The best family-friendly hotels and resorts in Singapore

Whisk your family away to a staycation at Furama Riverfront, where themed rooms and suites will offer endless fun for your kids. Are they fascinated by the underwater world or into fairytales? Opt for the underwater or castle themed room, outfitted with a single and queen bunk bed to fit two adults and one child. You can take it up a notch in the themed suite, which has two separate bedrooms for rambunctious tots to play around in. Your wannabe fireman, policeman or safari explorer will love the lively decorations in these accomodations. 

Step into a whimsical land filled with gnomes at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore’s newest family rooms – inspired by gnomes’ symbolic roles as guardians of the environment, in line with the hotel’s commitment to sustainability. The Gnome’s Burrow is exactly what it sounds like – there’s a slide that leads into a cosy bed nook accompanied with adorable mushroom and gnome plushies. Conversely, The Gnome’s Treehouse takes your little ones to a magical abode amongst the treetops, with a treehouse-style bunk bed with leaf-patterned blankets and an elevated reading corner.

From now to December 30, 2024, book the Gnome’s Land package which includes a stay in either of the two gnome-themed family rooms, a complimentary DIY terrarium milk pudding class, and sustainable urban farm tour, along with a plethora of other fun kid-friendly activities centred around sustainability.

Find out more and make your booking here.

Plan your next family getaway at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore with their Fun Family Adventure package, available until September 15, 2024. Start your day with a buffet breakfast at embu, featuring international and local flavours, and complimentary all-day dining for the kids. Get the children pumped up by bringing them to Kiztopia, Singapore’s largest indoor playground, and continue the family bonding fun by decorating cupcakes together at The Mandarin Cake Shop. Finally, conclude your getaway at the spa by pampering the little ones with a wellness treatment curated just for them. If you wish to get your tiny tots extra excited, we recommend booking the Family Theme Suite which comes with a kids’ goodie bag and Raja the lion plushie. Make your booking here.

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Pack your bags for a fuss-free island getaway with the whole family at Village Hotel Sentosa. We love this hotel for its proximity to some of Sentosa's best attractions, including Siloso Beach, Adventure Cove Waterpark and Universal Studios Singapore. The hotel itself was designed to be family friendly, with roomy Family Rooms that come with two connecting doors – offering privacy within an open plan concept. And when the kids get bored, you can take them for a splash and ramble at the themed pool zones and gardens too. To sweeten the deal, Village Hotel Sentosa is running an exclusive reopening deal. The 3D2N Playcation Package includes a daily breakfast for up to four people, supersized kids' pack for deluxe and family rooms, an optional Mini Hotelier Experience for your kids to experience what it takes to manage a hotel, as well as 25 percent off F&B outlets and Sentosa attractions. This deal is available for booking from September 1 to December 23 2022. 

Ever wonder what it feels like catching a little R&R (and some shut-eye) amongst fishes? Now you can at Resorts World Sentosa's Ocean Suites. Tucked away in the corner of the world's largest aquarium – S.E.A. Aquarium – each of its two-storey exclusive suites offers guests the best of both worlds – land and sea. The upper deck is an open living area that takes guests onto an outdoor patio and Jacuzzi. But the main star is the lower deck where guests are treated to a spectacular underwater view of over 40,000 marine fishes in the comfort and privacy of their own space.

Make the most of your countryside trip with a staycay at the villas of Gallop Kranji Farm Resort. Off the beaten track, the farm resort offers a unique experience where you can live the kampung life, go on a beehive tour, and kick it with a prawning session. The kids can also their fun with pony rides, while mum and dad can relax at the resort's spa. Check into the Executive Villa for a queen-sized bed, steam room, and jacuzzi, or the Family Suite for four queen-sized beds, a barbecue pit, and a spacious compound to run around. It's also pet-friendly, so you can bring your fur-kids along too.

