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Sentosa Island FAQ

Sentosa Island, Singapore

Sentosa is sunny island of Singapore, which draws millions of tourists every year. The island houses many beaches and resorts to entertain all age groups.

It is Asia’s leading leisure destination and Singapore’s premier island resort getaway, located within 15 minutes from the central business and shopping districts.

The 500-hectare island resort is home to an exciting array of themed attractions, award-winning spa retreats, lush rainforests, golden sandy beaches, resort accommodations, world-renowned golf courses, a deep-water yachting marina and luxurious residences – making Sentosa a vibrant island resort for business and leisure. Resorts World Sentosa, which operates South East Asia’s first Universal Studio theme park.

Here is a statement from Sentosa Island on safety measure being taken post COVID situation.

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Here are the answers for commonly asked questions by Singapore tourists like is Sentosa is open? Do we get vegetarian restaurant in Sentosa Island? Are there any forex shops in Sentosa?

Sentosa Island FAQ

Is Sentosa open now?

Sentosa Island is open for tourists. Mask wearing is optional starting from August 29, except for Sentosa public bus service 123. 

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

Is Universal Singapore open now?

Universal Studios Singapore is open for tourists from Wednesday to Sunday every week. It is open between 11 AM to 6 PM. Halloween shows are on Thursday, Friday and Saturday starting at 7:30 PM.  Starting from 30th November Universal will be open till 8 PM.  

Some shows and rides like Amber rock Climb, Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure, Elmo's TV Time at Pantages Hollywood Theatre®, Donkey Live and WaterWorld are temporarily suspended until further notice.

Street entertainment and certain experiences will not be available until further notice.

 

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

 

Is SEA Aquarium open now?

SEA Aquarium Singapore is open for tourists except on Wednesday's and Thursday's.  The opening time of park is 10 AM to 5 PM between Friday to Tuesday. Public feeding sessions, meeting and greeting sessions are not open yet.

Starting from 30th November, SEA Aquarium is open all 7 days of week. 

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

Is Adventure cove water park open now?

Adventure cove water park Singapore is open for tourists now. Till December 2022, the attraction is open between Friday and Monday. Between Tuesday to Thursday Adventure cove water park will be closed. Park open time is between 10 AM to 5 PM.

Starting from December, water park is open all days of week except for Wednesday. 

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

Is Dolphin Island open now?

Dolphin island Singapore is open for visitors now.   The island is open between 10 AM to 5 PM on all days now. 

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

 

What is opening time of Sentosa?

Sentosa Island opens at 9 AM and closes at 10 PM. As the island houses some hotels, these timings may not apply for guests inside these hotels. Each of the attractions and shops has there own opening and closing time, which mostly matches with 9AM-10 PM schedule. 

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

Is Sentosa closed on Public holiday?
Sentosa island is open all through the year. During public holidays, the island remains completely open and functional.
Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

Is Sentosa Island safe?

Sentosa Island is safe for public. Singapore is one of the safest country in world. There are age limits mentioned in different theme parks where minors may need to be accompanied.

Validated Date: 21-Nov-2022

Is Sentosa reachable through MRT?

There is no MRT station in Sentosa. However, one has to reach HarbourFront station in North east or circle line, to take mono rail, Sentosa Express which takes you to Sentosa Island. Sentosa Express is free for tourists till 31 December 2022.

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

Can we reach Sentosa by walk?

Sentosa can be reached by walk using Sentosa Broadwalk. To get Broadwalk, make your way to VivoCity Lobby F, Level 1.

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

 

How to reach Sentosa by Cable Car?

Cable car station is at Harbourfront Tower II. One needs to alight at Harbourfront MRT and take Exit B to Harbourfront Centre.

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

Can I drive car to Sentosa?
Yes, one can take Taxi or own vehicle to Sentosa through Sentosa Gateway. However, there are entry and parking charges applicable.

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

Where can I find parking space in Sentosa?

Parking lots can be found at Beach Station, Imbiah, Tanjong Beach, Palawan Beach, and Sentosa Cove Village Parks.

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

Do I get taxi back from Sentosa?

One can take GRAB taxis from Sentosa. There are many pick up points from where you can hire taxis. GRAB is a private taxi player in Singapore.

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

Where can I find taxi pickup points in Sentosa?

One can take GRAB taxis from Sentosa. There are many pick up points from where you can hire taxis. GRAB is a private taxi player in Singapore.

  1. Imbiah Lookout
  2. Siloso Point
  3. Palawan Beach
  4. Tanjong Beach
  5. Beach Station (carpark basement level near Lift B)
  6. Roundabout outside Beach Car Park
  7. SDC Office
  8. Sentosa Golf Club
  9. Quayside Isle
  10. Sentosa Cove Village
  11. Village Hotel at Sentosa

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

Can we ride bicycle to Sentosa?
Sentosa island can be reached through bicycle for free with no entry fees. Please be advised that cycling or the use of Personal Mobility Devices is not allowed within Resort World Sentosa premises.
Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

Can we ride motor cycle to Sentosa?
Sentosa island cannot be reached through motor cycle. Motor cycle is banned from entry.
Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

 

Where can I get bus to Sentosa?

