Want a family holiday without traveling out of Singapore? You can still do so at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). RWS is a destination and its inclusiveness makes it an ideal holiday destination – be it for couples, friends or families.

With numerous hotels on the island and even more restaurants, celebrate Christmas and enjoy yourselves to the fullest at RWS without even stepping out of the resort. There are some really irresistible festive staycay deals. We had a preview and boy, were we recharged after a short respite without actual traveling!

This Christmas, look forward to an adventure at RWS. From a luxurious hotel stay to really delectable meals, treat yourselves to some fun on the island! P.S. we found it so hard to check out and we might just return. See you if we see you!

We spent a night at Equarius Hotel and it was a marvellous experience from start to end. Everything we needed for a holiday, we ticked it off from our stay.

Our family of three checked in without much delays. The process was smooth and the security checks were stringent to ensure all guests are safe. Our accommodation of the night was the Deluxe Suite with pool access, and it was perfect for our little daughter who gets excited over the sight of swimming pools. The convenience! We could just jump straight into the pool anytime, and the best part?

The exclusive hotel lap pool is only available for those who book the Deluxe Room/Suite with pool access.

We spent a good hour or two relaxing on the plush bed and enjoying the breeze on the outdoor deck chairs before heading out for an afternoon tea.

For guests of Equarius Hotel, there is an option for you to add-on an afternoon tea session, but due to overwhelming response, it has been sold out. However, you can still visit Ocean Restaurant for their set lunch menus which start from $68++ (do note that it is not included in the hotel package) or select it as your choice of festive dinner (included in the hotel package).

‘High Tea in the Deep Sea’ afternoon tea was quite an experience. Indulge in an afternoon tea session with your loved ones at Ocean Restaurant. We were so thrilled by the underwater dining experience and it was really not your typical afternoon tea.

Enjoy freshly-prepared canapés and decadent sweet treats while getting lost in the wondrous aquarium. Our daughter was pretty bewildered by the experience and she didn’t want to leave.

We wasted no time and went back to our Suite to luxuriate further; that was how much we enjoyed our stay! Our daughter was kept occupied with her toys while we caught up with our Netflix drama at the lounge area. Yes, the Suite is huge if you do book it. There are many corners to enjoy and relax; truly an experience that we will never forget.

If you book a 2D1N Joyous Stay-In Package at Resorts World Sentosa, it comes with a Festive Dinner Menu for two at Syun, table65, Osia Steak and Seafood Grill, Ocean Restaurant or CURATE CUCINA PISANA.

We had dinner at table65 and it was a gastronomical affair. Helmed by the culinary masterminds behind Amsterdam’s Two MICHELIN Star Restaurant, dining at table65 is an intimate affair. The open-kitchen concept allows guests to freely interact with the chefs, and to discover more about what goes on in the kitchen before your food goes onto your plates.

Throughout our dinner, we were given insights by Chef de Cuisine, Dayal Kesha on how each dish was prepared, the inspiration behind, the star ingredient(s), so on and so forth. It was delighting for the senses, to say the least. We savoured our 4-course dinner with much anticipation, and each course just got better and more intricate.

The highlights had to be our main course and dessert. The BBQ Duck with foie gras, blueberry, aigre doux and confit of chestnut was executed with masterly finesse. First of all, local ducks from Toh Thye San farm are used so as to support local.

Every duck is being brined before being dry-aged, and despite using only the breast, the meat was unbelievably tender. Before being served, the chef dries the skin of the duck with a hair dryer-like industrial dryer to give the skin a little crisp. We would totally go back to table65 for this stellar dish!

Ending with a bang was the Apple, Salted Caramel, Puff Pastry & Walnut dessert that was so aesthetically-pleasing, we couldn’t believe our eyes when we first saw it! Constructed with precision, the shape of the apple is really a sugar bubble that breaks upon hitting it gently with a spoon. That is how delicate it is! The “core” of the apple is fresh apple sorbet, and the “seeds” are chocolate. How incredibly creative of the dessert chef, huh!

