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Representative view of Sentosa, Singapore
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🇸🇬 Singapore · Southeast Asia

Sentosa

Resort island of beaches, theme parks and aquariums, minutes from downtown.

Budget level
Higher cost
Best months
Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Ideal stay
1–2 days
Best for
Family, Beach, Luxury

Overview

Resort island of beaches, theme parks and aquariums, minutes from downtown. It is one of the places we suggest when planning a trip to Singapore.

Plan & book

Stays, activities and transport for Sentosa will be bookable here soon.

Where to stayComing soon

Curated stays by area and budget will appear here once hotel partners are connected.

Tours & activitiesComing soon

Bookable experiences will appear here once activity partners are connected.

Car rentalComing soon

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Why go to Sentosa

  • A representative island stop on most Singapore itineraries
  • Fits the wider Southeast Asia travel style

Budget

Sentosa is higher cost by Singapore standards. Across Singapore, mid-range travellers typically spend about $130–$220 per person per day.

Country-level planning estimate, excluding flights. See the full Singapore budget breakdown.

Practical information

Language
English is the main working language, alongside Mandarin, Malay and Tamil
Currency
Singapore dollar (SGD)
Power
Type G, 230V
Entry
Many nationalities enter visa-free for short stays and an electronic arrival card is required before arrival — verify current official requirements before booking.

When to go to Sentosa

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Plan 1–2 days here. Highlighted months are the best fit for most travellers.

Getting around

  • The MRT metro is fast, cheap, air-conditioned and reaches almost every visitor area including Changi
  • Contactless bank cards or an EZ-Link card work directly on trains and buses

Suggested itineraries

  • Family week

    6 days

    Adds Sentosa, the zoo area and green walks.

    Route: Marina Bay → Sentosa → Singapore Botanic Gardens & Orchard → Southern Ridges & Pulau Ubin

Singapore guides