SENTOSA ISLAND

SENTOSA ISLAND

Sentosa Island, known mononymously as Sentosa, is an island located off the southern coast of Singapore's main island. The island is separated from the main island of Singapore by a channel of water, the Keppel Harbour, and is adjacent to Pulau Brani, a smaller island wedged between Sentosa and the main island.


Home to Singapore’s most exotic beaches, Sentosa Island is one of the best vacation getaways and deserves to be on your must-visit checklist. A paradise for travel lovers, there are countless amazing things to do in Sentosa Island, which is spread over 500-hectares of thriving rainforests and golden beaches.


Packed with a plethora of tourist attractions, the island is known for both its tranquility and entertainment options, not to mention the free bus and monorail service. Be it the Trick Eye Museum or the Adventure Cove Waterpark, Sentosa Island is literally brimming with amazing destinations.


The best attractions in Sentosa Island all share one thing in common: fun, and lots of it! This man made island, accessible via a small bridge from the main Singapore island, is jam-packed full of entertaining things to do, many of which are geared towards families with young kids. 

Sentosa Island is famous for the massive Resorts World, which in itself contains many fun things to see and do. Sentosa is also home to all of the best beaches in Singapore. All featured attractions are easy to get to, thanks to a free bus service that runs around the island as well as a free monorail service.

Sentosa can be reached from the Singapore mainland via a short causeway or Cable Car, which originates from Mount Faber and passes through HarbourFront en route to its final destination at Imbiah Lookout. In 2015, Sentosa opened an intra-island Cable Car to facilitate travelling within the island. Dubbed the sky network, the Cable Car has 3 stations, in Siloso, Imbiah, and near the now-closed Merlion, and is not linked to the original Cable Car.

 

Public bus services are available to connect Sentosa Island to the mainland. Tong Tar Transport service RWS8 operates between VivoCity/ HarbourFront station to Resorts World Sentosa. SMRT Express Bus Services 188R and 963R operate between Choa Chu Kang and Woodlands respectively Resorts World Sentosa on weekends and public holidays. On 30 June 2017, SBS Transit Bus Service 123 was extended to enhance connectivity to Resorts World Sentosa, Merlion Tower (now closed), and Beach Station Bus Terminal.

 

The island is also accessible by the Sentosa Express monorail, which replaced the old Sentosa Monorail that operated from 1982 to 2005. The Sentosa Express has three stations on Sentosa and one on mainland Singapore. The northern terminus of the line, which opened on 15 January 2007, is located at the VivoCity shopping mall on the mainland and the southernmost terminus, Beach Station, is located on Sentosa Island. In Vivocity, the mainland MRT is in turn served by the HarbourFront of the North East Line and the Circle Line.

Attractions

Sentosa offers a variety of attractions, museums, and other facilities. These include Universal Studios and Madame Tussauds chain of attractions, as well as a Marine Life Park, which consists of a water park and an aquarium. Most of the attractions on Sentosa are located in either Resorts World Sentosa, Imbiah Lookout, or the Sentosa Beachfront. Here are some of the top attractions in Sentosa Island.

  • Magical Shores opened on Siloso Beach in January 2020,  it is Singapore's first interactive beach light art attraction.
  • Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom is a landscape garden with over 15,000 live butterflies, representing more than fifty species.
  • Wings of Time show is a multimedia performance which started its run on 17 June 2014, with pyrotechnics displays, water fountains, water screens, laser projectors, flame bursts. The show runs twice nightly every evening.
  • Sentosa 4D Adventureland contains Singapore's and Southeast Asia's first four-dimensional theatre.. Currently, there are several attractions in Sentosa 4D Adventureland:
    • An immersive 4-D movie - "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island", based on the film starring Dwayne Johnson
    • A virtual 4-D roller coaster - "Extreme Log Ride"
    • An interactive 4-D Shoot-Out game - "Desperados"
    • A new 4-D experience ride - "Haunted Mine"

  • Hydrodash Sentosa is Singapore's first inflatable water park located at Palawan Beach, officially opened in 2020. It is made up of 4 zones, zone 1 being kid's friendly – for kids between 5–8 years old, and zone 2-4 for adults.
  • Mega Adventure Park, located at the top of Mount Imbiah, is Singapore's first adventure park with one of the longest and steepest zip wires in Asia (MegaZip), a 3-level, 40 feet-high aerial rope course (ClimbMax), a 50-foot high free fall simulator (ParaJump) and a challenging 16-metre-high rock climbing wall (NorthFace). 
  • Madame Tussauds Singapore is part of the worldwide Madame Tussauds chain of wax attractions and is situated at Imbiah Lookout. It connects to Images of Singapore, a historical museum that exhibited the culture and history of Singapore.
  • The Skyline Luge & Skyride features a self-steering, gravity-driven three-wheel cart. Invented in New Zealand over 27 years ago, this non-motorised cart allows riders to speed down a hill choosing among the 688-metre-long Dragon trail, the 628-metre-long Jungle trail, the 658-metre-long Expedition trail, or the newly opened 638-metre-long.
  • iFly Singapore - Measuring 16.5 feet in diameter with a flying height of 56.5 feet, iFly Singapore is the world's largest themed vertical wind tunnel.
  • Sentosa Nature Discovery features interactive and colourful exhibits as well as a 1.8 km-long nature walk on an elevated boardwalk that was once the monorail's tracks.


Beaches

Sentosa has a stretch of sheltered beach of more than 2 km (1.2 mi) on its southern coast, divided into three portions: Palawan Beach, Siloso Beach and Tanjong Beach. These beaches are artificial, reclaimed using sand bought from Indonesia and Malaysia. They are manned by a beach patrol lifeguard team who are easily identified by their red and yellow uniforms.

