Resorts World Sentosa Christmas festive deals and activities

Resorts World Sentosa kicks off the festive season with a wide offering of festive deals and activities across the resort. There will be special treats at the attractions, numerous F&B outlets and its award-winning luxury spa, ESPA.

From 19 December, Universal Studios Singapore will be extending its opening hours to 10.00 pm daily for a special Christmas programme. The event will feature the theme park’s annual Christmas light show and snowfall five times nightly. Guests can also enjoy a special edition of the park’s live Sesame Street show, featuring an original Christmas tale.

For celebratory feasts, Resort World Sentosa’s dining outlets has lined up a slew of creative and delicious creations. From specially-crafted Christmas menus across RWS’ restaurants to festive pastries such as a chocolate Cookie Monster log cake from KT’s Grill in Universal Studios Singapore and the Bûche Chocolate Yuzu en Tenue de Soirée from Joël Robuchon Restaurant. Made from macaron biscuit, smooth and rich cremeux chocolate caraibe and gussied with yuzu and chocolate sabayon, it truly is a gastronomic adventure.

This festive season, award-winning ESPA at Resorts World Sentosa (ESPA at RWS) has the perfect gift solution. Indulge loved ones with an ESPA Gift Voucher or ESPA Gift Set and they will receive an additional 30mins of treatment time when they book a 60min treatment of choice on their next visit. Pick out a gift voucher for specific treatments of any nominated dollar amount or from a selection of spa-inspired Christmas gift sets for him and her, ranging from the new Zesty Lemon & Tonka Bean aromatic candles to three luxurious collection sets that include ESPA’s most-raved products for skincare and body.

Festive deals and activities across Resorts World Sentosa

Resort World Sentosa Halloween Horror Nights 2013

Launched in 2011, Resort World Sentosa Halloween Horror Nights returns for the third time in 2013 with even more thrills and frights set amid original storylines. As being Singapores and regions largest Halloween event, three vengeful sisters take centre-stage at Halloween Horror Nights 3 this October and November – banished witches reincarnated and reunited as the Daughter of the Undead, the Maiden of the Opera and the Crone of the Forest.

The visitors will journey through three intricate haunted houses and three other scare zones. The houses of horrors include a ghostly voyage aboard Adrift in New York zone; and in the Lost World zone, a bloodbath massacre trail at the Chinese Opera Academy amidst Songs of Death, as well as the cursed house of Possessions, where spirits of  the owner’s collections take over the dilapidated home.

Halloween Horror Nights 3 runs for 10 nights over four weekends, from 11 – 12 October, 18 – 19
October, 25 – 26 October and 31 October to 3 November 2013, from 7pm to 1am each evening. The
theme park will close earlier on event nights at 5.30 pm during this period.

Currently, there is a deal running for this popular event: You can test your nerves at Universal Studios Singapore Halloween Horror Nights 3 at Resorts World Sentosa for only $60 onward for one admission ticket. Deal includes $15 F&B Voucher and $5 Retail Discount Voucher.

Universal Studios Singapore Halloween Horror Nights 3 at Resorts World Sentosa Deal

This is not an event for children and it is not advised to take children below 13 to take to Halloween Horror Nights.

Halloween Horror Nights is a separately ticketed event and is not included with regular day admission to the theme park. Early-bird special tickets, priced at S$60 (usual price S$68), was available from 1 August onwards. To enhance the experience of the scare fest, guests can choose to skip the lines with the premiere experience of a R.I.P Tour, escorted by a personal guide. The limited R.I.P Tour packages are available at S$198, on a first-come-first-served basis.

A special Frequent Fear Season Pass will also be introduced. Pass holders can revisit the event as many times as they like, on six of the 10 event nights (except 25, 26 Oct and 1, 2 Nov) at a price of S$118. Special pricing is also available for Resorts World Sentosa hotel guests, corporate and bulk purchases, Universal Studios Singapore Annual Pass holders and daytime theme park guests. RWS invites members enjoy an exclusive ticket price of S$54, as well as a priority admission into the park.

For the third installment of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Singapore, beware of the evil trio –
three banished witches reincarnated and reunited as (L-R) the Maiden of the Opera, the Daughter of the Undead
and the Crone of the Forest.

Ms. Andrea Teo, Vice President of Entertainment at Resorts World Sentosa, said: “Halloween Horror Nights has garnered a strong following since it started, and we will get fans to come back for more by bringing horror closer to heart. In fact, we are introducing more Asian scare elements this year, which local and regional visitors can identify with. Coupled with more event nights and longer hours stretching beyond midnight, this installment of Halloween Horror Nights will be a fright fest like no other” says, Vice President of Entertainment at Resorts World Sentosa, Ms. Andrea Teo. "Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Singapore has grown to be synonymous with original sets that immerse guests in intricate horror encounters. From creative set design and props to costumes and make-up, the creative team behind this blockbuster production has taken past installments into account and is ready to up the scare ante even more."

A seasonal Monster Rock Show special will also debut at the theme park this October, with new song
and dance presentations specially choreographed for Halloween. Monster Rock Halloween Edition will be staged on event nights, and other selected rides and attractions will also be operating, including TRANSFORMERS The Ride: The Ultimate 3D Battle and Shrek 4-D Adventure.A new microsite will also be launched at www.halloweenhorrornights.com.sg, giving fans an exclusive peek into the event experience. This site will include interactive games uncovering the tragic tales behind the three sisters, as well as detailed descriptions of each scare zone and a survival guide to Halloween Horror Nights 3.

Adventure Cove Waterpark Ticket Prices

This aquatic adventure park under Marine Life Park offers attractions like thrilling water slides (dueling racer, pipeline plunge, riptide rocket, spiral washout, splashworks, tidal twister and whirlpool washout), immensive experiences (Ray Bay and Rainbow Reef), Adventure River, BlueWater Bay, etc.

Since it is a new attraction, it is currently suffering over-crowding issue so if you can try to visit this attraction during non-peak days.

Adventure Cove Waterpark Day Pass allows one-day visit at Adventure Cove Waterpark for a single guest and is non-transferable and non-refundable. The price differs based on the date: peak date adult price is $33 while non-pick date adult pass is $29. For children and seniors the admission is cheaper.

Below table summarizes the ticket prices. You can see the peak/non-peak date calendar here.

Ticket Type	Adult	Child (4 to 12 years old)	Senior (60 years old & above)
Non-Peak One Day Pass	$29	$20	$20
Peak One Day Pass	$33	$23	$23

Other than single day pass, there are multi-park passes for those who want to visit more than one attraction in Marine Life Park. These passes are valid for one or two day (consecutive days) as stated on the pass and admission is only applicable to attractions stated on the pass.

