With the school holidays coming up, everyone is making plans to spend time with the kids (or keep them occupied) whether that means booking trips away or something closer to home. Despite the big uptick in travel these days, let’s not forget that a staycation closer to home can also be soothing and relaxing for the soul. But at the end of the day, we need a hotel that is kid-friendly and offers something special for the little ones.
These kid-friendly hotels in Singapore are making it easier than ever for you to entertain the kids while enjoying a little break yourself. Check out these hotels and then book your next holiday (or two) without even leaving the country.
Right in the heart of town in the Tanjong Pagar district, M Hotel Singapore has just launched its brand new, Nautical-themed Family Suite in collaboration with Kiztopia. Families can expect a fun and colourful room design with charming nautical elements that are made even better by real panoramic harbour views with busy ships going to and fro and islands in the distance. The suite features a separate main bedroom area for parents and a kids’ room that includes a special lighting projector which also doubles up to play music for a soothing bedtime.
The fun-filled room will be enhanced with complimentary breakfast buffet and a set of canapes and champagne along with kid-friendly snacks served in the room in the evening plus a Nautical Adventure Activity Booklet.
81 Anson Road, Singapore 079908, Tel: 6224 1133, Find out more here.
Another apartment-style option for families is the Family Suite at the Citadines Connect City Centre Singapore, located just off Orchard Road and near Fort Canning Park. This spacious apartment doesn’t just offer the usual comfort amenities such as free wifi, cable channels and coffee and tea facilities, it also comes with a 50” Smart TV, plus Kids’ amenities, microwave oven and dining table.
The room is also decked out with colourful bunk beds, bean bags, a slide and kids-sized tables and chairs so your little ones will feel right at home.
182 Clemenceau Ave, Singapore 239923, Tel: 6717 8888, Find out more here.
What: The Le Petit Society Suite is a specially curated family-friendly space for you and your family to relax and unwind. Held in collaboration with award-winning local children’s clothing retailer, Le Petit Society, expect an exclusive gift box filled with kids merchandise and 2 adult rainbow lounge tees. With the whole family in matching t-shirts, you are sure to pose and snap the day away!
Dao by Dorsett AMTD Singapore is at 6 Shenton Way, #07-01 OUE Downtown 1, Singapore 068809. Visit its website for bookings or more information.
Already a great place to bring the kids thanks to its Deluxe Family and Family rooms with kid-friendly snacks, bathrobes and an adventure book ANd the four pools for families to enjoy, Village Hotel Sentosa also has its signature Mini Hotelier experience for kids to experience what it takes to run a hotel. This includes being a Mini Concierge, Mini Responder, Mini Artist, Mini Housekeeper, Mini Engineer, and Mini Chef. Activities correspond to the “job”, so for example, the Mini Chefs can try their hands at whipping up pizza or pasta dishes, while the Mini Artist and Mini Engineer lets kids practise their creativity and imagination.
Kids can complete all seven of the experiences to become a Certified Village Hotel Sentosa Mini Hotelier including a special graduation gift pack
For families looking for all the comforts of home when travelling or staycationing (useful when you have young children), the serviced residences under the Far East Hospitality brands are making things even more fun for the kids.
Now at Adina Serviced Apartments Singapore Orchard, Far East Plaza Residences, Oasia Residence Singapore, Orchard Parksuites, Orchard Scotts Residences, Village Residence Hougang, Village Residence Robertson Quay, and Village Residence West Coast, young guests will enjoy extra entertainment such as activity books, kid-friendly baking sets, as well as customized, kid-sized duvets and even furniture. Each family will also be gifted with plushies Berry and Peary – the strawberry and pear mascots.
If that’s not enough, families will also receive a Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Spinning Treats Mixer which lets kids (and adults) whip up fun “treats” like cupcakes, cookies and more. To end the stay, they can also take home a polaroid picture of themselves to keep the memories forever.
Find out more here.
