Mandai Rainforest Resort By Banyan Tree

We suppose Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Reserve needs no introduction. Being home to Mandai Bird Paradise, Singapore Zoo, River Wonders, Night Safari, and the newest Rainforest Wild Asia, this place is associated with pristine nature, thrilling adventures, and lots of excitement for both young and young-hearted. And what if we tell you that you have an opportunity to merge even closer with this unique cradle of pristine nature? So, are you curious enough now? Well, it’s time to plan your mind-blowing family staycation in Singapore, as Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree opened its doors in Singapore in April 2025 – and BusyKidd invites you to take a virtual tour of this wonderland of tranquility. Where is Mandai Rainforest Resort? How many rooms does the Mandai Rainforest Resort have? Is Mandai Rainforest Resort family-friendly? We are going to find answers to all these (and many other) questions right now!

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Mandai Rainforest Resort By Banyan Tree: Singapore’s Newest Wildlife Destination

Banyan Group is a Singaporean multinational hospitality brand known for its luxury hotels, resorts, and spas that ensure a first-class rest for visitors in over 20 countries. In May 2019, Banyan Tree declared its 1st resort in The Lion City on a 4.6-hectare site in Mandai – and this unique Banyan Tree hotel has already opened its doors into the universe of the most exciting experiences in Singapore.

What is the new eco resort in Singapore? Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree is Singapore’s newest eco sanctuary with first-class facilities and inspiring primeval nature all around. And one of the most unique hotels in Singapore already welcomes all nature lovers in its luxury accommodation.

Mandai by Banyan Tree hides within the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. It is no wonder that every detail in this Mandai resort – from accommodation and facilities to programmes and services – is designed with Mother Nature in mind.

The newest Mandai hotel resort by Banyan Tree has 338 cosy nature-inspired rooms that perfectly blend with the environment. Hiding in abundant greenery or overlooking the Upper Seletar Reservoir, each room ensures complete tranquility and perfect opportunities for rejuvenation and recharging your mind and body. Each natural miracle – from the forest floor to the canopy – is reflected in the style of the resort’s rooms.

By the way, each visitor of Mandai by Banyan Tree can turn this adventure into a meaningful one by joining in sustainability initiatives during a stay. No doubt, this will be a unique experience at one of the top hotels in Singapore.

Despite its young age, the Mandai resort is already considered among the best hotels for a family staycation in Singapore, and we are going to prove it now.

Mandai Rainforest Resort: Accommodation

Mandai Rainforest Resort Singapore greets its guests in luxury accommodations with first-class amenities – yes, and those stunning views you can admire right from Mandai resort’s rooms will impress everyone. Let’s check out all the options you can choose from to make your vacation perfect.

Mandai Rainforest Resort Accommodation:

• Retreat Double Double (for 4 pax). With two double-sized beds and colours and textures inspired by the surrounding rainforest, this cosy room at Mandai Rainforest Resort is perfect for the most immersive experience.
• Retreat King (for 2 pax). A tranquil room with a king-size bed for two nature enthusiasts and dreamers – with excellent amenities and inspiring views of the surrounding.
• Rainforest King (for 2 pax). Relax and refresh your mind and body while enjoying serene views of the garden right from your comfortable king-size bed in the nature-dedicated hotel room at Mandai resort.
• Rainforest Double Double (for 4 pax). Two double-size beds, outstanding amenities, lush texture, colours of the rainforest, and the most magnificent views of the garden will ensure your ideal family staycation.
• Sanctuary King (for 2 pax). A nature-inspired haven of rejuvenation at Mandai Rainforest Resort with one king-size bed and nature-dedicated interior.
• Sanctuary Double Double (for 4 pax). With two double-size beds and décor inspired by the surrounding nature, the Sanctuary Double Double room provides amazing views, a complete connection to the surrounding environment, and total relaxation.
• Family Retreat (for 4 pax). Ideal for a family of four, this room has a cosy king-size bed alongside a bunk bed – and everything you need for a fascinating family adventure.
• Family Rainforest (for 4 pax). This family room at Mandai Rainforest Resort Singapore is a perfect variant to escape a hustling, bustling city and create precious family memories. The guestroom has one king-size bed alongside a bunk bed, incredible views, and great room features and amenities.
• Family Sanctuary (for 4 pax). Ideal for a family vacation, the Family Sanctuary room at this Mandai hotel in Singapore has a king-size bed, a bunk bed, and a family-friendly design – for precious family moments.
• Rainforest Suite (for 2 pax). This luxury room will impress you with its luxurious king-size bed and a separate living room providing stunning garden views. An ideal option to merge with the wild nature.
• Sanctuary Suite (for 2 pax). With its king-size bed, spacious living area, and stunning scenery you can admire from your private balcony, this guestroom for two at Mandai Rainforest Resort guarantees complete relaxation and tranquility.
• Mandai Rainforest Treehouse (for 3 pax). With a king-size bed and a private patio, this guestroom is an ideal luxury escape for a romantic staycation. Or for some ‘me time.’
• Mandai Sanctuary Treehouse (for 3 pax). With a plush king-size bed, a separate living area, and a private patio – the Mandai Sanctuary Treehouse guestroom is exactly that place where all childhood dreams come true.
• Rainforest Two-Bedroom (for 4 pax). Two connecting rooms, King & Twin beds, first-class room features & amenities, and a mind-blowing garden view – isn’t it a perfect option for a family staycation?

