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“The romanticism of the British colonial era lives on at the six-star Capella Singapore resort designed by Lord Norman Foster. Sprawling 30 acres, the 112-room property lives up to its luxe reputation with extras like a personal butler per guest, a three-tiered swimming pool overlooking the South China Sea.”
“Colonial history gets a modern, sleek rewrite at Capella Singapore. The hotel located on the Singaporean satellite island of Sentosa combines exquisite old-colonial style with contemporary luxuries in stunning fashion. The gateways to this luxury hotel are its restored, white-washed bungalows, which have histories dating back to the late 1800s when the buildings were used as barracks and common areas for members of the British military and their families.”
“The 112-room Capella Singapore, which opened in 2009, is the preferred staycation address for the city’s deep-pocketed crowd. Sprawled across 30 acres of cascading hillside facing the South China Sea, the bucolic confines of the hotel offer a respite from the city’s hectic pace.”
What guests liked
- Private pool
- Great service
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Tucked away in 30 acres of lush rainforest on Sentosa Island, Capella Singapore is a brilliant mashup of old-school history and futuristic design. The heart of the resort actually centers around two beautifully restored 1880s colonial military buildings, originally built to house British officers of the Royal Artillery.
To bridge the gap between past and present, the hotel brought in the big guns. Pritzker Prize-winning architect Lord Norman Foster designed the modern extensions, creating fluid, curved glass-and-limestone structures that frame the historic bungalows without overshadowing them. Inside, the late Indonesian design icon Jaya Ibrahim draped the spaces in a calm, earthy, and ultra-luxurious vibe.
The hotel layout is packed with unique architectural quirks. For instance, the grand ballroom features Singapore’s very first circular glass-dome skylight, which holds a massive, floating glass sculpture made of roughly 10,000 clear glass tubes. Outside, you’ll find a striking three-tiered cascading swimming pool that mimics the natural, rolling topography of the island.
Beyond its design, Capella holds a major spot in modern political history. Back in 2018, it served as the neutral backdrop for the historic North Korea–United States summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un, sealing its status as a true global icon
Location
Recent guest reviews
12 September 2025
Exceptional
13 August 2025
In the middle of nature in Sentosa
The location is not bad, close to the beach and all the points of interest. Excellent room and perfect view of the sea. The pools are very nice, completely immersed in the tropical forest. The services also work properly.
The structure itself looks a bit like a barracks and is not integrated with nature, I'm referring to the exterior. The price is a bit expensive for the place itself.
29 June 2025
Exceptional
8 June 2025
Honestly ,it was awful-a big disappointment and complete waste of money
Nothing to like
8 June 2025
Fabulous
8 June 2025
Exceptional
7 May 2025
Exceptional
14 April 2025
Very good
13 February 2025
Exceptional
9 February 2025
The best hotel we’ve ever stayed at!! Can’t wait to come back!
21 January 2025
Exceptional
13 December 2024
Exceptional
11 September 2024
Exceptional
13 August 2024
Fabulous
23 July 2024
Poor
23 July 2024
An oasis - everything is beautiful. Don't spoil it by moving a muscle! Lazy poolside luxury.
Magical location - perfect for resting up, sipping green tea in the afternoon, great wines at night. Our room was serviced lovingly....seriously, the level of care and attention to detail was amazing. Beautiful views too. And lovely cool things arriving on your poolside table without request....
I had a great massage in the spa. But they over-charged me significantly and told me later it was in the fine print - they could change the price at any time. A strange and rather mean approach for a hotel where everything else was so focused on perfection.
15 July 2024
Perfect place to create
24 June 2024
Exceptional
18 June 2024
Exceptional
9 June 2024
Exceptional
15 May 2024
Fabulous
21 April 2024
Exceptional
4 April 2024
Fabulous
28 February 2024
Exceptional
7 January 2024
Fabulous
28 October 2023
Good overall
Friendly staff
Very expensive
Access to the beach is not a straight forward process.
In the pictures it’s appeared the room is sea view but in reality the sea is very far and you cannot see it.
25 October 2023
Exceptional
13 October 2023
Exceptional
Great experience in singapore ever!
I want to visit again and again
23 September 2023
Heaven
Super friendly staff including the GM who came up to us for a chat
Breakfast was too crowded, not befitting a premium hotel
25 August 2023
Exceptional
19 August 2023
Exceptional
16 August 2023
Vacation at is best
One of the best hotels for families or even honeymooners and for relaxation definitely coming back
None
10 August 2023
Excellent
Overall excellent stay experience, transportation bus is very convenient
Some infrastructure need to be maintained, e.g the plug at bathroom area is not working
7 August 2023
Exceptional
The room was great and the service they provide was comfortable
24 July 2023
Fabulous
17 July 2023
Exceptional
Environment room and breakfast are very good.
13 July 2023
Fabulous
To keep the cushion of the reclining chair dry and clean. Better signage to lead to the beach.
12 July 2023
Fabulous
12 July 2023
Fabulous
10 July 2023
Fabulous
14 June 2023
Absolutely gorgeous!!
We loved the spacious garden villas, the pools that had enough space for everybody and especially the staff that tried to fulfill all our wishes! We also loved the heritage tour, the Boba tea class, the great amenities from aesop...overall it is one of the best hotels we ever stayed in!!
Pool closing at 19 is too early!and it would be great if the shuttle bus to and from vivo center could operate for 1 or 2 hours longer
10 June 2023
Exceptional
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (free)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Tennis court
- - Sauna (additional charge)
- - Fitness centre
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi (additional charge)
- - Cycling
- - Beachfront
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Beach
- - Tour or class about local culture
- - Cooking class
- - Live music/performance
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - BBQ facilities (additional charge)
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
- - Pool with view
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
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