D'Resort @ Downtown East

The only positives are if you're leaving the city and need the airport and water park, but you need to stay for at least 2 nights, not just one, to relax before your journey and have enough time for the water park. I arrived at 11 PM and check-out was at 11 AM; late check-out is NOT offered. The water park opens at 12:00 PM. In my case, it meant checking out and then heading to the water park, leaving my belongings in the lobby. Be aware that you won't get any towels from the hotel, and at the water park, especially if you're checking out – bring a thin shawl; it'll be enough to dry yourself off. Also, within the park, you have to pay separately to use lockers for your belongings. So, you need to plan your time carefully to ensure you have a full day at the hotel, where you can get a towel and spend the entire day at the water park without your luggage. The water park operates from 12 PM to 6 PM with a receipt you get from the hotel. The rooms are huge. The water in the room is filtered, which is very convenient. I had a sea view from my window. Beautiful. The downside – it was very cold from the air conditioning, so I had to turn it off completely. The area is vast. At the lobby, they give you information and nothing else; no one escorts you, and you have to figure everything out yourself, which was surprising. But figuring things out on your own isn't difficult. I managed everything with a translator, even without knowing English. The most convenient thing, though, is that you can get to or from the airport in literally 15-20 minutes by taxi. From the airport, it cost $25 to the hotel. For those who don't like risky rides and don't visit water parks, be aware that there's no swimming pool with sun loungers. Moreover, within the complex, you leave everything in a locker and go to the water park. Drinks are from vending machines. People are everywhere, but there aren't kilometer-long queues. The hotel itself didn't immediately impress me; there's renovation at the entrance, and you can't drive up to the lobby. You have to drive to the first floor and take the elevator to the second floor for registration. Overall, if you're here for the water park, yes. I didn't find a swimming pool or a relaxation area within the premises. Beyond the premises, near the sea, there's nothing for the beach. There are benches. The sea has a lot of trash, but the water is very warm. Access is easy: you walk around the hotel, behind a building, along a path, and there's a door to the sea.

The room was clean and tidy. There's a water park next door and a shopping mall, so it's super convenient for food. My room had a connecting corridor, so I didn't have to worry about the sun or rain. There's also a free shuttle bus to the subway station, which makes getting to the city center very easy.

The room facilities were average, with a noticeable musty smell and dim lighting, giving it a tropical resort vibe. The surrounding environment was good. There was no breakfast, and the service was just okay. The only real highlight is its proximity to Singapore's only large water park.

The price was quite affordable, and it's very close to the airport. It would be even better if there was a shuttle service connecting to a subway station. It's right next to a water park, and I booked a package that included water park tickets, so the value for money was pretty good. There's a shopping mall nearby with plenty of dining options. Just past the hotel's back entrance, there's a national park, which is great for a morning stroll.