Banyan Group celebrates its 100th global property with opening of Mandai Rainforest Resort - Get updated on what's happening in tourism!

Set within one of the world’s leading urban wildlife destinations, the opening marks a symbolic homecoming as Banyan Group reaches its 100-hotel milestone.

A resort immersed in rainforest nature

Spread across 4.6 hectares of lush greenery, the resort brings biophilic design to the heart of Singapore. Elevated architecture preserves the existing terrain and mature trees, including a 12-metre Rain Tree and an Indian Beech that frame the arrival area. Treehouse-style accommodations rise through the forest canopy, inspired by the seed pods of the Purple Millettia, with views across the Upper Seletar Reservoir. A five-storey main building offers rooms and suites overlooking rainforest, gardens and water.

Guestroom interiors celebrate the layers of the forest through works by Singaporean artist Donna Ong and antique lithographs of native wildlife. Sustainable design features include natural ventilation, real-time energy displays to encourage mindful consumption and rainwater harvesting. The resort is Singapore’s first to achieve Green Mark Platinum Super Low Energy certification.

Dining, wellbeing and celebrations surrounded by nature

Forage, the signature restaurant, offers reservoir views and a Harvest-to-Table experience using ingredients from the rooftop edible garden and local producers. The rooftop also features a pool overlooking the reservoir, the Discovery Forest with young native trees and an edible garden growing herbs such as torch ginger, pandan and roselle.

The Meranti Ballroom, inspired by folklore of the forest floor, provides a venue for celebrations and events, while adjacent bridal facilities ensure privacy and convenience. The Banyan Tree Spa offers pavilions and treatment suites integrated into the greenery, including three pods inspired by the scales of the native Sunda pangolin.

A nature-inspired playground brings the rainforest to life for younger guests, with structures modelled on cannonball fruits, buttress roots and giant leaves. These immersive play elements encourage exploration, balance and creativity.

Gateway to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Guests have direct access to Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Wonders, Bird Paradise, Rainforest Wild Asia and the new Curiosity Cove indoor playscape. Stays include special rates and exclusive programmes, from children’s day camps to wellness activities and wildlife encounters.

For more information, visit Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree.

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