Raffles Sentosa Singapore – the second property in the country bearing the luxury label and the only one across the city-state that offers solely luxury villas – has opened on March 1 with 60 per cent of rooms taken.
According to Cavaliere Giovanni Viterale, cluster general manager of Raffles Sentosa Singapore and Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa, the 62-key property’s opening “has been highly anticipated” and enquiries on rooms streamed in “over a year ago”.
The 62-key Raffles Sentosa Singapore opened for bookings in mid-January and followed up in February with the Welcome Home experience, offering guests a chance to be among the first to stay at the property. The Welcome Home experience is available for bookings from March 1 to September 30, 2025.
“Given that this is the SG60 celebration year (where Singapore celebrates 60 years of independence), we are confident that demand will continue to increase throughout the year,” Viterale told TTG Asia.
When asked how different and complementary the new Raffles Sentosa Singapore and the 1887-established Raffles Singapore in the city centre are, Viterale said: “The opening of a second Raffles in Singapore will create two complementary experiences, offering guests more choice and opportunities to stay with Raffles in a key global destination.
“Raffles Sentosa builds on the rich heritage of Raffles Singapore by offering an experience distinct to Sentosa island, combining the iconic Raffles luxury with the tranquility and beauty of the beach. Guests at Raffles Sentosa can look forward to a contemporary design set in a serene natural environment, complete with beachfront access, five diverse culinary venues, and a strong emphasis on well-being.
“We anticipate that the resort will attract both international visitors and locals, especially those seeking an intimate getaway, yet still within easy reach of central Singapore.”
Over in the heart of the city, Raffles Singapore “remains a historic icon”.
He sees both properties presenting “opportunities to enhance the overall Singapore tourism experience, providing guests with diverse yet complementary experiences”.
Due to the Raffles Sentosa Singapore’s proximity to central Singapore – a 15-minute drive away – as well as wide range of facilities that include dedicated event venues, combination potential of villas to create a larger, unique space for creative events, and bespoke wellness offerings, Viterale believes that corporate event planners can offer a “bleisure” experience to event attendees at the hotel.
Viterale shared with TTG Asia that his commercial team has started to showcase the property to potential clients for corporate buyouts. At press time, the hotel has “several” events as well as weddings on the books.