Our bellies were so happy and we returned back to our Suite feeling mighty pleased with our stay thus far. Oh, before we forget, this festive dinner also comes with 2 glasses of complimentary champagne when you book the 2D1N Joyous Stay-In package at Resorts World Sentosa. Perfect!

Wake up to an intimate breakfast experience at a restaurant within Equarius Hotel. Choose from International and Continental Breakfast sets, and welcome the day with a hearty start.

Take a dip in one of the nicest swimming pools in Singapore. This huge pool at Beach Villas is open to all Equarius Hotel guests, and it is truly a tranquil space. Frolicking in the pool was the perfect end to our staycay, and we really can’t wait to be back!

2D1N Joyous Stay-In Package at Resorts World Sentosa from S$538++

Check in to your choice of luxury hotel at Resorts World Sentosa from now until 2 Jan 2022 and indulge yourselves with an included fine dining meal to celebrate at some of the star restaurants including contemporary Japanese cuisine, MICHELIN-Star mod-European fare and more.

Package includes:

• Choice of stay in Deluxe Room or Deluxe Suite at Hotel Michael or Equarius Hotel

• Festive Dinner Menu for two at Syun, table65, Osia Steak and Seafood Grill, Ocean Restaurant or CURATE CUCINA PISANA

• Two glasses of complimentary champagne during dinner

• Daily breakfast for two

• Enjoy additional savings of S$100 Nett on all Joyous Stay-Ins when you pay for your booking with Mastercard today.

Follow Resorts World Sentosa on their Instagram and Facebook to keep a look out for their Christmas and post-Christmas offerings.

This post was brought to you by Resorts World Sentosa.

Life races ahead so fast that we sometimes don’t even realise what’s happening and how much we need to bring ourselves to a pause just to take in how we feel. That desperation for a brief reprieve is how we find ourselves booking our next flight out, or if we can’t, we do with a holiday within our sunny island.

Today, we have a new destination in the South of Singapore to share. Well, we’d like to think of Native Kitchen as a destination. It is located within Village Hotel at Sentosa and it is a restaurant that celebrates the best of islander cuisine.

Aside from serving up an International breakfast, Native Kitchen specialises in Polynesian and Islander cuisines which offer a myriad of dishes using the freshest ingredients and culinary techniques that bring out their natural flavours. With that, prepare your taste buds for a gastronomical feast that will leave not just the belly, but the heart full as well.

The family-friendly restaurant boasts serious resort vibes and with so many attractions in the proximity, it is no wonder Native Kitchen is fast becoming one of the hottest spots in Singapore for families, big groups or even if you just want a casual weekend date. Here are 8 reasons why we love Native Kitchen at Village Hotel at Sentosa.

A LITTLE PARADISE TUCKED AWAY IN THE HEART OF SENTOSA 

What we love about Native Kitchen goes beyond their food—it’s a tranquil respite far from the hectic city life. Whether it’s with a group of friends, your significant other or your family, they have created the perfect environment for some much-needed intimate time with your loved ones.

Despite being conveniently close to the city, Native Kitchen somehow manages to detach you from the stresses of the concrete urban jungle and transports you to a space where you can rejuvenate, relax and pamper yourself with good food and even better company.

STONE’S THROW AWAY FROM KIDZANIA SINGAPORE AND OTHER EXCITING ATTRACTIONS  

We appreciate how the restaurant is a stone’s throw away from plenty of exciting attractions that we know your kids will love such as Palawan Pirate Ship, Universal Studios Singapore, The Merlion and Kidzania.

This makes the restaurant even more ideal because what is a family day out without some nice dinner after?

If you’re eager to get some tanning done or if the kids want to build some sandcastles, you can also bring them to Palawan Beach which is just in the vicinity. After a day of feeling the sand in your toes and the sun on your skin, you can head on over to Native Kitchen for some seriously good island-inspired food.

