Sentosa Island Singapore is one of the city’s best known places for major tourist attractions such as Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World, and one of the view places in Singapore where you can enjoy the sandy beaches.
However, there are tons of attractions on Sentosa Island Singapore that are actually free!
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Free Attractions ~ Sentosa Island Singapore
1. Hiking ~ Start your hike to the island from VivoCity via the Sentosa Boardwalk, which is actually mostly covered and even has moving walkways which are wheelchair/stroller accessible, not to mention the stunning waterfront views you will get to enjoy. Once on Sentosa Island Singapore you can hike the nature trails near Imbiah Station. Starting at the Sentosa Nature Discovery (open daily 9am-5pm), a site of one of the former Sentosa Monorail stations; you can make your way across the canopy boardwalk and into the series of trails known as the Imbiah Trail that run along the hillside/hilltop. The Imbiah Trails feature the beautiful Tempinis Cascade (as pictured above), the Rock Dragon Waterfall, and the Imbiah Falls. There is also a lookout tower and the occasional picnic tables and pavilions to rest. There are many steep stairs as well as uneven ground on Sentosa’s hiking trails, making this top Singapore attraction not wheelchair accessible unfortunately. There is also the Coastal Trail which runs along the northwestern part of the island along the water!
2. Lookout Points ~ For amazing views of the stunning Reflections at Keppel Bay Condominiums, consider checking out the Fort Siloso Skywalk rising above Sentosa Island Singapore at 43 meters/141 feet. This platform does contain an elevator and is wheelchair/stroller accessible, open daily from 9am-10pm. Additionally, the Southernmost Point of Continental Asia is located just off Palawan Beach but only accessible via a narrow pedestrian bridge. It features a sightseeing deck as well as twin three floored pavilion which overlook the Straight of Singapore. Honorable mentions include the lookout tower on the Imbiah Trail, which is free, as well as the Sentosa and Mount Faber Cable Cars, the Sky Helix Sentosa, the Bungee Jump, Giant Swing, and Skybridge at AJ Hatchet, as well as the MegaZip, all of which are paid attractions that will be discussed below.
3. History ~ Sentosa Island Singapore is no stranger to WWII history and you can learn all about it at Fort Siloso, a mostly outdoor museum featuring bunkers, cannons, and other old military facilities open daily from 10am-6pm. There’s also Fort Serapong to the eastern section of the island, a mostly abandoned military fort in the jungle as well as old Fort Imbiah along the Imbiah Trail. on Tanjong Beach, there is also an old pillbox. Please keep in mind that small staircases and tight alleyways around each fort make this attraction difficult to access for wheelchair users.
4. Beaches ~ The beaches on Sentosa Island Singapore are amongst the few sandy beaches you will find in town. Though they are covered in beach clubs, but Siloso, Palawan, and Tanjong Beach are free to enjoy and access. You will find many free public access spots along Siloso and Palawan Beach in particular. These are easily accessible for wheelchairs and strollers via public transport and paved sidewalks.
5. Photo Ops ~ Although many parts of Sentosa Island Singapore are very picturesque, there are a number of free spots around the island to capture the magical essence of the island. The Sentosa Musical Fountain is a series of daily 5-minute water and music shows located at the stage arena behind the Central Beach Bazar (same location as Wings of Time). Admission is free for a limited time, and showtimes are daily starting at 4pm, repeating every half hour. Last showing is at 6pm, so you have five opportunities to catch this short attraction. The Sentosa SkyJet is at the same venue and is an 80 meter/262 foot stream of water co-located with the Wings of Time stage behind the Central Beach Bazar. It operates daily, 10am-10pm, with the exception of nightly showings of Wings of Time and brief intermissions for Sentosa Musical Fountain. LED lights illuminate the stream at night. Both are wheelchair accessible.
I’ll mention the Southernmost Point of Continental Asia again, which not only has pavilion look out points, but also has the 90 degree coconut tree (as pictured above) as well a stone monument that spells out “Sentosa”, which actually means peace and tranquility in Malay. You can also go on a scavenger hunt around Palawan Beach to find the four hidden, or not so hidden large wooden giants. They go by Little Lyn, Curious Sue, Dreamer Dee, and Reef the Chief. Due to the nature of their hidden locations, most of them are not wheelchair accessible. The Sentosa Sensory Scape is brand new top Singapore attraction (as of Spring 2024) that is open 24/7; it includes a hollow dome and a series of decorated walkways that come that come to life in the nighttime with the ImagiNite light projections from 7:50pm-9:40pm. Please note that there are stairs along this walkway. You can also take awesome pictures at Resorts World – the “Lake of Dreams” fountain and staircase are often decorated for special events and holidays.