  • Palawan Beach lies in the centre of the southern coast of Sentosa. There is a suspension bridge that leads to a small islet off the coast which is said to be the southernmost point of continental Asia, or Asia's closest point to the Equator. The attractions Kidzania Singapore, MOSH! and the Port of Lost Wonder are located at Palawan Beach. There are several bars along the beach offering food and beverage options to visitors as well as Beach Station of the Sentosa Express. Palawan Beach was once served by Central Beach Monorail Station, but this station closed in 2005

  • Siloso Beach lies on the west portion of the southern coast and it is known as the place for beach volleyball and other outdoor activities such as canoeing, skimboarding, mountain biking and rollerblading. There are also dining and shopping outlets along the beach. It is the location of attractions like AJ Hackett Sentosa, Wavehouse, iFly Singapore, and Wings of Time.

  • Tanjong Beach is located on the relatively more secluded eastern part of the coast. The crescent-shaped beach is sometimes used for special events or parties. The Tanjong Beach Club is now the main draw on Tanjong Beach.


Apart from the above-mentioned attractions,activities, beaches, Sentosa Island is also the home of biodiverse flora, fauna, birds, reptiles.There are various hotels too in Sentosa where you may stay. You can visit some of the most luxurious resorts or gamble your luck away at the casino. The great family friendly attractions of Sentosa Island makes it one of the must visit places in Singapore.


Some Of Best Restaurants to Eat at Sentosa Island

Coastes (Casual):

A bistro in the natural environs that exudes rustic charm and laid-back beach ambience, where sunbeds and deck chairs extend to the water’s edge. The beach bar offers the finest beers, rail drink spirits, and delightful burgers, pizzas, sandwiches, pasta, curry Laksa, and scrumptious unsullied seafood. 


Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora:

Enveloped by the waters of S.E.A Aquarium and set against the backdrop of myriads of marine life, the out of the world experience of dining in Singapore’s only underwater restaurant leaves visitors enchanted and satiated. The diner’s Pink Shrimp, crispy skin Barramundi, crisp Foie Gras, Scottish Salmon, and Roasted Peach are a gourmet’s delight.

 

Malaysia Food Street:

The air-conditioned building is replicated to look like an open field, where the ceiling is painted black, the floor is transformed into the street with road markings and street signs, and street lamps are turned on to imitate a perpetual night scene of Singapore and cafes appear as street food vendors. Of the 20 street stalls, some of the notable ones are Heun Kee Claypot Chicken Rice, Penang Hokkien Prawn Mee, Penang Cendol, KL Jalan Alor Hokkien Prawn Mee, Penang Assam Laksa, Petaling Jaya Toast & Drinks.

 

Cable Car Sky Dining:

Faber Peak (Fine Dining ): For those special occasions or memorable experiences that you cherish for an entire lifetime, such celebrating your wedding anniversary with your soul mate or proposing to your beloved, there is no better place than Cable Car Sky Dining. Absolute privacy, a delectable 4-course meal, an exciting 90-minute mid-air journey, a picturesque background, and a romantic vibe are perfect settings for exchanging endearing words and sweet nothings.

 

The Cliff:

The bistro located in Sofitel Hotel with classy and snazzy insides boasts of heartwarming hospitality. It dishes out a large collection of homemade pasta, starters, desserts, and mouth-watering pizzas combined with best in class wines.


Best resorts to Stay in Sentosa Island

Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa:

The only true beachfront hotel with high-class interiors, wonderful facilities, affable service, alluring views of the ocean and landscape and 454 capacious and well-appointed guest rooms and suites, makes it a visitors’ favourite. Huge outdoor pool, waterslides, splash zone, Fun Zone and supervised kids’ club activities, Spa, Gym, Open-air play space called Nestopia, and Sea Sports centre are additional attractions. 4 Restaurants with a wide array of dishes and unique ambiences along with 2 bars & lounges will test your selection skills. 

 

Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa:

The building showcases a mix of intricate French design styles with Singapore's colonial-era architecture creating a distinctive setting. Engulfed in verdant meadows and housing sprawling outdoor Spa gardens, the resort offers a serene atmosphere that relaxes both the mind and body of the visitors. A variety of accommodations in the form of capacious, air-conditioned Luxury Rooms, Suites and Villas with pleasing interiors and luxurious amenities provides an unforgettable stay at this Sentosa resort.

 

Equarius Hotel: Resorts World Sentosa:

Aquarius Hotel is located at the periphery of the tropical jungle of Sentosa, at the southernmost tip of continental Asia. It is a preferred destination for nature lovers and families due to its proximity to nature hikes and attractions like Universal Studios, S.E.A Aquarium, etc.


Tips for Visiting Sentosa Island

  • As the climate in Sentosa, Singapore is generally hot, it is better to wear light, loose-fitting, cotton clothes.
  • Sentosa is open on all days including public holidays between 9 A.M -10 P.M. One is allowed to enter 30 minutes before closing time.
  • Visitors are not permitted to stay on the island unless they are staying in Cove or any hotels located on the island.
  • Get to the adventure rides early in the morning before it gets hot. 
  • Visitors are permitted to shoot photos and videos for personal use.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and avoid side effects of humidity such as inflammation of the fingers, hands, etc
  • Always carry a pair of Sunglasses and umbrella to save yourself from sudden short showers.
  • Guests are instructed not to fly drones or other remote-controlled devices in Sentosa Island.

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