Have an amazing staycation with the entire family with The Fullerton Hotel's Family Funtastic package. Enjoy bonding time while touring around the city with Fullerton tours or enjoy bespoke Fullerton Experiences. The kids will get to enjoy amenities such as ice cream passes and colouring activity sets. If you're lucky, the kids will get to take home the experience with a Lion's Pride Merlion Art Statue which comes with a set of 18 beautiful Crayola washable paints and a brush kit. 

Want to take some time off for yourself? Pamper yourself to an indulgent spa treatment at The Fullerton Spa, with 20 per cent off treatments for in-house guests. 

Where else can you find an exclusive hotel just for the little ones? Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa, tucked away from the more touristy areas, is putting the kids in charge with its Club Tiny programme. Let your active tots unlock their imagination through interactive games and fun activities. 

The Club Tiny experience starts in the Family Suite where the space is transformed into a safari decked with in-room Teepee bed set up and a pair of Amari binoculars for the young adventurer to explore the surrounding nature.

Here's another hotel with an exclusive club for kids aged four to 12. They're immediately eligible to be part of the club when they stay at the Ritz-Carlton Millenia, which gives them access to a whole bunch of special treats. These include access to a themed playland filled with games, storybooks and toys, a special movie theatre and craft activities to get their creative juices flowing.

The little campers can also enjoy a fun in-room camping experience with the Ritz Kids Night Safari that await in your room. They'll be greeted by a tent strewn in luxurious Ritz-Carlton comfort and bedding. Bookworms will love the storybooks that bring fairy tales to life. There are other activities in the hotel lined up to entertain, such as Super Little Chef cooking classes, Little Photographer polaroid rental and more. 

You're feeling fatigued, we hear? Pack up and head to sunny Sentosa. Spread across lush greenery, Sofitel Singapore Resort & Spa offers luxurious resort-styled accommodation with sweeping views of the sunset at Sentosa Island's iconic Tanjong Beach. The Prestige Family Suite is perfect for a staycation with the whole fam, with plenty of room to play, relax and sleep in. Spend the day splashing in the 33-meter pool or have some fun in the soft sand of Tanjong Beach, accessible just five minutes from the resort. 

Set amid 15 acres of exotic gardens, Shangri-La Singapore offers a hideaway minutes from the hustle and bustle of Orchard Road. This luxurious hotel comes complete with whimsical Themed Family Suites for families. Let the kids play pretend at the custom-designed rooms where they can tap into their imagination and go an adventure in a safari, a castle, outer space, underwater or amid the treetops. Each themed suite is connected to a Family Deluxe Family Room to accommodate the entire family.

Pan Pacific Singapore's Great Fun-mily Escapade Package is a family adventure in a refreshed thematic room with adorable bedding, a teepee and children amenities that comes in a mini-sized luggage. The young ones can head on a weekend treasure hunt on level four of the hotel, beat the heat with a refreshing dip in the pool or indulge in endless fun with a range of poolside activities like the ring toss game, ping pong, giant chess and bouncy castle. 

Located just a stone's throw away from Sentosa's fun-filled attractions such as Madame Tussauds, Adventure Cove Waterpark and Universal Studios Singapore, the hotel embodies the unique charm of the island – think decor inspired by the sand, sea and sun. The Family Room comes with two connecting doors, offering guests both privacy and an open plan. The connecting rooms also feature two vanity areas and bathrooms. Children's amenities such as baby cots, toys, toiletries and more are also available upon request. Guests are treated to a stunning view of either the pool deck or the island landscape in each room.

Here’s why you should make a trip to the boondocks (otherwise known as Pasir Ris): D’Resort. Sure, the name leaves much to be D’sired, but the quiet surroundings and affordable prices make it worthy digs for your next staycation. For large gatherings, check out the Mangrove Walk rooms, which have two queen beds, a balcony and access to the BBQ pit. Families can book a stay at the Rainforest Family decked with themed bunk beds and decor. Don't forget to pack sunscreen and swimwear for the kiddos too – Wild Wild Wet is worth a splash.