The Barracks Hotel Sentosa by Far East Hospitality

Hotels
Far East Hospitality
9.8 (510 reviews)
2 Gunner Lane , Singapore , sg

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean and spacious rooms
Delicious food
Cons:
Minor complaints about towel drying
Light and sound issues in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
9.5
The review describes rooms as clean and spacious, but some minor complaints were mentioned.
Service
10
The staff received high praise for their friendliness and attentiveness throughout the stay.
Location
10
The hotel is conveniently located near attractions with a peaceful setting.
Room Quality
9.8
Rooms were described as well-appointed, spacious, and comfortable.
Amenities
9.7
The hotel offers great amenities including pools and complimentary snacks.
Value for Money
9.5
The experiences and offerings justifying the price paid, overall good value.
Food and Beverage
9.9
Food received strong positive feedback, particularly breakfast and canapés.
Overall Experience
10
Guests reported memorable and enjoyable stays, feeling well cared for.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 08:21

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience 5-star luxury at The Barracks Hotel Sentosa by Far East Hospitality. Indulge in spacious air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, private balcony, and a coffee machine.

Convenient Facilities
Enjoy complimentary WiFi, fitness center, and free private parking. Benefit from exceptional services such as concierge assistance, luggage storage, and currency exchange.

Prime Location
Located near Palawan Beach and Siloso Beach, our hotel is close to popular attractions like Tanjong Beach and Adventure Cove Waterpark. Start your day with a delicious à la carte breakfast before exploring the wonders of Sentosa.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at The Barracks Hotel Sentosa by Far East Hospitality.

Important information:

Guest’s identification details indicated during booking is final and any changes thereafter will not be allowed.

Additional verification required upon check-in: booking details must match the original identification documents provided by guest during check-in.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

In accordance with the National Registration Regulations, guests must be at least 18 years of age to check-in. A valid physical identification (passport or NRIC) is required at registration. Driver’s licenses, membership cards, and Singpass will not be accepted.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for S$ 251.80 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 510 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.5
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.8
Amenities: 9.7
Value for Money: 9.5
Food and Beverage: 9.9
Overall Experience: 10
J
jazzliewb Family
10
Perfect venue to enjoy with the family
Pros:

Awesome experience in this hotel and we will definitely come again for family gathering. The service staffs were so so supportive and friendly and important very accommodating with our request on our little boy needs.

2026-07-24 via Tripadvisor
F
FRANCK couple fr
9
Un endroit de rêve qui mérite la présence d’un vrai chef en cuisine
Pros:

Le site est très beau et la chambre a beaucoup de charme.
Il règne un calme absolu qui fait beaucoup de bien.
Le personnel est adorable.

Cons:

Les repas ne sont pas au niveau et surtout les prix sont très excessifs.
Le petit déjeuner est très spartiate et pas très goûteux.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
J
Jane couple nz
10
This is one of the best hotels we have stayed in, and we have travelled a lot! Stay here!
Pros:

An amazing breakfast. Canapes were a lovely touch Couldn't fault the room had everything you needed.
Easy access to the beautiful pool and local restaurants

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
S
SiEnBaby Family Boston, Massachusetts
10
A Beautiful Hotel, Made Exceptional by Its People
Pros:

We chose The Barracks Hotel as our home before attending a wedding, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions we made.

The room with the access to the pool was absolutely perfect, a peaceful sanctuary where we could slow down, relax and enjoy a few quiet moments before the excitement of the big day. The tranquil surroundings and beautiful heritage setting made it feel like a true escape.

What made our stay even more memorable was the exceptional service from the team. Every interaction felt warm, genuine and thoughtful.

A special thank you to Jia Ming & Vivien, whose kindness and attentive care made us feel truly welcomed throughout our stay.

We were also pleasantly surprised by the attentiveness of our room attendant, Wang Li. He noticed that we were using more towels than usual from using the pool several times a day. Without us having to ask, ensured we always had enough replenished. It was such a simple gesture, yet it reflected the team's keen attention to guests' needs.

Breakfast each morning was another highlight. The staff, Nizam & Jeffrey were friendly, attentive and always one step ahead, making every morning a relaxed and enjoyable start to the day.

Every member of the team extended a level of heartfelt hospitality.
Thank you for making the days so comfortable, memorable and relaxing. We look forward to returning again and again.

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor
A
Aurelien family_with_children au
8
Tranquil boutique hotel best for couples
Pros:

The Barracks is a peaceful boutique hotel with wonderful staff who made us feel very welcome. The grounds are immaculate, the colonial buildings are beautiful, and the pool area is a real highlight. Housekeeping was impeccable, and I loved having a filtered water tap in the room. It’s also well located, with plenty of restaurants nearby and Universal Studios within easy walking distance

Cons:

All the doors are incredibly heavy, my young children couldn’t open them themselves. We stayed in a family suite, but the children’s bedroom is accessed via an outdoor staircase, which isn’t ideal for families with younger kids as they’re completely separate from the main bedroom. Service was occasionally slow too; one morning my eggs were forgotten and took another 20 minutes to arrive, and one evening we waited over an hour for two children’s spaghetti bolognese.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
D
Daisy family_with_children au
9
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
S
Sara solo_traveller il
10
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
R
R.Cui couple sg
9
A pleasant getaway from the hassle and bussle
Pros:

The historical vibe with modern comfort, the staff and the service is top notch.