Of course, your family adventure at Mandai Rainforest Resort won’t be complete without excellent dining opportunities, and the resort has some of the most unique dining experiences in Singapore for you. Let’s check them out!

Mandai Rainforest Resort: Dining

Forage

Start your day with the most scenic breakfast in Singapore at the elegant Forage restaurant. Enjoy the most delicious afternoon break while admiring the magnificent scenery. Relax, share your impressions about this day, and plan the next one during an exquisite dinner. Treat yourself to international favourites and local specialties. By the way, some of the ingredients get on your plate right from the resort’s rooftop edible garden.

Please note that Forage is suitable for guests aged 10 and above.

• Operating Hours:
  • Breakfast: 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Lunch: 12 PM to 2:30 PM
  • Afternoon Tea: 12 PM to 4 PM
  • Dinner: 6 PM to 9:30 PM

Planter’s Shed

It is a lively family restaurant at Mandai Rainforest Resort Singapore that offers a wide range of local and international cuisine you can enjoy throughout the day – for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Kids’ Menu for the youngest vacationers is available as well.

Children aged 6 to 12 receive 50% off for buffet dining. Little ones under 6 dine complimentary.

• Operating Hours:
  • Breakfast Buffet: 6:30 AM to 11 AM
  • À La Carte Menu: 12 PM to 9:30 PM
  • Dinner Buffet: 6 PM to 9:30 PM

Mandai Rainforest Resort: Facilities And Services

All facilities and services at Mandai by Banyan Tree are carefully thought out to provide the best experience for guests of all ages. From one of the most adventure-packed kids’ playgrounds in Singapore and the Rangers Club to Banyan Tree Gallery and Banyan Tree Spa, the best Spa in Singapore, there is a place to relax, unwind, and have fun while remaining in harmony with pristine nature around.

Rangers Club

Totally kid-centric, Rangers Club will become one of your family’s favourite places in this kids friendly Mandai hotel in Singapore. It offers unique programmes that are fun, educational, and inspiring at the same time. Kids will enjoy engaging activities and exciting workshops, and find out more about sustainability.

Perfect for young adventurers from 4 to 11 years old.

• Operating Hours:
  • Sunday to Thursday: 8 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday, Saturday & Eve of Public Holidays: 8 AM to 7 PM
• Ranger’s Club Entry Fee: $10++ per person/day
• Age: For children 4-11 years old

Banyan Tree Spa

Your body, soul, and mind deserve a Spa day in Singapore’s most tranquil place, and the Banyan Tree Spa at Mandai Rainforest Resort is an excellent place for this. Wellbeing pods, treatment rooms, and signature treatments will help you recharge your body and mind.

• Operating Hours: 10 AM to 9 PM

Banyan Tree Gallery

Banyan Tree Gallery is a charming shop where guests can explore resort-exclusive crafts, creations from local artists, and ethnic apparel. You’ll definitely find something special to take home as a piece of the resort and to give your nearest and dearest as a sign of your love and care.

• Operating Hours: 10 AM to 9 PM

Rooftop Pool

Refresh your body and thoughts in one of Singapore’s most romantic pools with the most stunning views. Moreover, this infinity rooftop pool at Mandai Rainforest Resort has a welcoming bar with a great selection of beverages.

• Operating Hours: 7 AM to 7 PM
• Pool Bar Operating Hours: 10 AM to 7 PM

Other amenities at Mandai by Banyan Tree include an organic garden, gym, yoga, meetings & events facilities, and everything you need for an unforgettable vacation.

