Raffles Hotel Sentosa: A Family Escape Singaporean Moms Will Love

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Raffles Hotel Sentosa just opened its doors on March 1, 2025, and it’s already making waves as Singapore’s first all-villa luxury spot on Sentosa Island. If you’re itching for a family getaway that’s equal parts indulgent and kid-friendly, this place might steal your heart. Let BusyKidd walk you through what makes it so special—think private pools, yummy food, and a location that’s a dream for family adventures.

Family-Friendly Goodies: Keeping Everyone Happy

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We’re always on the lookout for places that work for the whole crew, and Raffles Hotel Sentosa nails it. They’ve got 62 private pool villas—starting at 210 square meters for a one-bedroom and going up to a massive 650 square meters for the four-bedroom Royal Villa. Every villa comes with its own pool, and here’s the best part: they toss in inflatable pool toys for the kids. Your little ones would be splashing around for hours, and you could actually sit back and relax on the terrace with a coffee in hand.

They also run cooking classes, which sound like a blast for the family. Imagine you and the kids rolling up your sleeves to make some kaya toast or a simple pasta dish together—it’s bonding time with a side of fun. Planning a birthday? They’ll set up a family party just the way you like it, so you don’t have to stress about the details. And if you’re too tired to step out, their in-villa dining is a lifesaver. The butlers bring you custom meals—whatever your family’s craving—right to your villa. No meltdowns in the restaurant queue, just good food and happy faces.

They do family barbecue lunches on your terrace too! Think fresh ingredients, maybe some satay or grilled prawns, with that mix of local and international flavors we all love. Now, they don’t shout about kids’ clubs or babysitting (so you might need a plan B for that), but the villas are so roomy and the services so flexible, that it feels perfect for a big family trip—grandparents included.

Food And Relaxation: A Treat For All

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Food-wise, they’ve got five spots to choose from.

Empire Grill does Italian—think pizza or spaghetti that even fussy eaters might gobble up.
Royal China brings Cantonese classics like dim sum, perfect for a family feast.
Hashida’s Japanese omakase is fancy, maybe more for a date night, but the kids could tag along if they’re adventurous.
And don’t skip the Raffles Room—their afternoon tea with scones and little sandwiches feels like a mini-holiday for us moms.

When you need a breather, the Raffles Spa is calling. It’s in a gorgeous old building with 13 treatment rooms, offering massages, hydrotherapy, and fancy skincare stuff. After chasing the kids all day, a spa session sounds like heaven. There’s a gym too, if you’re the type who likes a quick workout to feel human again.

Location: Fun Right Outside Your Door

The hotel’s just 15 minutes from the Central Business District, smack on Sentosa Island—Asia’s first GSTC-certified green spot. That means you’re steps away from beaches for sandcastle battles, Universal Studios for rollercoaster thrills, and the SEA Aquarium for fishy wonders. Your family could spend all day out there, then crash back at the villa, surrounded by 100,000 square meters of tropical gardens and that South China Sea view. It’s busy days, peaceful nights—exactly what we need.

The Look And Feel: Fancy Yet Cozy

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The design team, Yabu Pushelberg, mixed modern Singapore style with a nod to tradition, and it’s gorgeous. Each villa has separate day and night areas, huge windows letting in light and garden views, and a private pool that feels like your own slice of paradise. It’s all about feeling good—there’s art on the walls, books about food and plants to flip through, even in-villa massages if you ask. It’s way beyond our HDB life but still feels like a home away from home.

What You Need To Know: Booking And Budget

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Ready to go? Pop over to Raffles Sentosa to book or ask about extras like weddings or spa days. Prices kick off at S$1,398 a night for the smallest villa—big enough to fit three HDB three-room flats inside! It’s definitely a splurge, more for a big occasion like an anniversary or a family reunion than a random weekend. But if you plan ahead, maybe snag a multi-night deal, it could feel more doable. The private chefs and butlers make life easier, though you might want to line up a sitter if the kids need watching.

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