10 BEST Daycations in Singapore: Luxury vs Budget Options ≤S$80
Still finding a breathing place? Why not plump for a daycation.
2022-03-22
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Staycation? Ain’t nobody got time for that! What if there’s a way that you can spend a nice day in a luxury hotel without bearing the cost of an overnight stay? Daycation is the way. Here’s a list of 10 BEST daycation deals in town. Compare rates and book online on Flow for a hassle-free daycation experience!
Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy is a 4-star hotel in Marine Parade. It is walking distance from East Coast Park beach, two major shopping centres, and many local eateries.
Hotels in Marine Parade don’t usually offer daycations, so Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy is definitely a rare find. Great for couples looking for something out of the ordinary yet don’t want to spend too much.
Fairmont Singapore is another 5-star luxury daycation option that is surprisingly affordable. The hotel is located within the Raffles City complex and is a stone’s throw away from City Hall MRT Station.
Each room features a private balcony at Fairmont Singapore. This makes Fairmont Singapore really stand out from all the other daycation options.
Another great luxury daycation choice in the City Hall area is Naumi Singapore. While the rooms here may run a bit smaller to some, the photogenic infinity pool more than makes up for it.
Sofitel Singapore City Centre is a 4-star upscale hotel with a French flair. The soaring corniced ceiling lends a certain grandeur to the French garden-inspired design. If you’re looking for a tasteful and elegant microstay, look no further. Sofitel Singapore City Centre is hands down the most instagrammable spot.
YWCA Fort Canning remains one of our top picks on almost every list. The hotel rooms are large and clean, brightly lit through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by the tropical views of nearby Fort Canning Park.
The best part? YWCA Fort Canning is a social enterprise that supports social initiatives – all net proceeds contribute towards funding YWCA’s community service programmes. It’s easily one of the best value for your money budget dacaytion choices.
The ibis budget hotel chain has always been a budget travellers’ favorite. ibis budget Singapore Bugis offers very affordable rates for their 2-hour to 3-hour rooms. You can make a booking for a session that starts in 30 minutes the soonest. There’s no surcharge on last-minute booking or check-in after midnight. Perfect for a couple’s night out.
Highlights:
Accept last-minute booking – hourly rooms ready in 30 minutes the soonest
While most hotel rooms within this budget are on the smaller side, Hotel Royal @ Queens is not one of them. Executive rooms here are 301 sqft featuring bathtubs in ensuite bathrooms. There’s also an outdoor swimming pool.
The hotel may look a bit dated from the outside, the interiors were actually recently revamped. At this price and such great location, daycation deals at Hotel Royal @ Queens are hard to pass up.
Hotel Mono is a chic hideaway set in six historical shop houses. The hotel is designed entirely in monochrome, decorated sparsely in in black, white, and shades of gray.
Dressed in black and white simplicity, the hotel is possibility the most instagrammable out of all the budget options.
– Flexible – many check-in & check-out times to choose from – Affordable – cheaper than staying overnight
– All-rounded – room and board are all taken care of
Cons
– Have to venture off for food options
– Expensive; prices may bounce back after pandemic – Check-in & check-out times are fixed – Dining credits included are often insufficient to cover meals for 2; guests have to pay on top of the staycation rates
Best For
– Mid-day breaks on day trips / date nights – Spending the night near office after working overtime – Mid-week escapes
– Extravagant weekend getaways – Special occasions
Staycations are room and board packages often sold at a slight mark-up than the usual room rates. They quickly became a thing during COVID-19 travel ban, when hotels needed a new way to market to the travel-starved local people.
As attractive as staycation deals seem to be, there’re some drawbacks. First, the check-in time is fixed. Long queues on weekends and public holidays are very common. Knowing you’re paying for the room even when you’re not in it can be frustrating.
Secondly, a staycation package can be presented in a way that makes you think it’s all-inclusive – spa, massages, buffet, the whole nine-yard. However, most of these either come at an extra cost or won’t get to be used. Some examples are:
Dining credits included are not enough for a meal for two guests
Excruciatingly early morning breakfast buffets
Free massages are all booked up weeks in advance
To get your money’s worth, it’s best to plan for a staycation early and show up early for check-in.
Don’t have the extra money to splurge on? Lead an extremely busy life? Daycations come to your rescue. Daytime rooms with access to hotel facilities such as swimming pools and fitness centres are quickly becoming a new alternative to staycations for a reason: they offer flexible check-ins and affordable room rates without compromising on stay experience.
Daycation prices are much lower as you only pay for the hours you’re staying. You can book a luxury hotel room for just 2 to 12 hours, with multiple check-in times to choose from. You can save up to 75% of the full-day rates and won’t be charged absurd last-minute prices anymore.
Admittedly, daycations aren’t as extravagant as staycations and might not fit the bill for special occasions. But if you’re only looking for a place for a short break on a day trip or a night out, or somewhere to stay after a red-eye flight, you’ll be glad to know your options aren’t limited to sleazy motels anymore. With flexible hotel booking platforms like Flow, you can easily search for 3- to 5-star hotels that sell their rooms by the hour or session in Singapore.
*As part of safety measures against COVID-19, hotel amenities such as pools and fitness centres may operate differently. Some are open for s horter hours or temporarily closed. There’s a chance you’ll have to reserve a slot before your check-in. Please check with the hotel you’re staying at for the latest arrangements.
