The Raffles name has graced the global hospitality landscape since 1887, beginning with the historic Raffles Hotel Singapore. For its second destination in the city-state, the brand traded its palatial Victorian colonial façade for a reinterpretation of coastal modernity as it heads to Sentosa Island, drawing from the beachfront locale to establish Singapore’s first all-villa resort, Raffles Sentosa Singapore.
High ceilings, ornate columns, and arched windows washed in crisp whites are replaced with the rustic flair lent by all-natural woods and plasterwork, accentuated by the earthy palette of terracotta and sandy stones evocative of southwestern boho-style clay architecture. Built into a hillside overlooking the South China Sea, 62 uniquely individual villas with private pools create an atmosphere where luxury can be found within the quietude and seclusion from the fast-paced metropolitan rhythms. Still, modernity sits at the heart of its hospitality offerings, bridging nature’s predilections to the new age travellers’ habits by way of distinctive experiences like treatments from the luxurious spa to a tour of the adjacent nature trails, complete with birdwatching.
Six dining destinations offer no shortage of avenues for culinary exploration. Raffles Room is where diners can revisit the brand’s hallmark colonial charm while lounging with some tipple and light bites in hand, while Le Jardin takes advantage of the tropicality outside to set the stage for a mindful spread of plant-based dishes. Hunger can be easily curbed with Empire Grill’s Italian fare, Royal China’s penchant for Cantonese cuisine, and Iyasaka by Hashida’s inventive omakase lineup. Before retiring to one’s quarters, the Chairman’s Room invites guests to its speakeasy setup for a nightcap, though it may not be necessary to enjoy a restful night here.
Raffles Sentosa Singapore
4 Bukit Manis Road, Sentosa
Singapore 099947, Singapore
T: (+65) 60324688
W: raffles.com
IG: @raffles_sentosa