Bus number 123 from different areas of Singapore takes one to Sentosa Island. Otherwise one needs to reach harbor front through bus or MRT and from there take RWS8 bus to Sentosa. RWS8 Bus will be available only between 6 AM to 9 AM and 6 PM to 9 PM.

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

What transportations I can use to commute inside Sentosa?

One can make use of Sentosa Bus, Sentosa Express (Monorail), beach trams or cable car to commute inside Sentosa.

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

 

Do I get food inside Sentosa?

Yes, There are many food outlets in Resort world Sentosa and at different locations of Sentosa Island. However some of the restaurants are yet to open their doors as they were stopped for time being amid heightened alert. Starting from 27th September, 2 people are allowed for dine in in a group instead of 5.

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

Do I get Indian food inside Sentosa?

Sentosa has many restaurants which serves Indian foods (both vegetarian and non vegetarian). Some of them are closed due to COVID. Royal Taj and Toast and Curry are the options for Indian cuisine.

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

 Do I get Chinese cuisine inside Sentosa?

Sentosa has many options for Chinese cuisine. To name few Feng Shui Inn, Paradise classic, TungLok Heen. Feng Shui Inn is entertaining guests from August 10th. 

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

 Do we get Italian cuisine inside Sentosa?
Fratelli is the restaurant open for some of the finest Italian delicacy like Pizza and Past. Fratelli is open for public from August 11th. Tino’s Pizza café is another restaurant to serve you handmade Italian Pizza with authentic taste.

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

 Do we get Japanese cuisine inside Sentosa?
There are few restaurants serving Japanese cuisine in Sentosa. They are Syun and ramen dining keisuke Tokyo. TEPPAN by Chef Yonemura is temporarily closed. Syun is open from August 11th for dining.

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

 Do we get Halal certified cuisine inside Sentosa?
There are few restaurants serving Halal cuisine in Sentosa. They are Malaysian Food street, Krispy Kreme, McDonald’s, Roost and Streats Asian Cafe.

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

Is Sentosa wheel chair accessible?

Yes, Sentosa is wheel chair accessible. Now wheel chairs are available for rent inside the island. One can find wheel chair rental starting from 3$ in different parts of Singapore.

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

Is Sentosa baby pram accessible?

Yes, Sentosa is baby pram accessible. Now you will find baby prams for rent inside the island. One can find baby prams rental starting from 3$ in different parts of Singapore.

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

Do we have locker facilities in Sentosa?

Yes, Sentosa has locker facilities located at different parts. Locker rooms are open between 7 AM to 8 PM. They are available in Siloso, Palawan and Tanjong.

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

Can I rent bicycle in Sentosa?

Yes, one can rent bicycle in Sentosa Island. Bike rentals are available at the Segway® Eco Adventure ticketing Counter at Beach Station (opposite Old Chang Kee) and at Segway Eco Adventure at Siloso Beach (opposite Bikini Bar). Go Green cycle is usually available for rent between 10 AM to 6:30 PM.

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

Where to top up cash cards in Sentosa?

Cash cards can be recharged at Beach car park, or at the Guest Services (after Sentosa Gantry).

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

Where are ATMs located in Sentosa?

ATMs are located in Sentosa Golf Club, Quayside Isle, Resorts World Sentosa.

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

Where are Foreign Exchange shops located in Sentosa?

Forex shops are located in the Cable Car Retail Outlet located at Imbiah Lookout. (Note: Indian rupees and Philippine pesos are not available for exchange).

Money changing service is also available at Resorts World Sentosa, VivoCity and HarbourFront Centre.

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

Do we have rest room facilities in Sentosa?

Rest room facilities can be found across the Sentosa island including Resort World Sentosa.

Rest room facilities are free in Sentosa.

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

Do we have feeding room facilities in Sentosa?

There are few nursing rooms available in Sentosa.

Universal Studios Singapore: Baby Centre inside Guest Services Centre (on your left after the gantries)

S.E.A. Aquarium: Near the souvenir shop at Basement 1

Adventure Cove Waterpark: changing rooms area near entrance

Adventure Cove Waterpark: On the same floor as Riptide Lounge

Festive Walk: Next to Osia on L1 – with two nursing rooms

Festive Walk: Behind Cedele on L1

Festive Walk: Beside McDonalds’s on B1

Porte Cochere, the space in the middle of The Galleria

Validated Date: 30-Jul-2023

 

4 Replies to “Guide to Sentosa Island”

  1. This is so cool! I love learning a little bit more about different areas and islands in the world, I’ll be sure to put this one on my list of places to explore!

  2. Lots of practical info here. I visited Sentosa Island a few years ago and loved it and did a post it. Anyone wanting to go there should definitely read up on your info here and it will make getting to and from the island a lot easier

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