Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore Overview
Resorts World Sentosa, also known as RWS, is one of Asia’s premium integrated resorts situated on Sentosa island. A Singaporean lifestyle destination, it is known to be the third most expensive building. The resort comprises two casinos, Adventure Cove Water Park, Universal Studios, Dolphin Island, SEA Aquarium (known to be world’s second-largest oceanarium), a world-renowned spa, and the Maritime Experiential Museum.
Awarded as the ‘Best Integrated Resort,’ Resorts World Sentosa also provides world-class dining experience, entertainment like concerts, public shows, a convention centre, and six luxury hotels. Genting Singapore owns the Resorts World Sentosa and is also known for hosting some of the large-scale exhibitions.
Asia's ultimate premium lifestyle destination, Resorts World Sentosa Singapore, is home to six unique hotels, the Asian flagship spa of a world-renowned spa brand, an exclusive casino, as well as four world-class attractions: Universal Studios Singapore™, S.E.A. Aquarium™, Dolphin Island™ and Adventure Cove Waterpark™. With the most Michelin stars in one destination, Resorts World Sentosa Singapore offers dining experiences that are truly superior to anyone else in town.
Be prepared for a wild time at Resorts World™ Sentosa, an integrated resort experience that will keep the whole family enthralled.
A major highlight for the young and the young at heart is the Universal Studios Singapore theme park. Enter the world of the silver screen at the park’s seven movie-themed zones, filled with exhilarating rides and outdoor shows, and where beloved movie characters like Shrek and Elmo come to life.
There are myriad attractions to pick from, including the adrenaline-pumping Battlestar Galactica: HUMAN vs CYLON™ roller coaster, the thrills and spills of the Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure™ and the immersive Revenge of the Mummy™.
Take a load off your feet
Dining at Resorts World™ Sentosa is as much about novelty as it is about nosh. You can pick up souvenirs and rock-themed apparel at the iconic Hard Rock® Hotel, admire the depths of the ocean’s beauty while dining on fresh seafood at Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora or enjoy fine dining in an unpretentious environment at table65 by renowned chef duo Richard Van Oostenbrugge and Thomas Groot.
If you’re looking for accommodation that’s right on the doorstep of new adventures, consider a relaxing stay at one of eight uniquely-themed hotels. Beach Villas™ offers a suite of tropical sanctuaries with a view of Singapore’s beautiful coastlines, while Equarius Hotel™ is right on the edge of verdant tropical rainforests.
Wet and wild fun
Visitors with a love for the ocean and aquatic themes will be mesmerised by the Marine Life Park™. This 20-acre park is a great place to experience an aquatic adventure, with three thrilling attractions for the entire family.
Venture beneath the depths of the waves at the S.E.A AquariumTM—the world’s largest oceanarium houses over 100,000 marine animals across 50 distinct habitats, from leopard sharks and manta rays to giant pacific octopuses. Alternatively, drop by Dolphin Island to get up close and personal with the establishment’s Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins.
The Marine Life Park™ is also home to Adventure Cove Waterpark™, where you can drift away in the afternoon on a lazy boat ride, snorkel with over 20,000 fishes or navigate the twists and turns of an aquatic-themed maze.
Round up the night with a beautiful display of water, fire and light at the Lake of Dreams™, a dazzlingly choreographed show by Emmy Award-winning art director Jeremy Railton.
The resort is also home to a casino that opens round the clock. Here, you can channel your inner James Bond at the Casino Royale Bar, while kicking back with a martini or two (shaken, not stirred).
Attractions at Resorts World Sentosa
The Resort World Sentosa is undoubtedly a place for experiencing the best. With top-class attractions present in the resort here is the list of those:
1. Universal Studios, Singapore
Launched in 2010, Universal Studios in Singapore is known to be Southeast Asia’s first Universal Studios theme park. It is spread in an area of 20 hectares and is divided into seven themed zones which surround a lagoon. These zones are based on movies or television, locations including Ancient Egypt, New York, Madagascar, Hollywood, Sci-Fi City, etc.
