D'Resort Staycation

Everybody needs a break every now and then but as much as we would like to take a overseas family trip together, it is not easy for us to do so due to work commitment and the children's studies schedule. Not to mention that the logistics of planning and packing for a family of 7 to get away from Singapore can be quite daunting, and expensive as well. Imagine taking a flight out to Phuket or Bali just to enjoy the beach? Not very economical I would say.

Convenient Leisure

With Leroy's birthday last month, it presented the best opportunity and excuse for a very short staycation right here in Singapore. Even though I had been to D'Resort for a few times to visit our friends and have BBQ, this is the very first time we actually got a room for the family at the place. We took a cab to D'Resort by cab and it was a short 20 mins right from home to this place of relaxation. We were dropped off right in front of the check-in lobby and got the procedure completed in just minutes. 

Small indoor play area for the kiddos but it was cool air-conditioned fun for the kiddos!

Even Starri got to try out the slides!

As we made our way to our room, we passed by a small indoor play area, much to the delights of the kiddos who asked immediately if they can play, before we barely settle in our room! We only managed to get the Rainforest room and not the family room because it was fully booked. But with the double bed and two extra roll-in beds provided, we knew we are more than set for the night. I must say that the room was well-maintained and looked very much like a hotel room. In fact the check-in process, lobby, lift and the look of the room made me feel as if I had checked into a nice hotel, with a great view of the beach to boot which we visited shortly after!

Very well-maintained furniture and fixtures and came with your usual safe and mini fridge.

Coffee or Tea or me?

I am not that particular about toilets lah but the toilet is seriously clean lor!

Shower area was spacious and I can bath 2 to 3 kiddos without any problems!

We went to the beach via the back gate moments after checking in and changing into their swim wear.

The Beach

The beach could be seen from our room and the kiddos kept asking when they can visit it from the moment they laid eyes on it. Until I cannot take it anymore and brought them down. The beach looked quite clean from afar but it was really sad to find plastic bottles, styrofoam and other bits and pieces of plastic everywhere. This is not a local problem, but a worldwide problem that we humans need to seriously do something about. Water still looks clear though and the kiddos were able to explore the mangrove areas during low tide.

The boys cannot wait to get onto the beach!

How we wish the beach can be cleaner! If only all of us do our parts!

Educational tour by yours truly to show them the various sea creatures during low tide!

Yokai Festival

The day we checked in also happened to be the start of Yokai Festival where revellers come dressed up in Japanese style garb to partake in the Halloween festivities. Downtown East also rewarded all those who come dressed in costume to a lucky draw dip and you can see many people taking photos with the cosplayers. After taking a quick rest in our room, we joined in the fun with our Japanese costumes and the kiddos won some vouchers and toys from the lucky dip as well! To be honest, it was the first time I actually walked round Downtown East after their renovations and they had quite a good selection of F&B choices to suit most budgets! We were happy to find our favourite Just Acai restaurant still in operation after the renovations and had our dinner there.

Came and played along with our Japanese costumes as well.

Met the organizer and some very well dressed cosplayers too.

The two little Japanese looks quite cute hor?

Wild Wild Wet

In the evening, we had our friends join us in celebrating Leroy's birthday with a movie night and cake cutting in our room and even though we had 6 adults and 9 kiddos in the room, it was still cosy and comfortable for all of us! We had more than enough sleeping space for all 7 of us at night and woke up fully refreshed and ready to conquer Wild Wild Wet! But first, I had to try asking for a late check-out so that we can play with the peace of mind that we can get washed up back in our very clean bathroom by the time we are done at the waterpark.

There is this short cut to the back of Wild Wild Wet that connects to the resort via a shorter walkway which we discovered late. Lol!

How can we miss frolicking in the warm Singapore weather?

Having fun at the wave pool!

If we say time flies, this 2D1N staycation was really a quick quickie! But for less than the price of an air ticket for one to nearby Phuket or Bail, this would really make a great escape from the hustle and bustle of work and school for the family. It may have been quite a while since the resort was renovated but the team must have been taking great care of the place and the rooms still looked really new. I am guessing that the only thing missing at this place, would be a swimming pool, and for our room type, perhaps bathtub for soaking in comfort would be awesome! 

A double bed and 2 additional roll-in beds was more than enough for our family of 7!

Thank you D'Resort for hosting our family, it was a memorable birthday celebratory stay for the Si Ginna and the kiddos truly enjoyed the facilities and stay. We look forward to visiting the place again soon and would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone looking for a recharge of the mind and soul! Now that school holidays had started, this would be a great place for a short getaway, so check out https://www.dresort.com.sg to book your family fun now!