Paid Attractions ~ Sentosa Island Singapore
Outdoor Attractions on Sentosa Island Singapore:
Adventure Cove Waterpark is famous for its hydro-magnetic coasters and its aquarium integrated attractions for S$40/adult & S$32/kid; open daily 10am-5pm.
Dolphin Island at Resorts World is your chance to swim with the dolphins; open daily 10am-5pm S$61/adult & S$53/kid.
HydroDash is floating aquapark and obstacle course out on the water. Open Monday-Friday 12pm-6pm, and 10am-6pm on weekends & PHs; tickets vary by age and duration starting at S$13-S$18.
Lazarus Sea Sport Centre offers eco-friendly water sports like kayaking, paddle boarding, and sea bikes which actually takes place on nearby Lazarus Island. Activities are only on Fridays 10am-4pm and weekends 10am-5pm with rentals starting at S$27.
MegaAdventure Park includes MegaZip, MegaClimb, MegaBounce and MegaJump. This attraction features the famous Siloso Beach zip line (as pictured above) as well as a small bungee jump on the beach, a climbing park, and a jump off platform. Open daily 11am-6:30pm. Please note: MegaBounce is located on Siloso Beach, while the rest of the attractions are located in the hilltop jungle near Imbiah station – a shuttle can take you there from the MegaPark stand on Siloso Beach (inclusive of your ticket; small bags permitted on MegaZip, and they take pictures/videos for you and available for purchase!). Tickets vary by attraction/bundle ranging between S$20-S$109/pax.
Nestopia is an outdoor playground/climbing gym for kids; open Wednesday-Friday 2pm-6:45pm; Weekends/Public and School Holidays 10am-7pm, tickets are S$12 for one hour of play.
Ola Beach Club offers tubing, paddle boards, kayaking, and banana boats; it’s open daily; Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Fridays 10am-1opm, Saturdays/PHs 9am-10pm, and 9am-9pm on Sundays. Rentals start at S$25.
Ricochet Sentosa offers paddle tennis facilities and gear which is available daily from 7am-10pm, starting at S$72 for a non-peak court booking, not including paddle rental.
Royal Albatross “Luxury Pirate Ship” is a sightseeing and/or meal included cruise on a pirate ship, sailing times are based on booking and prices range from S$114-S$500+.
SkyHelix Sentosa is a rotating elevated open air lookout point at 79 m/260 ft above sea level that gives amazing views of the island while your feet dangle in open air (as pictured above and below). Open daily 10am-9:30pm, tickets start at S$17/kids and S$20/adults for a guided trip to the top ~ the guide will take photos for you. It does not look that high in person or from the cable car, but trust me, the views are worth it!
Skyline Luge Singapore has been compared to the real life Mario Kart; a downhill cart racing along various tracks that even illuminate at night. Open Monday-Friday 11pm-7pm & 10pm-7pm on weekends; accessible via both Imbiah & Beach Stations, storage lockers provided but small bags are allowed on the ride. Wheelchair access is tricky here as waiting queues form along staircases while the Beach Station location requires the use of a gondola (as seen above). Prices start at S$33/pax and is great for all ages.
SkyPark Sentosa by AJ Hatchett includes the Skybridge, Giant Swing, and the headfirst Bungy Jump, solo or tandem from 50m/164ft. It is open daily 10:30am-7pm (storage lockers available for backpacks and loose items, they will take pictures and videos for you available for purchase), an elevator is available to enjoy the view from the platform. Tickets vary by attraction starting with the Skybridge viewing for S$15/pax to a tandem bungee at S$229.
Sentosa Golf Clubs: Serapong and Tanjong Golf Course (luxury golf courses), time slots based on booking and require a membership.
Ultra Golf is an 18-hole mini golf open Monday-Friday 12:30pm-9pm & 10pm-9pm on weekends/PHs. Prices are S$22/adult and S$18/kid.
Universal Studios Singapore (USS) is home to a number of movie-themed rollercoasters and indoor rides. Open daily 10am-8pm (open early/closes late on certain dates, check Sentosa website). Starting at S$59/pax.
Wings of Time is a pyrotechnic, sound, and light show happening nightly at 7:40pm and 8:40pm, also wheelchair accessible. Tickets are S$19 for a standard seating ticket.
YachtCruise SG offers ferries, tours, and cruises; open daily though times are based on service desired, prices range from S$25-S$110.
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Indoor Attractions on Sentosa Island Singapore:
Axe Factor allows you to let out your energy in an axe throwing range; open daily noon-10pm, starting at S$38/pax with optional food and beverage add-ons.
