We’re now into the 9th month of 2020 (a year we all never wish to repeat again or say its name out loud), and we’re stuck here in Singapore. With zero travel, especially leisure travel, during the troubled times of covid19 – nobody has been able to enjoy a proper vacation away. Anyone feeling the massive mental strain and negative impact this has had? I for one have mentally suffered. For expats, we cannot even return to see our families but for everyone, absolutely everyone, it means there is no ‘time out’ to look forward to, no long stretch of time away from work and no change of scenery whatsoever.
But, and there is a but, Singapore does offer us all some gems of hotels and Sentosa resorts that CAN make us feel like we’re far far farrrrr away from the city life. Staycations can give us all that glimmer of a ‘break from work’ and vacation feels, even if it was an easy 15 minute cab ride away. Whats-more, in the spirit of #supportinglocal you get to feel a happy inner glow that you’re helping keep our tourism industry afloat. PLUS there are some amazing staycation deals happening where you can delight in spa treatments, early check in, dining credits or shopping vouchers and discounts across the board.
P.s I totally appreciate the irony of parking this feature under my ‘Travel’ section. Big sigh.
Capella
The Capella is notoriously one of the most luxurious, if not THE most luxurious, resorts on Sentosa island. This is pretty much the closest we’re going to get to those Bali vibes we love so much. But with such luxury, comes a price tag to match. That’s why now is a great time to treat yourself to the best of the best, with their ‘Sentosa Staycation‘ package. With 20% off best price and breakfast included, you are definitely making your money go far with this beautiful hotel choice. Alternatively, they have a ‘Perfect Time For Two’ package which includes all of the listed below, plus a 60-minute spa treatment for both of you.
Price per night (on average): S$664 – $704
Staycation perks
- 20% off Best Available Rates
- Early check-in, late check-out
- Daily breakfast for two persons at The Knolls
- Complimentary overnight parking per room for duration of stay
- Complimentary Guest Benefits
- Complimentary Resort Activities
Raffles Hotel
I’ve heard great things about Raffles Hotel ‘The Suite Life‘ package. Besides, we all know Raffles is such a big part of the heritage here, it would be rude not to experience what the iconic hotel has to offer. Book The Suite Life staycation from now till 30 September 2020 and enjoy your second night free…yup, free! Plus, with all the credit and discounts this package offers, you’ll save so much on your dining here. You get extra credit if your stay is booked during Sun-Wed too.
Price per night (on average): from S$795
Staycation perks
- Complimentary upgrade, subject to availability
- Daily breakfast for two at Tiffin Room
- History tour with our Resident Historian
- $100nett Hotel Experiential credit to be used at Raffles-operated restaurants and bars, Raffles Spa and Raffles Boutique
- Additional $50 nett credit per stay for stays between Sunday to Wednesday
- An exclusive 15% off Raffles-operated restaurants and bars, Raffles Spa and Raffles Boutique
- Complimentary parking for duration of stay
W Hotel
I’m a big big fan of this hotel. I ADORE how cool AF the entire design is, including your hotel room. Often, I find hotels make the room itself too sterile, too plain. W delivers luxury AND it’s signature explosion of design in every single room. They have ample offers but I think their Escape For Two sounds great. You had me at free champagne.
Price per night (on average): from S$569
Staycation perks
- Daily breakfast for up to 2 adults
- SGD50 Hotel Credits per stay
- One bottle of Champagne
The Fullerton Hotel
Another iconic hotel that moulds the landscape of Singas. This hotel offers a ‘Life At Your Own Speed‘ staycation package which sounds fab for families with young children. But hurry on this one – you have until 20th September to book this stay!
