Staycations in Singapore & family-friendly hotels!

Forget about navigating airports, coordinating transport and scrambling for your passport in the bottom of your bag. Check in to a family-friendly hotel or one of the best staycations in Singapore and put your fast-paced life on pause!

Where to book your next staycation in Singapore

A family getaway on Orchard

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel is hard to miss, with its distinctive green-tiled, pagoda-style roof – not to mention the location in the heart of Orchard Road. So, it’s a great spot for an exciting staycation with the brood. One of the hotel’s great current offers is the Family Getaway, which is available for stays up until the end of 2025.

The package includes complimentary buffet breakfast for up to two adults and two children below 12 years of age – plus, the littles ones also get to dine for free at lunch or dinner along with paying adults. And here’s a bonus you won’t hear any kid complaining about: the meals include free-flow ice cream!

Making things even more fun for the younger guests is the M Passport Wallet. This contains an activity map for them to follow and complete, collecting stamps along the way, as well as stickers and postcards.

There are some handy logistical extras for parents too, including 50 percent off a second guest room, a complimentary extra bed or baby cot if needed, 24-hour use of rooms for arrivals from Mondays to Wednesdays (subject to availability) and free parking.

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel is also home to an outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness centre and a variety of restaurants and bars, including Crossroads Cafe, an iconic alfresco space on street level, ideal for wining, dining and people-watching.

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel is at 320 Orchard Road.
6735 5800 | marriotttangplaza.com

A longer stay, packed with goodies

Pan Pacific Singapore has lots of great offers if you’re just looking for an overnight escape, but it also provides plenty of perks for those who want a longer break. In particular, the Savour & Stay room offer is tailored for those seeking an exceptional long-stay hotel experience – and it begins with a saving of between 10 and 15 percent off the best available rate on an Executive Marina Bay Room or a Pacific Club Room, depending on your length of stay.

Other freebies that come with all stays of three nights or more include daily breakfast for two people and two complimentary cocktails at PLUME. Those staying in an Executive Marina Bay Room can also enjoy access to Studio 26, the hotel’s 24-hour self-service lounge, a free bag of laundry and a complimentary non-alcoholic mini bar. Pacific Club Room guests, meanwhile, not only get Pacific Club privileges such as champagne breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails with canapés – all with a 360-degree cityscape view from the highest level of the hotel – but they can unwind with a 30-minute neck-and-shoulder massage at award-winning spa, St. Gregory.

Stays of five or seven nights unlock more extras: free departure transfers, a dinner for two at Edge, and longer treatments at St. Gregory.

The Savour & Stay offer is available from now until 30 December 2025. You can also sign up for a free membership to Pan Pacific Discovery to discover more benefits.

Pan Pacific Singapore is at 7 Raffles Boulevard.
panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pp-marina/offers/savour-stay

Aviation-themed suites at Changi

For many kids, an airport is one of the best places in the world – full of excitement and a sense of freedom! Crowne Plaza Changi Airport has tapped into that vibe with a cool new collaboration with Kiztopia, well known in Singapore for its amazing indoor playgrounds. Together, they’ve unveiled three aviation-themed family suites that combine the charm of air travel with the fun and magic of play.

Along with featuring Kiztopia décor starring the brand’s beloved characters, the suites come festooned with plush toys, activity kits and in-room play features that replicate some of those found at Kiztopia centres. Kids can roleplay as pilots or cabin crew, while parents relax in the comfort of a property voted the world’s best airport hotel by Skytrax.

As well as a bunk bed for the little ones, there are playful touches such as a rocking plane chair, a snack trolley and plush bean bags. Special welcome gifts include a Crowne Plaza x Kiztopia beach bag, a reusable silicone colouring mat that doubles as a board game, and a Runway Explorers Club activity book. There are kid-friendly bathroom amenities, too, in case you forgot to pack something in a rush!

You also get direct access to Jewel Changi Airport, with its world-class shops and experiences, with some bonuses thrown in: two tickets to Kiztopia Park at Jewel, and two tickets to the Canopy Park for a session of fun play.

Back in the hotel, in addition to the complimentary breakfast buffet, you get Club Lounge access, including all-day refreshments and evening canapés, free parking and late check-out until 2pm (subject to availability). That means more time around the tropical outdoor pool, dining at Italian restaurant Allora, or enjoying some plane-watching thanks to the panoramic runway views.

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport is at 75 Airport Boulevard, #01-01.
reservations.cpca@ihg.com | changiairport.crowneplaza.com

Best staycations in Singapore – Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel

When you’re at home, it’s easy to forget to be a tourist in your own city and enjoy the sights on your doorstep. Experiencing one of the best staycations in Singapore can make the city feel new and exciting. Particularly when your hotel offers a lovely new vista and easy access to Singapore’s hotspots.

With this in mind, an ideal staycation option for a Singapore-based escape is the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel. There are 573 rooms to choose from here, with eco-friendly features including in-room water filter systems. There’s also a range of wellness offerings and an executive club lounge with skyline views, live food stations, a service bar and evening cocktails at sunset. Unwind after a busy day at the 24-hour gym or have a leisurely swim. Alternatively, take a dip in the outdoor Jacuzzi or head to J’s Salon spa. The hotel also organises different wellness activities such as Paddle Tennis, mat Pilates and yoga sessions by the river.

While you could easily spend each day in the hotel, outside you are connected to paths along the iconic Singapore River. These take you past Singapore landmarks like Robertson Quay and Clarke Quay. Gardens By The Bay and Sentosa Island are also reachable within five and two MRT stops respectively.

There’s no short supply of dining experiences, too, with on-site venues including top Indian restaurant SanSara, all-day buffet dining by the river at Food Capital, and the Riverside Terrace, known for alfresco dining and grilled seafood and steaks.

392 Havelock Road
bit.ly/grandcopthornestaycation

This article about staying in a family-friendly hotel in the city or at Changi and some of the other best staycations in Singapore first appeared in the October 2024 edition of Expat Living. You can purchase the latest issue or subscribe so you never miss a copy!

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