Welcome home

“We’re beyond thrilled to welcome guests to Raffles Sentosa Singapore,” says Cavaliere Giovanni Viterale, Cluster General Manager of Raffles Sentosa Singapore and Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa.

“This isn’t just a stay, it’s an experience – one that blends our signature Raffles hospitality with the beauty of Sentosa’s island landscape, all wrapped up in a package of personalised service and effortless luxury.”

And oh, what a package it is. Designed by Yabu Pushelberg, who know their way around a stunning interior, each of the 62 villas comes with its own private pool and outdoor terrace, so you can swan about in your robe with a cocktail in hand and no-one to judge you. Indoors, it’s all sophisticated elegance, with seamless indoor-outdoor living that makes you feel at one with nature, just with much better wi-fi.

For those in need of pampering – so, all of us – there’s the Raffles Sentosa Spa, housed in a beautifully restored heritage building (because even your wellness journey deserves a chic backdrop). Meanwhile, golf lovers can take advantage of preferential green fees at the Sentosa Golf Club, conveniently located just across from the resort.

Now, let’s talk cocktails. Guests booking the Welcome Home experience will be treated to a Sentosa Sling, Raffles Sentosa’s very own twist on the legendary Singapore Sling. But this isn’t just any cocktail – this one’s got upcycled watermelon skin and lemon leaves from the resort’s gardens. (Sustainability never tasted so good.)

Also included? Private round-trip transfers and daily breakfast for two at Empire Grill, the resort’s signature Italian restaurant, headed up by the acclaimed Chef Bjoern Alexander.

But the fun isn’t just for hotel guests, those dining at any of the five fabulous restaurants at Raffles Sentosa Singapore will also be gifted a complimentary Sentosa Sling (because one should never toast alone). Highlights include:

• • Empire Grill – a love letter to Italian cuisine, best enjoyed with a negroni in hand.
  • Royal China – where Cantonese classics are given a refined, Raffles-style twist.
  • Iyasaka by Hashida – an intimate omakase experience, perfect for those who love a little theatre with their sushi.
  • Raffles Afternoon Tea – served in the impossibly elegant Raffles Room. (Pinkies up, please.)
  • The Chairman’s Room – a sanctuary for whisky, cognac and champagne lovers (ie those with excellent taste).

If all this sounds like exactly what you need – spoiler, it is – then don’t wait too long. Bookings for the Welcome Home experience are open from 1 March to 30 September 2025, with rates starting at AUD$2,000 per villa per night.

Before you panic, just remember – private pool, personalised service, Sentosa Sling. Totally worth it. For more details or to reserve your villa, visit raffles.com/sentosa.

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