There’s no denying that Singapore is expensive but one way to lower the cost of your trip is to choose a self-catering option so you can cook meals in your apartment and cut out lofty restaurant bills. This savvy city-state caters to all budgets, with everything from studio apartments to luxury penthouses. There are high-rise apartments in the city for corporates and family-friendly places in riverside neighbourhoods, with playgrounds and children’s pools. If you want to be in the thick of the action, book short-term accommodation among the heritage shophouses, restaurants and bars of colourful Kampong Glam, or the shopper’s delight that is Orchard Road.
While most serviced apartments in Singapore come with neutral colour palettes, washer-dryers and onsite gyms, a few standouts deviate from the path to offer impressive extras like 24-hour room service, sustainability initiatives or a karaoke lounge.
Main photo: Pan Pacific Serviced Suites, Orchard
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1. Adina Serviced Apartments, Orchard
Best for couples
You know you’re going to be well looked after when the front desk presents you with an ice lolly on arrival. A five-minute walk from the Orchard Road shopping strip, Adina Serviced Apartments (formerly Regency House) takes its role as a home away from home seriously — staff will even map out a bicycle route of the neighbourhood for you. From modern studios to spacious three-bedroom apartments, each of the 88 residences comes with a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer — and there’s a barbecue pit, Jacuzzi and rooftop swimming pool. Available for long and short-term stays with a minimum of six nights, it’s also pet-friendly.
Spa N
Pool Y
Price studios from £222, including continental breakfast on weekdays
2. Treetops Executive Residences, Tanglin
Best for eco-luxury
A resort-style Singapore oasis enveloped in nature, Treetops Executive Residences prides itself on its green initiatives. In addition to a water-saving scheme and recycling program, 60 per cent of the estate is devoted to lush tropical gardens, with 200 plant species and native trees. All 220 luxury apartments — from one to three bedrooms, and a penthouse — come with high-efficiency air filtration systems, orthopaedic mattresses and natural toiletries. It also has a fitness centre, an outdoor pool and a tennis court, plus an onsite café serving local and western dishes, along with health-conscious meals. Minimum stay is six nights.
Spa N
Pool Y
Price one-bedroom apartments from £264, including full breakfast
3. Parkroyal Serviced Suites, Kampong Glam
Best for pampering
With a free city shuttle bus, daily housekeeping and round-the-clock in-room dining, Parkroyal Serviced Suites in Kampong Glam draws the finest of lines between serviced apartment and hotel. All 90 of its one and two-bedroom suites come with views of the Singapore skyline or the ocean, and have a separate living area, fully equipped kitchenette and washer-dryer. Guests can make use of the gym, aerobics studio and outdoor pool, along with a spa, which provides everything from massages and facials to traditional therapies such as reflexology. Minimum stay is six nights.
Spa Y
Pool Y
Price one-bedroom apartments from £287
4. Fraser Suites Singapore, River Valley
Best for entertaining
This clutch of 255 upmarket apartments is a short stroll from the restaurants and bars of Singapore’s three quays, Clarke, Boat and Robertson — but if you’d rather stay inside after a long day of sightseeing, there’s an all-day international restaurant and pet-friendly brunch café onsite. Each of the stylish one, two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouse suites has a fully equipped kitchenette with a Nespresso coffee machine. In addition to the swimming pool, 24-hour gym, steam room and sauna, there’s also a herb garden, a “retreat” with massage chairs, and a room with retro arcade games. Minimum stay is six nights.
Spa N
Pool Y
Price one-bedroom apartments from £245
5. Shangri-La Apartments, Tanglin
Best for families
Surrounded by palm trees and bougainvillea, five minutes from Orchard, are the Shangri-La Apartments. Spacious and light-filled with classic interiors, these 127 one to three-bedroom lodgings are reminiscent of a grand old hotel. They’re also adjacent to the Shangri-La hotel and guests can use its ten restaurants, tennis courts, 24-hour gym and luxurious spa. The apartments have a minimum six-night stay, which includes thrice-weekly housekeeping and access to a communal launderette. It also has a lagoon-style swimming pool, with a waterfall and cheerful yellow pool umbrellas.
Spa Y
Pool Y
Price one-bedroom apartments from £184
6. Village Residence, Robertson Quay
Best for new arrivals
In the middle of lively Robertson Quay, Village Residence Robertson Quay is a popular landing pad for expats moving to Singapore. Known for impeccable 24-hour guest service (including security) and its garden, it has 71 pet-friendly apartments that overlook the tree-lined Singapore River. The fully furnished studios and two and three-bedroom abodes have high ceilings, and while the residence has all the facilities you’d expect — rooftop swimming pool, Jacuzzi, gym and children’s playground — they’re more compact than those at other serviced apartments nearby. But it’s worth the trade-off to have popular cheese-and-wine bar Wine Connection on your doorstep. Minimum stay is six nights.