What: With themed family suites and venues specially tailored for kids, they won’t have a dull moment here. For the adventurous kids, there is Buds, an interactive play space with themed activity areas (like Stage for aspiring performers as well as a fully-equipped cooking studio for budding chefs), as well as the outdoor Splash with six water play areas.
Right now, there’s a Fun Family Playcation package that includes daily breakfast for two adults and two children below 12 years old, dining credit of $100 per night (not applicable for in-room dining), complimentary playtime at Buds and Splash, and you’ll even get a picnic basket with a picnic mat and food items per stay. There are also welcome amenities for the little ones.
Shangri-La Hotel Singapore is at 22 Orange Grove Road. Visit its website for bookings or more information.
What: Get your kids on a glamping trip with the Ritz Kids Night Safari package. They’ll get to “rough it out” in a sleeping tent (all in the comfort of a luxury air-conditioned room or suite, and you won’t have to deal with dirt or insects!) that comes with a night lamp, and edible turndown amenity, a Ritz-Carlton lion beanie as well as an activity book. Book this during their birthday and they’ll even get a birthday cake surprise.
Or if they’re big on board games, there’s also the Game Night package, which offers the hotel’s own bespoke Monopoly Game per stay — they’ll get to “acquire” Singapore’s major museums, landmark attractions, as well as the hotel’s iconic art pieces, restaurants and rooms, and it comes with customised tokens, too.
This is on top of daily breakfast for two adults and two children (up to 12 years of age).
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore is at Raffles Avenue, Marina Bay 7, Singapore 039799. Visit its website for bookings or more information.
What: Pan Pacific Singapore has collaborated with Kiztopia to curate two Urban Jungle Suites for the little ones in the family. To bring out their adventurous side, the jungle-themed room consists of an inflatable rocking hippo, a teepee and a treehouse bunk bed. Parents do not have to fret as there are separate sleeping zones for parents in the main bedroom.
Pan Pacific Singapore is at 7 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039595. Visit its website for bookings or more information.
What: Titled the “Family Glampkation”, this family staycation package at the Capitol Kempinski comes with a whole host of fun benefits.
From daily breakfast for two adults and two children at 15 Stamford, to a decorated sleeping tent for children, one tomato-based pizza per child per stay, and up to two take-home sleeping bags for kids, this package is definitely worth the money. The kiddos are also in for a treat with unlimited ice cream. You can also choose from two themes – one for art and one for treasure. Sounds fun!
The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore is at 15 Stamford Road, Singapore 178906. Visit its website for bookings or more information.
What: Huddle up for the Westin Family package as the little ones engage in a weekend of fun and quality playtime. To sweeten up the stay, a play tent will be provided for the children as well as a take home limited edition Jellycat Amuseable Avocado Bag and paper clay DIY kit. Wake up to a leisurely breakfast provided by the hotel for two adults and up to two children 12 years and below.
The Westin Singapore, 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2, Singapore 018961. Visit its website for bookings or more information.
What: Capella Singapore’s lush expansive grounds isn’t just great for the kids to explore, it’s also got a Family Fun Times package to make it twice as nice.
Pick your preferred accommodation, then enjoy complimentary use of Capella teepee tents throughout the stay (for suites and villas only), children’s amenities and toiletries, and specially curated children’s welcome treats. There’s also aily breakfast for two adults and two children, as well as $100 resort credits.
Capella Singapore is at 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098297. Visit its website for bookings and more information.
What: Choose a staycation by the riverside at Furama Riverfront, offering a different kind of city staycay with its proximity to the river and all the restaurants and amenities that has to offer. Their #FURAMAKIDS STAY, EAT AND PLAY package is for two adults and two kids in one of their family rooms including their fun themed suites and rooms including the above firetruck themed one. There is also a castle and aquarium-themed room for variety. In addition to complimentary breakfast, pizza and free ice cream (for the kids), the package also includes 1 hour and 45 mins free play at indoor playground Waka Waka, as well as access to the gym and swimming pool.
