Looking for deals and discounts on staycations, museum passes and shopping sprees? Our guide to sweet family deals in Singapore will have you and your kids living your best life in no time.
Raising a family in Singapore isn’t a cheap affair. To add to our plight, the sudden surge in GSTs, property rentals and the like have not made things any easier. There are kids’ birthday parties and weekly supermarket shops, and don’t even get us started on the school fees. Thankfully for us mums and dads, there are also plenty of deals in Singapore, like kids eat free offers, kid-friendly museum vouchers and discounted family staycations galore. So, if you’re searching for the best family-friendly deals in Singapore, you’ve come to the right place. Kickstart the year 2023 on the right note and snag some of the hottest deals in town!
The year 2022 has been eventful in our books and has just bid us a sweet goodbye. But seeing in the new year doesn’t mean it’s the end of the most happening deals in town. Well, brace yourselves cause with Chinese New Year just around the corner, we say it’s just getting started! Yay! Wander around the shopping malls or visit your favourite retail websites, and you’ll find that lots of stores are having sales and offering discounts – we can’t wrap every single offer up here, so our advice is to keep your eye out and shop around! Read on for deals on travel, attractions and dining offers!
FAMILY STAYCATION DEALS IN SINGAPORE
1. Village Hotel Sentosa specials
Check out this super duper family hotel in Sentosa! Village Hotel Sentosa offers an energetic, fun and vibrant stay for families with four unique themed pools and complimentary family activities. Receive a Supersize Kids’ Pack for each child when you book the Village Playcation package! Enjoy a 3D2N stay in a family room and enjoy perks like daily breakfast (up to 2 adults and 2 kids), a Mini Hotelier Experience, and up to 25% off participating F&B outlets and Sentosa attractions. We tried it out and think it makes the perfect fam staycay!
Valid for stays until 23 December 2023
2. Staycay your way at Resorts World Sentosa
Sentosa’s attractions are on your doorstep with these super fun family staycay options (there’s a whole list!). The deals often include dining credits and drink vouchers, and you can combine them with tickets to big attractions like Universal Studios Singapore and Adventure Cove Waterpark.
Available until 31 December 2023
3. An Otterly Adventurous Staycation with Otah & Friends
Looking to spot Singapore’s favourite Otter mascot across the island? From what we hear, he’s been pretty busy seeing in the New Year. Catch Otah with an Otah & Friends-themed staycation at participating hotels, courtesy of Pan Pacific Hotels Group and KKday. Our little otter friend has tons of surprises that will have the littlies squealing with excitement. Think exclusive collectables, tons of treats and a welcome pack filled with themed goodies to keep the little ones on their toes! There’s more – the one-night staycation package promises ‘otterly’ experiences with breakfast for two adults and one child. No rumbly tummies, folks!
Available from now to 31 March 2023
4. Family Getaway at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
We love the Family Getaway package at Marriott Tang Plaza hotel for so many reasons. Think a free-flow of ice cream (when dining at the restaurant), delicious buffet breakfasts, and an M Passport wallet for the kiddos that includes an M Passport activity map, stickers and postcards. Wow! Little guests under 12 years of age dine for free for lunch or dinner too. Yay! Best part? If you are in for some much-needed retail therapy, the hotel is located bang at the heart of Orchard. Convenient indeed! So snag the promotional code on offer to redeem a special rate and get 50% off the second room! Hurrah!
Available until 31 December 2023
5. Family Fun Package at Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn’s Family Fun Package this January has tons of fun in store for the fam, and we say it’s worth a staycation! Opt for the double bedroom – two nights stay and get free breakfast and three complimentary tickets to Singapore zoo for two adults and one child. Yippee! And if you have littlies under 12 years of age, well, guess what- they get to stay and eat for free! A holiday treat indeed.
Available until 13 April 2023
6. Urban Jungle Suites at Pan Pacific
Looking for a fun-filled staycation with the fam? Pan Pacific has something special in store for all our tiny jungle explorers, and we reckon it will win you big points! Enjoy 15% off on a weekday 2N1D stay at Pan Pacific’s Urban Jungle Suites (76 sqm), which boasts some exciting jungle-themed features. Think inflatable hippo, teepee and a treehouse bunk bed for two kids. Psst, the kiddos get Urban Jungle Survival Pack and bath toys for a fun soak in the tub! Your stay also includes private access to the Urban Jungle Cabana by the pool with kiddie floats and three hours of access to Kiztopia in Marina Square. Urban jungle guests can enjoy daily breakfast at the Edge restaurant, as well as exclusive Pacific Club privileges, which include access to the exclusive-Pacific Club lounge for all-day refreshments and afternoon tea with a 360-degree cityscape view from the highest level of the hotel. Sweet!
