The best secluded and quiet hotels in Singapore

Set against a lush rainforest and the South China Sea, old meets new seamlessly at Sentosa's six-star luxury hotel, where modern fixtures hug restored historical buildings. Book one of the resort's premium sea view rooms or one-bedroom villas for a rejuvenating staycation. Spend the day taking a refreshing dip in the resort's pool, admiring the historic architecture, or simply luxuriating in your in-room bathtub. 

Price: From $624 per night 

Wake up in one of Lloyd’s Inn’s serene boudoirs to rays of soft natural light, views of tranquil nature and the airy glamour of old Singaporean architecture. With rooms that are sparely decorated in a Scandinavian style, this is truly a retreat experience like no other. The inn blends in seamlessly with its surrounding residential properties and nature – it’s an intensely relaxing space. And if all that quietude gets too much, you’re barely a few steps from both the Orchard Road shopping district and tourist spot Oxley House.

Price: From $170 per night 

Treat yourself to a posh staycation at The Barracks Hotel Sentosa, a heritage hideaway housed in a restored British artillery outpost on Sentosa. The resort's handsomely designed rooms and suites are a nod to its past, with luxurious touches such as dark wood grains, warm brass, leather-accented furnishing, soft cotton, and vintage trinkets. Spend the weekend basking in the pool set amidst an idyllic setting in the midst of heritage buildings. 

Price: From $530 per night 

Housed in a 20th-century black and white mansion hidden in the verdant greenery of Labrador Nature Reserve, Villa Samadhi Singapore is a sanctuary not too far away from the CBD. Choose from 20 rooms across four room categories – Crib, Luxe Crib, Sarang, and Luxe Sarang – with each room featuring rustic, monochrome and minimalist decor that echo the hotel's colonial-inspired vibes. For dinner, take a two-minute stroll through the jungle boardwalk to Tamarind Hill, a restaurant serving contemporary Thai and Shang cuisine, housed in a stand-alone bungalow. 

Price: From $300 per night 

One of our favourite hotels in the tranquil, tree-lined Orchard Boulevard, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore is an oasis of calm at the edge of the bustling shopping district. Head up to the 20th floor to take in panoramic views of the entire city, take a leisurely stroll to the Singapore Botanic Gardens, or wind down with a cocktail at the One-Ninety Bar. Planning to shop till you drop? The district's megamalls are just a walking distance away. 

Price: From $406 per night 

Wander around the heritage-rich Geylang neighbourhood and you'll chance upon the Lorong 24A Shophouse Series, a locally-run, design-led serviced residence featuring curated spaces for private living. While each shophouse has a similar, carefully-conserved facade, each door opens up into an intriguingly different spatial experience – each shophouse boasting their own uniquely designed stand-out features. Live out a vintage fantasy at the Sapporo Loft, decked out in minimalist decor and a dark mellow colour palette flanked by high ceilings; or be transported to Finland at the effortlessly chic Helsinki Loft, characterised by crisp white walls, neutral accents and a number of picturesque paintings. 

Price: From $128 per night 

"East side, best side," they say. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Changi Cove is a hotel surrounded by lush greenery. The hotel boasts outdoor areas, perfect for exploration. You may be tempted to stay in the comfy rooms, but head outdoors and take a walk through the gardens or head to the Changi Boardwalk to enjoy the greenery and sea breeze. 

Price: From $120 per night 

Another secluded accommodation on Sentosa, Sofitel Singapore Resort & Spa is a super posh resort perched on a clifftop near Tanjong Beach – so it doesn't get any more peaceful than this. Choose to stay at one of the luxury garden rooms, inspired by Paris' Jardin du Luxembourg. Take in sights of the beautiful manicured gadens, separated by a floor to ceiling sliding glass panel door. And if you're lucky, you might just spot one of the island's peacocks outside your room.  

Price: From $400 per night

Enjoy a countryside staycay at the villas of Gallop Kranji Farm Resort. Off the beaten track, the farm resort offers a unique experience where you can live the kampung life, go on a beehive tour, and kick it with a prawning session. The kids can also their fun with pony rides, while mum and dad can relax at the resort's spa. Check into the Executive Villa for a queen-sized bed, steam room, and jacuzzi, or the Family Suite for four queen-sized beds, a barbecue pit, and a spacious compound to run around. It's also pet-friendly, so you can bring your fur-kids along too.

Branding itself as “an urban oasis in the city”, we must say that Hotel Fort Canning falls nowhere short of this claim. On top of its classy selection of rooms and suites, ranging from open-concept deluxe rooms to highly indulgent suites that span up to 90 square metres, the HFC experience is one that goes out of its way to provide you with everything good about the world: a state-of-the-art gym, an idyllic pool, and even a spa the promises sheer bliss.

Price: From $285 per night 

Pretend you're retreating into the lush jungles of Ubud at Treetop Lofts, two unique one-bedroom lofts in Sentosa. Hidden away in a canopy of native trees and perched 12 metres above the ground, the two lofts – Angsana and Tembusu – is a nature lover's heaven. Each loft features a spacious living room, an en-suite bedroom adjoined to a walk-in wardrobe and private outdoor terraces. Not to mention, guests enjoy personalised butler service.