Capella Singapore Review: Luxurious Room with Sea View

28 May is a very special date for us. It’s our 4th wedding anniversary and we would usually spend it on a romantic dinner date.

However, this year we wanted to do something a little different. Something that will be more memorable and meaningful. And as we’ve been blogging more on ShinyVisa, we also thought – Why not do a “staycation” on 28 May this year?

Say what? A staycation? On our anniversary?

As crazy as it sounded, it made sense too. Why not turn our anniversary into a staycation? It would allow us to create more memories to remember and to blog about as well! So yes, why not kill 2 birds with 1 stone and do a celebration as well as a travel review in one go!

So with a ton of good reviews from our friends and friends of friends, we had reserved a sea-view room at Capella Singapore on Sentosa for a staycation in Singapore. We were super excited!

Arrival & First Impressions

I called the hotel around 10: 00 AM to check if I can do an early check-in. Turns out that it’s going to be a very high volume of guests checking out that day and the earliest we can check in is at 3:00 PM. No worries, we just told the staff to make a lunch reservation for us at VivoCity and then head over there.

Since the hotel has a free shuttle bus from VivoCity, we just headed straight to the pickup point located just outside JPOT restaurant at VivoCity. The ride took about 10 minutes, and the bus was only half full of guests. There are many hotels around Sentosa that uses this shuttle bus like Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa. However, Capella does have its own dedicated drop-off point which was also very elegant and classy.

By the way, did you know that Sun Yanzi held her wedding ceremony at Capella too? Celebrity trivia that our super excited 3rd friend discovered.

Check-in: Personalized and Elegant

The very first thing we saw when we arrived at Capella was a Personal Assistant who personally greeted us as we walked out from the bus. This was different as compared to other hotels we have been to as there was no queueing up at the front desk. Instead, we were led to a lounge-like reception counter where we completed our check-in details and key/card deposit with credit card. Only after that, we were given a short guided tour around the hotel by a young staff before finally escorting us to our room.

The rooms are all located along this long stretch of corridor.

In my honest opinion, Capella Singapore is stunning. I’ve never been to a place that looked so colonial with towering trees surrounding the place. But it also felt so far away from the hustle and bustle of the city and any other developments nearby that it almost felt like a resort that is secluded from the world.

There are three swimming pools each with their own charm and atmosphere. There’s also a private walkway that leads to Palawan Beach, which is just about a 5-minute walk away.

The Room: A Sea-viewed Retreat

We booked a Premier Double Room with Sea View. I can honestly say that my first reaction when we entered our room was nothing short of an AWWW. This is not just a room, it feels like our very own private retreat.

Firstly, each room has a personal touch which is a control panel that’s like an iPad in design to control all the curtains, blinds, air-conditioning, as well as the lights. It took a while for us to familiarise ourselves with it and we spent quite some time playing with it (actually way too much at the beginning).

Room Highlights

• Wide and tall windows with no obstruction to the sea view
• King-sized bed that faces the sea
• Lounge sofa that is conveniently right next to the window
• Compact espresso machine with free capsules
• Open bathroom concept with an oversized freestanding bathtub
• Stone bench within the shower area
• Private balcony

As you can see, we spent some time just soaking in the view (and of course, the tub). It was so peaceful and had this touch of luxury and pampering yet at the same time it felt so private and personal which was exactly how a staycation should feel like.

To be honest, there are not many places around Singapore that can offer that level of privacy and seclusion without venturing out to the other part of the country.

If you are tired while showering, feel free to sit down on this stone stool.

Facilities: Pools, Peacocks, Photo Spots

Of course, after we settled in our room we then proceeded to check out the rest of Capella. The hotel was so stunningly beautiful that almost every corner in their compound was photogenic. From a tropical courtyard to a colonial corridor.

So here are some of the facilities and attractions that you must see at Capella.

Facilities & Attractions to check out at Capella:

• THREE SWIMMING POOLS: Our unicorn float also made an appearance in water.
• ON-SITE ICE-CREAM CART: Yup, you can get ice-cream at the pool and charge it directly to your room.
• THE LIBRARY: This place is situated above the lobby and is an elegant library-style room with free drinks and snacks where guests could chill and relax.
• FITNESS CENTRE: A fully-equipped fitness centre. Unfortunately, we did not get to visit it, though. (Must try next time!)
• MRS. PEACOCK: Yes, they also have a peacock living at Capella and they have their own Instagram fan club.

To be honest, in all honesty Capella felt and looked like a resort rather than a hotel in the middle of a city. It felt so far from the world and so private that we just forgot we were still in Singapore.

Breakfast at The Knolls

Included with our room package was breakfast at The Knolls, one of Capella’s Mediterranean-inspired restaurants. As for the breakfast, it was a combination of a buffet as well as a la carte ordering.

Some of the items found in the buffet were:

• Fresh fruits, breads, and cheeses
• Local food such as nasi lemak and porridge
• Continental dishes like sausages, eggs, and croissants

On top of that, there were also items that you can order from a menu for the hot breakfast dishes such as Eggs Benedict, pancakes, French toast, and more.

I had ordered the Capella Benedict but sadly I never received it. After reminding the waitress twice, I gave up after 30 minutes and decided to just finish off what was on my plate. It was a little disappointing but other than that, my breakfast experience was pretty close to perfect.

As you can see from the above picture, the set-up of the restaurant was just amazing. With the gentle breeze, the big windows that overlook the pool and the natural light that seeps through, it just gave an overall calm atmosphere which is perfect for breakfast.

Final Thoughts

All in all, our stay at Capella Singapore was one that we will never forget. Romantic, relaxing, luxurious and very personal – as our first ever staycation in Singapore, we expected much but got much more.

The thoughtfulness of the service, the beauty of the place, the high-tech design and fittings of the room as well as the tranquil and peaceful environment was truly what a staycation should be. We felt like we were at a resort far far away from the city and yet we were just a 10-minute ride from VivoCity.

Despite some of the kinks in the breakfast service, it did not really matter as the whole rest of our stay was pretty much flawless. To us, this is what a perfect anniversary getaway should feel like.

Would we come back? 100% yes.

Hope you enjoy our Capella Singapore hotel review.