Ticket Prices
The ticket prices are divided into three age groups and categories. It ranges from SGD 41 to SGD 398.
2. SEA Aquarium
A home for over 100,000 marine creatures of around 800 species, SEA Aquarium, was known to be the world’s largest oceanarium until 2014. Comprising ten zones and 49 habitats, the aquarium is known to provide real-time experience to the visitors of being on the ocean floor.
Ticket Prices
The ticket prices are again divided into age groups and categories where it ranges between SGD 29 to SGD 88 .
3. Adventure Cove Waterpark
Another attraction of the Marine Life Park at the Resorts World Sentosa is the Adventure Cove Waterpark. Here, you will not just get to enjoy the thrilling slides but also encounter marine life. You can opt to take high-speed water slides, snorkel, drift on a lazy river, pass through rays, or even face sharks.
Ticket Prices
The ticket price ranges between SGD 24 to SGD 98 according to the age group and other categories.
4. The Maritime Experiential Museum
Established in the year 2011, the Museum features over 400 artefacts, 15 thematic galleries, and a 360-degree Multi-sensory typhoon theatre. The Maritime Experiential Museum houses the Jewel of Muscat, gifted by the Oman Government. The Museum displays the history of ancient maritime trade and visitors have the opportunity of experiencing the glorious conquests of the seas and the maritime silk route from 15th to the 19th century.
Ticket Prices
The ticket price ranges from SGD 5 to SGD 39.
5. Dolphin Island
Here, the visitors have an opportunity to meet the Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins by selecting any of the programs provided by them. You can either go into the water and interact with the dolphins, understand their behaviour, observe them, or learn interesting facts about them. Besides this, if you do not want to go inside the water, you can decide to select the program which includes children below four years. Lastly, you also have an option of a Dolphin Trek where you can go underwater and allow dolphins to come near and play with you.
Ticket Prices
The price of the tickets for the activities ranges between SGD 35 to SGD 150.
6. Royal Albatross
Launched in 2001, Royal Albatross is a private-owned unique tall ship with four masts and 22 sails. Operating from the home berth in Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore, this Barquentine represents the Golden Age of Sail, equipped with 21st-century technology, and luxury. Visitors on the harbour cruise can expect a 2.5-hour dinner with live entertainment and a journey around the outskirts of Marina Bay.
Ticket Prices
SGD 135 to SGD 195
7. Sentosa Casino
Here, you can find many table games, like Electronic Roulette, Money Wheel, Caribbean Stud Poker, and Baccarat to keep you engaged in the game of gambling. Know that this Casino is open 24 hours.
8. HeadRock VR
HeadRock VR is one of the largest VR Theme Parks in Southeast Asia. Here, you can indulge in rafting against strong currents, firing your enemies, or balancing off a high-edge building. With eleven different attractions divided into Blue, Orange, and Green and different themes, this experience will inevitably embark a lifetime memory.
9. Kids Club
Specially designed for kids between 3 to 12 years of age, the Kids Club will allow your child to immerse in a world of learning, fun, and exploration. The enriching experience will not just make the children learn and innovate new things but also keep them entertained throughout the day.
Entry Fee (per hour) - SGD 12
10. Trick Eye Museum
Trick Eye Museum is an internationally acclaimed visual art museum which has brought Augmented Reality (AR) from Korea. This feature allows art installations and paintings to transform into real experiences.
Ticket Prices
SGD 20 to SGD 25 (depending on people of different age groups)
11. Crane Dance:
You can watch this jaw-dropping show narrating the crane’s courtship ritual every day from 08:00 PM onwards. It presents one of the best combinations of audiovisual technologies, light, and water effects. There is no entry fee for this show.
