May 19, 2021
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Surrounded by green manicured golf courses and vast blue skies, Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore is an oasis in the East where you can pretend, if only for a moment, that you’re not home.
For the past year and a bit, staycations have been all the rage and for good reason. With borders still closed and Air Travel Bubbles in constant limbo, Singaporeans have found solace in resorts and hotels around the island.
If anything, staycations have helped provide some sort of semblance to our old jet-setting lifestyles.
While I haven’t always been the most enthused staycation-er, like most, travel deprivation eventually got to me and I caved.
Foodie Staycation at Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore
Food is an important part of your sojourn to Thailand, which is why the wellness resort complements its staycation with fun workshops and a mouth-watering fare of Thai delicacies. Head to the all-day dining restaurant Greenhouse and tuck into chef Donnapa authentic Thai fare, including his signature
khanom jeen nam ngiao (spicy curry pork noodles cooked with a rich homemade curry paste). Alternatively, you can dine at al fresco bar & grill Tee Deck for its extensive selection of Thai-inspired barbecue dishes as well as
som tum gai yang kaeng khanun (pork & jackfruit curry).
Location
Overlooking the sprawling grounds of the Laguna National Golf & Country Club is Dusit Thani’s latest gem, offering a retreat from the busy city centre and neighbourhoods of Singapore. Here, life slows to a calm ebb, where the breeze flows unobstructed and the eastern waters lap against the coast in the distance.
As an urban resort in a secluded part of town, Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore provides a fuss-free coach service to and from the nearest mall, Changi City Point, as well as train station, Expo. Visitors coming in from Changi Airport will find it just ten minutes away by car.
Sharmaine Loh · 8 February 2021
Few hotels in Singapore can lay claim to the fact that they reside near a golf course, but the newly-opened Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore that’s the first to be situated on the same grounds as two championship golf courses sure can.
Constructed as an urban, wellness-focused resort found in the East, the luxurious property is now the ultimate getaway destination, especially for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. In addition to its impressive golf course turf which stretches farther than the eyes can see, Dusit Thani is also home to the Thai hospitality group’s signature Devarana Wellness spa, swimming pools plus hot tubs and emerging F&B outlets, among others.
January 21, 2021 Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore
New Year + Phase 3 + borders still closed = Time to treat yourself to a more upscale staycation for a change.
While this staycation option might be a bit (okay, a lot) pricier than you re used to (prices start from $280/night for a basic room), you can think of it as a substitute vacation overseas, paid for with the money you saved from not travelling in 2020.
Where to stay
Meet Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore, a five-star luxury urban resort located a mere 10 minutes away from Changi Airport. This upscale resort finally opened in December 2020 after years of renovations and delays (it was originally slated to open in 2013!), and from the looks of things, the wait was well worth it.