Furama Riverfront, 405 Havelock Road, Singapore 169633. Find out more here.
What: Intercontinental Singapore, located in Bugis, is all heritage beauty and glamour. After a revamp in recent years, it has bigger and more spacious rooms – perfect for family staycations! Families can book a premier suite that comes with a separate living area for kids to watch TV.
Check in with the Family Getaway Package, which will get you breakfast for two adults and two children, a three-course prix-fixe dinner menu for two adults, as well as one main course and ice cream of the day for two children (under 12 years), kids bathroom amenities. The kiddos can also hang out in a complimentary kids’ tepee, and each child is entitled to one set of popcorn per day.
For an extra dose of fun, you can upgrade the room to the Kids Theme Suite with a spacious King Bed Room connected to an interactive kid’s zone. This has two custom-designed bunk beds with a slide, engaging crawl spaces, a mini activity desk, and a kid’s tepee.
Intercontinental Singapore is at 80 Middle Road, Singapore 188966. Visit its website to book or for more information.
What: Make a city staycation extra special with a spacious room at the Hilton Singapore Orchard. Their newly opened Deluxe City View Rooms are some of their biggest and offer panaramic views of Orchard Road and Marina Bay from their high floors. You can even book a connecting twin room to make sure everyone is comfortable. For parents in need of a break, the hotel also offers babysitting services at $20 for three hours minimum. Kids can also enjoy their very own amenities from bathrobes, slippers and even a backpack.
Hilton Singapore Orchard, 333 Orchard Road, Singapore, 238867, Singapore. Find out more on their website here.
What: A major draw to this centrally-located hotel would be the six sets of interconnecting family rooms. These interconnecting rooms for parents and kids offer child-friendly interior decor which are both fun and practical. Kids can enjoy their uniquely-furnished rooms which include an activity wall, a low desk, swing chair and bean bags…while parents can savour their privacy in the interconnecting room. Amenities for kids include a custom daybed, chalkboard and feature wall.
Grand Park City Hall, 10 Coleman Street, 179809, Singapore. More details can be found here.
What: Check in to the Fullerton Hotel for a Family Funtastic staycation which includes daily breakfast for two adults and two children below 12 years old, an ice cream pass per child plus a colouring activity book. For a limited time only, bring home a 20cm Lion’s Pride Merlion Art Statue which comes with a set of 18 beautiful Crayola washable paints and brush kit, perfect for art, play and craft! For parents, enjoy 20% off at The Fullerton Spa on à la carte full-body massags and facials.
Fullerton Hotel Singapore, 1 Fullerton Square, Singapore 049178. Visit its website for bookings or more information.
What: Apart from a kids’ corner to poolside amenities like floating pool toys, kickboards and swimming accessories, the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Singapore goes to extra lengths to make its younger guests feel welcome.
All you have to do is furnish the hotel with the names and ages of the kiddos, and they’ll have a child-sized bathrobes and slippers, toiletries, plush toys, and age-appropriate activity kits all specially provided for younger guests. Need some time alone with the hubby? It offers babysitting services, too.
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore is at 190 Orchard Blvd, Singapore 248646. Visit its website for bookings or more information.
What: Conveniently located at Scotts Road, it’s where you can enjoy a day out in town then head back to a luxurious retreat. For views of the pool or lush greenery that’ll make you feel like you’re actually on vacay, get the Pool or Cabana rooms.
For family getaways, go for the Family Fun package that’ll get you 50 per cent off a second room for the kids, as well as free breakfast for two adults and two children (12 years and below) at The Dining Room. Each room also gets a giant float for a splashing good time at the huge swimming pool. Use promotional code ‘MAJ’.
Sheraton Towers Singapore is at 39 Scotts Road, Singapore 228230. Visit its website for bookings or more information.
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