The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Singapore

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Singapore

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Visiting Singapore for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Singapore, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Singapore based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Singapore for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Singapore before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Singapore for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Singapore for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Marina Bay Sands

Singapore, Singapore
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $728 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 10 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands has great rooms from $728 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, parking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf at this relaxing hotel. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Infinity pool


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Mandarin Oriental, Singapore

Singapore, Singapore
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $469 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Singapore
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Mandarin Oriental, Singapore which has nice rooms starting at $469. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 5 Raffles Avenue Marina Square. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, laundry services, city views, a spa, and a child pool which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Raffles Singapore

Singapore, Singapore
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $1062 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Raffles Singapore to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $1062. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1 Beach Road. You'll also find scuba diving, a bar, laundry services, a hot tub, and a spa which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, Singapore

Singapore, Singapore
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $325 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Singapore
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $325, Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, Singapore, at 101 Siloso Road Sentosa provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, laundry services, golf, a game room, and a spa. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Novotel Singapore on Stevens

Singapore, Singapore
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

Novotel Singapore on Stevens has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $130 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 28 Stevens Road #01-01. Furthermore, it also offers parking, child care, laundry services, city views, and a game room, which is nice for first time visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


W Singapore - Sentosa Cove

Singapore, Singapore
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $382 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of W Singapore - Sentosa Cove is 9.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $382, and it's located at 21 Ocean Way. We also love the a fitness center, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We love a fun pool bar, and this one is a nice spot to chill and relax by the pool.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Conrad Singapore Marina Bay

Singapore, Singapore
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $305 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Singapore
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Conrad Singapore Marina Bay because it has great rooms that start at $305. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 2 Temasek Boulevard. Only a short distance from the city center, travelers will especially love parking, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms at this convenient hotel. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Mercure Singapore On Stevens

Singapore, Singapore
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $109 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

Mercure Singapore On Stevens offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $109 (before taxes). It's located at 28 Stevens Road #01-02 and has earned a guest rating of 8.10/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, child care, laundry services, and city views which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Shangri-La Singapore

Singapore, Singapore
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $269 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Singapore
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 22 Orange Grove Road, Shangri-La Singapore has great rooms from $269 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, city views, and a hot tub which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Andaz Singapore - a concept by Hyatt

Singapore, Singapore
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $247 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Andaz Singapore - a concept by Hyatt which has nice rooms starting at $247. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 5 Fraser Street. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers parking, laundry services, city views, a child pool, and laundry facilities. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


For more terrific hotel ideas in Singapore, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Singapore, Best Luxury Hotels in Singapore, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Singapore, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Singapore, Best Hotels for One Week in Singapore, Best Hotels for One Night in Singapore, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Singapore, Best Adults Only Hotels in Singapore, Best Party Hotels in Singapore, or Best Business Hotels in Singapore.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Singapore?

Singapore Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$205

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Singapore. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Singapore based on data from 167 hotels is an affordable $205. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Singapore.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $313
  • 4-star hotels: $137
  • 3-star hotels: $108
  • 2-star hotels: $79


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