Cons:

We booked a rainforest walk and thought this was the hotel-run activity. But it turned out that the hotel only called a grab to take us to the meeting point, and we had to figure out our own way back. The walk itself was nice, but the hotel could be clearer on what to expect on the day in their brochure.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
E
Explore17162708050 NONE
10
Suggestion
Pros:

The cleanliness was good and service was great. Improvement suggestion: the lounge might able to close at 11pm instead of 8pm

2026-07-06 via Tripadvisor
G
Greg family_with_children gb
10
Old world luxury with personable service provided by people who remember your name
Pros:

I am of the mind that it's the people who can make or break the most thought through. sophisticated, polished, well intended hospitality concept - and the staff at Barracks simply exceeds all expectations. Helpful in a meaningful, human way, unafraid to step out of the comforts of the corporate playbook in a way you won't ever get at a big, anonymous fake smile luxury experience like say Marina Bay Sands. MBS is exceptional, Barracks obviously falls short on facilities and on-paper choice options, but the type of a luxury experience it offers seems to be largely forgotten by the world dominated by face, curated experiences. It's the old time, old world luxury, from day when you'd send your luggage and staff head of your arrival to prepare everything for you.

Cons:

It's in Sentosa, it's a mixed blessing for all the good and bad that come with the location. It's not the most convenient for access to the rest of the city, it's more of a staycation or take a chill couple of days in a city adjacent location.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
Z
Zheng couple au
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
F
fatfatbird Friends getaway Singapore
8
Decent
Pros:

Back the second time after a great experience in 2022. It was pretty busy due to the long weekend - said room would be ready at 230pm the day before, but it took almost 2 hours before we checked in. Service was less memorable than our last visit, but huge shoutout to Zoey for offering a late checkout, helping us to pack the breakfast and lending us the charging cable!

Overall an alright stay.

2026-06-28 via Tripadvisor
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Winnie solo_traveller sg
9
Pros:

The staff are very friendly and helpful. This was our second staycation with them. The first time was years ago but they still remembered us, felt like a second home.

Cons:

The room had a musky smell, unlike before. The pillows were too soft.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
G
gomaish Family Singapore
10
Luxurious Heritage Hidden Gem with Flawless, Intimate Service
Pros:

The Barracks Hotel Sentosa is a small, low-density boutique hotel that delivers an exceptional heritage experience. The personalised service begins at the basement drop-off, where we had multiple heartwarming chats with Uncle Gopal, a wonderful security officer who treated us like family. Check-in was perfectly seamless, and Zoey intimately guided us to our room, making us feel instantly welcome.

We stayed in a pool access room, which was beautifully appointed with fancy colonial-themed fittings and premium tea. The patio features a semi-private jacuzzi stepping directly into the tranquil lap pool. Because the hotel is so exclusive, the pool and the curated green lawn outside remained blissfully empty and peaceful, even over the weekend.

The Living Room lounge concept is a major highlight. While the set-menu breakfast has limited options, dishes like the local kaya toast were excellent and sufficient. In the evening, the lounge transforms to offer free-flow drinks and an exquisite set of canapés and snacks that easily suffice as a complete dinner.

Upon checkout, we were touched to receive lovely keepsake postcards. The only minor hitch was that the complimentary parking coupons failed to work at the exit barrier, though we managed to get out anyway. It is a fantastic hidden gem that packs a massive punch in service and luxury.

2026-06-24 via Tripadvisor
S
Sneha extended_group np
10
Highly Recommend - Had the Best Time!
Pros:

The property location is amazing - quiet place but near the Imbiah station. Lots of restaurant around the area.
The staff were exceptional and the happy hour was noteworthy.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
H
Huali family_with_children sg
8
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
Y
Yuji couple sg
8
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
A
aline family_with_children it
9
Pros:

L’entrata alla piscina direttamente dalla camera, la cortesia dello staff.

Cons:

Nulla

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
I
iveelynd NONE
10
Exceptional
Pros:

My overall experience was very smooth and enjoyable. The place is incredibly relaxing, and as someone who loves nature, I had the best time appreciating the scenery. It allowed me to find a peaceful space to unwind and reconnect with myself.

Kudos to the entire team—I look forward to coming back soon for another amazing experience.

2026-06-06 via Tripadvisor
S
Soraya family_with_children au
10
Amazing Staff!
Pros:

All the staff were amazing! So helpful, kind it made our stay exceptional

Cons:

NA

2026-05-27 via Nuitee