Mandai Wildlife Reserve: Experiences

Did we mention that inspiring guided walks and thrilling wildlife programmes also await you at Mandai by Banyan Tree? As well as many other engaging experiences at one of the best wildlife reserves in Singapore and globally. Explore nature trails, wildlife safaris, sustainable living, and more.

Mandai Wildlife Reserve Experiences:

• Wildlife Exploration. What about a breakfast in the wild, a fun time with giant pandas, a fascinating night adventure, and other mind-blowing wildlife explorations?
• Wellbeing. DIY Body Scrub Workshop, DIY Body Balm Workshop, gentle yoga and a sound bath at the Banyan Tree Spa, Essential Oil Workshop, and Herbal Massage Oil Workshop – you absolutely deserve this time and opportunity to take care of yourself.
• Kids-Friendly Activities. Your little explorers and adventurers can complete a breathtaking rainforest discovery mission and have the wildest fun at the Rangers Club.
• Cultural Experiences. Get acquainted with Singapore’s iconic coffee culture during the guided tasting session – the Local Kopi Craft experience. Join a Cocktail Masterclass and learn to make Singapore Sling, Rainforest Mojito, and Milo Dino cocktails.
• Nature and Wildlife. Self-guided birdwatching, Animal Biodiversity Workshop, World of Birds Workshop – everything at this resort is aimed at making your connection with our magnificent nature even stronger.
• Self-Guided Explorations. Rooftop sunrise and sunset viewing, nature walk around the resort, DIY Wellness at the rooftop deck, stargazing from the rooftop deck, and more – there is so much to experience at Mandai resort.
• Destination Dining. Have the most romantic – and the most delicious – dinner right under the starry sky. Admire the magnificent cosmos through a private telescope.

Places Not To Miss When Staying At Mandai Rainforest Resort

If you have decided to spend the most meaningful time in the best reserve in Singapore, you should definitely explore the places not to miss when staying at Mandai Rainforest Resort. Several of the city’s most popular attractions are right at your doorstep.

Singapore Zoo, the Mandai bird park, Mandai Night Safari, and more – let us see the most famous super parks in Singapore that you can’t miss during your family staycation in the resort.

Wildlife Parks

Singapore Zoo

Mandai Zoo is among the most popular wildlife parks in The Lion City. It is home to over 4,200 inhabitants and a place to embark on a fascinating educational adventure. Watch free-ranging orangutans, feed magnificent giraffes, and interact with many other cute animals in Mandai Zoo. Don’t miss Mandai Zoo’s exciting performances and bright events. Be sure to take many cool Singapore Zoo photos!

You can check out relevant Mandai Zoo opening hours, Mandai Zoo tickets, and other information on the official website.

• Mandai Singapore Zoo Map
• Mandai Zoo Opening Hours: 8:30 AM to 6 PM
• Mandai Zoo Tickets:
  • Mandai Zoo Tickets for Adults: From $44.10
  • Mandai Zoo Tickets for Children: From $30.60
  • Mandai Zoo Tickets for Seniors: From $20

Bird Paradise

Mandai Bird Paradise is a colourful and singing Mandai bird park, the most famous one in the Little Red Dot. It is a place to meet over 3,500 birds from over 400 avian species. Learn more about birds, interact with them, and take many exciting Mandai Bird Paradise photos.

You can meet the animals, participate in animal feeding, join fascinating Keeper Talks, and watch mind-blowing presentations at the Mandai bird park. Play, go shopping, and try something delicious. And this is just a tiny part of all the thrilling things to do you can experience at this bright Mandai bird park.

• Mandai Singapore Bird Paradise Map
• Mandai Bird Paradise Opening Hours: 9 AM to 6 PM
• Mandai Bird Paradise Singapore Tickets:
  • Adult: From $39.20
  • Child: From $27.20
  • Senior: From $20

Night Safari

Where to go and what to do at night in Singapore? The answer is obvious! Explore Singapore’s enchanting nature – it is even more mysterious and inspiring after sunset. Mandai Night Safari at Mandai Wildlife Reserve in Singapore is the world’s first nocturnal wildlife park with more than 900 nocturnal animals in their natural habitats. Explore four walking trails. Ride the Safari Adventure Tram. Listen to inspiring stories. Become as close to pristine nature as possible. Uncover the mysteries of the night.

• Mandai Night Safari Singapore Map
• Mandai Night Safari Singapore Opening Hours: 6:30 PM to 12 AM
• Mandai Night Safari Singapore Tickets:
  • Adult: From $46.40
  • Child: From $32.80
  • Senior: From $20

River Wonders

River Wonders, previously known as Singapore’s River Safari, is a river-themed wildlife park with over 11,000 land and aquatic animals representing 260 species. River Wonders, together with its inhabitants, focuses on the wonders of tropical freshwater ecosystems – and on the need to protect them. Join River Discovery Tours, attend inspiring presentations, meet cute inhabitants of the park, and interact with them. Create precious memories and take many colourful River Wonders photos.