DinoVenture replaced the Air Combat VR experience (Headrock VR); open daily 10am-10pm, S$15/pax.
HyperDrive is an EV indoor go-karting circuit open Monday-Friday 12:30am-9pm, and 12:30-9pm on weekends/PHs; tickets range from S$40-S$50, package dependent.
iFly Singapore is one of the few indoor skydiving facilities in the world; open daily 9am-10pm; exception is Wednesdays from 11pm-10pm. Fly over 50 feet/15 metres in the wind tunnel starting at S$139/pax.
Madame Tussauds is the famous wax figure museum of celebrities that has locations all over the world. It is open daily 10am-7pm with tickets starting at S$44/adult and S$32/kid.
The Resorts World Casino is always open always 24/7; admission is free but do bring passport and Singapore Arrival Card for access to casino.
Scentopia allows you to design & make your own custom fragrance that you get to take home with you, open daily 11am-7pm, tickets starting at S$95 for the experience and a 50ml bottle.
S.E.A. Aquarium is one of the world’s largest aquariums featuring over 100,000 species of marine life! It’s open daily 10am-5pm; closes late on certain dates, please view closures here. Tickets starts at S$31/pax.
Sentosa 4D Adventureland consists of indoor rides and small coasters; open daily 12pm-7pm where tickets are S$50/adult and S$39/kid.
Trickeye Singapore is museum of optical illusions and a fun spot for unique photo ops. The museum is open daily 11am-10pm and costs S$32/adult and S$28/kid.
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Dining on Sentosa Island Singapore
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Dining: Sorry! There are no true hawker centres on Sentosa Island, but the closest thing is Malaysian Food Street near the Universal Studios entrance (the globe) and Sentosa Food Fest near the Central Beach Bazar where you will also find other food stands and a Shake Shack. There are a plethora of other options around Resorts World and Universal Studios Singapore, to include food trucks.
On Palawan Beach, there is FOC Sentosa (Spanish) and +Twelve (urban fusion).
On Siloso Beach, you will find Coastes (Western), Siloso Beach Cafe (international), Trapizza (Italian), 8 Noodles (Asian), Silver Shell Cafe (International), and Casserole (flavors of Singapore).
There is, however, a formal and unique dining experience at Ocean Restaurant.
Getting around Sentosa Island Singapore
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Getting Around Sentosa Island Singapore; bus and shuttle stops are clearly marked for your convenience.
Bus lines A & B are free to use and operate from 7am-12:10am, running about every 15 minutes. Most buses should have wheelchair accessibility and only travel to certain parts of the island. Learn more about bus routes and stops here.
Beach Trams (shuttle) are also free of charge, and run parallel to the beaches from Siloso Point to Tanjong Beach and back, with many stops along the way. The frequency is every 15-25 minutes, and operates daily from 9am-10pm, and until 11:30pm on Saturdays. These shuttles are open-air shuttles and from my observation, are not wheelchair friendly.
The Sentosa Express is free of charge once you are on the island; you are able to travel to/from Resorts World, Imbiah, and Beach Station(s) in both directions (please note that carts are more crowded in the mornings/evenings). You are also able to return to VivoCity for free at any point. The monorail operates daily from 7am-midnight and runs about every 15-30 minutes depending on your stop; please know that most if not all monorails are stand-up only trains, but it is wheelchair accessible.
The Sentosa Cable Car Line operates under Mount Faber Leisure but is a different cable car line than the Mount Faber Line (the one that crosses the water), as they run perpendicular. This cable car line allows you to head west towards Fort Siloso. The three stations are Siloso Point, Imbiah Lookout (near the SkyHelix), and Merlion (near Resorts World and Imbiah monorails station). Both cable car lines are (manual) wheelchair accessible. Purchase is necessary; learn more here.
Cycling is a great option around Sentosa, as most pathways are paved. Just note that there are many escalators which may warrant taking an alternate route in/around Imbiah Station and Fort Siloso. The Imbiah trails are also not paved; some golf cart routes are. Trail near Tempinis Cascade is a steep staircase.
By Foot: If you are more of a walker, the main beach promenade from Fort Siloso to Palawan Beach is about 2 km/1.2 miles with little to no terrain. Many walkways are also covered. Walking to/from Resorts World, Imbiah Station, and the beach is much shorter, just expect some stairs and slopes.
Conclusion & Final Thoughts
Thank you for checking out this all inclusive list of Sentosa Island Singapore attractions. This is a good place to start and organize your thoughts and ideas of what you’d like to do on the stunning southernmost part of continental Asia.
