Are you dreaming of your next family holiday? It might be Singapore. However, where is the best place to stay? Singapore is a vibrant and bustling city that celebrates different cultures and displays unmatched cleanliness and respect across the country. Although Singapore has some amazing places to stay, the two most popular are Sentosa and Marina Bay. It may be hard to decide which one is right for you. Here’s a little glimpse of what to expect when staying at Marina Bay or Sentosa.
Marina Bay
Marina Bay is Singapore’s most popular tourist attraction with an amazing waterfront and bustling skylines. The main and most iconic feature of Marina Bay is the Marina Bay Sands hotel which has three towers, all connected by the boat-shaped rooftop and pool. Other amazing features include setting sites on the amazing statue of Merlion, the ArtScience Museum and Gardens By The Bay. Among all of these features boasts The Shoppes at Marina Bay which hosts luxury fashion and amazing food outlets.
Popular Hotels in Marina Bay
- Marina Bay Sands
- The Ritz Carlton Millennia
- Mandarin Oriental
- ParkRoyal Collection – we stayed here and loved it
- Pan Pacific
Public Transport around Marina Bay
Train Stations include BayFront, located under Marina Bay Sands, Esplanade Station, located near ParkRoyal Collection, Promenade, located near Pan Pacific, Raffles Place, located near Merlion and Marina Bay Station. There are also plenty of buses that operate around Marina Bay. The CityMapper app was a great option to plan our journey across Marina Bay and Singapore.
Sentosa
Sentosa is an Island nestled off the south coast of Singapore and is also a popular tourist destination. Travelers love Sentosa for its tranquillity and family-friendly escapes. The island boasts Resorts World which is home to Universal Studios Singapore, S.E.A Aquarium and Madam Tussauds. We loved it for its peacefulness and we also loved walking through the island. We also found transport to and from our hotel so convenient and easy for our young family.
Popular Hotels
- Village Hotel – we stayed here and loved it
- Shangri La Rasa Hotel
- W Singapore
- Resorts World – Hotel Ora
Public Transport around Sentosa
Public transport is fairly accessible in Sentosa. Buses are timetabled every 15 minutes from the main attractions and hotels around Sentosa. The main drop-off point is Beach Station which is the main transfer hub to leave Sentosa and, Resorts World which is common for Universal Studios and Resorts World hotels. Other main points include the Village Hotel and Imbiah Lookout.
The Sentosa Express is probably the most common and most used form of transport around and out of the island. The Sentosa Express has four stops which include Beach Station, Imbiah Station, Resorts World Station and VivoCity Station. VivoCity Station is located on the third level of VivoCity which is based out of the island. Commuters can easily transfer to the MRT and a range of bus services.
A Beach Shuttle also runs along Sentosa to and from Tanjong Beach every 15-25 minutes.
Whether you are looking for calm and tranquil escapes or amazing city skylines, Marina Bay and Sentosa have something for everyone. Both destinations are easily accessible to one another and if Singapore is known for one thing its cleanliness and hospitality. Which one would you prefer to stay?
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