Sentosa Island

Sentosa was once a fishing village known as Pulau Blakang Mati, later it became a British military fortress until 1967 and was handed back to the newly independent Singapore Government in 1968. The Government decided to develop the island into a holiday resort for locals and tourist. The public was invited to suggest names for the island and eventually “Sentosa” – meaning peace & tranquility in Malay was chosen for the island.

Sentosa today is Singapore's premier island resort getaway with versatile petition, swarming with events all year round. Only 15 minutes journey from the city to the island, accessed by cable car, bus, taxi or car, the island is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is a distinctive blend of leisure and recreational facilities as well as family attractions, golf, sea sports in addition to hotel accommodation and retreats. A canopy of secondary rainforest covers 70 per cent of the 500-hectare island and is home to tropical animals such as monitor lizards, monkeys, peacocks, parrots as well as other native fauna and flora. The island has a 3.2-kilometre stretch of white sandy beach, and is the only location in Singapore to offer beachfront accommodation and over 670 hotel rooms with full facilities. Offering a variety of experiences for all ages, Sentosa is a must-visit destination for tourists and a popular recreational playground for local residents.