Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, SingaporevsGrand Copthorne Waterfront
Both hotels are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa scores marginally higher than Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel. Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa scores 78 with positive reviews from 7 reviews including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, Singapore
No.101 Siloso Road, Sentosa Island 098970, Singapore
From $280/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"Set on an immaculate white-sand beach fringed with coconut palms, this is Singapore's only true beachfront hotel." Full review
Fodor's
"It's a vast, arc-shape building facing the sea that's popular with both conventions and Singaporean families escaping to the beach for the weekend." Full review
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Ask for a room facing the water, or else your view will be of a grassy knoll.
Jetsetter
"With Singapore’s throbbing mainland just a 20-minute drive away, the Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa Resort offers the best of both worlds: tropical relaxation and easy access to one of Southeast..." Full review
Rough Guide
"Swanky affair, in secluded grounds above Tanjong Beach, with a spa featuring outdoor pools and imported mud from New Zealand."
Time Out
"The only beachside property in all of Singapore... the Shangri-La Rasa on Sentosa allows guest to walk right out past the pool and onto a private beach area on the western end of Siloso Beach." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Singapore's only true beachfront resort is ideal for a short family break." Full review
Grand Copthorne Waterfront
392 Havelock Road, Singapore 169663, Singapore
From $184/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Large windows throughout this hotel give full focus to the Singapore River. Standard rooms have a resort feel with their parquet floors and rattan furniture." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Of the several hotels clustered at the Robertson Quay end of the river (the closest MRT is Tiong Bahru, but it’s not within walking distance), the fanciest is this imposing place."
Time Out
"Though located at the end of Robertson Quay, this riverside hotel is more suited to corporate travellers than tourists." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 574-room Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel is an upper-middle-range property by the river, offering views of the city and its surroundings." Full review
Star Service
"Along Singapore River but far removed from the heart of the action, this bland place seems far past its prime, through low prices ensure its popularity among Asian travelers and tour groups." Full review