Available until 31 August 2023
7. Family Staycation Package at The St.Regis Singapore
Create fond family moments at The St. Regis Singapore. Look forward to exciting facilities like the Tropical Spa Pool or take a short stroll to nearby attractions highlighted by the Singapore Botanic Gardens – the city’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take your little ones on a nature exploration journey at the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden, located a short distance away from the hotel. The St. Regis Singapore Family Moments package is specially curated for two adults and two children. Enjoy an epicurean breakfast, $50 hotel credits per stay and an exquisite in-room kids’ afternoon tea set for two. What’s more, with close proximity to Orchard Road, there are loads to explore nearby too! Want to take a sneak peek inside this staycay? Check out our full review!
Available until 30 June 2023
8. Check into ParkRoyal on Beach Road
Guests can expect an enhanced stay experience at ParkRoyal on Beach Road while also exploring the vibrant surroundings this year. Pan Pacific DISCOVERY members can enjoy up to 30% on stays, while non-members can enjoy up to 15%. Best part? You get complimentary access to the hotel gym, swimming pool and other recreation facilities. Woop!
Available until 28 February 2023
9. Shangri-La Singapore Family Fun Playcation
We love spending some drop-in play time at Buds at Shangri-La, and now is a great time to extend and stay with a super fun ‘playcation’! A world of imagination and exploration awaits with this package that includes daily breakfast, SGD 100 nett dining credits per night and a free playtime session at buds by Shangri-La and Splash pool area.
Available until 30 June 2023
10. ‘Happy Days!’ Staycay at the W Hotel Sentosa
If an ideal family getaway is what you’re longing for, this package from the W Hotel Sentosa is perfect for you and your family to relax and reconnect. The Happy Days! package includes daily breakfast for up to two adults and two children (12 years old and under), all-day and all-inclusive meals for children (when dining with an adult at the kitchen table or in-room dining only, and meals are to be ordered from the children’s menu).
Available until 14 December 2023
FAMILY DEALS ON TRAVEL FROM SINGAPORE
11. Check out Luxury Escapes for cheeky discounts on high-end vacations
If you want to live luxe for less, check out Luxury Escapes. There are so many deals (including daily offers!) on beautiful holiday spots for families and couples alike. Think the Maldives is out of reach? Think again! Treat yourselves to a once-in-a-lifetime family vacay with these hot deals.
12. Book your seats on the Pokemon-themed Pikachu Jet, exclusively with Scoot!
Pokemon fans will not want to miss this! Scoot and The Pokémon company bring to you an exclusive livery and Pokémon-themed in-flight experience for all adventure lovers! Find out more about the specially curated Scoot x Pokémon flight experience, merchandise and more, or book your tickets on for upcoming flights on the new Pikachu Jet (so cute!). Scoot your way between Singapore to Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok and Taipei. The routes of the Pikachu Jet TR will be reviewed periodically, and customers can check out the latest details on Scoot’s website.
13. Flying to New York in style? Try Emirates’s Premium Economy equipped planes
The Emirates A380 premium economy experience looks lush, with an extensive suite of products that turn the journey itself into a destination. The planes boast one of the largest screens you’ll find on a plane, along with possibly the best airline in-flight entertainment system that is excellent for occupying adults and kiddos alike on long-haul journeys.
With plush seats and extra legroom, Emirates’s Premium Economy plies from Singapore to four other cities with its retrofitted A380s – New York JFK, San Francisco, Melbourne, and Auckland (along with London, Sydney and Dubai). Look forward to more Premium Economy seats on services to London Heathrow and Sydney sporting refreshed cabins. Check out the swanky cabins and book online in advance to secure your seats!
14. Sweet deals in Thailand with new hotels and family-friendly packages
Here’s a place worth hitting up for a staycay cause it serves up some pretty attractive deals in our books. Best part? The Avani Kids Club has lots in store to keep the littlies busy. Snag the ‘Suite long stay special’ for a 4-night stay and get showered with tons of perks, including a generous cash credit and daily breakfast. Or opt for a ‘Stay longer special’ (minimum 5 nights) where you save up to 20 % and get a daily brekkie. And if you book 21 days in advance, you can enjoy 15% off on stylish accommodation with Avani’s Advance Purchase offer. Very cool indeed! Check out the Avani website for more deals on offer.