12. Lake of Dreams
Watch the fantastic choreography of fire, water, and light every night from 11:00 PM onwards. This is designed by Jeremy Railton, who is the Emmy award-winner. There is no entry charge for the show.
Shopping
You will find around 45 shopping outlets at Resorts World Sentosa, where you can hunt for essentials to world-class products. The Resort World Sentosa provides an array of endless international luxury brands, specialty stores, home decor items, and chocolate stores. Some of the store options are given below:
Fashion and Accessories
The resort has some renowned international brands for customers to find the best jewellery, handbags, eyewear, watches, fragrances, and lingerie. Bvlgari, Victoria Secret, Coach, Longchamp, Michael Kors, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tiffany & Co., and Tory Burch are the outlets in the resort.
Beauty & Wellness
Vie Beaute, Watsons, and SPA BSFIT are the options to find beauty and wellness products.
Watches and Jewellery
The resort has a unique collection of world acclaimed stores like Chopard, Omega, Richard Mille, Rolex, Swarovski, Vacheron Constantin, and Wear+Watch which have a prestigious collection of watches and jewellery.
Toys, Lifestyle or Souvenirs
Lego and Rock Shop are the two shops you will find for trinkets and souvenirs in the resort.
Confectionaries
You cannot avoid having a sweet tooth while at the resort. For a dessert craving, you can walk up to Candylicious, Garrett Popcorn, Hershey’s Chocolate World, Twelve Cupcakes, and Bee Cheng Hiang.
Dining at the Resorts World Sentosa
You cannot miss the gastronomic journey at Resorts World Sentosa where not just the local flavours are available but seasonings from all across the globe await the visitors.
Below are some restaurant options according to the cuisine you would want to select:
Asian
Feng Shui Inn, Forest, Sessions, Syun, TEPPAN, Central Hong Kong Cafe, Bali Thai, Din Tai Fung, Insadong Korea Town, Little Hokkaido, etc are some dining options where you will find authentic Asian cuisine which includes, Japanese, Chinese, Cantonese, Singaporean, Balinese, Taiwanese, Korean, and Fujianese dishes.
Italian
Fratelli Trattoria and Fratelli Pizzeria are the two famous Italian restaurants which serve authentic Lombardy-inspired Italian dishes, gourmet, and pizzas.
Western
When it comes to American, Australian, or European cuisine then you will find table65, CURATE, Ocean Restaurant, Osia Steak and Seafood Grill, Chili’s American Grill and Bar, McDonald’s, Krispy Kreme, Starbucks, and Hard Rock Cafe which will serve you a fine-dining experience with best of Western dishes.
Bars
Michael’s Lounge, Crockfords Club, The Rock Bar, and Equarius Lounge are the available options if you are looking for some unique assortments of cocktails, wine, and beverages.
How To Reach Resorts World Sentosa
By Bus
Bus numbers RSW8, 123, 188R, 963R, NR1, NR6 are some of the available bus options to get to the resort from anywhere in the city.
Price: Approximately SGD 4.50
By Train/Sentosa Express
For this, you will need to take the North-East line or Circle Line to HarbourFront Station and take the exit to VivoCity. Then proceed to level 3 to board the Sentosa Express. You need to get downright at the next station, which is the Waterfront station. Prices: Approximately SGD 4
By Taxi
You will only need to ask the taxi driver to drop you at the underground car parking of Resorts World Sentosa.
Prices: Approximately SGD 2 to SGD 5 (depending on the pickup point of the traveller).
By BlueSG
If you opt to reach RWS by BlueSG then on Sentosa Gateway, you will need to drive down the slope leading to Resorts World Sentosa and drive into the tunnel open for cars and taxis. Keep following directions and look for the BlueSG electric car which is usually found on the left opposite the Taxi Stand. Lastly, you will need to locate the nearest map directory and follow directions to the Universal Studios of the resort.
Visitor Tips
Follow a formal dress code.
People wearing shorts and slippers are not allowed inside the Casino.
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