Parks	Ticket Type	Adult	Child (4 to 12 years old)	Senior (60 years old & above)
Adventure Cove Waterpark™ + S.E.A. Aquarium™	One Day Pass	$59	$42	$42
	Two Day Pass	$100	$68	$68
Adventure Cove Waterpark™ + S.E.A. Aquarium™ + Universal Studios Singapore™	One Day Pass	-	-	-
	Two Day Pass	$206	$148	$122

Marine Life Park at Resorts World Sentosa Ultimate Marine Encounters

Would you like to skuba-dive in Singapore without going not further than Sentosa Island?  Then you can head to Marine Life Park at Resorts World Sentosa. Visitors to the Marine Life Park can now participate Open Ocean Dive, which allows certified divers to explore 18.2 million litre Open Ocean habitat, the Open Ocean habitat, the centrepiece and highlight of the world’s largest aquarium – S.E.A. Aquarium. This new scuba-diving programme is the first activity to debut as a part of a series of Ultimate Marine Encounters.

Open Ocean Dive is 150-minutes long and will run every day at 10:30 am. Each skuba-diving session will be for up to 4 divers and start with a 30 minute dive master guided orientation. After the first 30 minutes, divers will be able to explore the aquarium’s largest habitat swim among 50,000 fishes of more than 80 different species, including manta rays, groupers, leopard sharks and many more, in one dive location. In a sense an aquarium diving cannot beat an open sea one but where alse you can see these diversified number of species in a single dive!

Staring from 30 June 2013, Marine Life Park will also introduce Sea Trek Adventure come 30 where guests without diving certification immerse themselves into the world’s largest aquarium. The highlight
of this hour-long programme is a 20-minute underwater helmet diving experience, allowing guests to breathe with ease as they descend atop a sea mount in the Open Ocean habitat, to stand in awe of a breathtaking panoramic view of the vibrant marine life and experience the wonders of an oceanic adventure.

“Getting near these majestic marine animals has never been easier, with a hassle-free experience from drive to dive. With all gear provided, it’s only a matter of suiting up and taking the plunge,” said Mr. Craig Sowden, Chief Curator of the Marine Life Park.

Mr. Sowden added, “As guests immerse themselves in the middle of the marine ecosystems, they will encounter first-hand the relationship between marine life and humans. Through these unique experiences, we hope that our guests walk away with a deeper appreciation for marine animals and be inspired to do their part to help protect the treasures of the deep blue.”

Beyond the Open Ocean habitat, immersive experiences will also be launched at other marine habitats, including Shark Seas. Starting 15 June 2013, the new Shark Encounter will see guests come face-to-face with the apex predators of the seas. This 30-minute experience will be held thrice daily, inside the Shark Seas habitat which is home to more than 200 sharks. Guests will be descend inside a cylindrical acrylic enclosure, taking in a 360-degree view of hammerhead, sandbar, black-tip reef sharks and other shark species swimming around and beneath their feet.

SCUBA diving is now a step closer to home with the Open Ocean Dive, allowing divers to get up-close to over 50,000 marine animals representing more than 80 different species.

Mr. Roger Lienhard, Senior Vice President of Attractions at Resorts World Sentosa is delighted that
the Marine Life Park has fast garnered international awareness and recognition within a short time since its opening.

He said, “Launching these immersive experiences signifies our commitment to continually refresh and inject new elements into our attractions. This is just the start of many more exciting offerings to come at Resorts World Sentosa.”

Open Ocean Dive staring on May 22 will cost S$1,280 per person (inclusive of admission to Adventure Cove Waterpark and S.E.A. Aquarium) and will last 150 minutes (30-minutes under water).

Shark Encounter starting on 15 June will cost S$88 per person (excluding admission to Adventure Cove Waterpark) and will last 30 minutes (15 minutes under water).

Sea Trek Adventure starting 30 June will cost S$238 (excluding admission to Adventure Cove Waterpark) and will last 60 minutes (20 minutes under water).

[1] - Marine Life Park Launches Up-Close Marine Life Encounters

Universal Studios Singapore to open World’s First Sesame Street Immersive Theme Park Ride

Universal Studios Singapore will debut the world’s first fully immersive Sesame Street indoor themed ride , on 1 March 2013. Bringing the world’s  longest-running  and most beloved  children’s television program to life, the indoor themed ride named Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase will feature a zany science-fiction inspired plot, coupled with signature Sesame Street comedic style and music. Guests onboard this high-flying adventure will find themselves fully immersed in fun surroundings and special effects, alongside their favorite friends from Sesame Street.


Celebrating the launch of the ride, the park will host a special Sesame Street Carnival from 1 to 3 March 2013. New York Street will be transformed into an extension of Sesame Street, bringing park guests a weekend of fun and excitement. Highlights of the carnival include giant board games along the street, special carts offering Sesame Street items, as well as even more opportunities to catch the park’s Sesame Street shows and character meet-and-greets.

Mr. Dennis Gilbert, Senior Vice President of Attractions at Resorts World Sentosa said: “The launch of the Sesame Street shows at Universal Studios Singapore last year was a tremendous success. Elmo, Cookie Monster, Oscar and other loveable characters of Sesame Street have captivated the hearts and minds of our guests, testament to their popularity. We look forward to continuing the Sesame Street experience with the launch of this new ride, packing in even more fun and excitement for the whole family visiting the park.”

The ride will feature 12 characters from the Sesame Street repertoire, starring Super Grover and the lovable Elmo, who turns into Super Elmo to help save the day! Kick-starting the story are three brand new characters, “Macaroni the Merciless” and his partners–in-crime, “Zester” and “Shredder”. Created exclusively for this ride, these gluttonous super villains are well underway in their plot to steal all spaghetti and noodles on Earth.

Universal Studios Singapore to open Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase in March 2013.

Guests will be zipped off into the Sesame Street universe as they get enlisted, together with Elmo, to be  Super Sidekicks of  Super Grover, in an attempt to stop Macaroni the Merciless and return all stolen spaghetti and noodles to the children on Earth.


“The adventures never end with Sesame Street, and Universal Studios Singapore is extending the fun with Grover, Elmo and the rest of the Sesame friends,” said Mr. H. Melvin Ming, President and CEO, Sesame Workshop.

He added, “We’re thrilled to offer this new experience for the entire family as we continue to explore different channels to extend our reach, educating and entertaining children all over the world.”

Since May 2012, Big Bird and friends have called the New York zone home, with live shows taking place daily along New York Street. A new themed retail store – Big Bird’s Emporium – and a Sesame Street school bus with park-exclusive merchandise, have also made their way to the zone.

