The Best Sentosa Hotels For An Island Getaway

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 by chef Mauro Colagreco. 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 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 adults-only 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.

If you’re looking to refresh and recharge, look no further than Oasia Resort Sentosa. This Sentosa hotel was designed for those that like to live life like it matters. 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.

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.

Hotel Ora, Resorts World Sentosa’s newly rebranded and renovated hotel was designed with bleisure (business-leisure) travellers and digital nomads in mind. The former Festive 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.

Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and home to Sentosa’s famous peacocks, Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa is a luxury resort consisting of 140 rooms, suites, and villas. Blending old-world charm with contemporary style, our pick would be the verandah studios which are housed in a two-storey colonial heritage building from the 1930s. Located on top of a small hill, you’ll enjoy a nice sea breeze from your own private outdoor verandah.

A five-minute walk from Palawan beach, the property boasts four swimming pools, an award-winning spa, gym and multiple dining options. The Hidden Joy restaurant specialises in Cantonese fusion cuisine while Shutters provides a more laid-back dining environment with an outdoor terrace and open-concept kitchen.