We have crossed the mid-year mark and are halfway into July. Whilst enduring this summer heat, start planning for a nice staycation to treat yourself and your friends or family. With the hotels and staycation deals listed below, you will be able to beat the heat and enjoy a cool summer!

Unwind and dine Sentosa staycation package

Citi is offering a 2D1N Unwind and Dine Staycation Package from $286 nett (UP $386). This package includes a stay in the Deluxe Room at Hotel Michael or Equarius Hotel, $78 dining credits per stay and daily breakfast for 2.

For 2D1N, enjoy the sunny beaches at Sentosa while not forgetting the exquisite 5-star hotel at Hotel Michael or Equarius Hotel. Enjoy a delectable breakfast spread at either hotel and spend the $78 dining credit to feast on some amazing food at Resort World Sentosa.

Click here for the terms and conditions and click here to book now.

Citi Cash Back Card

• Pros
  • Great dining and groceries rewards
  • High petrol discounts

• Cons
  • Lacks shopping and entertainment rewards
  • Not suitable for lower budgets

One of the best cashback cards on the market, Citi Cash Back Card rewards average consumers with top rates in key categories — food and transport. Cardholders earn up to 6 per cent cashback on dining, and up to 8per cent on groceries and petrol (any station), in addition to saving up to 20.88 per cent on fuel at Esso & Shell. Even more, consumers earn up to $75/month, which is quite high by market standards, adding up to a potential $900/year.

Four Points by Sheraton Singapore

Situated at Robertson Quay, Four Points by Sheraton is at the heart of nightlife spots like Clark Quay and Boat Quay. Enjoy a change in your staycation itinerary as you enjoy the nightlife without worrying about how to get home.

Standard Chartered Visa Infinite cardholders get to have a complimentary room upgrade, 1-for-1 draught beer & house pour wine. The hotel is known to be a clean and comfortable stay with a delicious breakfast buffet.

If you do not have a Standard Chartered Visa Infinite, don’t fret. All Standard Chartered Cards will get to enjoy up to 20per cent off at Four Points by Sheraton Singapore. Read more about the hotel promotion here.

Click here to book your stay!

Standard Chartered Visa Infinite credit card

• Pros
  • Great rewards for high overseas spend
  • Rewards banking activity

• Cons
  • Not suitable for average spenders who mostly buy local essentials
  • Annual fee

A card for the affluent individuals, Standard Chartered Visa Infinite Credit Card maximise miles with market-leading rewards rates. Cardholders earn 1.4 miles per $1 local spend and 3 miles overseas, receive rental privileges with Hertz Asia and up to 20.1 per cent fuel savings at Caltex. Consumers can also earn points on mortgage loans, savings accounts, tax payments and more.

Parkroyal Collection hotels

Parkroyal Collection hotels have discounts for both HSBC and Citi banks. Cardholders get to enjoy a 15per cent discount on the best available room rates and an additional 10 per cent off for Pan Pacific Discovery members.

The discounts are for Parkroyal Collection hotels at Beach Road, Pickering, Marina Bay, and Kitchener Road. Click here to find out more about HSBC promotion and here for Citi promotion.

Click here to book your stay!

HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card

• 
  Pros
  • Great local dining & groceries rewards
  • Suitable for moderate budgets ($1,600+/month)
  • Cashback & miles rewards

• Cons
  • Limited miles & travel perks
  • Not suitable for frequent online shoppers

Earning up to 5 per cent rebates on local dining and other grocery and petrol expenses, the HSBC Visa Platinum Credit Card is a good option to maximise savings from your meal at Shin Minori.

These earnings are capped at $83 a month, which is achievable for those with a $2,000 budget on the card. This makes HSBC Visa Platinum Card one of the best cards not only at Shin Minori, but on the market for average spenders.

Capella Hotel

Capella Hotel is an iconic hotel where the Trump-Kim Summit was held back in 2018. Nestled in the forested area of Sentosa Island, this hotel leaves guests feeling detached from the concrete jungles and allowing themselves to be recharged by nature.

Capella Hotel currently has 2 bank promotions with Citi and Standard Chartered. Standard Chartered cardholders get 10 per cent off accommodation and up to 15 per cent off dining at Capella Hotel Singapore. For more information, click here to find out more.

Citi offers a 10per cent discount on the best available rates, click here to find out more. Besides the bank promotions, Capella also has some packages on offer on their website.

Click here to book your staycation at Capella!

For a limited time only, get 20 per cent off when you book the Sentosa Staycation package for stays between July 28 and Aug 31, 2022.

Standard Chartered unlimited cashback card

• Pros
  • Unlimited 1.5 per cent flat cashback
  • No minimum spend requirement
  • Up to 21 per cent fuel savings with Caltex

• Cons
  • No boosted rates in specific categories
  • No travel perks

One of the best cards for high spenders, Standard Chartered unlimited cashback card rewards consumers with unlimited 1.5 per cent rebate on all spend without having to worry about caps. Consumers can also benefit from up to 21 per cent fuel savings at Caltex and SimplyGo compatibility, which makes transport a bit easier and more cost-effective.

The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore

One of the best 5-star hotels in Singapore, Ritz Carlton will provide you with a classy and exquisite experience during your stay.

With your Citi card, you will get to enjoy complimentary breakfast for 2 people, upgrade from Deluxe Kallang to Deluxe Marina room or Marina room to Deluxe Suite and $100 hotel credit with minimum 2 nights stay. Read more about the terms and conditions here.

Book your stay at Ritz Carlton here.

The Warehouse Hotel

The Warehouse Hotel is a very interestingly designed hotel with a dark and mysterious atmosphere. It marries vintage styling with modern comforts and allows guests to explore Singapore’s history during their stay.

OCBC cardholders get to enjoy 15 per cent off the best available rate which comes with breakfast for 2 and a welcome drink per guest. Click here to read the terms and conditions.

Book your stay here.

OCBC 365 Card

• Pros
  • 6 per cent rebate on dining, 3 per cent on groceries, transport, recurring bills, online travel
  • Fee waiver with $10,000 annual spend
  • Up to 22.1 per cent fuel savings at Caltex, 20.2 per cent at Esso

• Cons
  • 0.3 per cent rebate on general spend
  • High $800 minimum spend requirement

With 6 per cent rebates on dining and online food delivery, the OCBC 365 Card allows you to maximise your savings.

These cashbacks include 3 per cent on groceries, transport (like Grab), travel bookings, and even recurring bills. The card has a fee waiver after just $10,000 annual spend (about $833/month). Given that the card has a $800 minimum requirement, this fee waiver will not be difficult to obtain.

Bank credit cards and booking sites partnerships

Klook

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Expedia

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Agoda

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Booking.com

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Conclusion

With so many options and deals around, it will be hard not to find the perfect staycation for you. Remember to always check whether there are discounts on booking sites and use bank cards that offer the best discounts. Last but not least, go out and enjoy your staycation!

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