Set amidst lush tropical greenery overlooking the South China Sea and near the white sands of Palawan Beach, Amara Sanctuary is a boutique resort that is an integral part of the exciting vision of Sentosa as a world-class tourist destination with Universal Studios located nearby.

Voted Singapore Tatler’s ‘Best Resort’ 2010 and AsiaOne’s ‘Best Resort’ 2009, the resort features a beautiful marriage between colonial architecture and contemporary interiors amid a tropical landscape replete with Palmyra palms and banyan trees. It also won the URA Architectural Heritage Awards 2007 – Category A for its conservation of 1930s British Army Sergeants’ Quarters and transforming it into elegant suites.

The resort’s 140 beautifully-designed guest rooms, suites and villas provide the ultimate in comfort, luxury living and state-of-the-art facilities. The villas are designed generously with a minimum of 185 sq m of indoor and outdoor living space, as well as a landscaped courtyard garden, plunge pool and private outdoor shower. Each villa has a tropical fruit garden and personalised butler services are available. Guests may also choose the privacy and tranquillty of the Courtyard and Verandah Suites for a taste of contemporary colonial style.

Amenities available to all guests comprise tennis courts, three swimming pools including a rooftop infinity pool proffering a breathtaking view of the South China Sea, and a fully equipped gym. Guests can also luxuriate with an opulent Royal Mongolian spa treatment at the world’s first Mongolian Cultural Spa, The Yurt Mongolian Spa.

Set against a tropical waterfall and lush garden landscape, the stunning Glass Pavilion makes for a romantic and elegant venue for solemnisations, weddings or corporate events. It also features a quaint antique bell conserved from the oldest chapel on Sentosa island.

For your dining pleasures, select from a number of fine dining establishments in the resort. Thanying is an award-winning restaurant renowned for its exceptional service and authentic Royal Thai cuisine. Located at Palawan Beach, Silk Road of The Sea is a contemporary restaurant offering signature seafood cuisine from places along the journey that explorer Marco Polo took from the North and South China back home to Venice in the 13th century. Also located at Palawan Beach, Braise serves modern French cuisine. Sibon is a contemporary Japanese restaurant housed in the oldest chapel on Sentosa and finally at the exquisite Tier Bar, guests can watch the sun set amidst lush greenery in the company of peacocks.

For golf enthusiasts, arrangements can be made for guests to play at the Sentosa Golf Club. Its two luxurious and challenging 18-hole 72 par championship golf courses on the island have been the setting for world-class international events like the Barclays Singapore Open. Guests can also explore the resort on foot, discover the island on bicycles or participate in special activities such as artist’s workshops, yoga or Taiji sessions.

The resort has a dedicated MICE block for residential seminars, events and conventions. Featuring special effects Gobo lighting, video conferencing and simultaneous translation technology, the state-of-the-art pillarless Grand Ballroom can accommodate 500 guests for a seated dinner and up to 1,600 for cocktail sessions. There are also seven function rooms of  various sizes that are fully equipped to support audiovisual and business presentations with the latest technology.

For corporate retreats or for the perfect weekend getaway ensconced in tranquillity, head to Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa.