This story was first published in The Straits Times on March 10, 2013.
The March holidays and the Easter weekend are coming – it is time for a well-deserved short break. But what are your options for a staycation when room rates in Singapore are at an all-time high?
According to the Ministry of Trade and Industry’s 2012 Economic Survey of Singapore, average hotel room rates here climbed to a record high of $261 last year.
Fret not. There are still room rates to be found that will not break your bank account and packages with a lot more than just the room thrown in.
SundayLife! susses out the best deals for you.
Terms and conditions apply for all deals listed here.
nicy@sph.com.sg
Bay Hotel
Stay and Play at Marine Life Park package from $258++. Offer includes one night’s stay in a deluxe room, daily breakfast for two, day passes for two to SEA Aquarium and Adventure Cove Water Park at Resorts World Sentosa and one-way transfer to the resort.
3D2N Stay and Play All Attractions package from $488++. Offer includes two nights’ stay in a deluxe room, daily breakfast for two, day passes for two to SEA Aquarium, Adventure Cove Water Park and Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa and two-way transfer to the resort. Both packages are available from March 15 till the end of the year. For details, go to www.bayhotelsingapore.com
Rasa Sentosa
Rasa Family Fun package from $560 a night, for two adults and two children under 12. Includes entry to Sentosa, buffet breakfast and buffet dinner, activities for children aged five to 12, 15 per cent off a la carte treatments at the resort’s spa and use of selected water sports facilities.
The package is available all year long.
For details, call 6371-1088 or go to www.shangri-la.com
Fullerton Hotel
Weekend Escape package from $318++ a night for a Courtyard Room. Offer includes a daily American buffet breakfast for two, an $88 dining credit per night and late check-out at 3pm. Children under the age of six enjoy complimentary breakfast. Applicable to local residents only. Offer ends on Dec 30.
For reservations, call 6533-8388 or e-mail reservations@fullertonhotel.com
Naumi Liora
For the Easter weekend from March 29 to 31, receive an automatic upgrade to the next room category, plus guaranteed late check-out at 3pm. For example, booking a Liora Quaint (from $185++ a night) gives you an automatic upgrade to a Liora Heritage Single room. Offer includes free Wi-Fi, 24-hour access to the fitness room and premium bath amenities from New York brand C.O. Bigelow.
For details, call 6403-6000 or e-mail reservations@naumihotels.com. Quote “TGIF” when making reservations.
Park Regis
Couple’s Night Out package for the Easter weekend, starting from $258++. Offer includes a movie under the stars at the hotel pool, breakfast for two, a three-course Western dinner and a manicure/pedicure for women and a 15- to 20-minute massage for men.
For reservations, call 6818-8818 or e-mail res@parkregissingapore.com
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel
Weekend Escapade package from $370++. Offer includes one night’s accommodation in an Executive Suite (right), breakfast, a river taxi ride and movie tickets for four. You can also enjoy the sights of the riverfront with complimentary rental of bicycles.
For reservations, call 6233-1122 or e-mail rsvns@grandcopthorne.com.sg
Copthorne King’s Hotel
Movie Weekend Escape package from $198++. Offer includes one night’s stay in a contemporary room, a Penang buffet dinner (right) voucher for two and Golden Village movie tickets for two.
For reservations, call 6318-3123/130 or e-mail rooms@copthornekings.com.sg
Parc Sovereign
A superior room from $118++, which includes complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi. Amenities include a swimming pool (right) and small playground. Offer ends on March 31.
For reservations, call 6345-6116 or go to www.parcsovereign.com
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