Everyone needs a little staycay at some point, with super soft hotel sheets to wake up in, fluffy pillows and lazy afternoons lounging by the hotel swimming pools – and you don’t want to feel as though you’re on a regular visit to a public swimming pool complex.
Here are the 10 hotels with the biggest swimming pools in Singapore where you can feel like royalty as you soak.
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Well-known for its feathered residents, Capella Singapore is one of the few pet-friendly hotels in Singapore. The resort-like hotel on Sentosa has not 1, but 3 cascading pools designed with Bali’s rice paddy fields as inspiration. And the pretty peacocks are a common sight, making the poolside photos here even more IG-worthy.
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Open daily from as early as 7am till the golden hour, pool services include float rentals in the shapes of cute unicorns or water beds that can fit a couple. Make your way to one of the pools early in the day as these floats are available to use in the pools only from 11.30am-1.30pm.
If you want to find out how crowded the pools are before you pack your swimming bag and leave the comfort of your hotel room simply call the pool attendants using the 5318 phone extension for live updates.
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In terms of accommodation, you can choose between rooms and suites facing their gardens or Sentosa beaches; villas with their own private pools and outdoor bathtub; and luxury manors that can fit an entire family.
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Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay lies right by the Singapore River. While taking a dip in the river is a no-go, you’ll want to dedicate some time to splash around in the hotel’s picturesque swimming pool.
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Families with really young ones can swim safely in the shallow kiddie pool and slightly older children can go down the water slides again and again … and again.
Jacuzzi at Paradox Singapore Merchant Court.
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Adults, don’t miss out on the whirlpool jacuzzi that lies in a slightly more secluded part of the pools, surrounded by lush greenery for a little quiet time.
Plus, you can order some drinks and snacks served by the pool bar which can be enjoyed on the poolside deck chairs.
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If you choose the most basic Premier Rooms, you can opt for a double bed or twin bed, and top up a small amount to get one with a balcony.
Step out of your hotel and there are plenty of things to do in Clarke Quay including the iconic GX-5 Extreme Swing.
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Not many hotels in Singapore can boast an Olympic-size swimming pool, what’s more in the middle of town. But One Farrer Hotel in Little India sure can. Anyone who loves swimming laps without any obstructions will love the 50m pool here.
Bonus: you’ll get unobstructed views of the neighbourhood as there are no tall buildings in front of the pool. So, grab yourself a spot on the mosaic-tiled platforms to get pretty poolside photos with the clear blue sky.
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Psst … Sky Lounge Club members, you’ve got an extra perk of exclusive access to the hot jacuzzi and cold plunge pool on level 18 of the hotel.
Mint Room with double bed.
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We doubt you’ll want to leave the pool area, but if you do, it’s nice to know that Farrer Park MRT is just a 3-minute walk away or stay in the neighbourhood and explore the lesser-known gems in Little India.
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The contemporary Hard Rock Hotel serves up a rock and roll theme, with memorabilia like rock singers’ iconic outfits scattered throughout the hotel. But what’s extra special is that their pool has a beach theme, with real sand for that seaside experience.
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If you don’t wish to get your feet sandy, just jump into the lap pool or pop by the pool bar with submerged stools to get yourself a well-earned drink. For the more active #fitspos, you can head to their beach volleyball courts too to challenge your friends, too.
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You can opt for a Deluxe Room, their standard room decorated with bold colours. You can opt to book the Rock Star Suite if you’re feeling a little more fancy, which accommodates up to 4 adults and 4 children. Also known as the Presidential Suite, you’ll get an enormous living room and a balcony with a view of the pool.
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The Fullerton Bay Hotel comes armed with its 5 stars so you know that the experience will certainly be a luxurious one. Treat yourself to some me time in the hotel’s glass-walled jacuzzis or lap the 25m rooftop pool with the stunning MBS and CBD view to keep you company.
Rooftop jacuzzi.