SPACIOUS INTERIOR WITH A TROPICAL RAINFOREST AMBIENCE 

There is nothing not to love about Native Kitchen’s interior — breezy, spacious and modern, this beautifully furnished space will be your new favourite hangout spot. The lights bathe the place in a warmth and cosiness that adds to the tropical vibe set by the woody furniture and decorative plants.

With its rattan furniture, solid wood tables and lush plants, the tropical theme throughout the restaurant truly makes one feel like they have escaped to a completely different country!

We also appreciate how they have a mixture of both small table settings for more intimate sessions as well as long wooden tables to fit larger groups of people.

SHARING PLATTER FOR LARGE GATHERINGS

To keep you prepped for any large gatherings that you may be hosting, Native Kitchen has an array of sharing platters that you can get to feed the masses.

Yes, you will be spoilt for choice, but we highly recommend their Meat Platter (S$118) which features a juicy assortment of proteins such as short ribs, striploin steak, jumbo satay skewers and pork shoulder.

CHILDREN & FAMILY-FRIENDLY DINING 

Native Kitchen is a family-friendly dining outlet that provides a chic yet cosy space for families to unwind and spend some quality time together.

Do your kids get impatient while waiting for their food to arrive?

The kids-friendly restaurant is equipped with children’s utensils as well as interactive menus to keep the children entertained. The puzzles and maps drawn onto their menus will have them so engrossed that they may not even realise that the food has come. Yes, chuck them iPads aside and truly bask in your relaxing “holiday”.

To refuel before or after a day of non-stop fun and games, your kids can indulge in Native Kitchen’s extensive children’s menu with favourites such as Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti (S$13), Fish & Chips (S$12) and Spaghetti Bolognese (S$13).

Seriously, how would any kid not like these? The Fish & Chips are really good; the lightly-battered white fish are not overly oily. The Chicken Alfredo is for the little ones who love their cheeses and cream!

ISLAND-INSPIRED MENU 

Resort vibes = island-inspired menu.

Some of the unique dishes that you can look forward to at Native Kitchen are the Island Ceviche (S$18), Misoyaki Butterfish (S$40) and Big Kahuna Burger (S$28).

A standout for us was the Kalbi Short Rib Loco Moco (S$24) which consists of an insanely tender short rib patty perched atop a bed of steamed jasmine rice and surrounded by a moat of smoked mushroom gravy. The dish is finished off with a lovely poached egg that provides the dish with a creamier consistency when the egg is broken and beaten into the rice.

ASIAN FLAVOURS 

For something up your Asian alley or to please the older folks in the family, be tantalised by a range of Asian dishes such as Chili Crab Linguine (S$30), Singapura Laksa (S$28) and Hainan Island Chicken Rice (S$24).

Well, we insist that you get the Bebek Goreng (S$25) which is essentially an Indonesia-style duck confit. The dish consists of an incredibly crispy and tender Balinese styled deep-fried duck leg, kicap manis, spicy hot sambal and fragrant jasmine rice.

MASTERCARD DINE 4 PAY 3 PROMOTION

Enjoy a dine 4 pay 3 for mains promotion at Native Kitchen when you pay with a Mastercard Debit or Credit Card. This promotion is valid on all days including eve of and on public holidays from now until 30 Sep 2019.

Terms and Conditions

• Promotion valid from 1 Apr to 30 Sep 2019, including eve of and on public holidays.
• Payment must be made with valid Mastercard Debit of Credit Card for promotion to be valid.
• Promotion applicable for mains in ‘Comfort Food’, ‘Fish’, ‘Poultry’, ‘Rice/Pasta/Noodles’ section only.
• Promotion strictly for dine in lunch & dinner only.
• Promotion cannot be used with other promotions, vouchers, discounts, loyalty cards, special offers, rebate cards and/or privileges unless otherwise stated. Splitting of bills is strictly not allowed.

Native Kitchen 
10 Artillery Avenue Sentosa Island
Village Hotel at Sentosa, Lift Lobby
Singapore 099951
Tel: +65 6722 0818
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

This post is brought to you by Native Kitchen.