Completing the Sesame Street experience at Universal Studios Singapore, an all-new Sesame Street Character Breakfast at Loui’s NY Pizza Parlor has also been launched. Breakfast guests not only get to enjoy a premium breakfast buffet spread with their favourite Sesame Street friends, they will also be amongst the first to board Elmo’s rocket in Sesame Street Spaghetti Space Chase before the park opens.

The  Sesame Street Character Breakfast is held on weekends and select holidays at 9:00am, and tickets are priced  at  S$44 each for adults and S$32 each for children. Guests  participating in the character breakfast should also have a valid admission day-pass to Universal Studios Singapore.

ACRES files for possible animal cruelty by Resorts World Sentosa (RWS)

ACRES on February 8th filed an official request to the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) to investigate possible animal cruelty by Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). ACRE said "according to scientific research, anthropogenic noise is a known stressor for cetaceans, which have very sensitive hearing. The firework displays may have compromised the dolphins’ welfare, as the close proximity and loud noises may have disorientated and distressed them."

Despite appeals from ACRES and members of the public not to, on 7th and 8th December 2012, RWS went ahead and held firework displays near the enclosures the wild-caught dolphins were confined in.

A statement issued by the Animal Welfare Board of India (a statutory advisory body on Animal Welfare laws) in January 2013 similarly stated that: “Exposure to loud sounds – airborne and underwater – can also stress cetaceans. The sensitive hearing of cetaceans is well-established and numerous studies, many on-going, are documenting the harmful effects that anthropogenic noise can have on them. Sound travels very well through water and even airborne (e.g., aircraft, music) sounds can penetrate the air-water interface and be heard by captive animals. When cetaceans cannot remove themselves from prolonged, loud sounds, physiological stress and damage can result.”

“ACRES is concerned that the dolphins may be terrified by or suffer as a result of firework displays. We once again appeal to RWS to cease any firework displays near the dolphin enclosures” said Mr. Louis Ng, Chief Executive of ACRES.

3 of 27 dolphins captured for Resort World Sentosa have already died. The last one died on its way to Singapore although RWS claimed that the dolphin was fit to travel.

ACRES and other animal activists around the region have been campaigning for the release of the remaining dolphins. ACRES runs a Facebook page named Save the World’s Saddest Dolphins

Singapore Resort World Sentosa teams with Iron Chef Cat Cora

Cat Cora, the first and only female Iron Chef from Iron Chef America is set to join Resorts World Sentosa’s outstanding line Restaurant by Cat Cora.

Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora, which is situated in the S.E.A Aquarium, part of the world’s largest

oceanarium, will be the Iron Chef’s first restaurant in Asia. It will feature many of her signature dishes which have Mediterranean-Californian influences with an Asia flair. The restaurant also follows the chef’s farm-to-table philosophy on ingredients, which makes her food truly authentic and sensational.

On opening her first restaurant in Asia and working with Resorts World Sentosa, Chef Cora said: “Resorts
World Sentosa is an incredible world hotels, from entertainment to F&B, and I’m ecstatic to be able to call RWS my new home”.

“The menu I have created for Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora is characterised by light, simple and heal
dishes, using the freshest produce from around the region.

“Studying the Asian palate,  I have incorporated some local elements and ingredients in one of my signature dishes, the Coq Au Vin Asia with Roasted Ginger accompanied with Thai opportunity to be involved with this spectacular restaurant with such a unique setting. I look forward to introducing myself to Singapore through my food”.

Guests can also look forward to other comes with sustainable caviar; prosecco pear crushed almond, vine tomato jelly and garden cress the ‘After Eight’ Mint Variation with Chocolate Mandarin with habanero glaze accompanied with specially created by Chef Cat Cora for Ocean Restaurant.

The restaurant uses sustainability sourced seafood which echoes the Marine Life Park’s mission of ensuring a healthy future for vibrant and sustainable marine, coastal and freshwater ecosystems.


“Cat Cora’s simple, light and healthy cooking style fits perfectly with what we had in mind for the restaurant.   We searched the world for the best dining concepts and chefs to bring to RWS, and Cat Cora is a great addition to our line-up of celebrity chefs. The restaurant will certainly add to the variety of F&B options that we currently offer,” said Greg  Allan, Resorts World Sentosa’s Vice President of Rooms and F&B.

Cat Cora, the only female Iron Chef, was in town for the opening of the new
Ocean Restaurant at Resorts World Sentosa.

Located inside the S.E.A. Aquarium, alongside the Open Ocean habitat, guests get to enjoy a full view of the marine life whilst eating, creating a truly memorable dining experience. Designed by Sydney-based design firm Diana Simpsons Design, the colours and materials in the main dining room echo the deep sea palette.  The underwater theme is reinforced through the midnight blues and design of the carpet which resembles deep sea jelly fish and anemones, the interior lighting domes that are inlaid in pearl shell, the columns in opalescent mosaic tiles, and  fabrics that are in shimmery sea foam and deep aquamarine.



Special consideration was taken to ensure all guests in the 63-seater restaurant will have a good view. For instance, the walls above the banquettes have angled mirrors reflecting the aquarium for guests seated facing the opposite direction and dining chairs were custom made with concealed swivel mechanisms so that guests can spin around from all angles to marvel at the marine life.

Ocean Restaurant by Cat Cora is open daily for lunch and dinner from 11am-10.30pm (last order at 10pm).  From 2 to 7 February, diners can catch the Iron Chef herself at the restaurant where she will offer a specially created 5-course set dinner menu at S$158++.   For reservations and enquiries, you can call 6577 8888.

Cat Cora Experience

5 COURSE SET DINNER PROMOTION  

Feb 2 – Feb 28 2013 

$158++ 

STARTER  

Sous Vide 48°C King Salmon,  

Sustainable Caviar & Prosecco Pear Crushed Almond, 

Vine Tomato Jelly and Garden Cress  

SOUP 

Vongole of Manila Clams with Spicy Fennel Sausage, 

Black Garlic Broth and Toasted Sesame Croutons 

Risotto 

Sakura Shrimp Risotto 

Morel Mushroom-Ikura, Cress and Black Truffle Butter Seared Hokkaido Scallop

ENTRÉE 

Grilled Basque Wagyu Striploin with Leek Bread Pudding  

& Roasted Sesame-Coriander Vegetables 

OR 

Arctic Char Mandarin with Habanero Glaze,  

Meyer Lemon Cous Cous and Micro Cilantro 

DESSERT 

‘After Eight’ Mint Variation with Chocolate

Coffee or Tea

Source : Resorts World Sentosa teams with Iron Chef Cat Cora

Resorts World Sentosa Chinese New Year 2013

Resorts World Sentosa is celebrating its fourth Lunar New Year since its opening in February 2010 and will once again be abuzz with festivities as it welcomes the year of the Snake. Singapore’s first integrated resort, which celebrated its Grand Opening last month, will be decked out in festive decorations throughout the Lunar New Year, whilst key attractions Universal Studios Singapore and  Marine Life Park will  line up special offerings, including  ang pow giveaways at Southeast Asia’s premier theme park and extended opening hours at the S.E.A. Aquarium.

