Resorts World Sentosa Explained

Casino:Resorts World Sentosa
Native Name:
Address:8 Sentosa Gateway
Singapore 098269
Rooms:More than 1,800 across 7 hotels
Space Gaming:15000sqm
Attractions:Universal Studios Singapore
Adventure Cove Waterpark
S.E.A. Aquarium
Dolphin Island
Festive Walk
Galleria Luxury Fashion
Notable Restaurants:Tunglok Heen
Osia
Palio
Feng Shui Inn
Forest
Owner:Genting Singapore
Casino Type:Land-based

Resorts World Sentosa (abbreviation: RWS) is an integrated resort on the island of Sentosa, which is located off the southern coast of Singapore. The key attractions within RWS include one of Singapore's two casinos, Universal Studios Singapore theme park (which is the second Universal Studios theme park in Asia after Universal Studios Japan and the first in Southeast Asia) the Adventure Cove Waterpark, as well as the S.E.A. Aquarium, which is the world's second largest oceanarium.[1]

First conceived in 2006, the S$6.59 billion (US$5.03 billion) resort was developed by Genting Singapore, and construction began in 2007. It was the third most expensive building ever constructed when it was completed 2010. The resort occupies approximately of land and directly employs up to 15,000 people. The soft launch of the first four hotels took place on 20 January 2010,[2] with the FestiveWalk shopping mall following on 1 February.[3]

The casino began operations on 14 February 2010 on the first day of the Chinese New Year.[4] The Maritime Experiential Museum opened on 15 October 2011[5] and the last attraction opened on 22 November 2012, known as The Marine Life Park.[6] The grand opening of the entire integrated resort was held on 7 December 2012, which was officiated by the country's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong together with Genting Group Chairman Lim Kok Thay.[7] Resorts World Sentosa is also capable of holding large-scale exhibitions.[8]

History

Construction

Construction of Resorts World Sentosa Singapore began on 16 April 2007 on the demolished plot of Imbiah Lookout. It opened after 34 months of construction on 20 January 2010.[9] Crockfords Tower, Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, Festive Hotel and Hotel Michael opened 20 January 2010, followed by FestiveWalk on 31 January 2010. Resorts World Sentosa Casino opened on 14 February 2010.

Opening

Universal Studios Singapore was opened for a sneak peek week in view of the Chinese New Year Celebrations, from 5 pm to 9 pm every night between 14 and 21 February 2010.[10] The whole park was opened but none of the rides was operational. Visitors had to pay SGD10 to get into the park. Park tickets for the week were sold out in 2 days. The park had its soft opening period from 18 March 2010 to 26 October 2010.[11]

COVID-19

As a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Resorts World Sentosa had to temporarily lay off a significant amount of its workforce.[12] [13]

Resort layout

The resort was designed primarily by the Driehaus Prize winner and New Classical architect Michael Graves. The six hotels offer a total of 1,840 rooms for accommodation.[14] Each hotel is designed with a different theme, catering to both leisure and business visitors.[15] The resort is split into the west, central and east zones.[16]

Central zone

Hotels

Four hotels are located in the central zone.

The Royal Albatross is berthed at the Historical Ships Harbour, beside the S.E.A. Aquarium and the Adventure Cove Waterpark.

Casino

Resorts World Sentosa casino is located beneath Crockfords Tower that has an acreage of 15,000 sq.m.

In May 2011, the Casino Regulatory Authority fined Resorts World Sentosa for two violations related to reimbursements and two other violations related to surveillance practices. The total fine was S$530,000 (US$425,000).[23]

West zone

Hotels

Marine Life Park

See main article: Marine Life Park. Marine Life Park, the world's largest oceanarium, opened its doors on 22 November 2012.[6] The park houses two attractions, the S.E.A. Aquarium and the Adventure Cove Waterpark, previously known as the Equarius Water Park.

