In the era of experiential travel, travellers yearn for authentic connections and one-of-a-kind adventures. Singapore’s Sentosa Island offers the perfect opportunity for such immersive experiences. With its picturesque beaches, lush jungles, and diverse entertainment offerings, the island defies the urban stereotypes of Singapore. Moreover, Sentosa is also home to one-of-a-kind hotels like The Barracks Hotel Sentosa and The Outpost Hotel Sentosa by Far East Hospitality, offering thoughtfully curated experiences for truly enriching stays.

The Barracks Hotel Sentosa includes suites with private pool access.

Uncover the charm of a bygone era

Sentosa, Singapore’s most popular getaway island, has a captivating history as a British military base with barracks, forts, recreation centres, and even a hospital. The Barracks Hotel Sentosa, housed in a heritage building dating back to 1904, immerses guests in a colonial ambience.

Handsomely decorated rooms and suites are reminiscent of an officer’s quarters, complete with wood panelling, leather-trimmed furnishings, and vintage curios, while guests can arrive in style aboard the iconic Barracks Jeep, which was the preferred vehicle of the British military in the 1940s.

With only 40 rooms in total, The Barracks Hotel Sentosa is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. It has also garnered accolades as the #1 Hotel in Singapore by Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best 2023 and ranked among the top 10 hotels in Singapore at the Travel+Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2023.

Enjoy creature comforts and colonial charm at The Barracks Hotel Sentosa.

Personalise your hotel stay

While independent hotels may be smaller in scale, they’re often big on the personal touch. The Barracks Hotel Sentosa exemplifies this with its unique guest rooms catering to couples or families. Guests can choose from rooms with patios on the second floor, to rooms/suites with direct pool access or garden suites with large private patios on the first floor. A Duplex Suite, connecting a room on the second floor with a suite on the ground floor, is perfect for larger families.

The exclusive lounge, The Living Room, provides a guests a taste of Singapore with inclusive breakfast, all-day refreshments, evening cocktails and canapes. Guests can also enjoy Afternoon Tea with customised tea tailoring from Pryce Tea, an experience not to be missed!

At the Outpost Hotel Sentosa, guests can customise their minibar with a hand-picked variety of snacks and drinks.

The Outpost Hotel Sentosa, on the other hand, is an adult-exclusive property that exudes sophistication and style. In addition to sleek black-and-white interiors and breathtaking views from floor-to-ceiling windows in every room, guests can look forward to complimentary welcome drinks, a special mocktail of specially blended tea by Pryce Tea steeped for eight hours with juices, and a customised minibar offering a choice of five snacks and non-alcoholic drinks or two bottles of soy-based alcohol along with a snack.

Gateway to island-wide fun and excitement

Guests at The Barracks Hotel Sentosa can enhance their style with a private excursion around Singapore’s Southern Islands on a catamaran by Ximula Sail . Bask in the sun, swim, or kayak in the tranquil waters of Lazarus Island Beach and watch Singapore’s city skyline glow in the sunset.

On land, the party continues at The Outpost Hotel Sentosa, which is home to 1-Altitude Coast, Sentosa’s first and only rooftop day club & bar. Here, enjoy mesmerising views of Palawan Beach and the captivating Wings of Time light show, in addition to exclusive entry to thematic parties and Sunday brunches.

Party from day to night at 1-Altitude Coast, on the rooftop of The Outpost Hotel Sentosa.

Excitement awaits as Tipsy Unicorn – the latest beach club by renowned lifestyle and hospitality company Tipsy Collective Group – prepares to open at Siloso Beach. Located a stone’s throw away from The Outpost Hotel Sentosa, guests can look forward to a fantastic line-up of world-class entertainment acts while enjoying exclusive year-round privileges and luxuriating on The Outpost Hotel Sentosa branded daybeds at the club.

Indulge your passions with immersive workshops

Holidays are not only about exploration but also about personal enrichment. For instance, guests at The Barracks Hotel Sentosa can join two veteran soldiers, who once served at his former military barracks, for a Heritage Tales & Tea session as they delve into the hotel’s past and Sentosa’s rich history.

Learn about the history behind The Barracks Hotel Sentosa with veteran soldiers.

Over at The Outpost Hotel Sentosa, the curated Outpost Xperience programme to offer a selection of fitness classes, workshops, and unique experiences that transform downtime into moments of enjoyment.

Food enthusiasts can delve into the art of soy-based cocktail making under the guidance of a professional bartender with Sachi the world’s first soy alcoholic beverage brewed locally, or learn how to shuck, savour and appreciate fresh oysters in an hour-long workshop with local seafood purveyor The Oyster Cart. Fitness enthusiasts have the choice of partner yoga or SupaFresh dance fitness classes.

The Outpost Xperience includes enriching workshops like soy-based cocktail making and oyster shucking and appreciation.

Explore Sentosa and beyond with exclusive tours

Discover the hidden gems of Sentosa – and beyond – with in-the-know experts. At The Barracks Hotel Sentosa, guests can join Barracks Heritage Safaris to discover Singapore’s colonial architecture or visit iconic ethnic neighbourhoods like Chinatown, Kampong Glam, Tiong Bahru, or Katong. Each tour includes a delightful food or drink experience at local hideouts that’s sure to be physically and culturally satisfying.

For more adventurous souls, look to The Outpost Hotel Sentosa for exciting activities that the hotel offers with partners on the island. Speed along the waters of Singapore’s Southern Islands on a thrilling 60-minute rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) tour, take the leap with your partner on a tandem bungee jump or Giant Swing ride at Skypark Sentosa by AJ Hackett, or enjoy a romantic sunset dinner while riding on the Singapore Cable Car.

Nestled adjacent to The Outpost Hotel at the sister property of Oasia Resort Sentosa, Oasia Spa offers an enchanting blend of Eastern and Western therapeutic treatments.

Find yourself in this enclave at Sentosa

When it comes to having more unique experiences in Singapore, Sentosa promises everything from heritage to adventure and unforgettable experiential stays. Here in the enclave of hotels by Far East Hospitality, you can also chill at the most “Instagramable” Pamukkale Pool on the Pool Deck at Village Hotel Sentosa, pamper yourself at the award-winning Oasia Spa at Oasia Resort Sentosa, and tantalise your tastebuds at the plethora of dining options within the hotels and at the Mess Hall.

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This article is brought to you by The Barracks Hotel Sentosa and The Outpost Hotel Sentosa by Far East Hospitality.