Key highlights of this year’s festive decorations include two huge topiary snakes which  form the centerpiece of FestiveWalk, dancing alongside a golden dragon, blessing guests with harmony and prosperity while ushering in the Lunar New Year. Drums of Joy (欢腾蛇鼓) and lucky charms with snake motif will also deck out FestiveWalk, The Forum, and The Bull Ring to bring forth the festivities with well-wishes for visitors.

Universal Studios Singapore and Marine Life Park

Visitors to Universal Studios Singapore will be greeted with a special red packet giveaway during eight days of auspicious cheers from 9 to 16 February 2013. Guests will stand a chance to win prizes including  Annual Pass  giveaways  and  discounts on Annual Pass upgrades; Universal Studios Singapore Day Pass giveaways and discount on online purchase of  Day Pass; Universal Express giveaways and discounts on Universal Express; as well as complimentary Incanto tickets.

For the very first time, selected characters at the theme park – Woody, Winnie and Elmo – will also don customised Chinese New Year costumes, greeting park guests with well wishes. Guests can also look forward to the  Hollywood Dreams Parade every weekend. The park will extend its opening hours to 10.00am to 8.00pm every Saturday, starting from 9 February 2013, allowing guests to end their day  in splendour with  Lake Hollywood Spectacular, a pyrotechnic display held  on  every Saturday at 7.30pm.

The Marine Life Park will extend  the  opening hours of  its  S.E.A. Aquarium. The world’s largest aquarium will open from 10.00am to 8.00pm daily, starting from 9 February 2013 (Lunar New Year’s Eve) to  24 February 2013 (15 th day of the Lunar New Year), to  cater to  an expected increase in visitors. The operating hours of the Adventure Cove Waterpark remain unchanged.

Resorts World Sentosa Chinese New Year 2013

Lunar New Year F&B Delights

Lunar New Year will never be complete without festive delights. To herald the festivities, guests can
look forward to delectable reunion dining options for the entire family. For the first time, Forest 森, helmed by celebrity Chef Sam Leong, will offer two special reunion set dinners and a seven-course Reunion Deluxe Tasting Menu serving Chinese cuisine infused with Thai elements.

Satisfying differing taste palates, guests will  also  be spoilt for choice with  a gamut of the most extravagant Cantonese cuisine and festive goodies at Feng Shui Inn in Crockfords Tower as well as two Lunar New Year menus at Hollywood China Bistro in Universal Studios Singapore, on top of the extensive dinner buffet at Starz Restaurant in Hard Rock Hotel, Singapore.


The traditional dish of abundance – ‘Lo Hei’ (捞起/鱼生) – will feature prominently on the festive menu too. Chefs at Feng Shui Inn have created the Flambé Salmon ‘Lo Hei’ – a medley of refreshing flavours and colours combined with thinly sliced fresh salmon infused with Chinese wine, presented in a colourful orangey burst of flames. For those yearning for something lighter, they can also opt for a new unique vegetarian creation filled with healthy greens and fresh fruits such as dragon fruits, kiwis and strawberries — Vegetarian ‘Lo Hei’.


Special arrangements have also been made for public transportation at the Resort during the festive period. RWS 8 will extend its service from 11.45pm to 2am (outbound to Vivo City only) on Lunar New Year’s Eve (9 February 2013). During the first three days of Lunar New Year (10 to 12 February 2013), the frequency of RWS 8 will also be ramped up to four-five minutes interval between 11am and 11.45pm.

Source : Resorts World Sentosa Ushers in the year of the Snake

Equarius Hotel and Beach Villas at Resorts World Sentosa

Eco-luxurious hotels at Resort World Sentosa, Equarius Hotel and Beach Villas, opened their doors in February 2013.  The hotel offers luxurious resort-style vacations in Singapore with 360-degree views that take in the waterfront, the harbourfront skyline and a lush tropical rainforest.

Equarius Hotel
Designed to be linear in architecture, the seven-storey Equarius Hotel offers views of the resort with its
beautiful free form pool or a panoramic view of the Mount Imbiah hills and rainforest from the balconies of
its rooms.

Equarius Hotel has a unique range of 172 wellappointed guest rooms with balconies, comprising 136 deluxe rooms (51 square metres)  – one of the most spacious deluxe rooms in Singapore; 30 garden rooms (approx 139 square metres), each with a large patio and a private garden  or direct access to the hotel swimming pool on ground level and six suites (102 square metres).

The interiors of the rooms at Equarius Hotel are inspired by the neutral tones of nature in palettes of brown, aubergine and sand.  Accentuated by the use of furniture in a contrast of dark and light-coloured pine wood, the tropical theme is brought to life in a sleek style that is at once contemporary and colonial.  Subtle touches like foliage patterns on the plush carpets and wallpaper further echo the tropical theme.  Works of Ms. Laurence Meyer, known for her abstract painting and use of colours and textures to evoke emotions, adorn the walls of Equarius Hotel guestrooms.

Resorts World Sentosa  Equarius Hotel

Equarius Hotel is the perfect getaway for nature-lovers or couples looking for a serene stay that lets them take a respite from the bustling city-state and rediscover nature.

The Equarius Hotel offers 172 keys, including Deluxe Rooms, Deluxe Garden Rooms and Deluxe Suites.  Rack rates from S$800.

Beach Villas

Sprinkled across the tranquil western tip of the integrated resort is a tropical sanctuary where 22 Beach Villas represent the epitome of exclusivity.

With a selection of villas with one, two or threebedrooms at a spacious 62, 182 and 301 square metres
respectively, the Beach Villas offer the ultimate luxuriant tropical experience with direct access to the
outdoor free form swimming pool surrounded by beautiful flora and greenery, views of the harbour from
a private infinity-edge dip pool facing the waterfront or spectacular views of Keppel Bay and Labrador  Park.

