Opening in Singapore 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.
Designed to resemble the seed pods of the Purple Millettia tree, these treehouses overlook the Upper Seletar Reservoir.
Like a seed pod protecting the seeds within, the 24 tree houses offer a cosy and protective shelter to its guests. Each tree house also comes with its own private patio while hovering above ground. The adjacent five-storey resort building including the rooftop, houses 314 guest rooms and suites, is designed to rise vertically through the layers of the forest scape and offer views of the rainforest, garden and the reservoir.
Located just a short drive from the city centre and nestled within the Mandai Wildlife Reserve (Singapore’s integrated wildlife and nature destination), the 4.6-hectare resort provides wildlife encounters right next door to zoological parks such as Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Wonders, Bird Paradise and the upcoming Rainforest Wild.
The resort’s design is guided by a deep commitment to biophilia, evident in its architecture, programming, and signature amenities. The resort was designed around the mature trees on the site, while the wings of the resort have been elevated from the ground to accommodate the movement of native wildlife. Drawing inspiration from the rainforest’s natural layers and Banyan Group’s legacy of honouring the essence of each destination, the 338-room resort seamlessly integrates with its luxuriant forest scape.
Upon arrival at the resort entrance, guests will be greeted by a towering 12-meter-tall Rain Tree on one side and an Indian Beech tree on the other. Retained in their original locations on the site, these two iconic trees symbolise the resort’s commitment to blending architecture with nature.
Further connecting guests with nature, the lobby is adorned with nature inspired light features that create a harmonious and inviting space, and bespoke furniture such as reception counters and benches incorporated with upcycled wood.
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.
The resort’s 300-seater Meranti Ballroom, inspired by the mysterious mythology of the forest floor, offers the ideal venue for momentous celebrations, business meetings and conferences. Its centrepiece design is influenced by the rare Bridal Veil Stinkhorn, a striking mushroom found in tropical environments, which is known for its fascinating hexagonal veil.
Drawing on centuries-old Asian traditions, Banyan Tree Spa at the Mandai Rainforest Resort creates an intimate sanctuary with spa pavilions and suites where guests can unwind in a peaceful environment while receiving rejuvenating spa treatments from expert therapists. Guests can look forward to the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa experience, rooted in techniques passed down through generations and the use of natural aromatic oils, herbs, and spices.
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, where guests can observe the birds at their most active 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.
