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Sentosa

Singapore

The resort island off Singapore's south coast, with sandy beaches, Universal Studios, the aquarium and big resort hotels.

Best for Families · Upscale

Transport
3/5
Sights
3/5
Value
2/5
Quiet
4/5
Food
3/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$385/night · 25 min to Raffles Place

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Sentosa on the map

Why stay here

  • Universal Studios, the aquarium and beaches on the island
  • Resort hotels with big pools
  • Calm evenings

Who should stay here

  • Families with children
  • Theme-park and beach trips
  • Resort stays

Not ideal if…

  • You want to explore the city every day
  • You're on a budget
  • You want local food and neighbourhood life

What it's like

Sentosa is Singapore's playground: Resorts World with Universal Studios and the aquarium, Siloso, Palawan and Tanjong beaches along the south shore, and adventure parks, a cable car and beach clubs. The hotels are resorts with large pools and gardens.

It's ideal for families on a theme-park and beach trip, but it's a resort bubble: getting into the city means the Sentosa Express monorail to HarbourFront and then the MRT, about 25 minutes to the centre. Food and drink on the island cost more than in town.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Resorts World Sentosa

    Universal Studios, the aquarium, casino and hotels.

  • Siloso Beach

    The liveliest beach, with bars and water sports.

  • Palawan & Tanjong beaches

    Calmer beaches with a suspension bridge and beach clubs.

Getting around

Nearest stations
Sentosa Express monorail from VivoCity (HarbourFront MRT), free island buses and beach trams, and the cable car from Mount Faber.
To Raffles Place
About 25 minutes
From Changi Airport
About 65 minutes: MRT to HarbourFront (changing at Outram Park), then the Sentosa Express; a taxi takes about 30 minutes.

Nearby attractions

  • Universal Studios Singapore

    Theme park with rides for all ages; book ahead for weekends.

  • S.E.A. Aquarium

    One of the world's largest aquariums, at Resorts World.

  • Singapore Cable Car

    Ride across from Mount Faber with views of the harbour.

  • Palawan Beach

    Family beach with a suspension bridge to a tiny island.

Where to eat and drink

  • Siloso beach bars

    Drinks on the sand at sunset.

  • Resorts World restaurants

    Dozens of restaurants by the casino and theme park.

  • VivoCity food court

    Cheaper food at the mall by the monorail station.

Where to stay in Sentosa

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Luxury pick

Capella Singapore

Why we like it: Colonial buildings and villas in a rainforest setting.

Typical luxury rate in Sentosa: ~$925/night

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Luxury pick

Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa

Why we like it: Family beach resort right on Siloso Beach.

Typical luxury rate in Sentosa: ~$925/night

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Best value

Siloso Beach Resort

Why we like it: Eco-resort with a jungle pool near Siloso Beach.

Typical mid-range rate in Sentosa: ~$385/night

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Hotels in SentosaMid-range from ~$385/night

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