Resorts World Sentosa Beach Villas

The crown jewel is a four-bedroom two-storey villa (731 square metres) located on an elevated  mound,
which offers  a view of the surrounding villas and the free-form pool. The interiors of the Beach Villas are a modern take on a tropical retreat – clean lines, airy, light and designed to optimise views of the sea, coastal areas and lush foliage.  The background palette is  light and neutral, enriched with textural contrasts in timber, stone and natural materials and accented with bursts of warm color in fabrics, area rugs, artwork and artifacts.  The result is a  comfortable,  contemporary style which is elegant yet homely.

All of the villas come with an outdoor pool pavilion, and  a pantry, as well as a  private spa treatment room,  kitchenette and wine cellars in selected categories.

There are 22 Beach Villas, including One, Two, Three and Four-Bedroom Beach Villas. Rack rates from S$1,200.

Other popular hotels in Resort World Sentosa and Sentosa Island:

Resorts World Sentosa - Hard Rock Hotel

Resorts World Sentosa - Hotel Michael

Resorts World Sentosa - Festive Hotel

Capella Singapore Hotel

Resorts World Sentosa Universal Studios Singapore Ticket Prices

Resorts World Sentosa Universal Studios Singapore is the first and only Universal Studios theme park in Southeast Asia. The park covers 20 hectares (49 acres) at the easternmost part of the 49-hectare (120-acre) Resorts World Sentosa on Sentosa Island. The theme park has seven themed zones: Hollywood, New York, Sci-Fi City, Ancient Egypt, The Lost World, Far Far Away and Madagascar which surround a lagoon. The dueling roller coasters at Sci-Fi City, Battlestar Galactica: HUMAN and Battlestar Galactica: CYLON are world's tallest pair of dueling roller coasters.

Ticket prices for Resorts World Sentosa Universal Studios Singapore

You can buy 3 types of tickets for Universal Studios Singapore: One Day Pass, Two Day Pass (2 consecutive days from first use) and Annual Pass.

Universal Studios Singapore Entrance Fee

	One Day Pass	Two Day Pass
Adult (Ages 13 to 59)	SGD $74	SGD $118
Child (Ages 4 to 12)	SGD $54	SGD $88
Senior (Age 60 and above)	SGD $36	SGD $58

There is Universal Express you can consider which allows you jump the queues in the attractions. It costs SGD 30 more and is online and Pre-Purchase only. It worth to buy this if you are going to the theme park in peak periods (i.e. public holidays or long weekends) since some queues can be half an hour plus long.

Tip: There are regular promotions both on Singapore deal sites and RWS promotions page. Check these before heading there. Also ask for any promotion for specific credit cards. If you do not ask, they may not mention.

Annual Pass
This pass does not only come with a 365 days access to Resorts World Sentosa Universal Studios Singapore, it also has additional benefits such as 10% discount at all retail and food & beverage outlets.

	Annual Pass	Annual Pass With  Universal Express
Adult (Ages 13 to 59) - New	SGD $188	SGD $288
Adult (Ages 13 to 59) - Renewal	SGD $178	SGD $278
Child (Ages 4 to 12) & Senior - New	SGD $158	SGD $258
Child (Ages 4 to 12) & Senior - Renewal	SGD $148	SGD $248

See the details for ticket pricing and conditions here.

Resorts World Sentosa Universal Studios Singapore map

Where is Resorts World Sentosa Universal Studios Singapore?
Resorts World Sentosa Universal Studios Singapore is on Sentosa Island in Resort World Sentosa Integrated Resort (casino and its bla bla's). The location is quite central and is 10-15 minutes drive away from Singapore's Central Business District.

How to get to Resorts World Sentosa

Resorts World Sentosa is on Sentosa Island which is quite near (10 minutes) Singapore’s Central Business District. You can easily accesss to Resort World Sentosa by bus, MRT, car and even on foot (from VivoCity shopping mall to the resort). 

There is also a Universal Studios Singapore® FREE Shuttle Service for foreign tourists only (well they are strict on this since last time they took our friends to bus but refused us and we needed taxi to go there). Here are the schedules (PDF) for Bencoolen / Marina Route and Orchard Route. Orchard Route buses takes tourists from Orchard Hotel, Concorde Hotel, Mandarin Orchard, Grand Hyatt and Shangri-La Hotel to Resort World Sentosa. Bencoolen / Marina Route buses takes tourists from Summer View Hotel, Carlton Hotel, Swissotel The Stamford, Marina Mandarin and Marina Bay Sands to the theme park.

For details visit How To Get There

Best Singapore Staycation 2012 deal reloaded: 1N Stay at Choice of 4 Hotels of Resorts World Sentosa

UPDATE : This is an old deal and for a newer one refer to Resorts World Sentosa Staycation Deal.

It's the end of the year and it's time to reward yourself for a whole year of hard work. This deal offers you a pat on your back with luxurious stay at Resorts World Sentosa's world-class hotel. With this promotion, you can enjoy great discount and choose from 4 great hotels for a memorable 1 night stay.

These Resort World Sentosa staycation vouchers are valid for stay from 1 Jan 2013 to 28 Feb 2013 excluding  10 - 14 Feb 2013 period. Below are the details about 4 luxurious Resort World Sentosa Hotels covered in the promotion. There are 8 staycation options are available in one of these 4 hotels. For details go to Up to 61% off 1N Stay at Choice of 4 Hotels.

Hotel Michael

Stepping into Hotel Michael is like entering an art gallery, with mural-adorned walls and artistic furniture pieces that tell a story in every honey maple-coloured room. Even the child-friendly bathroom is a work of art, covered with a flower motif mosaic-covered wall and unusual blue mosaic-tiled circular shower. To admire sweeping views of the resort or the Merlion, a stay at Hotel Michael is for those who see beauty in design and dare to be different.

Hotel Michael Deluxe Room

Hard Rock Hotel Singapore
Rock and roll attitude meets five-star service at the Hard Rock Hotel Singapore. Breathtaking design, fashionable dining options, and the legendary entertainment experience only Hard Rock can offer make this the obvious choice for those looking for a stay that is beyond the ordinary.

Hard Rock Hotel Singapore Deluxe Room

Festive Hotel
Exuberant yet relaxing, Festive Hotel is ideal for vacationers seeking a welcoming and relaxing island stay. Other than the luxurious king-sized bed or twin beds, there’s also a bonus sofa bed that folds out to a double bed in all rooms and loft beds to cater to the children in most rooms, so it’s the perfect getaway hotel for families travelling with their kids.

Festive Hotel Deluxe King Room

Equarius Hotel
Discover a precious pearl at the southernmost tip of continental Asia. Situated along the fringe of a tropical rainforest on Sentosa, the Equarius Hotel ensconces guests in a haven of lush greenery. An integral part of Resorts World Sentosa, the Equarius Hotel is the perfect getaway for nature lovers and families alike and is a stone's throw from nature hikes amidst verdant grounds and the island's numerous attractions, including a water theme park that is opening soon.

