Singapore Spa & Sauna Guide
Singapore Spa & Sauna Guide
SO6 spotsIf you miss 'Japanese hot springs' in Singapore. From Japanese-style spa facilities with hinoki cypress open-air baths to large 24-hour saunas, garden spas surrounded by park greenery, and luxurious hotel spas, carefully selected by type. You can reset your travel fatigue by combining city spas accessible by MRT with hot spring facilities a little further afield. As opening hours and prices may vary, please check the official website of each facility before visiting.
① Relax in a Japanese-style hot spring
◆Type: Singapore's first Japanese-style hot spring spa (since 2009) ◆Features: Hinoki cypress open-air bath, ganbanyoku (hot stone bath), geisha facials, and other Japanese treatments ◆Area: Bukit Timah (MRT Sixth Avenue/Downtown Line) *The former Clarke Quay branch has closed and relocated. ◆Hours: 13:30–22:30 (official, subject to change, please confirm) / By reservation only ◆Official: ikedaspa.com
② Orchard's high-quality spa
◆Type: Japanese-style hot spring + tatami cafe ◆Features: Tea Onsen (39–41℃), Ice Bath (16℃), dry sauna, yukata rental available ◆Area: Jurong West (approx. 10 min walk from MRT Joo Koon). Located far from the city center, so allow ample time. ◆Hours: Onsen 10:30–22:30 / Cafe 11:00–22:00 (varies by day, please confirm official/SNS) / Reservations recommended ◆Official: joyaonsencafe.com
③ Relax in a large, natural spa
◆Type: Urban wellness spa (Elements Wellness). Focuses on massage, tuina, and facials ◆Area: Orchard (ION Orchard B1 / Directly connected to MRT Orchard within the mall). Easy to drop by while shopping ◆Hours: Weekdays 11:00–21:00 / Weekends & Holidays 10:30–20:00 (official, subject to change, please confirm) / Reservations required ◆Official: elements.com.sg
◆Type: Luxury spa within a hotel (The St. Regis Singapore, formerly Remède Spa) ◆Features: Signature treatment starting with a foot bath ritual, couple's suite with jacuzzi ◆Area: Orchard / Tanglin (29 Tanglin Road) ◆Hours: Daily 10:00–21:00 (official, subject to change, please confirm) / Reservations required ◆Official: stregisspasingapore.com
◆Type: 24-hour large-scale spa (approx. 24,000 sq ft, claims to be one of the largest) ◆Features: Cold and hot pools, sauna, steam room, admission includes buffet. For those who want to relax in the sauna ◆Area: Guillemard (approx. 7 min walk from MRT Mountbatten). Walk-ins are accepted for admission, treatments are reservation recommended ◆Hours: 24 hours (please confirm official website) ◆Official: gspa.com.sg
◆Type: Garden day spa within a park (Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park) ◆Features: 12 treatment rooms surrounded by the greenery of a national park, award-winning ◆Area: Bishan / Ang Mo Kio (approx. 14 min walk from MRT Ang Mo Kio) ◆Hours: Sun–Wed 10:00–21:00 / Thu–Sat 10:00–22:00 (official, subject to change, please confirm) / Reservations recommended ◆Official: aramsaspas.com