Sentosa Singapore
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Design ResortOutside the door
The house
CapellaColonial rainforest quarters
Peacocks wander across thirty acres of Sentosa rainforest, where modern curved architecture embraces restored 1880s British colonial barracks.
“Refreshed in 2021 by Hong Kong designer André Fu, the 112-room Capella Singapore plays up its idyllic beachfront setting.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Dedicated personal culturists orchestrate in-villa check-ins, custom island itineraries, and complimentary daily garment pressing.
Remarkable
Curving modern wings by Foster + Partners encircle restored 1880s colonial barracks, framed by terracotta louvers and rainforest canopy.
Remarkable
Thirty acres of coastal rainforest hold three cascading pools, peacock lawns, and private footpaths to Palawan Beach.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Gold List
Condé Nast Traveler
2026
Also in The 50 Discovery, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
The result is an arrival that’s classic, calming, with the architectural pleasures slowly unfolding throughout the stay.
“This Norman Foster-designed hotel is partly housed in colonial buildings, and the standing lamps, rugs, and 20th-century-style travel trunks in the low-key lobby project old-world charm.”
“Privacy is assured with the drop of a row of linen curtains over the glass entrance, whilst the windows peek out through bamboo stands to the South China Sea beyond.”
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set on a tranquil Sentosa hillside, the estate connects directly to Palawan Beach via a private footpath through coastal greenery.
The rooms
Interiors feature soothing sage palettes and deep soaking tubs, while standalone villas open onto sun decks with private plunge pools.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Three tiered outdoor swimming pools step down the hillside over black slate terraces framed by coastal greenery.
The spa
Auriga Spa houses treatment suites with private garden terraces, offering bodywork tailored to the lunar cycle.
The gym
Floor-to-ceiling windows look onto the garden across rows of free weights, benches, and exercise balls.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Fiamma
Mauro Colagreco's Italian menu centers on wood-fired cooking and handmade pastas, served on an open terrace.
Colonial history gets a modern, sleek rewrite at Capella Singapore... combines exquisite old-colonial style with contemporary luxuries in stunning fashion.
At the table
André Fu designed the refined Cantonese room Cassia, and breezy Bob's Bar serves cocktails over the water.
How it began
Originally constructed in the 1880s as British Royal Artillery quarters, the colonial Tanah Merah bungalows became a luxury resort in 2009.
“the hotel’s expansion added sweeping new curved wings to the property that now melds Singapore’s past and present into a singular hospitality package.”
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.