The year-end school holiday season is one of the most stressful times for parents, especially when it comes to planning family trips. An ideal holiday needs to be entertaining for the children while allowing families to spend quality time together.

By picking the right destination and accommodation, travel agents can help families spend less time planning and more time enjoying themselves. Here are the key factors to consider when recommending a family holiday in Singapore.

More space, more views, more fun

Whether it’s a family of four or a reunion of 40, when it comes to multigenerational family gatherings, a larger property offers more space. With a totel of 606 rooms and sprawling grounds, Village Hotel Sentosa can cater to groups of any size.

Spacious guest rooms are a big plus point for families with children.

The hotel offers three room types, two of which are designed to accommodate up to four guests with two sets of beddings, vanities, bathrooms and amenities. Every room also boasts inspiring pool, ocean, or island views, along with restful resort-themed décor that will put families in the mood for holiday fun.

Where the kids feel like VIPs

For parents with younger children, a holiday is a way to give the kids a unique experience. While many hotels provide cribs for infants or children’s play facilities, Village Hotel Sentosa goes one step further to put the kids first while minimising hassle for parents.

Village Hotel Sentosa lets the children take charge with specially designed reception and concierge counters.

Fancy amenities aren’t just for grown-ups: with children’s amenities available upon request, young ones won’t feel left out of the hotel experience. The hotel’s Deluxe Family Rooms also feature a Supersize Kids’ Pack comprising bath amenities, toothbrushes, a bathrobe, welcome snacks, and a Sentosa Adventure Book activity booklet.

There’s no time to be bored

With different age groups and interests to consider, families appreciate having diverse activities to choose from — and this makes it easier for agents to sell longer holiday packages. Even on lazy days, guests at Village Hotel Sentosa can look forward to great bonding activities such as a scavenger hunt, kids-friendly aqua fitness classes, and family movie night.

Catch Saturday movie nights and unblocked views of nightly fireworks by the Wings of Time show, right from the Pool Deck.

The hotel’s Pool Deck is one of the most impressive on Sentosa, with not one but four themed pools where guests can have a splashing good time. In addition to the Instagram-worthy infinity edge Pamukkale Pool, kids can busy themselves with the slides and water features in the Children’s Play Pool, pick their own “islands” in the Adventure Pool, or drift past lush foliage along the Lazy River Pool.

Another benefit of holidaying at Village Hotel Sentosa is its proximity to Sentosa’s treasure trove of family-friendly attractions and activities. The hotel is just steps away from The Palawan @ Sentosa , a family beach club that promises a full day of fun with its floating obstacle course, 18-hole mini golf course, and indoor electric go-kart arena. Easy access to the Skyline Luge, MegaZip, and Wings of Time light and water show also means families can enjoy evening activities on the island without having to worry about transportation after dark.

Splash Tribe, inside The Palawan @ Sentosa, is the first family-friendly beach club on Sentosa.

Wholesome dining everyone can agree on

Having a variety of F&B outlets makes it easy to accommodate different dietary requirements, or simply explore a wide range of cuisines as a family. Village Hotel Sentosa’s on-site restaurant Native Kitchen offers a spread of classic Singaporean dishes as well as hearty pizzas, pastas, and burgers — and a selection just for the little ones — so there’s always something to suit everyone’s taste.

Varied mealtimes and hunger cravings are also a concern for parents when on holiday, so having casual dining options at a variety of price points is a plus. Throughout their explorations, families can treat themselves to fun bites aplenty: from food trucks at The Palawan @ Sentosa to the International Food Street at Siloso Beach’s Central Beach Bazaar.

Family feasting is made easy at Native Kitchen, the onsite restaurant at Village Hotel Sentosa.

Take care of the adults, too

There’s nothing parents want more than to relax and have some time to themselves while kids have fun. An ideal family holiday destination should include leisure amenities for the adults as well as children — and at Village Hotel Sentosa, it’s all in one place. For instance, while the young ones enjoy the Pool Deck, parents can take a breather while sipping on cocktails at the Pool Bar.

For a dose of wellness and self-care, parents can always enjoy a grooming session or full-body massage at the award-winning Oasia Spa, adjacently located at Oasia Resort Sentosa. In addition to carrying KOTOSHINA organic skincare from Japan, Oasia Spa is the first in Singapore to offer cryotherapy facials. Teens aged 13-16 can even join in the pampering with the spa’s Mini-Me Time massage and facial treatments.

Ready to design a holiday package that checks all the boxes for families? Connect with Village Hotel Sentosa’s sales team at sales.sentosa@fareast.com.  

This article is brought to you by Village Hotel Sentosa by Far East Hospitality.