15. Speed over to Desaru Island on the ferry and enjoy these special offers!
Looking for a quick and easy getaway off the island on the Lunar New Year weekend? Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas is a perfect pit stop for that great fam-staycay. If you are looking for hassle-free travel sans traffic jams during the holiday weekend, we know just the solution. Start on a peaceful note by hopping onto a Singapore-Desaru ferry that will sail every day between 19 Jan 2023 to 23 Jan 2023. Once you’re on Desaru turf, enjoy pristine beaches, untouched nature, nature-centric activities, luxury amenities and great family-friendly accommodations. Psst, there are tons of exclusive stay packages to snag to really save some dollars. Check out the ‘Summer Pool Villa Bliss Package’ with a private gazebo and plunge pool, and save over 20%. Here’s to a stress-free staycay!
FAMILY DEALS ON ATTRACTIONS IN SINGAPORE
16. Bountiful moments at Resorts World Sentosa
Have a bountiful start to the new year at Resorts World Sentosa, and snag attractive deals on offer for a fantastic time with the fam this January.
Look forward to key highlights at the S.E.A Aquarium, like the Trail of Fortune and The Sea Dragon Rises that the fam will love. Grab the Bountiful Wonders deal to catch all the underwater fun, starting at $36 per person. It includes a one-day ticket, attractive CNY treats vouchers and retail vouchers (with a minimum spend of $40).
Jumpstart the Lunar celebrations at Universal Studios with the fam – with a festive meet and greet, receive an Ang Bao with exciting goodies inside, hang out with the minions, and so much more. Catch all this with the Bountiful Thrills deal starting at $68 per person, which includes a one-day ticket, F&B voucher, retail voucher (with $50 minimum spend) and exclusive Universal Studios merch up for grabs too. Very cool!
How about some adventure? Take a plunge with the Bountiful Adventures deal at Adventure Cove and plenty of fun galore starting at just $36 per person. It includes a one-day ticket and meal voucher.
Available until 5 Feb 2023
17. Kids go free to the movies at Shaw Theatres!
Movie-goers will love this one as kids aged six and under can see a film for free! Shaw Theatres are offering free admission for the little ones (six years old and below) with every standard (full price) ticket purchased by an accompanying adult for G, PG, and PG13-rated movie titles. The standard ticket and free ticket for your child must be of the same movie and session and valid for shows before 2pm, from Mon-Fri (excluding Public Holidays & Eve of Public Holidays). Only valid for walk-in purchases at all Shaw Theatres Box Offices – there are quite a few terms and conditions, so make sure you read through them all to take up this great offer!
Looking for a package for the whole brood? The Shaw Theatre IMAX- family package deal is worth a snag. Each package includes admission for 4 people, including at least one child under 13 years of age. The whole fam can enjoy a movie together at prices starting at $58 for IMAX Digital movies and $66 for IMAX 3D). Pretty cool!
18. Free admission to Sentosa Island extended till 31 March 2023, the Sentosa Islander membership has been revamped – check out the new rewards tiers!
‘The more you rest, the more you get rewarded’ – we like the sound of that! Get ready for a whole new R&R experience on Sentosa with the revamped Islander membership programme. From exclusive invites to Sentosa events, free island entries, discounts at participating attractions, retail outlets, hotels, and more. This is one rewards program that is worth signing up for! There are three tiers of perks and rewards to enjoy, so get the most out of your Islander experience and sign up now – it’s free!
19. ArtScience Museum promotions – plus, kids go free on Fridays!
If you’re planning a trip to the ArtScience Museum, then make sure you check out all of its current promotions and make the best out of them! First up, 30% off adult and concession standard tickets for a single exhibition if you sign up for the free Sands Rewards Lifestyle membership.
Stay tuned to everything happening at the Art Science museum with the ArtScience Friends membership (an extension of the Sands Rewards LifeStyle programme). Enjoy great perks like 30% savings on attraction tickets, shopping, dining and more at Marina Bay Sands. There are tons of membership benefits too, like unlimited visits, exclusive previews, discounts & rewards, priority entry and even self-parking benefits.
Or, take advantage of Family Fridays – where every adult can bring in four kids under the age of 12 years for free (but note this isn’t valid on public and Singapore school hols).
SHOPPING DEALS IN SINGAPORE (AND ONLINE!)
20. Shopping deals aplenty at Shopee
Shopee is our go-to for great deals and discounts, and this January, there are tons of great deals to look forward to. Jumpstart the lunar new year with Shopeepay credits (up to $20) for new users, bag abalone at attractive deals, enjoy cashback and vouchers (for select products) and shop from tons of Shopee exclusive CNY goodies. If you are feeling lucky, have a go at Hunt & Huat and stand a chance to win $888 and more.
21. Cherish new moments in comfort at UNIQLO
Hop into the Lunar New Year on a stylish note with Uniqlo, with tons of festive looks and perks on offer. We are talking about app member benefits where users get a Joyous duo plate set (with a minimum spend of $88), an exciting newly launched Looney tunes collection featuring Bugs Bunny for the littlies and plenty of sales.
