The perfect family holiday—the kind kids and adults yarn about long after the suitcases are unpacked—requires a few key elements. A resort that celebrates kids (not just tolerates them), restaurants everyone’s happy to eat at, and activities that dial the fun all the way.
Luckily, there’s a place in Singapore that nails it: Resorts World Sentosa.
Just a short drive from the airport, this mecca of fun is packed with family-friendly stays, kid-approved eats and experiences that keep every age entertained. Not sure where to start? Consider this your hit list… and your sign to book in annual leave.
The Hotels And Resorts Are A Kid’s Wonderland
With an array of activities and sprawling suites big enough for the whole family to unwind, these resorts are the ultimate home base.
Equarius Hotel
Just 30 minutes from Changi Airport (see ya long-drive meltdowns), Equarius Hotel is perfectly positioned on Sentosa, moments from family faves like Universal Studios Singapore and Singapore Oceanarium (more on them later).
Rooms here are huge, choose between the Deluxe Suites or Garden Rooms that comfortably sleep two adults and two kids. Expect all the good stuff: flat screen TV, 400 thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, spacious bathrooms and lounge areas for post-adventure downtime. Want to go all out? Check into the deluxe pool room, complete with direct access to the hotel pool—holiday mode, activated.
Hotel Michael
Big families, this one’s for you. Hotel Michael is your Sentosa bolthole—and proof that family holidays can still come with serious luxury. The art-filled hotel serves up decadent suites made for spreading out, not bunking in.
Book a two-bedroom suite sleeping up to four adults and four kids, complete with Sentosa views, deep soak tubs and a media room for relaxing. There’s even a wine chiller and a steam room for the adults. Beyond the suite, expect a family-friendly pool, valet service and private buggies to whisk you around the island.
Take Your Tastebuds Around The World At These Epic Eateries
No more negotiating over meals. These Sentosa restaurants dish up global flavours and family-friendly menus everyone can agree on.
CHIFA!
CHIFA serves up a bold Chinese–Peruvian fusion that’ll have you eyeing off the plate for seconds (think spicy prawns and melt-in-your-mouth pork ribs). The vibrant space blends striking Chinese design with colourful Peruvian textiles—and there’s a dedicated kids’ menu (starter, main and dessert for $20), so everyone wins.
Ka-Mon
Ka-Mon is dinner and a show, with chefs grilling right before your eyes using iconic Japanese techniques like robatayaki and warayaki. Kids are covered with a dedicated menu (mochi included), while the whole table can dive into crowd-pleasers like gyoza, karaage chicken and Iberico pork hot off the grill.
Soi Social
Expect flavour bombs aplenty at Soi Social, the Thai-inspired eatery that slings dishes perfect for sharing. Don’t miss the pad thai, panaeng nua (braised brisket red curry with coconut) and nua yang (striploin with red chilli and lime). Too much trouble deciding? Opt for the three-course set lunch menu and let the chefs decide.
Sundae Royal
What’s a holiday without a sweet treat? Cap off your meal with a visit to Sundae Royal, home of freshly churned soft serve from Michelin star chef Paul Pairet. Think innovative flavours like strawberry trifle, lemon tart and caramel butter.
Tick Off Bucket List Experiences
Consider your itinerary stacked with everything from watery wonderlands to the ultimate thrill-seekers’ paradise.
Universal Studios Singapore
Universal Studios Singapore is pure nirvana for the whole family. Set aside a whole day to tackle thrill rides (Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure and Revenge of the Mummy are must-dos), then wander immersive worlds like Illumination’s Minion Land, Far Far Away and the Lost World. Pro tip: Skip the queues at must-do rides with the Universal Express pass.
Singapore Oceanarium
Explore beneath the ocean’s surface across 22 immersive zones filled with live habitats and immersive technology. Kids will be wide-eyed in the awe-inspiring Open Ocean zone and the mesmerising Ocean Wonders sea jelly habitat. Little ones can deepen their connection to the ocean through engaging programmes, while older adventurers can take the plunge—diving at the oceanarium to swim alongside marine life for an unforgettable experience.
Adventure Cove Waterpark
Consider this place a splash-filled win for the whole family. Got thrill-seekers in your crew? They’ll love the Duelling Racer, or the stomach-dropping Riptide Rocket. Little ones can paddle safely in the wading pool at the Seahorse Hideaway while parents relax in the cabanas. Want to slow it down? Snorkel the Rainbow Reef filled with 20,000 tropical fish, or wade with rays in the bay.
Harry Potter: Visions Of Magic
Immerse yourself in an evocative and interactive art experience exploring some the mysterious corners of the wizarding world. A self-guided experience across 10 immersive environments—including two Singapore exclusives—visitors will hear whispers of Parseltongue in the Chamber of Secrets™ and journey through a series of chambers beyond the Trap Door, guarding a legendary treasure. This makes the Singapore edition of Visions of Magic unlike any other.
Ready to start planning your family getaway? Resorts World Sentosa has you covered. Head here to book it in.
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