The school holidays are here and if you’re planning on doing something nice with your family but want to save money at the same time, consider booking a weekend at a chalet.
Most of the chalets in Singapore are located near beaches as well so your kids will have heaps to do to keep themselves occupied.
Chalets are also quite affordable and when divided up between family members, can cost about $20 per person. Plus, if you want, you could even cook an entire BBQ meal.
Essential Things To Know Before Booking A Chalet:
- Peak: December
- Off-peak: April
- All prices quoted are for the cheapest available rooms, for the general public (non-members).
- Prices can fall below the quoted off-peak price if the resort is not able to rent out the rooms close to the date.
- Prices can rise above normal peak pricing during school holidays and public holidays.
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Text: Joanne Poh and Sharon Ang/Moneysmart
This Pasir Ris chalet is located in the Downtown East area, which is perfect if your goal is to go cycling at Pasir Ris or East Coast Park, or spend a day splashing around at Wild Wild Wet water park.
Unlike the East Coast chalets of yore, D’Resort is new and modern, as it reopened just last year after five years of redevelopment. You can choose from themed family rooms that come with activities for kids to enjoy: The Rainforest Room starts from $180 per night in December 2019 (peak-period), but can go as low as $102.70 during non-peak seasons.
They have family themed rooms with a queen bed and a bunk bed starting from $280.50 per night in December 2019. Cots are available too, which is perfect for families with young babies. Last we checked, rooms are limited. Call in to check available dates.
Address: 1 Pasir Ris Close, Singapore 519599
Tel: 6582 3322
CSC stands for Civil Service Club, but to the majority of Singaporeans who aren’t in the civil service, they’re still good places for cheap chalets, bowling and KTV.
They operate two chalets in Changi, CSC Changi I and CSC Changi II, previously known as Aloha Changi chalet. The cheapest chalets are at Changi I. Changi II operates mainly cottages and seafront chalets which are pricier. The CSC also operates the Aloha Loyang chalet.
Many of these chalets have an actual view of the sea and, while simply furnished, are very spacious, and a decent starting point if you wish to explore the Changi area.
If you are a civil servant, you get discounted rates too! Check out the price list on the official CSC website.
Do note that the public must book chalets up to 60 days, which means you can’t plan ahead for more than two months.
Address: 2 Netheravon Road Singapore 508503 / 30 Netheravon Road 508522
Tel: 6545 2859
These bungalows can only be booked by current and past NS men who have signed up as members of NSRCC (National Service Resort and Country Club).
The prices quoted are for members of the public, and while the rates are already quite affordable, NSRCC members get further discounts ($115 off-peak, $278 peak).
NSRCC members also have priority and can book up to six months in advance, rather than the usual five. This means that it may be hard to get a slot during peak period for non-NSRCC members.
Other than NSRCC members, SAFRA members and NS men also get preferential rates, while ordinary Singapore citizens pay less than non-citizens.
The chalets are super spacious and equipped with nice, big windows that offer green views that many of us don’t get at home, and the design and décor are pleasant and tasteful. This makes it very tempting to persuade the men in your household to go sign up for an NSRCC membership.
Address: 10 Changi Coastal Walk, Singapore 499739
Tel: 6542 8288
No, your eyes are not deceiving you. Unlike all the other chalets on this list, the Chevrons Chalet is indeed located in the west, proving (sort of) that easties aren’t the only one who can claim that their end of the island is best.
The Chevrons is a club for SAF warrant officers and specialists who get special rates (from $120/night, off peak), but members of the public can book their double-storey chalets too.
Each chalet enjoys access to and views of the swimming pool, and is also equipped with a mahjong table, although you have to bring your own tiles.
Address: 48 Boon Lay Way, Singapore 609961
Tel: 6668 8896
One of Aranda Country Club’s biggest draws is that they’ve got a Ten Dollar Club KTV lounge on the premises. By renting one of their rooms, you’ll get to stumble to bed right after a Jay Chou warbling session.
And because it’s also a Downtown East chalet, you’ll also get to enjoy the sun, sand and sea in the daytime. The chalet is also located right next to Wild Wild Wet.
You get discounted rates if you are a member of Aranda Country Club or NTUC. The full price list is listed on the Aranda website.
Address: 60 Pasir Ris Drive 3, Singapore 519497
Tel: 6584 6811
Top tip for booking chalets in Singapore:
When making a chalet booking in Singapore, check if the chalet has placed listings on sites like Agoda.com or Booking.com, where you might be able to get discounted rates, especially for last-minute bookings. There are also promo codes and credit card promotions on Agoda you can take advantage of.
Right now, both Aranda Country Club and D’resort have listings on Agoda.
Fancy an adventure getaway with obstacle courses, rock-climbing and flying fox, complete with tennis and basketball courts? Not to mention, you can simulate playing golf on some of the famous courses like Pebble Bay and Pinehurst next door at Simi Golf at $15 for an 18-hole game!
A superior villa that accommodates up to 6 persons costs only $262 per day for SAFRA or Passion Card members. HomeTeamNS are able to book the villas from Fri-Sun for $210. For a bigger party of 10, the deluxe villa costs just marginally more. The villa comes with a BBQ pit and modern day conveniences like wifi, LCD TV and a fully-equipped kitchen.
Click here for bookings.
How about a Balinese-inspired resort getaway at the other end of the island, within walking distance of Changi beach and the delicacies of Changi Village?
Recreation options are aplenty – think sunset walk on the Changi Point Coastal Boardwalk or cycling in Pulau Ubin a short boat ride away.
Even soaking in the sheltered outdoor bathtub or chilling at the balcony set amidst lush greenery and accompanied by the chirping of birds doesn’t sound half bad.
Just to note, these beautiful chalets can only be booked by SAF regulars.