22. Get your gift shopping done early with our fab Chinese New Year Gift Ideas
Big festive celebrations call for a bit of extra planning, and Chinese New Year deserves no less, especially from your gift-shopping point of view. To save you the hassle and time of hopping around town endlessly to hunt down every nook and cranny of the island for the best gifts, we have put together a great deal to save you the effort! Check out our CNY gift guide that has something exciting for all in the fam, and you can thank us later!
23. Toy sales happening at Toys r Us and The Better Toy Store
We love The Better Toy Store for its high quality and unique range of gifts. Check out the sale section for big discounts on everything from nursery wallpaper to puzzles, night lights, and other fun toys!
Toys R Us is a firm favourite for window shopping with our monkeys, and now they’ll need a little less pocket money to go on a spending spree! Hop into a fun-filled new year with tons of exciting toys on sale and save up to 40% off deals. Yipee! Psst, don’t miss out on over 100 new toys arriving on offer this month.
DINING DEALS IN SINGAPORE
24. Celebrate Veganuary with Flash Coffee
Here’s an incentive to go vegan this January! Flash Coffee will celebrate ‘veganuary’ with full gusto by offering complimentary oat milk upgrades in collaboration with OATSIDE to fuel the start of the year. Plus, every purchase of an oat milk drink at Flash Coffee’s flagship outlet at Orchard Gateway will entitle customers to a free spin at the sure-win gachapon machine! From exclusive kooky OATSIDE merchandise to one week’s worth of free coffee, there’s a surprise for everyone!
25. Celebrate Lunar Mew Year season with Cat & the Fiddle
Looking to end your festive celebration this January on a sweet mew note? Look forward to 20% off on your cake purchases (only for the cake of the month) from Cat & the Fiddle. Yum! The cake you should grab this January is the tangy lemon and yuzu-infused cake – Maneki Neko. We say it will refresh the palette after a heavy feasting spree.
26. A hearty snack at Din Tai Fung
Here’s something special for UOB card members, and we think it’s definitely worth a snag. Head to one of our favourite places for a CNY Cantonese snack and enjoy 15% off on delectable steamed buns and snacks (available daily between 2 pm to 5 pm). Delish! Wait, there’s more! If you are an OCBC card member, you are in luck – from 1 Jan 2023 to 5 Feb 2023, OCBC cardmembers can enjoy $12 off on their meal with a minimum spend of $118. Sweet!
27. Feasting deals at Resorts World Sentosa
Here’s a scrumptious deal to bag this CNY, and we are talking 5% off when you book RW restaurants online (Note: participating outlets only). It’s that easy-peasy! Best part? There are quite a few cuisines included in the list of participating restaurants. If Cantonese food is your craving this season, Feng Shui Inn is your place to be. Or head next door to Osia Steak and Seafood Grillhouse for some delish steaks and lots more. Happy feasting!
28. Plenty of delicious deals on foodpanda
Looking to dig into some finger-licking food from the comfort of your home this January? Enjoy huge savings and satisfy your cravings with the latest foodpanda promotions, discounts, and free delivery deals. Sounds utterly delish to us!
29. Family steak night at Lawry’s The Prime Rib
We love a good steak, and you’ll want to stake out this deal at Lawry’s The Prime Rib Singapore! From now until December 2023, enjoy 30% off steaks every Wednesday for lunch and dinner (woo hoo!). There are also great bonuses for birthday celebrations (discounts and a free birthday dessert, yes, please!) Check the T&Cs and book before you go to enjoy these offers.
30. Fancy a pizza, but prefer home delivery? Grab a pizza from Domino’s or Pizza Hut!
If you’d rather stay in your PJs to enjoy a Friday night pizza, then head online to Domino’s. Specials are being updated all the time, and it’s best to check in regularly when your pizza cravings strike!
Grab the CNY Fortune box from Pizza Hut at just $39.90 for 4-5 pax! Check out many other hot deals on offer – some of the packages are up to 50% off! Whether it’s a single pan pizza or a meal to feed twenty, you’ll save loads with these specials.
31. Check out this restaurant rewards programme – TriplePlus (includes cash rebates, birthday discounts, 30% off-peak discount and 1-for-1 mains!)
Have you signed up for this dining rewards programme? If you’re fans of Commonwealth Concepts outlets (we’re talking Bedrock, Oriole Coffee + Bar, PastaMania, and The Marmalade Pantry, to name a few), then sign up for the new TriplePlus online programme. There are three tier options available, with fees only applying to the higher tiers. The programme offers up cashback rebates, as well as the chance to redeem rewards such as exclusive birthday discount vouchers, 30% off-peak discount vouchers and 1-for-1 main course deals!
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