Renting serviced apartments and condos in Singapore
Singapore serviced condos boast first class facilities
A serviced apartment is probably the best initial option for accommodation when first arriving in Singapore. Starting a new job or business is enough worry in itself without having to spend sleepless nights searching for the perfect place to live from day one.
A serviced apartment provides the ideal halfway house. It offers a home from home without the hassle of maintenance and housekeeping and you can enjoy myriad amenities right on the doorstep such as swimming pool, gym and perhaps a business centre to allow guests to finish off their day's work from home.
Why Singapore serviced apartments?
Serviced condos and apartments in Singapore provide a good environment to make both personal and business contacts while enjoying the benefits of a luxury lifestyle.
Many expats prefer this particular type of lifestyle without the worry of a long term financial commitment. Lots of developments have resort-style facilities and entertainment and are particularly suitable for families. You can also expect unparalleled levels of security.
Sleeping and dining areas are separate and the vast majority have fully featured kitchens with mod cons such as washing machines. There are usually communal areas such as restaurants or recreation centres and some even have dedicated children’s playgroups and activity centres. Air conditioning, cable TV and hot water come as standard.
Recommended Singapore serviced apartments
Treetops Executive Residences (No. 7 Orange Grove Road, Tel; +65 6887 0088) is an established expat family favourite, close to Orchard Road and just 10 minutes from the CBD. It houses over 200 self contained condos with a wealth of sports amenities and social activities. You can choose from studio apartments and duplex two or three bedroom suites. Prices are around SGD$5,000 a month.
Treetops is the absolute high of luxury
There are some truly swanky options if your pockets are deep enough, costing as much as SGD1,000 a night such as Pan Pacific Serviced Suites (Somerset, Orchard Road, Tel: +65 6884 5000) These are generally found in the heart of the city close to the Marina Bay and Orchard Road prime real estate areas. Holland Park and leafy Bukit Timah are perennial favourites with expats and each feature dozens of highly desirable (and very popular) serviced condominium resorts.
If you really want to experience a quintessential tropical lifestyle, the best option is to base yourself out on the tranquil east coast. This area is becoming ever more popular due to its proximity to the airport and miles of beaches and palm fringed seafront promenades. If you really must have a sea view then this is the place to go although you can expect to pay handsomely for the privilege.
It is also a haven for active people with a plethora of watersports, fishing, golf and outdoor pursuits. Even more importantly, there are several highly regarded international schools in the area. Bayshore Park and Pebble Bay are two of the most desirable places in this area and newer ones opening all the time.
The very best deals are to be found on the west side of the island and in the north at Yishun and Kranji. The latter area is popular not only for its good value but also easy access across the nearby causeway into Malaysia. An attractive professionally run apartment complex in these areas will cost a monthly rate of around SGD$2,500. There is much less variety for serviced apartment living out here in the suburbs and it is much more usual to lease conventional condos and HDB flats.
There are many large Singapore property companies who have a wide portfolio of serviced apartment buildings across the city such as Far East Hospitality and Village Hotels & Residences which include condotels, and five star apartment blocks. It is also worth considering specialist letting agents such as Accent Properties (Bukit Timah Road, Tel: +65 6291 8711) for long term discounted rentals.
