room with living area for families connected to an interactive kid’s zone, featuring two custom-designed bunk beds with a slide, engaging crawl spaces, and a kid’s tepee.
To help keep them busy, each child will also be given an exclusive activity book called, Adventures with Baba Lionel, to get them started on an adventure in the hotel premises where they get to earn Baba Lionel stamps for each activity that they complete. They will eventually be rewarded with a badge of honour once they finish the fun activity booklet.
With a multitude of dining options onsite you’ll be spoilt for choice. Man Fu Yuan is known for its authentic Chinese cuisine, Chikuyotei offers up a wide variety of modern Japanese dishes, and LUCE by Davide Giacomelli is the place to go for traditional Italian cuisine—because what kid can say no to pizza and pasta?
The Details
Address: 80 Middle Road, Singapore 188966
Phone: (+65) 6338 7600
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The St. Regis Singapore
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Nestled in the heart of Singapore, where the UNESCO-listed Botanic Gardens meet the bustling Orchard Road, The St. Regis Singapore is the perfect downtown base for families eager to explore.
For the youngest family members, the brand’s signature Family Traditions package is hard to beat. From keeping the kids engaged with the Astor Library’s book collection to sparking their imagination with a teepee tent and galaxy lights in the room, the experience makes children and their enjoyment the stars of the show. The package also includes daily breakfast, in-room kids supper menu, signature Butler service and complimentary parking.
The Details
Address: 29 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247911
Phone: (+65) 6506 6888
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Village Hotel Sentosa
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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.
The Details
Address: 10 Artillery Avenue, #02-01, Sentosa Island 099951
Phone: (+65) 6722 0800
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Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore
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Nestled among the tranquil landscapes of the Laguna National Golf & Country Club, Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore offers an oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It also happens to be conveniently located just 10 minutes from Changi Airport, making it a great choice if you’ve just stepped off a long flight.
The property takes pride in catering to families (particularly families with older children or teenagers) with its Family Funcation package which includes daily breakfast and buffet dinner, one round of golf on their Laguna 9-Hole Putting Course (who will be the putting pro?), and a choice of attraction tickets with complimentary Canopy Park Admission at Jewel Changi Airport.
You can take a dip in one of the hotel’s three swimming pools (lap pool, relaxation pool, and kid’s pool), sweat it out on the tennis court, and even let your children learn the art of self-care and self-discovery through their unique kid’s yoga programme. After all of that, you can head back to your room and unwind with some family-friendly games like Jenga and Monopoly.
The Details
Adress: 11 Laguna Golf Green, Singapore 488047
Phone: (+65) 6841 8888
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The Westin Singapore
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With its peaceful views of the Marina Bay and cruise ship terminal from the infinity pool, The Westin Singapore is the perfect antidote to the busy pace of the modern world. Now, thanks to the revamped Westin Family package, which includes free Singapore Zoo tickets, families can boost their wellbeing further by spending time with adorable animals, as well as contributing to Marriott’s conservation efforts.
The Westin Family Zoo-much Fun package includes accommodation in a Deluxe Room, daily breakfast for two adults and two children at Seasonal Tastes, two tickets to the Singapore Zoo, one elephant plushie, one Art Pop! paper Clay DIY Kit, and Westin Family Travel Journal.
The Details
Adress: 12 Marina View, #2 Asia Square Tower, Singapore 018961
Phone: (+65) 6922 6888
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Pan Pacific Singapore
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In celebration of the little ones, Pan Pacific Singapore has recently opened its first ever children’s play area and themed family suites, along with a host of kids programmes to enrich their stay.
The Urban Jungle Village is an indoor play area located on level four of the hotel, right by the pool, and offers seven different activity zones. There’s the Jungle Village (featuring animal-themed slides, see-saw, and more), Fishing on the Tree (a treehouse above a virtual pond with fishes where the little ones can put their fishing skills to test), Interactive Games Station (showcasing a large and interactive screen with a variety of games for edutainment as well as movie screenings), Safari Trail (young buds can train their motor skills through driving a car on the track in the village), Forest Library (children and parents can escape into the Forest Library which is filled with board games, books, and comfortable reading areas), Explorer Den (featuring teepees for little ones to play, read and camp in their own private space), and Cave Climber (for honing strength, balance, and motor skills as the kids work their way up down and into the cave).
In partnership with Kiztopia, their Urban Jungle Suites feature separate sleeping zones for parents in the main bedroom, and for the little ones, a jungle-themed room with an inflatable rocking hippo, a teepee, and a treehouse bunk bed that sleeps two children. Complementing your stay is an Urban Jungle Survival Pack, bath toys for fun soaks in the tub, and also daily breakfast in the hotel’s restaurant.
If you book the Urban Jungle Adventure Package, you’ll also get private access to the Urban Jungle cabana by the pool with Kiztopia floats and tickets to Kiztopia in Marina Square, Singapore’s largest indoor playground.
The Details
Adress: 7 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039595
Phone: (+65) 6336 8111
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Furama RiverFront
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When it comes to family suites and rooms without the massive price tag, Furama RiverFront has it all. Their themed suites feature two separate bedrooms equipped with kid-friendly amenities and furniture. You can even take your pick of themes: safari or emergency services. On site you’ll also find an outdoor swimming pool with floats and pool toys and an indoor playroom perfect for entertaining little ones.
Dining options include The Square@Furama which offers everything from local fare to western delights, Kintamani for all-you-can-eat Indonesian food, and The Waterfall Lounge which is set against a 20ft waterfall and is the perfect place to have a quiet cup of coffee (if the kids will allow it).
The Details
Address: 405 Havelock Road, Singapore 169633
Phone: (+65) 6333 8898
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W Singapore - Sentosa Cove
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Families looking to escape the urban jungle in one of the city’s largest free-form outdoor resort pools can choose one of the many family-friendly experiences from W Singapore - Sentosa Cove.
The 24/7 WET pool gives families the freedom to splash and play whenever the mood strikes, with special treats for the little ones ranging from s'mores to free ice cream. There is also a hidden poolside corner with comfy bean bags, television, video games, and kid-friendly board games to keep the youngsters entertained.
The Details
Address: 21 Ocean Way, Singapore 098374
Phone: (+65) 6808 7288
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JW Marriott Singapore South Beach
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Conveniently located near Marina Bay, the designer JW Marriott Singapore South Beach is a family favourite thanks to special Family by JW amenities, in-room teepee tents for quality playtime, and free meals for kids under six at Beach Road Kitchen known for its signature seafood buffet and chef's spirited pass-arounds.
With the evergreen Fun for the Whole Family package, kids get to play explorer as they follow cues on the Snap & Go hotel explorer map, unleash their inner artist with an educational colouring kit, and spend quality time with mum and dad in the spacious Premier Family Room, where a comfy bed and a deep-soak bathtub promise plenty of fun moments.
The Details
Address: 30 Beach Road, Access via Nicoll Highway, Singapore 189763
Phone: (+65) 6818 1888
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