The 12 best beach resorts and chalets in Singapore

As Singapore’s only luxury beachfront resort, Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa makes for an ideal family-friendly holiday. Weekend staycation or a much-needed retreat, this resort has its own private beach, and is an easy 15-minute drive from the city centre while being close to popular attractions in Sentosa. It also has plenty of kid-friendly activities, from sea sports, water slides and action-packed playgrounds like Nestopia to a children’s buffet counter at all-day dining restaurant Silver Shell Café.

Best for: location - it's the only beachfront resort in Singapore

Found on the western tip of Resorts World, Beach Villas is a Sentosa spot that transports you from bustling city life to a secluded tropical sanctuary. Enjoy VIP touches like sea views, personal butlers and villas personalised to the size of your group, all of which boast tasteful design and furnishings. If you're going all out? There's The Palace which features its own living room, entertainment room, four oversized bedrooms, and its very own lap pool. 

Best for: hospitality.

Time Out tip: If you are going to book any room here at the villa resort, we'd recommend the Ocean Suite for its open-concept layout and underwater views. 

If you haven't checked out the relatively new Barracks Hotel Sentosa, now's your chance. The luxurious resort occupies a 1904 colonial building that has been meticulously restored to accommodate 40 well-designed guestrooms and suites. Request for the selected rooms on the ground floor, which offer direct access to the pool and jacuzzi and spend your days lounging by the poolside.  

Best for: skipping to the beach

Alternatively, splash out on Capella Singapore. Set against a lush rainforest, old meets new seamlessly at Sentosa’s six-star luxury hotel, where modern fixtures hug restored colonial buildings. The one- or two-bedroom villas are great for small gatherings, with each one featuring an outdoor terrace with a private plunge pool. Just kick back, relax, and enjoy the resort's serenity. 

Best for: the sea view and spa

Just a walk away to Palawan Beach, Amara Sanctuary Resort is another great choice if you're looking for a staycation by the beach. Boasting stylish wooden furnishings and large windows, its air-conditioned rooms are equipped with smart TVs that include built-in wifi, media streaming functions and pre-installed media programs. Pamper yourself with massage treatments at its spa. Enjoy your choice of drinks at Tier Bar, where you can also indulge in a bit of karaoke.

Best for: greenery and the Skytop pool

Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore isn't situated right by the beach per se, but it's within walking distance to East Coast Park – striking the perfect balance between a lush golf course and the seaside. The resort comprises 198 tastefully decorated contemporary rooms and suites, plus eight pavilions with private pools. Embark on a culinary journey at its restaurants that are both indoors and al fresco, surrounded by the elegance of nature and served with traditional Thai elegance. 

Best for: modern luxury

Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort and Spa offers a broad variety of accommodations, ranging from luxurious-feeling rooms to VIP suites and even guest villas that look like they've been lifted from the other side of the world. Each elegantly designed guestroom comes inspired by Paris’ Jardin du Luxembourg and comes fitted with parquet and carpets in cerulean and orchid hues.

Best for: idyllic hilltop surroundings

This new upscale property in Sentosa exclusively caters to adults, so you won't be rudely interrupted during your romantic pool date by the sounds of wailing children. Stay in one of the 193 stylish guest rooms with a chic design, inspired by Singapore's distinctive black and white bungalows. For a sundowner, head up to the lush rooftop overlooking the sea. Take a dip in the pool exclusively for guests while ordering your favourite cocktails from the bar.  

Best for: beach clubs

For those who prefer a birds-eye view of the sea, TreeTop Lofts Sentosa might be the ideal choice. Perched 12 metres above the ground and hidden away in a canopy of native trees are two lofts – Angsana and Tembusu. Each loft features a spacious living room, an en-suite bedroom adjoined to a walk-in wardrobe and private outdoor terraces. Not to mention, guests enjoy personalised butler service. 

Best for: a tropical hideaway

As an award-winning eco-resort, Siloso Beach Resort has a big reputation to live up to. Stay right next to the coastline on Sentosa Island, so you can soak up incredible views of the water when you're not having a dip in the spring water pool or being pampered at the spa. There's lush greenery all around the place, while selected rooms offer views of the South China Sea, so you can always expect to wake up in style. Better yet? Complimentary eco-tours run daily, giving you plenty of opportunity to get to know your environment. 

Best for: affordability

You don't have to travel to Ibiza to party it up at a sexy resort. The W Singapore has beats thumping through the lobby. beautiful people parading around the pool and red Prada leather adorning the lift walls. A staycation here is like peeping into the lifestyles of Sentosa Cove’s rich and famous – so don’t forget your polo tee and bug-eyed sunnies.

 Best for: the party scene