Sentosa Island in Singapore is the place everyone flocks to for fun, food and sun-soaked staycations. And to help you navigate around it, we have the ultimate guide with all you need to know about where to play, stay and eat around the island.
Sentosa, a former military base and also one that saw plenty of pirates roaming, is now an island for leisure activities, hotel getaways and dining with beachside or golfside views! Sentosa’s colorful past and rich history is evident in the restored heritage buildings and conserved military structures that everyone can experience a slice of. And there’s so much to see and experience on this well-loved island destination.
What’s there to see in Sentosa Island in Singapore? Plenty! Take your pick from off the beaten paths to well-trodden sights. There is surely something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s our mega list of recommended activities, places to eat and stay!
Sentosa Guide: Where & What to Do for a Good Time
Singapore Cable Car
Arrive in Sentosa with style and scenic vistas! Credits: Nongnuch Leelaphasuk on Adobe Stock
Arrive in Sentosa in style on the Singapore Cable Car! The ride offers a panoramic view of the island and brilliant sunsets if you get on at the right time. The Singapore Cable Car will take you from Mount Faber, or Harbourfront (depending where you start), to the heart of Sentosa. You can also choose to take the intra-island Sentosa line to Siloso Point.
Sentosa Activities: Where & What to Do for a Good Time
SkyHelix Sentosa
Reach new heights of adventure!
SkyHelix Sentosa is Singapore’s highest open-air panoramic ride! Expect breathtaking views from 79 meters above sea level and enjoy the 360-degree sights of Sentosa Island in Singapore.
Madame Tussauds Singapore
Get starstruck with your favorite artists!
If meeting celebrities and important political figures in wax rocks your boat, head to Madame Tussauds Singapore to “meet” K-pop idols, famous world leaders, superheros and more. You can wax lyrical about “seeing” Captain America and Lady Gaga. There is also a Marvel Universe 4D movie experience and The Spirit of Singapore boat ride to check out!
Skyline Luge Sentosa
Get your adrenaline pumping!
Looking for an adrenaline rush? Try Skyline Luge,a fun outdoor activity suitable for all ages and experience. It starts with the Skyride which is a chairlift offering a bird’s eye view of the Singapore Skyline and South China Sea. Then navigate your way downhill on a gravity-powered luge. There are four thrilling tracks to choose from. They have features including hairpin corners, exhilarating funnels and exciting downhill slopes!
Imbiah Walk & Imbiah Battery
Visit the historic Imbiah Battery, a piece of history built in 1880s.
Take a walk up Mount Imbiah where a lush forest trail awaits. Hear the birdsong of the Racket Tailed Drongo and Tailor birds, spot the wildlife that is often unseen by visitors of Sentosa. And did you know? “Mount” Imbiah is a only 65 meters above sea level!
As you ascend the hill, you will reach Imbiah Battery, built in the 1880s. The battery has been abandoned since before WW2, with the guns removed. It is a fun spot to explore, especially for the children.
Sentosa Nature Discovery & Geology Gallery
Explore Sentosa's diverse habitats and geological history.
Did you know there are eight different types of habitats found on Sentosa Island in Singapore including coastal rainforests, rocky seashores and wetlands? You can also find out how Singapore and Sentosa came into existence at the Geology section which showcases earth processes, rock formation, geological maps, rock samples and fossils.
If you’re planning to visit both the Imbiah Walk and Sentosa Nature Discovery, we got you covered! Check out our tours!
Mega Adventure Park
Elevate your adventure with Mega Adventure's heart-pounding attractions!
Mega Adventure is made up of the five different high element attractions that are sure to leave your heart racing and adrenaline pumping. Be prepared to trade your fears for enjoyment as you choose between the Mega Climb, MegaWall, MegaJump, MegaBounce and MegaZip!
Sentosa’s Beaches
Going to the beach is one choice activity! There are three beaches to choose from—Siloso beach is the easiest to get to from Sentosa Express Beach Station, the main monorail station closest to the shore. You can also rent kayaks and stand up paddles at Ola Beach Club, Siloso beach.
