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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.

We’ve done all the homework for you, all you’ve got to do is pick up your bags and follow our guide: 

1. Start by picking the right hotel

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!

2. Ease back and let your kids handle the logistics

 

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. 

3. Get ‘separate’ rooms for the parents and kids

Say goodbye to cramped hotel room situations when you check in to any of Village Hotel Sentosa’s family rooms. Each family room is actually made up of two individual but connected rooms!

Yes, this means double the amenities - two bedrooms, bathrooms, TVs and more, so no more squabbling over who gets to choose the TV programmes!

Upon check-in, guests can also request for children’s amenities which includes the likes of smaller bathtubs, baby cots, kids’ hangers and more!

Being completely child-proofed, with bumpers around the edges of the tables and walls, rest assured that your kids are safe while you spend some quality time with your spouse.

Additionally, families who book the Deluxe Family Rooms will receive a Kids’ Pack, inclusive of kids’ bath and toothbrush amenities, kid-sized bathrobes, and other knick-knacks to keep the little ones entertained! 

4. 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.

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?

On Saturday nights, hotel guests can even catch a movie screening by the pool together as a family.

5. 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! Embark on a self-guided exploration at 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. 

6. 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.

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

Post-breakfast, the menu switches up to islander-inspired menu items, the best of Singapore’s hawker cuisine, prepared with an elevated twist. We recommend the hearty Singapore Laksa and their signature Native Kitchen's Nasi Lemak!  

So there you have it, a family vacation that’s truly enjoyable and stress-free. Skip the planning and simply follow our lead for a vacation that both kids and parents will enjoy!

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

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