Latest Trip.com Staycation Vouchers: Deals for Amara, Fairmont, Shangri-La and more

Trip.com is currently selling staycation vouchers for Singapore hotels, which are fully refundable if unused. Even if you haven’t decided where exactly you want to stay, it’s a chance to lock in some low rates and get your money back if you change your mind (or find a better deal) later. 

Trip.com Staycation Flash Sale

[Note: The link above works best on mobile phones. If you’re on a desktop, click and drag on screen to scroll (scroll buttons or page up/down won’t work)]

Vouchers have different validity periods, so do read the fine print carefully. 

If you’re a UOB cardholder, it’s possible to enjoy a further S$15 off these vouchers from 10 September to 9 November 2020. This is limited to the first 400 purchases each month, and capped at one redemption per eligible card. 

Trip.com’s Latest Staycation Deals

Here’s a list of the Trip.com staycation deals currently available for purchase. Do note that the prices may change depending on whether you opt for a weekend or weekday stay; you’ll be able to see the final price at check-out. 

Budget (<S$150/night)

Mid-Priced (S$150-299)

Upscale & Luxury (S$300+)

Which deals are worth it?

2 nights at the Fairmont for S$448 nett with breakfast is a better deal than the hotel’s official staycation package. The latter costs S$359 nett, with breakfast and S$100 of F&B vouchers, while the former works out to S$224 nett per night. Even if you take the F&B vouchers at face value, you’re better off with Trip.com. 

A weekday night at the Amara Sanctuary Resort on Sentosa for S$271 nett through Trip.com is cheaper than the official website (S$335 nett). You can add on breakfast for a very reasonable S$20++ per adult. 

The Shangri-La for S$300 nett with breakfast is generally a good option, especially since you’ll be upgraded to the Garden Wing from now till the end of the year (as the Tower Wing is currently being used for SHN).

Otherwise, the Orchard Hotel at S$200 nett is a good deal for those who want a more mid-priced option. You’ll save about S$35 or so from the cheapest rate on the public website.

For a budget-friendly choice, pick the YOTEL Orchard at S$159 nett. Rooms will be small (though not as small as the YOTELAIR Changi), but at that price for Orchard Road it’s hard to argue. 

Don’t bother with Raffles or Capitol Kempinski; it’s possible to book both of these for less on the official website. The Capitol Kempinski, in particular, is running a sensational deal from S$319 nett for a breakfast-inclusive rate with F&B credits. That runs till 22 October, so do poke around and see what dates are left. 

What card should I use to buy Trip.com vouchers?

Trip.com vouchers will code as local travel agency spending. You can use the following cards to maximize the miles earned.

	Earn Rate	Remarks
DBS Woman’s World Card Apply here	4 mpd	Cap S$2K per c. month
UOB Lady’s Card* Apply here	4 mpd	Max S$1K per c. month
UOB Lady’s Solitaire* Apply here	4 mpd	Max S$3K per c. month
HSBC Revolution Apply Here	4 mpd	Max S$1K per c. month
DBS Altitude Apply Here	3 mpd	Max S$5K per c. month
S. Month= Statement Month | C. Month= Calendar Month *Must choose travel as quarterly bonus category

Conclusion

Once again, any unused Trip.com voucher can be cancelled for free, provided you haven’t applied the voucher towards a booking- once you have, there’s no refunds. This means that if the hotel subsequently launches a better deal (or if you’re not able to book the dates you want), you have a hedge. 

The latest list of staycation approved hotels features more than 210 properties, so you’re bound to find something you like in there. 

Check out all your staycation options and deals at The Milelion’s Staycation Portal.