The only (and most famous) offshore island in Singapore where you can stay overnight is Sentosa. Now, you can add another island to that list. Visitors to Lazarus Island can finally stay overnight in low-carbon eco-lodges called Tiny Away Escape starting in April 2023.
Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) previously announced (Feb 28) that Tiny Away Escape @ Lazarus Island will debut on the South Island with five compact ecotourism accommodation units.
Operated by a Singapore-based ecotourism startup big small, guests can book these sustainability-focused tiny houses for short stays. Since its inception, Big Tiny has a presence in 209 tiny houses in eight countries, including Australia and Italy.
Explore Singapore’s southern islands from day to night
Located a short 15-minute boat ride from Sentosa Jetty@Cove, Singapore’s South Islands, consisting of Seringat, Lazarus, St John’s and Kias across nearly 300 acres, are a hidden paradise.
SDC has conceived plans as sustainable activations to discover these calm connected islands. Tiny Away Escape @ Lazarus Island launches first, followed by entertainment services and activities that will be available in phases from April 2023.
What’s so special about Big Tiny’s tiny houses?
Big Tiny’s five accommodation units will be the first accommodations built on Lazarus Island and will measure between 150 and 170 square feet. Each unit is also equipped to operate in accordance with sustainable practices to reduce the carbon footprint. Below are some of its features.
1. Solar energy is the main source of energy, supported by the network as a backup source in case of contingencies. Energy efficient appliances are also installed to reduce overall energy use.
2. High-tech food waste recycling systems in partnership with local start-up Westcom Solutions to test innovative ways to reduce and recycle guest food waste.
3. Sustainable composite building materials that are durable and produced from recycled plastic and wood fiber. At the end of their eventual useful life, they can be reused in a composite siding to build new “tiny houses.”
4. Biodegradable shampoo and body wash will be provided free of charge to guests.
In addition to the arrival of these accommodations, Lazarus Island will also welcome other new amenities and activities, such as a convenience store, overnight glamping experiences, and non-motorized water activities. These will be launched in phases from June 2023. Services currently available are bike rental and the Glasshouse, an air-conditioned multipurpose space.
