During any journey, staying at a hotel that truly satisfies always makes the experience better. With that in mind, our editorial team has curated Asia’s 10 Recommended Hotels 2026, selecting outstanding properties from cities across Malaysia, Singapore, China, Thailand, Japan, and the Philippines for your reference.
Newly opened in April 2025, Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree offers a nature-inspired stay where every element, from the architecture to the interiors, is designed to harmonise with the environment. Located just a short drive from the city centre and nestled within the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, the 4.6-hectare resort provides direct access to renowned zoological parks such as Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Wonders, Bird Paradise and Rainforest Wild ASIA.
Biophilic design is at the heart of the resort’s architecture. The 338-room property, designed by the award-winning WOW Architects, exemplifies this approach. Upon arrival, guests are greeted by a towering 12-metre Rain Tree on one side and an Indian Beech tree on the other. Retained in their original locations, these two iconic trees symbolise the resort’s commitment to blending architecture with nature, seamlessly integrating with its luxuriant forest landscape.
Like a seed pod protecting the seeds within, the 24 treehouses offer a cosy and protective retreat for guests. Each treehouse hovers above the ground and features its own private patio. The adjacent five-storey resort building including the rooftop, houses 314 guest rooms and suites. It is designed to rise vertically through the layers of the forest landscape, offering views of the rainforest, gardens, and the reservoir.
Designed with sustainability in mind, the rooms can be naturally ventilated with windows that fully open, and ambient room temperatures are regulated to mirror the cool atmospheric temperatures of the rainforests in the tropics. Each room is equipped with an interactive display that shows power consumption levels and offers gentle reminders when usage exceeds recommended levels. Also, rainwater is collected and repurposed for the flushing system in every room. These mindful touches to the rooms are integral to every stayover and achieving Singapore’s Green Mark Platinum first-ever Super Low Energy (SLE) resort.
Experience pure tranquillity at Banyan Tree Spa, an oasis nestled in nature. Surrounded by lush greenery and serene landscapes, it offers an escape where massages and beauty treatments become a soothing salve for the senses and body. Drawing on centuries-old Asian traditions, Banyan Tree Spa creates an intimate sanctuary that blends romance, serenity, and exotic sensuality. The thoughtfully crafted spa menu features holistic treatments and rejuvenating full-body massages, combining aromatic oils, herbs, and spices with ancient healing wisdom. Under the skilled touch of the therapists, simple sensory pleasures are reawakened, defining the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa experience.
Staying at Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree unlocks exclusive wildlife experiences across the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. From early morning visits to Bird Paradise through the Wild Walk programme, guests can observe the birds at their most active state and interact with the keepers, to the Wild ZooDay Camp, an immersive guided tour for children aged 6 to 10 years old at Singapore Zoo. In addition, resort guests will benefit from special rates on park entry and signature programmes, offering even more opportunities to explore the wildlife wonders at the precinct.
Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree
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