Capella Singapore
Capella Singapore
H1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098297
capellasingapore.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Capella Hotels & Resorts
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of Creation
March 2009
Hotel General Manager
An accomplished hotelier with over 35 years of experience, Yngvar Stray brings with him a wealth of experience in operating international five-star luxury and lifestyle hotels in gateway cities across Asia and Europe since 1994. He has held senior leadership positions at Sheraton Towers Singapore, St. Regis Singapore, St. Regis Beijing, and Banyan Tree Shanghai on the Bund, as well as the appointed Group General Manager of Sino Hotels in Hong Kong.
Hotel Positioning
5-star Luxury
Development Strategy
Capella Singapore was developed to offer the best in class for the most discerning travellers, integrating the know-how of the world’s leading experts, featuring the works of London architects, Japanese interior designers, San Francisco artists and wellness specialists from Stockholm, to name a few. Capella Singapore aims to raise the bar of excellence, offering a rare, world-class experience.
CAPELLA SINGAPORE
History & Story
Capella Singapore was built in the 1880s to accommodate the British officers of the Royal Artillery and their families. Comprising of Blocks 48-51, the four classic colonial military buildings were given conservation status on 7 Aug 2000 under the Conservation of Built Heritage. Blocks 48 and 49 were used to house the Officers’ Mess and barracks for unmarried officers, where the officers and families had their meals and recreational activities such as wining, dining, dancing and tennis. Blocks 50 and 51 were used for the married officers whose families stay with them during their service on the island. In March 2009, the buildings were masterfully restored and integrated into a modern luxury resort hotel sitting on 30 acres of lush landscape.
Renovation Date
Pritzker Architect Prize Laureate Lord Norman Foster led the masterful restoration of the heritage buildings.
Date added extensions
March 2009
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Be treated to utmost hospitality from our Capella Culturists, masters of preferential service dedicated in ensuring personally curated luxury experience. Set amid an oasis of restful serenity on Sentosa Island, guests enjoy a beautiful and private haven surrounded by tropical rainforests and the South China Sea. Enjoy Singapore’s largest lead-in room category, with flexible check-in and check-out times.
Location
Capella Singapore is a luxury hotel on Sentosa Island, offering a private world of splendid serenity, just ten minutes from the heart of one of Asia’s most dynamic cities, Singapore. 30 acres of rolling hills surround a private enclave on Sentosa Island wherein lies Singapore’s premier recreational respite.
Key sites/activities in the area
Capella Singapore is located in Sentosa Island, a 10-minute drive from the Singapore city centre and 25-minute drive from Changi International Airport. Being on Sentosa Island, Capella Singapore is in close proximity to many tourist attractions such as the beautiful beaches of Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, Sentosa Golf Club and 2. Sentosa Golf Club, One Degree 15 Marina, and South East Asia’s largest aquarium, the SEA Aquarium.
Fun facts
Capella Singapore is home to the largest and most luxurious “Presidential Suite”, the Colonial Manor, an old colonial “black and white” bungalow which stands at 436 sqm with three bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms, two living areas, a stately dining room, study room, kitchen and a private swimming pool.
Children’s corner
Children will have the opportunity to participate in exciting resort activities with their families, such as bracelet charm making workshop, cooking lessons, breakfast with the peacocks, art and heritage tours, and swimming in Capella Singapore’s three-tier cascading pools or lounging on giant unicorn floats. Children will also receive special amenities such as pink or blue bathrobes and bedroom slippers, colouring materials. Dining at the hotel’s Italian all-day dining restaurant and more.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Number of Premier Guest rooms: 57
• Premier Garden – 40 units
(77 sqm / 828 sq ft)
With views across lush landscaped gardens, our 40 Premier Garden Rooms are designed as cool, elegant contrasts to the nature outside. The private hotel room with balcony enhances the relationship between indoors and outdoors, so you can relax and reboot among the tranquillity of Sentosa Island.
• Premier Seaview – 17 units
(77 sqm / 828 sq ft)
Think of evenings on your hotel balcony, taking a moment as you look out across the breathtaking Singapore seascape. If you can tempt yourself back indoors any one of our 17 Premier Sea view Rooms warm and inviting, with a focus on natural materials and the perfect meeting of simplicity and sumptuous finishes.
Number of Constellation Rooms: 4
• Constellation Room
(77 sqm / 828 sq ft)
Looking out to the sea or across landscaped gardens, our four Constellation Rooms feature personal balconies with indulgent private Jacuzzis to lose yourself and your worries. Designed as cool, elegant contrasts to the nature outside, each accommodation includes a multitude of luxurious touches for the perfect stay in Singapore.
Number of Suites: 11
• Sentosa Suite – 7 units
(86 sqm / 925 sq ft)
• Capella Suite – 4 units
(100 sqm / 1076 sq ft)
Looking out to the view of the South China Sea, our 7 Sentosa Suites feature a separate living area and bedroom. Designed as cool, elegant contrasts to the nature outside, each suite features touches of luxury for the perfect stay.
Number of Villas: 38
• One-Bedroom Garden Villa – 31 units
• One-Bedroom Palawan Villa – 4 units
(133 sqm / 1431 sq ft)
• Two-Bedroom Villa – 3 units
(186 sqm / 2002 sq ft)
Each of our hotel’s 38 Villas features an outdoor terrace with private plunge pool. Unwind in the elegant and inviting space, featuring a separate living area and either one or two bedrooms and thoughtfully-designed to complement the beautiful, tropical surroundings.