Spa N
Pool Y
Price studio apartments from £221, including continental breakfast
7. Park Avenue Changi, Changi
Best for business travellers
Within walking distance of the MRT and one of southeast Asia’s largest exhibition centres, Singapore Expo — and a ten-minute drive from Singapore Changi Airport — these serviced apartments are ideal for visitors heading to Changi Business Park (30 minutes from the city). The one and two-bedroom suites come with bathtubs, free wi-fi, lap pool and wake-up calls on request. There’s a light-filled gym and lap pool on the rooftop and, for an additional fee, you can book meeting rooms and serviced offices (subject to availability). Park Avenue also has aparthotels in Clemenceau, Rochester and Robertson Quay.
Spa N
Pool Y
Price one-bedroom apartments from £178
8. Le Grove Serviced Residences, Tanglin
Best for value
Halfway between the Singapore Botanic Gardens and Orchard Road, Le Grove Serviced Residences has 173 units, from 35 sq m studios to three-bedroom apartments, all with a contemporary feel. Expect wooden floors and feature walls, and taupe furnishings with vibrant pops of teal or coral via accent cushions and artworks. While Singapore has work to do on its sustainable waste management, recycling only 6 per cent of its plastics, Le Grove has its own recycling program, along with eco-digesters that convert food waste into fertiliser. Minimum stay is six nights.
Spa N
Pool Y
Price studios from £145, including continental breakfast
9. Citadines Raffles Place Singapore, Downtown Singapore
Best for city centre location
Directly connected to the Raffles Place MRT, this serviced apartment in the financial district is just a train ride away from the rest of the island. There are eight accommodation options, from studios to one and two-bedroom suites and lofts, and each features a unique artwork by a local artist. Need some fresh air? Head outside to the 25m lap pool, the fitness park with a 400m running track, or the barbecue on a timber deck in a leafy alcove. There’s a minimum stay of six nights, and pets are welcome.
Spa N
Pool Y
Price studios from £165
10. Pan Pacific Serviced Suites, Orchard
Best for design and views
Named Singapore’s Leading Serviced Apartments at the 2022 World Travel Awards, these luxury design-led suites are popular for good reason. In the heart of Orchard, with spectacular views of the city skyline, this tranquil retreat has six apartment categories, daily housekeeping and breakfast, Molton Brown toiletries and facilities including a fitness centre, an outdoor pool and a sky garden. Its entry-level one-bedroom suites come with a king-size bed, ensuite with rain shower, and Samsung home theatre system. At the other end of the scale, its two-bedroom penthouses span two levels, with separate rain showers and bathtubs, well-appointed kitchens and private balconies. Minimum stay is six nights.
Spa Y
Pool Y
Price one-bedroom suites from £341, including continental breakfast
11. Weave Suites — Midtown, Kampong Glam
Best for singles and couples
Walking distance from the lively Middle Eastern restaurants and cafes of the Arab Street area, Weave Suites occupies a row of two-story shophouses in vibrant Kampong Glam. While its 65 one-bedroom suites and lofts all come with hotel-quality beds, high-speed internet and smart TVs, they tend towards the snug side. But the aparthotel makes up for it with roomy shared facilities, including a fully equipped communal kitchen, a large living room and a gym. Designed with professionals in mind, there are also meeting rooms and workspaces, along with printing services and networking activities. Minimum stay is six nights.
Spa N
Pool N
Price suites from £225
weave-living.com
12. Aurealis Serviced Residence, Marina Bay
Best for city centre location
You’d be hard pressed to find a more central location than the Sail in the financial district. The 245m-tall waterfront condo is home to Aurealis Serviced Residence, which caters exclusively to business travellers, with a minimum stay of three months. Sealy beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, full-sized fridges and washer-dryers feature in all of its one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with facilities including two 25m infinity pools, a hot tub, steam room and gym with a panoramic view of Marina Bay. Families are also catered for, with a kids’ pool, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, and a karaoke lounge.
Spa N
Pool Y
Price inquire via website
aurealisgroup.com/serviced-apartments-singapore
13. Great World Serviced Apartments, River Valley
Best for families
A popular Singapore neighbourhood with expat families, River Valley is a short hop from the CBD, on the Singapore River. Towering above the local shopping mall, Great World Serviced Apartments has all the hallmarks of a family-friendly resort. There’s the near-Olympic size outdoor swimming pool with a poolside bar, a wading pool for toddlers, two Jacuzzis, a gym, a steam room and a tennis court; it’s pet-friendly too. On rainy days you can make the most of the indoor playground and undercover access to Great World shopping centre, where you’ll find restaurants, a cinema and — for the homesick — Marks & Spencer. Its 304 air-conditioned one to four-bedroom apartments and penthouses were refurbished between 2020 and 2023. Minimum stay is six nights.
Spa N
Pool Y
Price inquire via website
stay.greatworld.com.sg
14. Capella The Club Residences, Sentosa
Best for luxury
Capella The Club Residences on Sentosa island redefines the standards of serviced apartments. Burmese teak flooring, Miele appliances and views of gardens and the South China Sea abound throughout the 62 suites, 10 double-storey penthouses, and nine manors with private pools. In-suite dining is available around the clock, and free continental breakfasts are served on weekdays in the lounge. The Clubhouse hosts yoga and meditation sessions, and guests receive preferential tee times at Sentosa Golf Club, along with access to Capella’s restaurants and award-winning spa.
Spa Y
Pool Y
Price inquire via website
capellaclubresidences.com/en
