Picolo recommends · Hotel in Singapore, Southeast Asia
Capella Singapore
Peacocks crossing the lawn in front of 1880s colonial buildings, on a forested hilltop above the sea on Sentosa.
A peacock steps across the lawn, and below the trees the sea glints through the rainforest. Capella occupies the top of a hill on Sentosa, where restored colonial buildings from the 1880s sit among the greenery.
Norman Foster added new wings that curve around the old houses, low enough to keep the trees in charge. The villas come with private pools, while the main pools step down the slope towards the water.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Capella Singapore
For a honeymoon, an anniversary or a soft landing at the end of a long trip, few hotels in Singapore feel this removed from the city. The grounds and the sea view do the work.
It is expensive, and the city centre is a taxi ride away, so it suits a few slow days better than a busy sightseeing trip. Plan your evenings in town around transport.
What you get
- Tiered pools with sea views
- Villas with private pools
- Rainforest grounds on a hill
- Sentosa beaches below the hotel
- Spa
A day at Capella Singapore
- Morning
- Breakfast while the peacocks patrol the lawn.
- Midday
- A walk down to the beaches on the south side of Sentosa.
- Afternoon
- An afternoon in your villa pool.
- Evening
- Sunset from the tiered pools above the sea.
Location
Sentosa, Singapore
Open in MapsQuestions about Capella Singapore
Who designed Capella Singapore?
The new wings were designed by Norman Foster. They curve around restored colonial buildings from the 1880s, keeping the old houses and the trees at the centre of the site.
Do villas at Capella Singapore have private pools?
Yes, the villas come with their own pools, in addition to the hotel’s shared tiered pools overlooking the sea, which are at their best around sunset.
How far is Capella Singapore from the city centre?
The hotel is on Sentosa, south of the main island, so plan on a taxi ride to reach the centre.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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