We decided to take it easy during the short 1-week break with a Staycation.
Since we like the idea of being away from the mainland, Sentosa became an
obvious choice.
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Rasa Sentosa Deluxe pool view
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The Deluxe Pool View room will be our home for the next 3 days. The room
itself was excellent, with a few pleasant surprises. It warranted a review on its
own. Do check back as we bring you a tour around the room.
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| Swimming pool |
The first thing that caught our eye would be the swimming pool. Being Water
boys, we wasted no time in dictating our first activity. Within minutes of
settling in, we decided it was time for the real fun to begin!
The pool itself is pretty big and divided into 4 sections. There is a water
play station with 3 slides for kids under 120cm. A wading collection about 0.5 m
deep, the main reservoir for everyone and a quiet corner with a jacuzzi for adults
only.
There are also swim vests provided for kids. We highly recommend this for non-swimmers. As we cannot swim, the vest is perfect for keeping us afloat and
'swimming' in the deeper parts of the pool.
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Wading pool plus water play station
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The good thing about Rasa Sentosa is that it is the only hotel in
Singapore with a beachfront location. The beach is literally steps away from
the main pool.
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| Beach time |
It comes as no surprise we decided that it would be our next destination for
some sandcastle time!
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Sand, fun and sun!
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For adults, there is a sea sports centre where you can indulge in. In addition, you can rent
kayaks, paddle boats, and bicycles to explore Siloso beach by sea or
land.
Should you decide to step away from the water sports and sand play, a playground is on site for those dry moments of the game.
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Outdoor playground
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That is one of many playgrounds on-site. For in-house guests aged 5-12, they
can choose to play in the Cool Zone. The cool zone is a paradise for kids, spanning over 100 square meters over two
storeys. The best part is - Parents are not
allowed!!!
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Cool Zone - No parents allowed
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Activities range from arts and crafts to a mass Xbox Kinect
dancing session. The kids can also explore the tree house on the premises. Best
of all, I made some new friends while I was there.
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Dancing on stage.
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The Cool Zone is a drop-off place and opens from 930am to 9pm. You just need
to register your child, and in return, you can enjoy the rest of the resort on
your own. Perfect for Mom and Dad for some 'couple' time.
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| Register here |
For younger kids (4 and below), there is a mini toots club by the side of the cool zone. It is, however, an adult-accompanied place.
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| Mini toots club |
The mini toots club is probably good for kids 2 and under. There is a shallow
ball pit, a carousel ( you need $2 to ride this), play stuff and a Tv. However, little Lou, who is 3, was bored after 5 minutes. It would be good if
they revamped the space or integrated it into the Cool Zone. After all, that is
where most fun occurs!
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| Mini Toots club |
Within the same premises is a small arcade. It has a few arcade
machines, a basketball station and a 'hockey' arcade table. This space would cater more to the older kids.
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| The arcade |
Since we were on Sentosa, the whole island was actually our playground. However, we did
venture out during our staycation to catch a glimpse of our favourite 'Plants
vs Zombies' who were there for a meet and greet session.
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Plants vs Zombies
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It was only a short time before we returned to the hotel to enjoy the rest of
the facilities.
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| Dine on 3 |
It has been quite a while since we have a nice long lingering meal. We managed to dine in 3 different restaurants during our stay at Sentosa. Since it
was buffet style for most of the meals, we spent at least an hour each during
mealtime. Given our short attention span, it was rare for us to spend so long in a restaurant. Our parents sure appreciate this as it allows them to savour
their food. There are a few choices for dining at Rasa Sentosa at
Dine on 3. There are 4 different restaurants on the beach: Silver Shell Cafe, 8
Noodles, Casserole, Barnacles and Trapizza.
Price-wise, it is considered on the high side. A typical meal costs about $ 100
plus for a family of 4. ( Ouch ) However, for buffet, kids dine free if they
are hotel guests, and eat with a paying adult.
We will be reviewing the restaurants in an upcoming post.
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| Chill on 5 |
Other facilities on site included a chill-out bar on level 5 and a
mini shopping area on the same level.
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| Shopping |
For gym buffs, there is a gym located at level 5. However, we did not use the
facilities as we were more into the Kids Cool Zone.
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| Gym |
There is also a spa called Chi. Unfortunately, our parents had to skip this as
they spent most of their time entertaining us.
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| Chi Spa |
Overall it is a memorable stay for us. We loved the room, the facilities for
kids, the pool and the beach. It was a relaxing holiday for us as we spent
many hours chilling in the resort. We recommend a walk in the evening
around the compound, as the night lights were beautiful. If you have a family with young kids, Rasa Sentosa will be a top choice
for Staycation in Singapore.
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| Rasa at night |
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