See & Do
Sentosa
From cable car rides to beach volleyball, underwater discoveries to laser shows, Sentosa is positioned as the city’s leisure hotspot. It’s ideal for a day of fun in the island’s gardens and on the white, sandy beaches. The island is currently undergoing a transformation and ‘grown-up’ entertainment such as beach bars, new restaurants and destination spas have broadened the appeal. The good times here are easily accessible: simply drive over to the island or catch a taxi. In time, the MRT will be an option too.
Despite the ease of access, Singapore’s ‘leisure island’ certainly feels different to Singapore proper, with its five-star hotels and fine dining restaurants. For information about any aspect of the island, visit www.sentosa.com.sg or call 1800 736 8672.
Despite the ease of access, Singapore’s ‘leisure island’ certainly feels different to Singapore proper, with its five-star hotels and fine dining restaurants. For information about any aspect of the island, visit www.sentosa.com.sg or call 1800 736 8672.
Residential
The next phase of development on Sentosa will see its first high-end residential community being built – a development with exclusive condos, a marina, hotels and so forth. The core development is at Sentosa Cove which also offers the only oceanfront residences currently available in Singapore.
Retail
Since VivoCity opened up at the entrance to Sentosa in late 2006, there has been a quantum leap in the range of retail options available within easy reach of Sentosa. Together with the new St James Powerstation club opening soon, the aim is to make this a more vibrant area for leisure and entertainment.
Places of Interest
With a mixed offering of attractions – some hits, some misses – this resort and theme park island will keep you busy. There are a number of themed attractions that kids enjoy, including Underwater World, Dolphin Lagoon, the Sentosa Luge, the Magical Sentosa musical fountain laser show in the evening, and the Carslberg Sky Tower that gives you an aerial view of the island. There’s also Fort Siloso, the free Nature Walk (livened up with plastic dragons), the Sentosa Golf Club and Sijoro Wondergolf. Added to this, Images of Singapore will transport you through the ages of Singapore’s History.
Some of the sights worth missing are the 37 metre Merlion that comes alive with changing neon colours, Volcano Land’s rather fairly feeble interpretations of the real thing every half hour and the Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom where the netted enclosure of 50 species of butterflies and the museum filled with dead bugs don’t offer great value for money.
