In August, I hopped on a 20-minute ferry from to explore Lazarus Island, one of the country's eight Southern Islands. This wasn't my first time on the island — I last visited in 2021. Back then, it had no accommodations, and it was common for visitors to spend the day and head back to the mainland before sunset.
Now, visitors interested in spending a night on the 47-hectare island aren't required to lug a tent or backpack full of camping gear. Tourists can choose between two recently opened accommodations: a or a . , a tiny house startup in Singapore, launched Tiny Away on Lazarus in May last year.
Into the Woods, run by a couple, Ray Lee and Sam Wong, put up nine tents in February. Both are part of a government initiative to develop tourism on Lazarus Island. In a media release, Sentosa Development Corporation, an organization under Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry, said the initiative aimed to promote rustic adventure and sustainable tourism on the Southern Islands.
Both options are located around 1,000 feet from each other and are priced at 380 Singapore dollars, or $290, a night after tax and service charges. I stayed a night in each. BI covered the costs of the trip.
Although Singapore has a robust hospitality scene, with two hotels making it on list in 2024, alternate accommodation options just started taking off in the past few years. From staying in a in a hell-themed park to glamping in the wild at Singapore Zoo, there are now more options for travelers s.