Price per night (on average): S$390 – S$450
Staycation perks
- Daily breakfast for up to two adults and two children (below 12 years old)
- A pair of Fullerton Bears and a Lego Polybag gift (one per stay)
- One complimentary extra bed for one child (below 12 years old)
- A one-time complimentary 15-minutes vintage Vespa sidecar ride for two persons per stay
- Complimentary Family Experiences at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
- Complimentary parking
- Book a Straits Club Room to enjoy Chandon breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails and canapes for two persons
MBS
We stayed here for one night and booked their older staycation package which offered $50 dining / lifestyle credit and immediate room upgrade, with early check-in too. I wasn’t personally wowed by the hotel suite or the stay in general, but once again, it’s another must-experience iconic hotel in Singapore. They have a new package ‘Stay Longer, Save More‘ which has some amazing perks and discounts, listed in full below.
Price per night (on average): from S$299
Staycation perks
- Stay 2 nights or longer to enjoy greater savings
- Complimentary room upgrade immediately upon reservation. Rate and room type shown is after the upgrade
- Complimentary S$60 resort credit per night when you sign up for your FREE Sands Rewards LifeStyle membership (limited quantities)
- Complimentary valet parking/self-parking (1 car per room per 24 hours)
- Early check in at 12 pm (subject to room availability)
- Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi
- Complimentary entry to Sands SkyPark Observation Deck & Infinity Pool
- 15% off ArtScience Museum tickets
- 10% off single treatments and 15% off couple treatments at Banyan Tree Spa till 31 Dec 2020
- 1-for-1 cocktails at Adrift till 31 Dec 2020 (Daily: 5:30pm – 9pm)
The St. Regis
Fancy your own butler service? Why not, you’re on holiday after all (sort of, big sigh). The St. Regis currently has a ‘Stay and Dine‘ package available, where you can both enjoy breakfast and $50 dining credit to spend – saving you monies over dinner, or lunch.
Price per night (on average): from S$419
Staycation perks
- Epicurean breakfast for two persons
- SGD 50 dining credit per stay (excludes Shinji Japanese restaurant)
- Signature St. Regis butler service
M Social
This quirky lil modern hotel, situated on Robertson Quay, is one for the cool kids about town, offering the latest technology in every room and some snazzy loft spaces where the bed is up some stairs above the lounge area. They now offer a ‘We Clean. We Care. We Welcome‘ staycation package, which includes a massive 30% off room rates and you can check in at any time you fancy! You also get up to 25% off dining too, so you’ll save a decent amount on your food bill during your stay.
Price per night (on average): from S$419
Staycation perks
- Up to 30% Off the Rooms
- Exclusive Member Rates
- Full 24 hour Stay Benefit, check-in at anytime
- Up to 25% Off Dining
- Complimentary Room Upgrade
- 2,000 Bonus My Millennium Points
- Complimentary Parking
- Up to 25% Off In-house laundry
- Kids Stay Free
The Ritz-Carlton Millenia SG
They have a package called ‘Reconnect‘ and I thought yeah, that’s exactly what we all need. Reconnect with ourselves, our sanity, our partners, our families etc. With a minimum stay of two nights, you can relax with the most amazing views of Singapore’s iconic Marina Bay, all from the comfort of your private room.
Price per night (on average): from S$490
Staycation perks
- Overnight accommodation in a Elevated Kallang room or a Premier Suite
- Daily in-room dining breakfast
- SGD 50 hotel credit per stay in an Elevated Kallang room
- SGD 100 hotel credit per stay in a Premier Suite
The Barracks Hotel
This resort looks so so nice and my partner and I were looking into staying here before the dreaded covid19 lockdown. A relatively new hotel on the Sentosa island, The Barracks Hotel cleverly combines the colonial heritage of the building with modern, sophisticated hotel luxury. They currently have a ‘Sea Breeze & Champagne‘ staycation package, which includes their sought-after Afternoon tea and free-flow bubbly, as well as evening cocktails and canapes – all complimentary!
Price per night (on average): from S$669
Staycation perks
- Complimentary breakfast
- Access to The Living Room with all-day refreshments and evening cocktails & canapés from 5pm – 8pm
- One set of afternoon tea for 2 persons per stay with free-flow champagne coupled with a unique tea tailoring experience
- 24-hour stay
- One-way limousine transfer
- Attractive perks such as discounts of up to 20% for selected F&B outlets
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