Equarius Hotel Deluxe Room

8 Options Available
This Singapore staycation deal comes with up to 61% off 1N Stay at Choice of 4 Hotels at Resort World Sentosa and includes $20 Dining Credits. There are 8 options available for you to choose from:

• Hotel Michael™ Deluxe Room (Valid from Sun to Thur) – Only $274 instead of $702.66
• Hotel Michael™ Deluxe Room (Valid from Fri to Sat) – Only $383 instead of $702.66
• Hard Rock Hotel™ Deluxe Room (Valid from Sun to Thur) – Only $274 instead of $702.66
• Hard Rock Hotel™ Deluxe Room (Valid from Fri to Sat) – Only $383 instead of $702.66
• Festive Hotel™ Deluxe Family Room (Valid from Sun to Thur) – Only $292 instead of $749.74
• Festive Hotel™ Deluxe Family Room (Valid from Fri to Sat) – Only $409 instead of $749.74
• Equarius Hotel™ Deluxe Room (Valid from Sun to Thur) – Only $354 instead of $902.75
• Equarius Hotel™ Deluxe Room (Valid from Fri to Sat) – Only $477 instead of $902.75

Resort World Sentosa ESPA Tropical Relaxation Deal

ESPA Tropical Relaxation for Two
How about getting away from Singapore by staying "in" Singapore? Being 10 minutes away from the business, entertainment and shopping centers of one of the most crowded cities in the world? Then you should consider a staycation on Sentosa Island. There are several hotels for your choice but the best is to be alert about a deal and then grap it.

Resort World Sentosa has 5-Star hotels to offer: Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, Hotel Michael and Equarius Hotel. And now there is a deal running for these hotels: ESPA Tropical Relaxation for Two. This Resort World Sentosa deal is a package which includes, One-night stay at a choice of Hard Rock Hotel Singapore Deluxe Room or Hotel Michael Deluxe Room, Festive Hotel Deluxe Family Room or Equarius Hotel Deluxe Room; daily breakfast for two; 1-hour ESPA Fitness Class for Two; 60-Minute ESPA Personalized Massage for Two and 2-Course Lunch at Tangerine for Two.

See details here.

Resorts World Sentosa Marine Life Park Ticket Prices

Singapore's highly anticipated oceanarium Resorts World Sentosa Marine Life Park is opening its doors on November 22nd 2012. Not all the attractions will be opened until the grand opening on December 7th 2012 but still a lot of attractions are ready for the visitors. This largest oceanarium in the world,  is a 8-hectare (20-acre) park and will feature exhibits containing a total of 60,000,000 litres (13,000,000 imp gal; 16,000,000 US gal) of water for 100,000 aquatic residents representing more than 800 species. The park houses two attractions, the S.E.A Aquarium and the Adventure Cove Waterpark.

Here are the ticket prices for these 2 attractions.

S.E.A. Aquarium Ticket Prices 

Resorts World Sentosa S.E.A. Aquarium is the world's largest aquarium and has the world's largest acrylic panel in its Ocean Gallery. The S.E.A. Aquarium in Singapore houses more than 80,000 animals of over 800 species in 42.8 million litres of water.


One Day Pass

Here are the One Day Pass ticket prices:

Adults	:	29 SGD
Child (4 to 12 years)	:	20 SGD
Senior (60 years old and above)	:	20 SGD
Student	:	20 SGD

Student rates for entrance are available on-site only and you must show a valid student ID card to have this discount. The One Day Pass does not include admission to Typhoon Theatre at The Maritime Experiential Museum.

Annual Pass
For those a one time pass is not enough, an annual pass is available with unlimited one year access to S.E.A. Aquarium which also enables use of Priority Lane for admission to the S.E.A. Aquarium.

Adults	:	88 SGD
Child (4 to 12 years)	:	58 SGD
Senior (60 years old and above)	:	58 SGD

Adventure Cove Waterpark


One Day Pass

Here are the One Day Pass ticket prices:

Adults	:	29 SGD
Child (4 to 12 years)	:	20 SGD
Senior (60 years old and above)	:	20 SGD

Student rates for entrance are available on-site only and you must show a valid student ID card to have this discount. The One Day Pass does not include admission to Typhoon Theatre at The Maritime Experiential Museum.

Annual Pass
For those a one time pass is not enough, an annual pass is available with unlimited one year access to S.E.A. Aquarium which also enables use of Priority Lane for admission to the S.E.A. Aquarium.

Adults	:	88 SGD
Child (4 to 12 years)	:	58 SGD
Senior (60 years old and above)	:	58 SGD

How to get to Resorts World Sentosa

There are many ways to get to Resort World Sentosa. Buses are the most convenient options. Below are public buses operating to Resort World Sentosa.

Bus Number	Board/Alight	Availability	Fare	Departing RWS
RWS 8	Outside VivoCity and HarbourFront Station bus stops	Daily	S$2.00(round trip)	6am to 11:30pm
188R	Choa Chu Kang Interchange and or any 188R bus stops	Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays	S$1.50 -S$2.20	8:30am to 11:30pm
963R	Woodlands Regional Interchange and or any 963R bus stops		S$1.50 -S$2.35	8:30am to 11:30pm
NR1	Selected bus stops from Marina to Yishun	Fridays, Saturdays & eve of Public Holidays	S$4.50	11:30pm to 4:25am
NR6	Selected bus stops from Marina to Sengkang			11:30pm to 4:35am

See also here for the other ways to get to Resort World Sentosa. See here if you are looking for hotels near Resort World Sentosa.

Resorts World Sentosa Marine Life Park opens on 22nd November 2012

Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) announced today that S.E.A. Aquarium and Adventure Cove Waterpark, the two attractions of the Marine Life Park, will open its doors on 22 November at 10 am.

Daily admissions to S.E.A Aquarium are priced at 29 Singapore Dollars per adult; 20 Singapore Dollars per child and 20 per senior citizen. One-day admission fees to Adventure Cove Waterpark are priced similarly. Since some of the attractions in S.E.A. Aquarium  and Adventure Cove Waterpark will be ready for viewing  only  at  a later date, ticket prices will be partially rebated by a $5 meal voucher, valid for use at Resorts World Sentosa.

Tickets for Marine Life Park may be purchased online at www.rwsentosa.com; via RWS reservation hotline at +65 6577 8899; at the RWS Ticketing and Membership Hub and RWS Invites Guest Service Centre; or ticketing booths at Universal Studios Singapore and the Maritime Experiential Museum. Tickets will also be available for purchase on-site when the attractions of Marine Life Park open.

