Sentosa Island

     A former fishing village turned British military base, Sentosa was transformed into an idyllic island resort in 1972 for the enjoyment and recreation of everyone. To describe Sentosa as merely one thing or another would do no justice to the multiple facets of this island jewel half a kilometre south of Singapore. Afterall, it is the variety and versatility that make Sentosa (meaning peace and tranquillity) different and special for millions of visitors from all around the world. And unlike any other vacation destination, you are right on the fringe of the city's buzz, which is just minutes away by cable car, ferry or via a 710-metre road link.

Once you step afoot the island, you can find your own slice of paradise among the many exciting attractions - history and culture come alive, entertainment by day and night, lush green surroundings to explore, manicured gardens, dancing fountains and two challenging international 18-hole golf courses with scenic undulating views.

Today, Sentosa is a 390-hectare recreational haven boasting a kaleidoscopic range of attractions and activities which cater to a wide audience.

Best Beaches in Singapore right on Sentosa

Beach lovers can enjoy exciting games and sea sports along the 3.2-km long sandy beaches stretching across Siloso, Palawan and Tanjong. You can indulge in a host of leisure activities such as cycling, in-line skating, canoeing, horse riding or simply unwind at the beach pubs. On weekends, the beach pubs will spring into action as beach volleyball fans flock to Siloso Beach for their favourite game. In recent years, Sentosa had also gained international fame for holding some of Singapore's most exciting themed events like the Sentosa Sandsation (an international sandsculpting event), Black Moon Foam Parties, Zouk Out Dance Festival and Sentosa's yearly Countdown Parties right here!

Nature

  Nature beckons everywhere on Sentosa, do look out for our friendly peacocks, monkeys and squirrels along the way. Take a walk at the Nature Walk/Dragon Trail which meanders through a secondary rainforest and discover the many species of trees, plants, birds and insects found along this dragon-themed trail for that added dosage of legend and myth. Stop by the vantage point on the summit of Mount Imbiah for a scenic view of the neighbouring islands.

Staying on the island

With accommodation options ranging from five-star resort hotels (The Sentosa Resort & Spa, Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort and Treasure Resort) to affordable chalets (Sentosa Holiday Chalets and NTUC Sentosa Beach Resort) & budget campsites, Sentosa offers restful sleep to prepare you for your next exciting day. Moreover, a wide selection of food & beverage facilities is readily available on the island while Sentosa's monorail, buses and trams provide easy islandwide access.

Open: Daily

Admission: Island admission is SGD 2 per person

Contact: Sentosa Development Corporation, 33 Allanbrooke Road, Sentosa Singapore 099981.

Tel: (65) 6275 0388 or 1800-7368672 (toll-free in Singapore only)

Fax: (65) 6275 0161

Getting There:

Cable Car:

The Singapore Cable Car opens from 8:30am - 9pm (daily)

Sentosa Bus Services: SGD 3 per person inclusive of admission to Sentosa, two-way bus transfer from HarbourFront Centre Bus Terminal and all internal transportation.