The Maritime Experiential Museum

See main article: The Maritime Experiential Museum. The Maritime Experiential Museum was opened on 15 October 2011 that features more than 400 artifacts and replicas with a 360-degree Multi-sensory Typhoon Theatre. It displays the history of ancient maritime trade: visitors have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the history of the maritime Silk Route from the 15th to 19th century. The museum consists of more than 10 interactive points as well as an opportunity to board the authentic harbor ships from Asia docked outside the museum.[26] Also, it will become the permanent home of the Jewel of Muscat, a gift from the Oman Government.[27] It was closed along with the Crane Dance on 2 March 2020.[28]

Royal Albatross

See main article: Royal Albatross (ship). The Royal Albatross is berthed at the Historical Ships Harbour, beside the Aquarium and the Adventure Cove Waterpark. The ship is available twice every weekend. Its route goes through the beaches of Sentosa to the outskirts of Marina Bay, around the edge of the Southern Islands and back to Sentosa.

East zone

Universal Studios Singapore

See main article: Universal Studios Singapore. Universal Studios Singapore is Southeast Asia's first Universal Studios theme park and the second in all of Asia. It opened its doors on 18 March 2010. It features 24 attractions and is divided into seven zones – including Sci-Fi City, Ancient Egypt, New York, The Lost World, Far Far Away, Minion Land and Hollywood.[29]

Transportation

Sentosa Express

Like most places in Sentosa, Resort World is accessible by the Sentosa Express.[30]

Bus

Shuttle services RWS8 and the Sentosa Bus A serve the resort.[31] Discontinued services include[32] the NR6, NR8,[33] 188R, and 963R bus services.[34]

Alternatively, to enter the resort, you may transfer to Bus Service 123 at Harbourfront, which will take you as far as Beach Station on the Sentosa Express.