Not all attractions at the park will be opened on November 22.  The park is set to have its grand opening on Dec 7 2012. Until  then, for example, dolphins section will not be opened.

S.E.A Aquarium

S.E.A. Aquarium is the world’s largest aquarium  and will be home to 100,000 marine animals of over 800 species in 45 million litres of water. Comprising 10 different zones with 49 habitats, the aquarium takes guests on an underwater voyage beginning from Southeast Asia, and continues through the Arabian Gulf and the Open Ocean. Along the way, guests can expect to meet majestic manta rays, hammerhead sharks, bottlenose dolphins and other marine creatures.

S.E.A. Aquarium Senior Curator Grant Willis said: “S.E.A. Aquarium offers not only a stunning display
of habitats, but also education and conservation programmes in which families and guests can participate. Younger guests will be thrilled to know that we have specially-designed exhibits such as the Discovery Touch Pool, the Lens Aquarium and Floor Aquarium, to provide them up-close encounters with our marine residents.”

The centerpiece of the Aquarium is the  Open Ocean habitat, seen through the world’s largest viewing panel, at 36 metres wide by 8.3 metres tall; Guests viewing the habitat could experience the feeling of being on a cavernous ocean floor. The habitat is flanked by an Ocean Dome –an all-round viewing area and the  Ocean Restaurant, an outlet propagating sustainable seafood principles. Eleven  Ocean Suites  occupy the opposite site of the habitat, offering a twist to the proposition of sea-view by providing guests the experience of waking to an under-the-sea vista.

S$34 for Marine Life Park’s SEA Aquarium, Resort World Sentosa 
+ Gardens by the Bay or Amphibious DUKW Tour combo - Limited Time deal

Adventure Cove Waterpark

The Adventure Cove Waterpark is a splashing affair for thrill-seekers. Guests can choose to get their adrenaline pumping with six water slides, including the region’s first hydro-magnetic coaster  – Riptide Rocket; chill out at the Bluwater Bay wave pool; or relax while tubing along the Adventure River.  One of the world’s longest lazy-rivers, the 620-meter river meanders through 14 themed scenes of tropical jungles, grottos, a surround aquarium and more.

The waterpark is also the only of its kind in the region to have marine life. Guests will have the opportunity to snorkel among thousands of fish at the colourful Rainbow Reef, or to sign up for rayfeeding and interaction programmes with sharks and dolphins, which will be introduced next year.

Mr. Edmond Quah, Director of Park Operations at Adventure Cove Waterpark said: “Adventure Cove
Waterpark will add a whole new dimension to water-based attractions in the region. We have gathered some of the most exciting and thrilling waterslides, and combined them with educational programmes on some of the ocean’s most inspiring creatures. Guests interacting with the rays, for example, will learn more about the animal from an aquarist. We hope these experiences will move guests to take action to protect the oceans when they leave the park.”

Opening hours for both the S.E.A. Aquarium and Adventure Cove Waterpark will be 10am to 6pm until 7 December 2012. S.E.A. Aquarium opening hours will extend to 10am to 7pm from 8 December.  Limited tickets are offered for Adventure Cove Waterpark each day and guests are encouraged to reserve their tickets in advance. More details on the attractions and offerings are available in the attached fact sheets.

Resort World Sentosa Marine Life Park Adventure Cove Waterpark

Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), Singapore’s first integrated resort is located on the resort island of Sentosa. Spanning 49 hectares, the resort opened in January 2010 and welcomed over 30 million visitors in its first two years of opening. RWS is home to the region’s first-and-only Universal Studios theme park, the Maritime Experiential Museum, a casino, luxurious accommodation in six unique hotels, the Resorts World Convention Centre, celebrity chef restaurants, a world-class spa as well as specialty retail outlets. The resort also offers entertainment including public attractions such as the Crane Dance and the Lake of Dreams. Opening soon is the world’s largest oceanarium  - the Marine Life Park. Resorts World Sentosa is wholly owned by Genting Singapore, a company of the Genting Group.

Below is a short video featuring Resort World Sentosa's Marine Life Park.


Marine Life Park will be an oceanarium located in Resorts World Sentosa, Sentosa Island, Singapore.[1] It is set to debut as the largest oceanarium in the world when it opens on 22 November 2012.[2] The 8-hectare (20-acre)[3] park will feature exhibits containing a total of 60,000,000 litres (13,000,000 imp gal; 16,000,000 US gal) of water for 100,000 aquatic residents representing more than 800 species. The park houses two attractions, the S.E.A Aquarium and the Adventure Cove Waterpark.

Resorts World Sentosa Grand Opening on 7 December 2012

Resorts World Sentosa (RWS)  announced 7 December 2012 as its official opening date, with a line-up of celebrations over that weekend to mark the occasion.

Leading  up to this festive occasion, is the opening of the second of its two anchor attractions  – Marine Life Park. Housing more than 100,000 marine animals of over 800 species in more than 60 million litres of water, this attraction will be the world’s largest oceanarium. The Marine Life Park (MLP) inauguration caps a list of 12 major launches in the 49-hectare Integrated Resort’s three-year history, which commenced with the ribbon cutting at four of its six hotels in January 2010.

Marine Park Life will be partially opened on November 22nd for visitors until the grand opening on December 7th.

Raising the curtains for the Grand Opening festivities will be a ceremonial launch at the resort’s Lake of Dreams, public performances, and a 12-minute public fireworks display at its waterfront promenade. The world’s best-selling soprano, Ms. Sarah Brightman, will perform accompanied for the first time by the Singapore Chinese Orchestra, in a gala dinner for 1,600 invited guests at the Resorts World Convention Centre.


RWS Grand Opening Promotions

Resort World Sentosa Grand Opening comes with some exiting promotions. For example 3D2N All Attractions Package from S$628 offer a luxurious stay at any of our 4 world-class hotels of RWS (Deluxe Room Stay at Hotel Michael, Equarius Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel Singapore or Deluxe Family Room at Festive Hotel) and enjoy complimentary breakfast for 2. The promotional package also includes admission tickets to Universal Studios Singapore, Adventure Cove Waterpark and S.E.A. Aquarium.

Valid from 8 December 2012, you can choose between 5 packages available, with options of One-Day Pass or Two-Day Pass to Universal Studios Singapore, S.E.A. Aquarium or Adventure Cove Waterpark. For the details of the promotions visit RWS Grand Opening Promotions page.