Palawan Beach is just next to it followed by Tanjong Beach. Palawan Beach is where Hydrodash and Southernmost point is located. Lay out a towel, soak in the rays by the water and enjoy the breeze.
Attractions at Siloso Beach
iFLY Singapore
Fly high at iFLY Singapore.
Want to feel wind beneath your wings? iFLY Singapore’s largest vertical wind tunnel for indoor skydiving, in an acrylic glass wall will leave you suspended in the air. Eager to skydive in a less intimidating setting – iFLY will fulfill your dream of flying.
Wings of Time
End your day with the captivating “Wings of Time” performance.
Catch this nighttime water and light show with upgraded pyrotechnics using state-of-the-art Sparkular machines! Wings of Time follows the story of two teenagers—Rachel and Felix, who help a bird-like creature, Shahbaz, find its way home.
Nestopia
Unleash your kids’ adventurous spirits at Nestopia!
Nestopia at Siloso Beach has open spaces for kids to roam and play freely. It has climbing structures and obstacles to scale, walkway bridges to traverse and swinging ropes to hang from. There are shorter roped obstacles for toddlers and younger kids too.
Gogreen Segway
Cruise Sentosa Island in style!
How about getting around Sentosa Island in Singapore in the coolest way? Explore around Sentosa on a bike or kick scooter; opt for the Eco Adventure which is a 30 minute ride to explore Palawan and Siloso Beach. You can also choose a shorter 800 meter introductory ride!
Skypark Sentosa by AJ Hackett
Take the plunge into adventure in our 50-meter bungy tower!
Another extreme sport available in Sentosa Island in Singapore is bungee-jumping! AJ Hackett’s Skypark has a 50-meter-high bungy tower where you leap off! Jump head first or throw a flip off, choose your way of free falling. You can also take the Skybridge which is a 40-meter walkway with a see-through section, or take on the Giant Swing with friends. It swings at a speed of 120 km/h.
Scentopia
Embark on a fragrant journey, where you can create your own unique scent.
Go on a perfume tour and leave with your very own personalized fragrance at Siloso Beach. Experience an AR perfumery tour and take part in DIY perfume-making sessions at the perfume bar with over 6000 Scented Wands to choose from. Follow the scent to Scentopia.
Magical Shores
Magical Shores is a must-do free activity! This multisensory light show spans across a 400-metre stretch of Siloso Beach with projections on two islets. There are two main spots to enjoy and interact with the lights—each in front of the two islets.
Siloso Point Attractions
Fort Siloso
Step back in time and embark on an educational trip at Fort Siloso.
We think Fort Siloso is a must-visit, as it is the only preserved coastal fort in Singapore. It was built in the 1870s, expanded and enhanced as late as 1941. During the Japanese Occupation, it was used as a prisoner-of-war camp.
Visitors can first head to the Fort Siloso Skywalk for a panoramic view of the shore and Singapore’s Southern islands. Then venture into tunnel complexes and take the various trails as well as see the original gun emplacements. Visit the Surrender Chambers with wax figures, showcasing the two surrenders in Singapore. Finally check out Yip Yew Chong’s Waves of the Straits murals at the base of the fort.
For a unique way to discover Fort Siloso, join a puzzle hunt and solve clues around the historic attraction.
Headrock VR
Explore the fascinating world of Headrock VR, where you’ll get to try out eight different themes.
Want to go to a virtual reality theme park? Then might want to visit HeadRock VR. Located at Southside, it has eight different VR themes to experience. There are two zones, one for the kids and one for the big kids! The Kids Media Interactive zone has a futuristic children’s playground that combines analogue and digital technology suitable for children ages 3-9.
TrickEye Museum
Have fun with optical illusions at TrickEye Museum.
Experience optical illusion exhibits which defy belief at TrickEye Museum at Southside. Use the Augmented Reality App to interact with exhibits in the AR Trickeye Zones.
Palawan Beach Attractions
Hydrodash
Time for some fun in the sun on Hydrodash’s floating obstacle course!