Car

The carpark at Resort World is accessible via Sentosa Gateway.[35]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mothership.sg - Sentosa's S.E.A. Aquarium rebranding to S'pore Oceanarium in 2024, to be 3 times larger. 2022-01-07. mothership.sg.
  2. Web site: 5 April 2017 . 5 April 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170405171811/http://www.rwsentosa.com/portals/0/RWS/pressroom/2010/RWS%20press%20release%20-%205%20Jan%202010.pdf . dead. Resorts World® Sentosa Singapore's First Integrated Resort Opens from 20 Jan 2010 .
  3. Web site: Archived copy . www.businesstimes.com.sg . 13 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210507004732/https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/sub/storyprintfriendly/0,4582,370675,00.html . 7 May 2021 . dead.
  4. Web site: 11 February 2010 . 14 February 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100214182554/http://www.rwsentosa.com/LinkClick.aspx?link=RWS%2Fpressroom%2F2010%2FRWS+press+release+-+casino+opening.pdf&tabid=57&mid=1023&language=en-US . dead. Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore's First Integrated Resort Casino opens 14 Feb 2010; Celebrates with Universal Studios Singapore Previews .
  5. Web site: Discovering Southeast Asia's maritime history. Resorts World Sentosa (Official Blog). 14 September 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20111204183756/http://www.rwsentosablog.com/2011/09/06/discovering-southeast-asias-maritime-history/#more-1071. 4 December 2011.
  6. Web site: World's Largest Oceanarium opens at Resorts World Sentosa 22nd November 2012 . Resorts World Sentosa . 20 November 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121221085431/http://www.rwsentosa.com/LinkClick.aspx?link=RWS%2Fpressroom%2Fpressroom+2012%2FPress+Release+-+RWS+Unveils+The+Worlds+Largest+Oceanarium.pdf&tabid=61&mid=2371&language=en-US . 21 December 2012 . dead.
  7. Web site: RWS looks to hotels for growth . TODAYonline . 8 December 2012 .
  8. Web site: Valentino, Retrospective: Past/Present/Future.
  9. Web site: 29 June 2012 . 3 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303233351/http://www.rwsentosa.com/LinkClick.aspx?link=RWS%2Fpressroom%2F2007%2Fpress16apr2007.pdf&tabid=61&mid=2371&language=en-US . dead. Resorts World at Sentosa breaks ground on 49-hectare site .
  10. Lim, Jessica (2010). Universal Studios opens Sun. Retrieved on 7.06.10 from Stratis Times .
  11. Resorts World Sentosa (2010). Extension of validity for your annual pass. Retrieved on 8 November 2010 from Picasa .
  12. News: 2020-07-15. Genting Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa lays off staff. en. Reuters. 2020-07-15. 15 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200715053814/https://www.reuters.com/article/genting-singapore-layoffs-idUSP8N2DN04X. live.
  13. Web site: hermesauto. 2020-07-15. Resorts World Sentosa to retrench staff amid 'devastating impact' of Covid-19 pandemic. 2020-07-15. The Straits Times. en. 15 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200715053814/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/manpower/coronavirus-resorts-world-sentosa-to-retrench-staff-amid-devastating-impact-of. live.
  14. Sim, A. (9 April 2008). Hard Rock Hotel contract awarded. Business Times
  15. Web site: Fact Sheet: Resorts World at Sentosa by Genting International and Star Cruises (Bid Company – Infinity@TheBay Pte Ltd) . 2008-04-12. 25 September 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200925025813/https://www.stb.gov.sg/content/dam/stb/documents/mediareleases/factsheet-resorts-world.doc . live .
  16. Boo, K. (10 December 2006). Genting plays it smart & sleek the second time around. Straits Times
  17. Web site: Maxims Tower, Hotel Michael and Festive Hotel will open in early 2010…. https://archive.today/20090424082712/http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/30583-Resorts-World-at-Sentosa-unveils-Designer-Hotel-rooms-renowned-American-designer-Graves. dead. 24 April 2009. 24 April 2009.
  18. Web site: E-News Bulletin Issue 8 . 15 February 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100201084850/http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/eBulletin/ENewsBulletinIssue8 . 1 February 2010 . dead.
  19. Web site: World Sentosa | Singapore Resorts, Hotels and Casinos|Singapore Integrated Resorts (IR).
  20. Tor, C.L. 2006, 2 October Genting's 'lyrical' offering; Bidder pulls in designer Michael Graves to design Sentosa IR boutique hotel. TODAY
  21. http://www.resortsworldatsentosa.com/en_hotelfestive.html Resorts World Sentosa | Singapore Resorts, Hotels and Casinos|Singapore Integrated Resorts (IR)
  22. News: ChildAid to be FIRST event held at Resorts World Sentosa . 14 July 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090806125642/http://www.rwsentosa.com/press/2009/Press14July2009.pdf . 6 August 2009.
  23. News: Casino Regulator Fines Genting Singapore Resort . Wall Street Journal . 18 May 2011 . 9 August 2021.
  24. http://www.resortsworldatsentosa.com/en_hotelequarius.html Resorts World Sentosa | Singapore Resorts, Hotels and Casinos|Singapore Integrated Resorts (IR)
  25. Tor, C.L. (17 October 2006). Royal flush; $5.2-billion: Resorts World unveiled. TODAY
  26. Sim, A. 2006, 16 October. Genting bets on four world-class attractions. Business Times
  27. Web site: Singapore exploring the best way to exhibit Jewel of Muscat – Channel NewsAsia. 15 February 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100204075527/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1034569/1/.html. 4 February 2010. live.
  28. Web site: RWS closing Crane Dance, Maritime Experiential Museum on Mar 2. CNA Lifestyle. 13 January 2020. 28 February 2020. 28 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200228080738/https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/trending/resorts-world-sentosa-closing-crane-dance-maritime-museum-12257774. live.
  29. https://web.archive.org/web/20171204130916/https://www.rwsentosa.com/en/attractions/universal-studios-singapore/explore Resorts World Sentosa | Singapore Resorts, Hotels and Casinos|Singapore Integrated Resorts (IR)
  30. https://www.rwsentosa.com/en/getting-here/
  31. https://www.rwsentosa.com/en/getting-here/
  32. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/nightrider-and-11-other-bus-services-to-stop-from-june-30
  33. https://mothership.sg/2022/06/bus-services-discontinued-smrt/
  34. Web site: TransitLink eGuide - Bus Service Information . 2024-06-06 . www.transitlink.com.sg.
  35. https://www.rwsentosa.com/en/getting-here/

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Resorts World Sentosa".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.