Mr. Tan Hee Teck, CEO of Resorts World Sentosa, said: “Resorts World Sentosa set out to be the integrated resort that would transform Singapore’s tourism landscape, bring economic benefits to Singapore and contribute to the local community. With unwavering commitment by all stakeholders, we are proud we did it.”

“When the new Marine Life Park opens, we believe we will help put Singapore in the pole position as the number one family destination in this region for many years to come. This is the only integrated resort in the world that a visitor can spend over three full days in engaging and fun-filled activities. We have six hotels, a major convention centre, a great Maritime Museum, a world-renowned spa, and two mega attractions – Universal Studios Singapore and the Marine Life Park.”

The world’s largest oceanarium will comprise two ticketed attractions, giving guests the option of either getting wet or staying dry. Adventure Cove Waterpark will be the region’s only water park with marine life elements, while the Southeast Asia Aquarium (S.E.A. Aquarium) will be the world’s biggest aquarium, featuring over 100,000 animals including stars such as manta rays and hammerhead sharks.

Mr. Dennis Gilbert, Senior Vice President of Attractions at Resorts World Sentosa, said that the park is created on an integrated edutainment concept that will give visitors insights into the fascinating marine world.

Resort World Sentosa

“No other attraction in this part of the world comes close to the Marine Life Park in terms of scope and concept. We believe the Marine Life Park, being the world's largest marine classroom, gives us the opportunity to put Singapore on the world map for innovative marine conservation and education programmes,’’ said Mr. Gilbert.

Besides international research and conservation projects, the Marine Life Park will also roll out programmes for local students from pre-school to tertiary levels, giving them the chance to interact with marine animals and learn from marine life specialists.

Whether it is the adrenaline rush on the water coasters or a deeper dive into the fascinating world of marine habitats, the Marine Life Park has it all.  More details on opening dates and ticketing will be made available closer to the Marine Life Park’s opening. For more information and behind-thescene exclusives, guests can check for updates on the Marine Life Park blog at http://mlp.rwsentosablog.com.

About Resort World Sentosa
Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), Singapore’s first integrated resort is located on the resort island of Sentosa.
Spanning 49 hectares, the resort opened in January 2010 and welcomed over 30 million visitors in its first two years of opening. RWS is home to the region’s first-and-only Universal Studios theme park, the Maritime Experiential Museum, a casino, luxurious accommodation in six unique hotels, the Resorts World Convention Centre, celebrity chef restaurants, a world-class destination spa as well as specialty retail outlets. The resort also offers entertainment including public attractions such as the Crane Dance and the Lake of Dreams. Coming soon is the world’s largest oceanarium - the Marine Life Park. Resorts World Sentosa is wholly owned by Genting Singapore, a company of the Genting Group.

Source : press release: Resorts World Sentosa Grand Opening on 7 December 2012

Singapore’s Largest Luxury Spa Opens at Resorts World Sentosa

Resorts World Sentosa adds another world-class product to its offerings with the opening of ESPA, a 10,000 square meter luxury spa.  Set to open on 6 July 2012 at the tranquil western tip of the integrated resort, ESPA at Resorts World Sentosa (ESPA at RWS) will be the brand’s flagship spa in Asia and an
oasis for those wishing to escape from the city or taking time out from the resort’s attractions.

ESPA is the proud partner of luxury hotel groups such as Ritz-Carlton, Peninsula, One&Only and Leela Palaces, and owners and property companies within 55 countries to create some of the world’s finest spas. Founded in 1993 by renowned spa guru Susan Harmsworth MBE, ESPA’s holistic approach provides guests with a personalized spa journey using classic treatments that combine new and indigenous techniques with their signature natural products.

Susan Harmsworth MBE, CEO and Founder, ESPA said, “With ESPA at RWS, we are bringing 30 years of spa heritage and knowledge, spa operations and training expertise as well as award-winning products and
treatments to Singapore and Resorts World Sentosa.   It is ESPA’s largest spa in the region with 24 treatment rooms and a repertoire of treatments that pays homage to Singapore’s melting pot of cultures - all delivered with the best technology, treatments and therapists.”

“ESPA at RWS will offer a spa experience that is out of this world with Singapore’s first authentic Hammam,
onsen-style pools and other state-of the-art spa facilities. We are privileged to work with ESPA to create this exceptional spa, which together with ESPA’s spa expertise will help to elevate the spa scene in
Singapore,” said Ms Laura Vallati, General Manager, ESPA at RWS, Resorts World Sentosa.

“With ESPA at RWS, we created an oasis among a bustling and lively island environment. This gem of a spa is the perfect place to unwind, relax and forget time,” said Ms Vallati. “We carved out the spa journey for ESPA at RWS by focusing on ‘bringing the outdoors in’ through landscaped outdoor journeys and views of lush tropical forestry, combined with beautifully designed private and social spaces inside the spa, which will meet every guests’ expectation,” she added.

ESPA at RWS is spread across 10,000 square metres of manicured landscaped gardens, pools and ponds set against a backdrop of picturesque sea views and jungle covered hillsides – equivalent to one-third the size of the National Orchid Garden. Spa-goers can choose to have their treatments in 24 multi-functional treatment rooms with beautiful views, 2 Private Spa Suites overlooking the reflection pool and 2 Beach Villas with dramatic sea views.

Designed for total relaxation and rejuvenation, the spa grounds are dotted with spacious pre- and post treatment relaxation areas for guests to contemplate and meditate.  These include the sleep zone and social relaxation lounge with views of the reflection pool, vitality pools,  onsen-inspired pools and pavilions set in tropical gardens.  From their first step through the door, spa-goers will immerse in a tranquil environment that extends their spa experience beyond the treatments.

A key highlight guests can look forward to among its signature treatments is the first-in-Singapore authentic
Turkish Hammam.  Derived from the Arabic word meaning ‘heat’, hammam treatments are the age-old ritual of  cleansing and purification in traditional heated bathhouses of Morocco and Turkey that has gained popularity amongst spa enthusiasts. Using the traditional Kese mitt and black olive soap, a full-body foam massage and nourishing mud body mask, these treatments leave you energized and with silky smooth skin.

The spectacular spa environment also features various indoor and outdoor heat and water experiences with
separate areas for men and women.  Each section is equipped with its own vitality pool fitted with air and water massage jets, an icy plunge pool, a sauna with uninterrupted views over the pools and forest beyond, and walkways that converge at a Japanese onsen style pool offering views of the lush jungle-covered hillside.

In addition to a comprehensive menu of results-driven body treatments, facials and massages, ESPA at RWS provides a top-to-toe experience with a Nail Studio perfect for social gatherings; a fully-equipped gym; a studio for yoga, pilates and meditation; and The Tangerine Spa Café.