Number of Colonial Manors: 2
• Colonial Manors
(500 sqm / 5381 sq ft)
Masterfully restored black and white bungalows that dates back to the 1880s, the two Colonial Manors offer a stay steeped in history. Ideal for family staycations, each manor offers three bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, separate dining, living and study areas.
Number of Capella Manor: 1
• Capella Manor
(576 sqm / 6200 sq ft)
The Capella manor’s neutral palette, subtly patterned wallpapers and fabrics, and tropical foliage mirror the lush landscapes. Handpicked furniture by Simone Haag tell a story blending a restful retreat with a curated narrative.
Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 113
Restaurants & Bars
Half Board Plan
• Fiamma: Traditional Italian cuisine
• Cassia presents a repertoire of authentic Cantonese delights with a touch of modern flair
• The Pineapple Room: An elegant bar concept perched above the hotel lobby and inspired by Sentosa Island’s history as a pineapple plantation
• Bob’s Bar: A tropical bar serving Cuban-inspired cuisine and rum-based cocktails
• Chef’s Table: An idyllic home-styled kitchen
• Fiamma
Capella Singapore’s restaurant concept in collaboration with Chef Mauro Colagrego, is a salute to the heritage and spirit of Italian family cuisine. Offering a refreshing take on authentic, traditional Italian cuisine in a place of warm familiarity and timeless charm, Fiamma welcomes everyone to savour life through collective experiences and memories, bonded together over hearty flavours at the table.
• Cassia
With interiors designed by André Fu and inspired by the historic spice routes of Southern and Western China, Cassia is a contemporary Chinese restaurant in Sentosa, serving unexpected twists on traditional Cantonese dishes. Based on the best regional recipes and using the finest seasonal ingredients, Chinese Executive Chef Alan Chan masterfully marries modernity and tradition in his creations.
• The Pineapple Room
The Pineapple Room was designed to transition seamlessly from The Living Room’s intimate daytime retreat into a sophisticated evening bar. Embodying the tropical fruit’s symbol of warmth and hospitality, The Pineapple Room promises to foster camaraderie among guests through meaningful conversations, timeless classics and contemporary cocktails.
• Bob’s Bar
Watch the sun set amidst lush greenery and the expansive skyline at Bob’s Bar. While you are here, savour a glass of mojito, old fashioned or a contemporary twist on a classic cocktail that is made with Navegante, a rum made exclusively for Capella Singapore by master distiller Richard Seal. Bob’s Bar also offers a curated selection of local delights such as Singapore laksa, Hainanese chicken rice, bak kut teh and more.
Wellness
• Auriga Spa: Nestled in the lush rainforest of Sentosa Island, Auriga Spa at Capella Singapore is a perfect cocoon to rest, rejuvenate and tap into the celestial rhythms. Auriga, whose namesake is a constellation in the northern hemisphere, has a distinctive approach to wellness and beauty based on the cycles of the moon.
• Fitness center: Located at the first floor, our Fitness Centre features state-of-the- art Technogym® equipment
• Capella moments: Family yoga every Sunday morning
• Three-tier cascading pools
• Family yoga every Sunday morning
Corporate & Celebration Events
• Grand Ballroom: Singapore’s first circular ballroom with a glass-dome skylight, its centrepiece is a magnificent glass sculpture by Nikolas Weinstein, which floats from the dome’s centre. Warm, natural skylight fills the ballroom’s 8,393 square feet of pillarless space, designed to comfortably accommodate 400 guests.
• The Gallery: Designed to hold up to 100 guests, The Gallery offers a boutique setting for exquisite wedding celebrations and social and business receptions.
• Sentosa Room: Three meeting rooms, Sentosa I, II and III, feature floor to ceiling windows and is divided by an operating wall, ranging from 1,098 to 3,659 square feet, these rooms can merge to accommodate 70 to 180 guests.
• The Patio: Overlooking the stunning South China Sea, and a heritage tree that has aged with grace, a perfect backdrop for the ultimate wedding.
Capella Moments:
– Breakfast with Peacocks
– The Craft of Cocktail
– Rum Appreciation
– Art of Yoga
– Bath Bomb Making
– Bracelet Charm Making
– Peranakan Tiles Workshop
– Scavenger Hunt
– Little Star’s Culinary Workshop
– Build Your Own Boba
– Bosun’s Call
• Cascading pools: Perfect for a whimsical evening surrounded by the glistening waters of the cascading swimming pools, the second-tier poolside presents an unpretentious natural setting for an elegant cocktail party or dinner.
• The Portico: Adjacent to the Grand Ballroom, The Portico is an adjunct space, fitted with a tranquil water feature, surrounded by Capella Singapore’s lush forestry – a place that is perfect for pre-function receptions.
Extra Notable Features
Breakfast with the peacocks
• Cocktail Making Masterclass
• Rum Appreciation class
• Cooking Masterclass
• Family Yoga
• Art Tour
• Heritage Tour
• Scenic Jogging – Jogging maps provided
Hotel & Restaurants Awards
2023 – 2024
The World’s 50 Best Hotels Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards No. 1 Best Hotel Brand in the World and No. 1 Best Hotel in Singapore
2013 – 2024
Forbes Travel Guide: Five Star Hotel Forbes Travel Guide: Five Star Spa
Number of employees
250