Kids’ Day Out & Parents’ Day Off: A Sentosa Family Guide

As a parent, have you ever wished that you could just grab your bags and take off on a short holiday to forget about your responsibilities for a little while?

As much as it sounds too good to be true, an actual vacation — one that is worry-free and hassle-free — is not an impossible dream.

1. Start by picking the right hotel’s your adventure, your rules 

A huge part of what makes or breaks your vacation is your accommodation, it’s little wonder why most travellers spend chunks of their time choosing the right hotel. Cut out the planning, you’re in luck here; Village Hotel Sentosa is a clear frontrunner for a family vacation on this sunny island.

Newly launched in 2019, it is the newest hotel in Sentosa that caters to vacationing families. Located at the centre of the island, enjoy great convenience when it comes to visiting the island's top attractions.

If you don't feel like venturing out, you can also enjoy many of these family activities and amenities that the hotel has thoughtfully crafted, all listed down below!

 

We really mean it when we say parents get a “day off”. Basic adulting such as checking the family in, doesn’t get in the way of your relaxing holiday at Village Hotel Sentosa. You don’t even have to lift a finger to check in as your Village Important Kids (V.I.K.) can do so for the family!

Watch your kids climb up the cutest flight of steps and let them handle the whole check-in process for the family. Kids will enjoy the experience of taking over what is typically Daddy and Mummy’s responsibility, while parents can lounge in plush, comfy couches and watch their kids work their magic. 

4. Sit back as the kids whip up a meal for the family

Let your kids take their first step to become the next Masterchef! Over at Slappy Cakes, kids get to learn how to make pancakes from scratch on a tabletop griddle and look every bit like a professional teppanyaki chef. Every child would enjoy the idea of creating a caricature of their favourite characters and eating them. Having fun while dining? Can we have seconds, please!

Not only is it a flippin’ good time for the entire family, it also provides a chance to experience a role reversal where the kids are the ones placing food on the table for the parents. Place your orders with your “personal chef” and watch in delight as they whip up pancake after pancake, before appreciatively digging into a meal customised by your little one. Don’t forget to take pictures of their masterpieces, you’ll want to pull out a record of this amazing experience to reminisce about together for years!

5. Soak in precious couple time while your kids splash around in a pool deck

Forget crowded water themed parks and the necessitating packing logistics that come with it - a new landmark pool attraction now exists within Village Hotel Sentosa. All hotel guests have to do is step out of your room and they will find themselves in an exclusive pool deck that has not one, not two, but four swimming pools! Each of the pools are themed and customised based on different riverine and ecological habitats.

The kids get to choose between three different pools: the Adventure Pool — inspired by the Verdant Islands and the biggest pool of the lot, complete with social pods and a play lawn; the Lazy River — modelled after the Amazonian Rainforest where kids can take a winding trip through the river; and the Children’s Play Pool — a shallow kids’ pool with plenty of water features and a water slide! Also, don’t worry about the safety, hotel staff are always around the pools, keeping a close eye on your precious kids.

As if that’s not enough to entertain the young ones, there are plenty of kiddie pool games offered over at the Adventure Pool. From Bubble Shooter to Pong Toss, Water Gun Shootout to Squirt Gun Race, your kids will love it so much that you’ll find it an uphill task just trying to convince your kids to leave the pool. (Type of pool games might vary)

While the kids tire themselves, parents can retreat to the Pamukkale Pool, complete with a cocktail bar and a sunset view overlooking the sea. This infinity pool provides some incredible Instagram-worthy shots with its spectacular sunset hues. When you’re done soaking up some Vitamin D goodness, you can head over to any one of the spa pods or water play channel to chill out. Who would’ve thought you’d get to enjoy your own pocket of paradise while on a vacation with the kids?

6. Let the kids captain a family expedition

Image Credits: Sentosa Development Corporation

There’s no need to bargain with your kids about getting out of bed once they hear about the Family Scavenger Hunt! Organised by the hotel, it starts from 9am daily over at the lobby and takes you across Imbiah Lookout and the Sentosa Nature Discovery trail.

The path is laden with a myriad of flora and fauna, providing the perfect immersive opportunity to learn about the unique natural ecosystems that thrive in Sentosa. For every new nature discovery, it also entitles you to a point on your Nature Bingo!

Did we say Bingo? That’s right! It’s not just any boring old walk — you get to compete with other participating families to see who completes the Bingo first! Watch your kids rev up in excitement and unleash their adventurous side as they lead the family and navigate through Sentosa’s “wilderness”.

Parents, too, will love following in the steps of their mini explorer and watching them take charge. 

7. Feed your children with ease

A perk for staying at Village Hotel Sentosa is that it's thoughtfully filled with many yummy pit stops so you'll never go hungry! 

Each hotel level is equipped with a Village Hub — pantries equipped with vending machines, ice makers and an assortment of coffee and tea. Tackling late night hunger pangs becomes a quick 5 minute affair!

Heading out? Visit Supply Depot, located right at the hotel lobby, perfect for a grab-and-go while heading out.

Need something more than quick bites and finger food? Native Kitchen, the hotel’s resident restaurant provides a daily breakfast buffet, where every child under 5 years old gets to enjoy free dining with every paying adult! 

Pssst..Hotel guests also get to enjoy 10% off for Dine-in lunch and dinner!

8. Need More? Here's some bonus tips

And if you're still looking for more activities and discounts, then check out the Village Passport as well!

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