Short Getaways: Three of the Best Quick and Cheap Breaks in Singapore Under $300++

Are you looking for a weekend getaway around Singapore? Whether you’re planning for a fairy tale anniversary celebration or well-deserved break from your hectic work life, we have some awesome recommendations for you: be it a private sanctuary escape to an idyllic island teeming with water sports. Start putting in applications for your leave now (ICYMI, Deepavali is coming right up) because you’d hit yourself if you missed out on these amazing deals, courtesy of the good folks from OCBC.

The Urban Oasis: Hotel Fort Canning

Celebrating with your other half? It’s easy to fall in love again when you’re at Hotel Fort Canning. Touting itself as Singapore’s urban sanctuary in the heart of the city, the hotel recently won the Luxury Romantic Hotel title at the 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards. With three mineral pools and lush nature as far as the eye can see, get some well-deserved pampering at the oriental-style Chinois Spa, or in the comfort of your own room (the bathrooms are clad in stunning white marble too.) When you want to step out, Orchard Road, Clarke Quay, and the city’s museums and galleries are just a few minutes walk away.

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The Island Escape: Bintan Lagoon Resort

On just a direct 75-minute ferry ride from Singapore, a visit to Bintan Lagoon Resort is practically a staycation, but with all the benefits of gorgeous white sand beaches and magnificently clear waters. With 450 modern rooms, suites, and villas sprawled across 300 hectares of gardens, it’s suitable for all sorts of vacationers. For bigger groups, the generous villas (in three categories) even come equipped with kitchenettes, barbecue areas, a buggy, and the indulgence of a private pool. And if you’re wondering what there is to do here, how does golfing, archery, a day spa, and a whole assortment of water sports sound?

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The Eco-Living Sanctuary: Siloso Beach Resort

With half the property nestled within lush surroundings and the other half facing the beach, Siloso Beach Resort is one of Sentosa’s best-kept secrets. Inside, guests looking for a romantic getaway or family fun can hide away in a property that’s complete eco-friendly – there’s even a complimentary Eco Tour that you can sign up for. One of the hotel’s highlights is a 95 metre-long natural spring water landscape pool with a cascading waterfall feature in a courtyard laden with balmy shades of flora. In the Deluxe Rooms, large bay windows look out onto the sand, where entertainment outlets like Ola Beach Club and Wavehouse Sentosa await at your leisure.

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Top Image: Siloso Beach Resort


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