Singapore Staycation - Best Ways to Stay Over

Published: July 18, 2024
Singapore Staycation

Staycations have become imminently popular in the past decade, with hotels offering up brilliant packages and ensuring you needn't leave at all. Sometimes, all you want to do is just stay in and vegetate. We've all experienced the surprising glee of a friend canceling on them last minute, leaving you free to wallow in your pajamas. Staycations are like that, just with extra steps.

So, what about Singapore? What does the city's staycation scene look like? Well, let's take a look. We've trawled the web to find you the best Singapore staycation opportunities. Read on, and check out our recommendations!

Including:

  • Raffles Hotel Singapore
  • JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach
  • M Social Singapore
  • Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium
  • Regis Singapore
  • and more!
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Raffles Hotel Singapore

Raffles is one of the most prominent hotels in Singapore. At well over one hundred years old, it's earned its place at the top. And, luckily for you, they also offer a fantastic staycation package.

You'll enjoy a luxury tea for two at the Tiffin Room, a Heritage Evening at The Grand Lobby, and even a trishaw ride around the place. And, with Go City, you can enjoy a complimentary drink at The Long Bar. If you've never tried it before, order a Singapore Sling. It's considered the unofficial drink of the city for a reason. And did you know it was created by a bartender who worked at The Long Bar?

Of course, you're free to camp out there and enjoy The Long Bar's alfresco stylings. And a few more drinks while you're at it.

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JW Marriott Hotel Singapore Rejuvenating Spa Staycation

Marriott Hotels are some of the best in the business, with myriad locations worldwide, including Singapore. And lucky for you, they offer a fantastic spa staycation to help you feel pampered and proper.

You'll get a one-hour massage at the hotel's spa, complimentary buffet breakfast at the Beach Road Kitchen, and access to the rest of the hotel's fantastic facilities, including swimming pools, sky gardens, bars, gyms, and restaurants.

And you're only a stone's throw from the city's cultural district, if you want to feel inspired.

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M Social Singapore

If you treat your social media like a publicity stunt, then M Social might be the perfect Singapore staycation for you!

One of their packages offers participants the chance to conduct their own photoshoot. Fun! Thanks to an M Social x Dollop Automat team-up, you'll be able to create memories - and posts - to commemorate your staycation thanks to their self-photo studio. Get that photoshoot feel but without the photographer.

Or, if you prefer to smell like success, their other package lets you create your very own perfume. Working closely with top dogs from Maison 12G, you'll learn what goes into a fragrance, and how to make the perfect one just for you.

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Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium

Holiday Inn might not have the best rep throughout other parts of the world, but in Singapore, you'll find a four-star hotel with swimming pools, gyms, and a fantastic staycation package!

It includes free breakfast, late checkout, and plenty of discounts on the hotel's many amenities, including massive savings on meals at the hotel's restaurants and much more. So you may not want to leave!

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Regis Singapore

Got the kids in tow? Then Regis Marriott Singapore might have the perfect staycation package for the entire family.

Featuring a complimentary free breakfast for four, as well as late checkout and $100 of credit to spend on whatever you like at the hotel, it's the perfect place to hunker down, watch some movies, and order room service.

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Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore

Ever stayed at a Thai golf resort? Probably not, right? Well, time to tick this obscure and unlikely thing off of your bucket list with a trip to Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore!

Arguably one of the best staycations on this list, you'll be treated like a VIP the moment you walk through the front door. That's because you'll be served a complimentary drink on entry. Cool! But the coolness doesn't stop there. For your stay, you'll have free rein of the resort's many facilities, from the golf course to the fitness center. Want to go swimming? Go right ahead. Need a big breakfast to start the day? Why of course, on the house.

Located on the outskirts of the city, Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore makes a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of Singaporean life. And if you're looking for a Singapore staycation, this could be the perfect one.

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InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay

Heading back into the city, if you're looking for a little water to accompany your staycation, head riverside and stay at InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay.

Your room will have its own fully-kitted-out entertainment system, with a massive TV, tons of channels, streaming apps, and speakers that'll knock your socks off. Pair that with the stunning views of the river, and you've got yourself the perfect room you'll never want to leave.

That is, unless you want to make the most of your stay! Your booking also includes breakfast, afternoon tea, bar drinks, and access to the hotel's stunning lounge. Want to explore the surroundings? Get a rental bike, courtesy of the hotel, and get exploring!

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Duxton Reserve

If you're looking for old-timey glamor from your Singapore staycation, then you need to check out Duxton Reserve. Black and gold is the name of the game here, with interiors that fuse the best of East and West design. Oh, and they have a brilliant staycation too. That also helps.

You'll have run of the bar, delicious Chinese food on tap courtesy of the Yellow Pot restaurant, and a room fitted to the nines with the best upholstery and entertainment.

It's also the perfect place to snap some pics, ensuring your friends, family, and followers become insanely jealous of your stay. And isn't that half the battle?

Those were our picks of the very best Singapore staycation venues! Of course, there's more to Singapore than staying in and snuggling up. You'll find a wealth of entertainment opportunities outside the hotel's walls. If you want to do and see all of Singapore's best bits for one low price, check out Go City. Pick from our All-Inclusive Pass and Explorer Pass and see what all the fuss is about!

Dom Bewley
Go City Travel Expert

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Guide to Singapore Zoo

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