Climb, slide, leap and bounce through HydroDash—Singapore’s first floating aqua park. You can challenge friends, family and loved ones through this floating obstacle course. See if you can stay on the float for as long as possible!
Southernmost Point of Continental Asia
Take in the air and the beauty of Sentosa Island. Credits: johannes86 on Adobe Stock
From Palawan Beach, Sentosa, cross a swinging suspension bridge to reach the Southernmost Point of Continental Asia. You can also climb up one of the two towers on this little islet to get a better view of the surroundings.
Forest Play
Let your kids run wild in an outdoor adventure!
Located at Palawan Beach, Forest Play is an adventure ground for children between the ages of 4-14 years old. Children are entrusted with real work tools like saws and hammers and, under supervision, encouraged to build and collaborate together in an outdoor environment. This is one of our favorite places in Sentosa Island in Singapore.
Resorts World Sentosa
On the north side of Sentosa is Resorts World Sentosa, an integrated resort with a host of attractions, dining places and hotels. These are the attractions you can enjoy here:
Adventure Cove Waterpark
Dive into adventure with friends and family!
Adventure Cove has Southeast Asia’s first hydro-magnetic coaster and is also situated right next to S.E.A. Aquarium, so you can see some of the majestic marine creatures in the park. Plus, it has our ultimate favorite activity: snorkeling with 20,000 marine fish!
Expect fast and thrilling rides, a gentle float down the Adventure River, get splashed and definitely wet at Adventure Cove.
S.E.A. Aquarium
Marvel at the beauty of the sea at S.E.A. Aquarium! Credits: Shaun Low on Unsplash
Love marine creatures? Dive deep and see the splendour of the underwater world at S.E.A. Aquarium. It’s home to more than 100,000 marine animals of over 1,000 species in 45 different habitats. Get up close with the sharks, sting rays, jellyfish, turtles, dolphins and other exotic marine creatures here!
The Royal Albatross
Experience luxury aboard a yacht!
Want to board a luxury yacht? Royal Albatross is a four-masted ship. Book a sunset sail or a dinner cruise for an evening to remember.
Universal Studios Singapore
Experience the magic at the Universal Studios Singapore, the biggest theme park in the country
The biggest theme park in the country—Universal Studios Singapore—is where many families love to flock to. Southeast Asia’s only Universal Studios has what everyone looks for—adrenaline pumping rides, interactive shows, attractions based on blockbuster movies and television series.
Head to the most popular rides: Transformers The Ride, Revenge of the Mummy and junior roller coasters such as Puss In Boots, Battlestar Galactica. Meet the characters for photo-taking, strike a pose at the themed attractions and tuck into your favorite snacks!
Hotels & Staycations on Sentosa
Looking to stay at one of Sentosa’s hotels or resorts? Here are your best bets:
Siloso Beach Hotels
Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa
Escape to a family paradise at Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa with a private beach, pool, and endless fun!
A popular destination for families, Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa has its own private beach and lagoon! With a gorgeous pool you can laze in and an indoor play center for the kids and fun activities at the beach—a staycation at Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa staycation is all you could want for a relaxing family getaway. Tucked away at Sentosa’s Siloso Point, a staycation at the resort offers the promise of an escape from busy city life to a tropical, resort-style experience.
Siloso Beach Resort
Embrace comfort at Sento’s only eco resort: Siloso Beach Resort.
For those who prefer a frills-free option, Siloso Beach Resort is conveniently located a quick walk away from Beach Station and near the eateries at Siloso Beach. The eco-resort boasts 156 rooms, 10 family rooms, 16 roof garden suites and 12 villas built over eight levels on a hillside.
Palawan Beach & Tanjung Ridge Hotels
Village Hotel Sentosa
Enjoy quality time with family and friends while indulging in luxury.
Village Hotel Sentosa has rooms for families and four themed pools! It is a getaway for families who wish to spend some bonding time together. Other hotels in the same group and around the same vicinity include the Barracks Hotel Sentosa, a luxury heritage hotel, and The Outpost Hotel, a stylist hotel targeted towards couples.
Amara Sanctuary Resort
Sink into luxury while enjoying some peace and quiet.
Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa is a luxury resort with suites, villas and a mansion for guests. The tranquil resort has a private pool for guests in suites amidst lush foliage and amenities like a spa.
Capella Singapore
Indulge in history amidst opulence.
Capella Singapore exudes luxury and sits in a restored colonial military building. It has amenities that would please the fussiest of guests—triple tier infinity pool, gourmet restaurants and more.
Oasia Resort Sentosa
Discover wellness and relaxation at Oasia Resort Sentosa.
Oasia Resort Sentosa is a popular destination for guests who wish to getaway and relax. Choose from a selection of wellness itineraries, each is designed by health experts to improve fitness, nutrition and mindfulness.
Resorts World Sentosa Hotels
Hotel Michael
Hotel Michael: Your gateway to creativity and adventure.
Hotel Michael pays tribute to America’s contemporary architect Michael Graves. All rooms are designed to look like a gallery with mural-adorned walls and artistic furnishings. It is the closest hotel to Universal Studios Singapore.
Hard Rock Hotel
Where modern glamor meets contemporary.
Hard Rock Cafe Hotel: modern glamor meets cutting edge contemporary design! It has one of the best pools in Singapore and is close to many of Resort World Sentosa’s attractions.
Sentosa Cove Hotels
One15 Marina Sentosa Cove
Sail on a yacht-filled waterfront staycation at One15 Marina!
Head on a staycation just next to private yachts at One15 Marina at Sentosa Cove. This waterfront staycation has an infinity pool, balcony with a guaranteed view as well as a children’s arcade. Rooms are nautical-themed, naturally, and face the cove.
W Sentosa
The perfect place for a family staycation.
Another luxury hotel, W Sentosa is a hotel under Marriott International which overlooks Sentosa Cove. Its vibrant interiors and huge pool is perfect for family staycations.
Where to Eat in Sentosa
There is a huge variety of Sentosa food and beverage options available. From beach bars, local delights, fast food, Western fare and family-friendly spots, there are plenty of choices on the island. Here is a selection of places to eat in Sentosa:
Trapizza
Renowned for its wood-fired, thin crust pizzas, Trapizza is a family-friendly Italian restaurant along Siloso Beach. It is perfect for casual dining with the kids after a day out on Sentosa’s beaches. Children can also play at its fountains, mini playground and sandy strip while parents focus on their meal.
Coastes
Also located at Siloso Beach, Coastes beach bar and restaurant has a laid-back beach vibe with sunbeds and deck chairs. Get beers, beach cocktails, beach food, desserts at this distinctly blue and white dining spot.
Baristart Coffee
Need a coffee break? Get your caffeine dose from Baristart Coffee at Siloso Beach. This place serves soft serve and other desserts too!
Ola Beach Club
Ola Beach Club lets guests sunbathe on the day beds while sipping cocktails or grabbing quick bites. There is also a pool which is perfect for a splash right after visiting the beach. The menu is inspired by Hawaiian cuisine, perfect for beach-goers.
Tanjong Beach Club
Tanjong Beach Club, located on Palawan Beach, welcomes pets and families to dine at their sun-soaked outlet. This lively beach club transforms into an elegant dining room in the evenings.
Panamericana
Overlooking the Sentosa Golf Course, Panamericana is hidden away from crowds and is a top spot for families. Sip wine and delight in Argentinian and Latin American flavours.
Resorts World Sentosa
Resorts World Sentosa makes for an ideal meal-stop. It has plenty of casual dining eateries like Din Tai Fung, LeNu, Putien, Paradise Classic as well as street fare at Malaysian Food Street. Something that is easy and quick is McDonalds.
Quayside Isle, Sentosa Cove
The food enclave at Sentosa Cove includes Gin Khao, Blue Lotus, Greenwood Fish Market and a whole variety of restaurants. We love the breeze as we dine al fresco style.
Interim Market at Southside
From pizzas to cocktails, seafood to beers, tickle your tastebuds with some of the newest brands at Southside. The Interim Market is located next to Fort Siloso.
Now that you know all the best places to go to at Sentosa, are you ready for an incredible adventure in Singapore?
