Best luxury family resorts on Singapore's Sentosa

Fly to Singapore for a fun family holiday on Sentosa Island

Sentosa Island in Singapore is perfect for an easy, hassle-free family holiday. Sentosa is a 30-minute taxi ride from Singapore airport and offers heaps of family-friendly fun, from karting to zip lines and beach clubs to theme parks. What’s more, travel around Sentosa is super easy thanks to a complimentary network of stroller-friendly low-rider buses.

Sentosa offers a wide range of resorts and hotels, from beachside escapes to heritage hotels and properties surrounded by lush rainforest.

Here's our pick of the best luxury family resorts on Sentosa.

Rasa Sentosa

Rasa Sentosa is the only beachside resort on the island

This Shangri-La-owned property is hugely popular with holidaying families and with good reason. This is Sentosa’s only beachside resort and it also comes with a huge resort pool including shallow areas for littlies, water slides and a splash pad. Kids will love the dedicated ‘Cool Zone’ kids’ club with its own treehouse and the kids’ club team organises daily activities around the hotel. The resort also boasts Nestopia, a huge outdoor play area with 17 different play sections and two of the longest slides on Sentosa (entry fees apply).

Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, 101 Siloso Road Singapore 098970.

Village Hotel Sentosa

Splash around in four pools at The Village Hotel Sentosa

Enjoy a fun stay at Village Hotel Sentosa which puts children at the centre of the holiday experience. The hotel is part of an enclave of hotels on Sentosa including The Barracks, Oasia Resort and adults-only property The Outpost Hotel Sentosa. Kids staying at The Village Hotel Sentosa receive a special, carnival-style welcome when they check-in with a Village Cart offering complimentary local sweets and snacks. There are four pools to explore and the hotel is minutes from family attractions such as Universal Studios Singapore, KidZania and the Merlion cable car station. Family rooms for two adults and two kids are available.

Village Hotel Sentosa, 10 Artillery Avenue Singapore 099951.

W Singapore Sentosa Cove

W Singapore Sentosa Cove has one of the biggest resort pools in Singapore and is set right next to Sentosa Cove with great marina views. Rooms are available for families with extra beds for children. Or go all-out and book the Wow Suite with its own private pool. Dine-in or wander along the marina for waterside dining and bar options. And make sure to look out for special offers when booking such as complimentary breakfast for two adults and two children and all-day, all-inclusive meals for kids when dining with an adult at the hotel.

Check-out our review of W Singapore Sentosa Cove here.

W Singapore Sentosa Cove, 21 Ocean Way, Singapore 098374.

Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa

Enjoy the serenity of Amara Sanctuary

Located on the site of a former British Army barracks, this elegant property comes with a dose of Singapore history. Join the daily guided Amara Heritage Trail to explore the grounds - and enjoy a special ‘Gunner’ cocktail at the end. Accommodation is spacious with multiple room configurations, including family-friendly pool villas for up to five people and courtyard suites with private jacuzzi. Facilities include four pools including a dedicated kids’ pool.

Amara Sanctuary Sentosa, Sentosa Island, 1 Larkhill Rd, Singapore 099394.

The Barracks Hotel

This heritage-style boutique hotel is a tranquil escape from the bustle of Sentosa. The lap pool is set amidst the stylish heritage buildings of the hotel and there’s also a gym and a spa to escape to. For families, the Duplex Suite sleeps up to five guests and is ideal for larger groups. Enjoy a champagne afternoon tea or learn more about the area’s history with a Barracks Heritage Tales and Tea with veterans. 

The Barracks Hotel, 2 Gunner Lane, Palawan Ridge, Singapore 099567.

Capella Singapore

Float your cares away (image courtesy Copella Singapore on Instagram)

Capella Singapore is a stunning Foster+Partners-designed resort has been created around two restored colonial buildings dating back to the 1880s. From here, the sympathetically-designed hotel extends into gardens and grounds with a cascading resort pool and overlooking the ocean. Room configurations include suites, villas, manors and residences with expansive balconies and views over the South China Sea. Check-out the hotel’s Family Escapade packages with child-friendly room set-ups and complimentary entry to family activities on Sentosa.

Capella Singapore, 1 The Knolls, Singapore 098297.

Equarius Hotel

Equarius Hotel has backdoor access to Adventure Cover Waterpark

Equarius Hotel is part of the Resorts World Sentosa development, so handy for major attractions on the island. However, with nature views it is also one of Resorts World’s more tranquil destinations.

Book a Deluxe Pool Room and enjoy direct access to the hotel’s lap pool. The hotel has an exclusive backdoor entrance to Adventure Cove Waterpark and bookings include complimentary entrance to the park. Facilities include various restaurants and bars, an outdoor pool, daily semi-buffet breakfast, connecting and adjoining rooms and complimentary stays for children.

Equarius Hotel, 8 Sentosa Gateway Singapore 098269.

Raffles Sentosa Resort - coming soon!

It's not officially open yet, but Raffles Sentosa Resort will is launching very soon. Boasting 62 villas, private pools and five dining spaces, this is sure to be a sensational new addition to Sentosa. Stay tuned for the latest updates...

Raffles Sentosa Resort & Spa, 2 Bukit Manis Rd, Singapore 099891.

Don't go, there's more...

• These are the latest attractions to open on Singapore's Sentosa including the stunning new SensoryScape

• Harry Potter is coming to Singapore - we have all the details