An escape from Singapore’s urban jungle into a colonial retreat in a luxurious setting surrounded by greenery and exceptional Thai-Burmese food.
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An escape from Singapore’s urban jungle into a colonial retreat in a luxurious setting surrounded by greenery and exceptional Thai-Burmese food.
Samadhi Retreat’s first hotel in Singapore, and the group’s third property, Villa Samadhi Singapore, is tucked away in the lush greenery of the Labrador Nature Reserve.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Villa Samadhi Jungle Walkway
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]The name Labrador originated from Labrador Villa, where the esteemed ship chandler Sir George John Mansfield resided. The bungalow, now the premises of Tamarind Hill, was originally built in 1881 and was later gifted to the government. The building, which is now occupied by Villa Samadhi, served as the British Army’s artillery garrison, after it was completed in the 1920s.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Villa Samadhi Tamarind Hill (Lounge)
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Reviving the colonial building was a meticulous effort which took about three years, where each broken window shutter was carefully unhinged and sent to the workshops to be restored. CEO FredericoAsaro sourced the roof tiles from similar black-and-white buildings that were going to be torn down, while the floor planks were restored with salvaged wood from old village (or kampung) houses, giving them a new lease of love and life.
The hotel has 20 rooms that have been designed to complement the colonial architecture, of which several have sweeping walkways and views of towering Banyan trees. Of the four room types, the most luxurious is Luxe Sarang, spanning 56 sqm and set far away from the hotel so guests can enjoy added privacy. The suite is equipped with an outdoor whirlpool, a private garden and a sprawling living space.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Villa Samadhi The Library
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Enjoy more than 100 Thai and Burmese creations made from scratch at Tamarind Hill. Guests can enjoy the signature Red Tom Yam with River Lobster, and can pair this with their choice of house-infused gins, fine wines and signature cocktails. Guests will enjoy a welcome tea, evening cocktails and a special evening turndown service. www.villasamadhi.com.sg
If you’re looking for other places to stay, we recommend Six Senses Duxton or Andaz Singapore Hotel by Hyatt.[/vc_column_text][vc_basic_grid post_type=”ids” element_width=”12″ initial_loading_animation=”none” grid_id=”vc_gid:1536819535472-30d8581c-842b-7″ include=”15309, 13881″][vc_column_text]Subscribe to the latest edition now by clicking here.
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