Our Raffles Butler’s Guide to Sentosa

Back home, after some downtime, join a Raffles Sentosa Sling tasting session, where one of our mixologists will describe how we developed our version of the famous Singapore Sling. Dine at Royal China, our signature restaurant specialising in refined Cantonese cuisine. Here you’ll discover familiar flavours as well as more avant-garde combinations. Sauteed blue shrimp, braised inaniwa noodles with lobster and roasted crispy five-spice pork belly are among the tastiest of dishes on the extensive menu. 

Take things slowly over breakfast served in the Empire Grill, with a wide array of choices, including Singapore laksa and other local Asian dishes. We champion delicious, fresh, biodiverse ingredients to nourish and energise you for the day ahead. From handcrafted breads, artisanal cold cuts and cheeses, to garden vegetables, thoughtfully sourced fruits and freshly squeezed juices, everything reflects the seasonal abundance of our locality. If you’re an early riser, preferring to exercise first, you’ll find breakfast served in the Empire Grill until 12.00 noon (and Raffles Brunch on the last Sunday of the month) – meaning you can plan your morning just the way you want it.   

Singapore’s only coastal fortress preserved since the Second World War, Fort Siloso was built by the British in the 1880s to defend the southern shoreline and harbour from seaborne attack. It is worth a visit for the military museum, original coastal guns, underground fortified tunnels and Surrender Chambers, recreating the moments surrounding Singapore’s fall in February 1942. It is reached via the Fort Siloso Skywalk, a scenic treetop walkway. The trail rises gradually through Sentosa’s secondary rainforest, with the jungle canopy thickening as you climb. At 11 storeys above ground level, the views open across the fort’s hillside and towards the southern coastline, and the atmosphere is still and quiet. You should allow 20 to 30 minutes for the Skywalk, and add another couple of hours for Fort Siloso. 

After a long, lazy afternoon at the spa, we think the idea of staying in the resort for dinner might appeal. Treat yourself to the experience of our very special Japanese restaurant, Iyasaka by Hashida, exploring a multitude of inventive creations by Kenjiro ‘Hatch’ Hashida, served in his signature omakase style. 

Alternatively, choose your preferred setting within the resort, and our culinary maestros will take care of the rest, from menus of delight in your villa to candlelit tables on the beach.