• Mandai River Wonders Singapore Map
• Mandai River Wonders Opening Hours: 10 AM to 7 PM
• Mandai River Wonders Tickets:
  • Adult: From $36.00
  • Child: From $26.40
  • Senior: From $20

Rainforest Wild Asia

Mandai Rainforest Wild Asia is the latest addition to Mandai Wildlife Reserve. Being Asia’s first wildlife adventure park, Rainforest Wild Asia in Singapore is a gateway to mind-blowing explorations, incredible discoveries, and new knowledge. Animal encounters, adventure zones, rainforest-themed experiences – Mandai Rainforest Wild Asia is an absolute must-visit for all Singaporeans and guests of the city.

Rainforest Wild Asia covers 13 hectares and has 10 one-of-a-kind areas to explore. With jagged limestone cliffs, caverns, rock cascades, and more. Rainforest Wild Asia has a whole range of thrilling activities for visitors of all ages. Canopy Jump, AIA Vitality Bounce, Wild Apex Adventure, or something else – where do we begin?

• Mandai Rainforest Wild Asia Map
• Mandai Rainforest Wild Asia Opening Hours: 9 AM to 6 PM
• Mandai Rainforest Wild Asia Tickets:
  • Adult: From $31.50
  • Child: From $20.70
  • Senior: From $20

Indoor Attractions

Curiosity Cove

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Curiosity Cove is Singapore’s largest indoor nature-inspired playground – and it’s an entire universe of explorations, discoveries, play, and fun for children aged 12 and under. Curiosity Cove has four interactive play zones, where kids explore the animal world in the most thrilling and engaging way. Can you imagine 4,600 square metres of excitement?

• Curiosity Cove Map
• Opening Hours: 10 AM to 6:30 PM
  • *Opens at 9 AM for separately ticketed programming on selected days
• Age: For children aged 12 and under
• Tickets:
  • 1 Child + 1 Adult: From $43.20 for 2-hour playtime
  • Additional Adult: From $14.40
  • Additional Child: From $29.70
  • Additional Senior Citizen: From $14.00

Mandai Gallery

It is a permanent exhibition where you can take a fascinating tour through the history of the area, from a zoo to Singapore’s major wildlife destination. The exhibition highlights the reserve’s commitment to sustainability and efforts in wildlife conservation. Explore engaging multimedia displays and get acquainted with the reserve’s significant milestones. The Gallery is situated in the same building as Curiosity Cove.

• Opening Hours: 10 AM to 7 PM
• Tickets: Free

Other Attractions at Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Mandai Boardwalk

It is Mandai’s free-to-visit attraction, perfect for strolling, admiring incredible views, birdwatching, etc. Mandai Boardwalk stretches 3.3 km along the edges of River Wonders and Singapore Zoo and offers mind-blowing views of the Upper Seletar Reservoir and the Central Catchment Nature Reserve.

• Mandai Boardwalk Map
• Mandai Boardwalk Opening Hours: 7 AM to 7 PM
• Mandai Boardwalk Tickets: Free

Mandai Wildlife WEST

It is a lively public space that connects the Mandai bird park and Rainforest Wild Asia. The space is packed with green areas, play zones, dining outlets, and other facilities for a nice time with your family.

• Mandai Wildlife West Map
• Mandai Wildlife West Opening Hours: 7 AM to 10:30 PM
• Mandai Wildlife West Tickets: Free

Mandai Wildlife EAST

Mandai Wildlife EAST is a gateway to Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, and River Wonders. It is a lively public space with a nice sculpture of a Sunda pangolin and multiple dining venues.

• Opening Hours: 7 AM to 10:30 PM
• Tickets: Free

Can you stay at the Singapore Zoo? You can stay at one of the best new hotels in Singapore, Mandai resort, which offers unique opportunities to discover Singapore Zoo, Bird Paradise, Rainforest Wild Asia, and other fascinating attractions of Mandai Wildlife Reserve. We bet now you know which hotel to choose for your upcoming family staycation! It is time for Mandai hotel booking in Singapore!

Experience the one-of-a-kind vibe of this incredible Mandai hotel in Singapore. We look forward to your Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree photos and reviews!

• Address: 60 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729979
• Check-in: 3 PM
• Check-out: 12 PM
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