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!
Fun family-friendly hotel – Pan Pacific Singapore
There’s nothing quite like booking a cheeky family holiday towards the end of the year. And while the idea of a staycation may worry parents with especially active youngsters, the Pan Pacific Singapore’s new Urban Jungle Adventure Package has more things to keep kids occupied than you could think of.
For starters, at this family-friendly hotel there’s a children’s play area, family suites and a whole programme featuring jungle friends who got lost exploring the city. This theme is incorporated into seven play spaces. These include a jungle village with animal-themed slides and see-saws, a treehouse with a virtual pond to put your fishing skills to the test, and a safari trail to drive a toy car through, teepees and a cave climber to work your way up, down and into.
There’s also an interactive game station, movie screenings, a forest library, a cabana by the pool with Kiztopia floats and three-hour access to Kiztopia, Singapore’s largest indoor playground. Want more things to do? What makes this one of the best staycations in Singapore for families is the range of extras on offer. Order a picnic set with treats or a campfire set with a board game. Both come with an extra friend – a plush toy to bring home.
The fun doesn’t end when you get back to your accommodation. The Urban Jungle Suites incorporate a jungle-themed kids’ room. Your young ones will find an inflatable rocking hippo, a teepee and a treehouse bunk bed for two. Families will also receive an Urban Jungle Survival Pack filled with bath toys for some fun in the tub. Additionally, these suites are located on the higher floor of the hotel for great views of the city. Plus there’s a separate sleep zone for parents!
When it comes to extras for the whole family to enjoy, daily breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant Edge tops the list. This is closely followed by a range of exclusive Pacific Club privileges included with the package. For example, you’ll have access to the Pacific Club lounge for all-day refreshments. Come afternoon, enjoy tea with a 360-degree cityscape view from the highest level of the hotel.
Make sure to stay for a minimum of two nights with the Urban Jungle Adventure Package. Then you’ll get a 15 percent discount — available exclusively on the hotel’s website.
7 Raffles Boulevard
bit.ly/panpacificurbanjungle
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 a family-friendly hotel and one of the 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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