Banyan Group an independent global hospitality company, and Mandai Wildlife Group announce the Grand Opening of Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree. Owned by Mandai Wildlife Group, the resort marks Banyan Group’s debut in Singapore and is a key addition to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, the city-state’s wildlife and nature destination.
“As we mark our 100th hotel with our first in Singapore, Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree represents a deeply meaningful homecoming. It brings together our legacy of design-led hospitality with our commitment to stewardship and shared impact,” said Eddy See, President and CEO, Banyan Group. “Here, guests are invited to slow down, reconnect with nature, and experience travel as a force that uplifts people, places, and communities. As the first resort within a world-leading wildlife and nature destination in a capital city, it offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with nature and enjoy meaningful wildlife experiences right at their doorstep, a powerful expression of Singapore’s City in Nature vision.”
“For over a decade, we have been transforming the Mandai Wildlife Reserve into a world-leading wildlife and nature destination, where our parks offer windows into the wild and public spaces create new ways to enjoy the outdoors. With extensive experiences beyond immersive wildlife encounters across our 126-hectare precinct, accommodation is a key part of the journey,” said Bennett Neo, Group CEO, Mandai Wildlife Group. “Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree is an important addition that allows guests to stay longer, explore at their own pace, and fully enjoy everything that the precinct has to offer. More than a place to stay, it is an immersion in nature and a rare opportunity to connect with it in a city-state.”
A Resort Immersed in the Rainforest
Set across 4.6 hectares of lush greenery, Mandai Rainforest Resort brings biophilic design to the heart of Singapore. Elevated architecture preserves the natural terrain, while mature trees including a 12-metre Rain Tree and an Indian Beech, frame the arrival experience. Treehouse-style accommodations, inspired by the seed pods of the Purple Millettia, rise through the forest canopy, offering sweeping views of the Upper Seletar Reservoir and a seamless connection with the surrounding rainforest. The adjacent five-story resort building houses guestrooms and suites with panoramic vistas of the forest, gardens, and reservoir, blending sustainable design with comfort and luxury.
Sustainability is central to the resort experience. Rooms feature full-length windows for natural ventilation, ambient temperatures mirroring the rainforest, rainwater harvesting, and interactive displays to encourage responsible energy use. These features have earned the resort Singapore’s first Green Mark Platinum Super Low Energy (SLE) certification.
Dining, Wellbeing and Celebrations in Nature
Forage, the resort’s signature restaurant, offers spectacular views of the Upper Seletar Reservoir featuring nature-inspired dining with a Harvest to Table concept featuring ingredients sourced from the rooftop edible garden and local sustainable producers. Guests may explore the garden and discover the native herbs and plants showcased in their dishes. The restaurant also offers some of the best sunset views in the precinct, along with easy access to the observation deck – also a birdwatching spot with more than 30 species recorded, including white throated kingfishers, sunbirds, and bulbuls.
On the rooftop, guests can enjoy the pool’s unobstructed views over Upper Seletar Reservoir. The Discovery Forest transforms-built space into living green, with saplings that reflect the natural forest types once common in this region. The Edible Garden grows more than 15 native herbs, including Butterfly Pea, Torch Ginger, Roselle, Pandan, Lemongrass, and Asam Gelugor.
Banyan Tree Spa offers an intimate sanctuary with pavilions and suites integrated into the surrounding greenery. Three iconic treatment pods draw inspiration from the scales of the native Sunda pangolin, symbolising protection and tranquillity. Guests unwind in a serene environment while expert therapists deliver rejuvenating treatments rooted in traditional Asian techniques.
A Premier Eco-Luxury Escape for GCC Travellers with Nature-Inspired Experiences for All Ages
The resort offers a rich array of nature-inspired experiences designed for families, couples, and travellers of all ages. The resort’s biophilic playground brings the rainforest to life through structures shaped like cannonball fruits, buttress roots, and rainforest leaves, inviting children to climb, explore, and play within the natural landscape. Guests also enjoy seamless access to the wildlife parks of the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, including Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Wonders, Rainforest Wild Asia, Bird Paradise, and the newly opened Curiosity Cove – a 4,600 sqm indoor nature playscape. Stays at the resort unlock special rates and signature programmes, from the Wild Zoo Day Camp for young explorers to guided wellbeing activities and immersive wildlife encounters.
Perfectly suited for GCC travellers, the resort offers a premier eco-luxury escape just seven hours from Dubai and eight from Riyadh, ideal for short breaks, long weekends, or stopovers en route to Australia, Japan, or Southeast Asia.
Complementing Banyan Tree’s regional favourites in Dubai, Doha and AlUla, the resort provides exclusive access to educational wildlife experiences for families while offering adults serene, nature-led retreats and bespoke wellbeing experiences.
For more information, please visit Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree.