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Rooms range from a standard Deluxe Room with your own balcony, to a Presidential Suite with a dining area, lounge, game room and study room. You can also choose from a range of themed suites such as the Peranakan Anderson Suite or the British colonial Cavenagh Suite. Don’t forget to hit up The Lantern, for even more amazing views of the entire bay area.
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If one huge swimming pool isn’t enough for you, the enormous Sofitel at Sentosa has several different ones for you to choose from. The main pool is surrounded by trees and large day beds to laze on, while the pools in the individual villas offer more privacy. It also doesn’t hurt that there are beautiful peacocks strutting all over the place.
To pamper yourself just a little more, book yourself an appointment at Sofitel SO SPA. Here, you’ll still be spoilt for a choice between the lap pool, a float pool with waterfalls and a mud pool to try out the detoxifying Moroccan rhassoul clay. There’s also a women’s only pool.
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Choose between a room, suite, villa or bungalow depending on how big you want your space to be. The luxury rooms come with rain showers and bathtubs, complete with nature-inspired decor. Suites either come with an open-concept or with a separate bedroom and living area, while villas have a private pool.
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W Hotel Singapore has been holding some of the best pool parties for years – just an indication of how big their Wet Pool is. The 1,338 square metre pool has underwater speakers that play groovy tunes as you swim your laps and sun loungers where you can relax under the shade.
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When the sun goes down, the deck lights up in different shades of pink and blue to keep the party spirit going. And the Wet Deck itself is open 24/7.
Extreme Wow Suite King.
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Rooms range in extravagance from a Wonderful King suite to an Extreme Wow Suite King. The former is a standard cosy room that comes with mood lighting and a Bose sound system, while the latter comes with a full kitchen, a DJ Spinning Booth and a bathroom with a round jacuzzi bathtub. The party really never stops.
Seaview from the pools at the Village Hotel.
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Village Hotel Sentosa is the spot to check out for your next staycay. Grab your swimsuits and hats to go down to their Pool Deck, which is elevated to give you a relaxing view of the sea.
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Take a dip in their Pamukkale Pool, an infinity pool inspired by the natural Pamukkale thermal pools in Turkey. Kids can head for the Amazonian Riverine, a lazy river meandering around the compound that will resemble the Amazonian Rainforest’s foliage. There’s even a Children’s Play Pool to keep the kids entertained.
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Choose between a Deluxe Room or a Family Room and indicate whether you want a pool, city or sea view room. A Family Room can hold up to four people and there are two bathrooms provided, along with children’s amenities upon request.
Family room.
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Grab the kids and head down to the family-friendly Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort and Spa for a little R&R where you can lounge inside one of the two jacuzzis by the poolside and soak in the sea view.
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Kids can go ham at their own designated swimming pool and go down all 3 water slides to their heart’s content. The entire kids’ area comes with a canopy to provide sun protection for your little ones, and the kids’ splash pad is equipped with water arches for your child to run through.
Splash pad.
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Each room comes with a stunning view, either of the surrounding nature or the sea. If you’re lucky, you might be able to catch the sunset from your balcony.
Superior Hill View Room.
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Marina Bay Sands houses the infinity pool of infinity pools – which is a whopping 146m long, around the same length as 3 Olympic swimming pools.
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If you’re heading to the pool in the morning, check out the special breakfast menu which features freshly-baked pastries (from $8) and Chicken Sausage Egg Muffins ($21). Or get some champagne ($25/glass) as you lounge under the palm trees.
Family room.
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Choose between three different types of rooms from the Deluxe Room, Premier Room and Family Room. The Premier Room comes with a bathtub to fulfil all your bath bomb dreams while the Family Room that can cater to up to four people. All rooms grant you free access to the Infinity Pool.
Staycay experiences at these 4 to 5-star hotels are always a great way to kick back and relax. It’s simply just icing on the cake that these hotels come with the largest swimming pools so there’s no need to jostle for space anymore in crowded pools.
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Cover image adapted from: @abiertomomo, @villagehotelatsentosa, Shangri-La
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This article was first published on 7th May 2019. Last updated by Aditi Kashyap on 5th April 2023.
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