Tiny Away Escape vacation cottages on Lazarus Island closing in February 2027
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Opened in May 2023, the soon-to-close cottages are the first accommodation built on Lazarus Island for short-term stays.
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SINGAPORE – Staycation cottages provider Tiny Away Escape @ Lazarus Island will be winding down operations in February 2027.
In Facebook and Instagram posts on March 27, it announced that bookings for the holiday cottages on Lazarus Island are open until Jan 31, 2027, as it enters its “final chapter”.
“As this chapter begins to wind down, there is still time for a few more ferry rides, quiet walks by the shore, and peaceful mornings on the island,” it said.
In response to queries from The Straits Times, Big Tiny Group said on March 30 that the closure of its cottages on Lazarus Island was a result of its “concession agreement with Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) reaching its natural, fixed-term conclusion”.
“This has always been the planned timeline,” it said, adding that the closure was not “performance-related”.
“Tiny Away Escape @ Lazarus Island has been one of our strongest and most celebrated properties since opening in May 2023 as the first short-term accommodation on the island. Occupancy and guest satisfaction have remained consistently strong throughout its operation,” it said.
Singapore-based ecotourism company Big Tiny operates five units on Lazarus Island – ranging from 139 sq ft to 167 sq ft in size – with prices from $284 a night, according to its website.
The soon-to-close cottages are the first accommodation built on Lazarus Island for short-term stays.
Powered mainly by solar energy and built from sustainable materials, they are part of SDC initiatives to transform Lazarus Island into a destination for visitors to experience its rustic charm.
“We are grateful to SDC for the opportunity to pioneer sustainable, nature-led hospitality on Lazarus Island and proud of what the project has demonstrated – that Singaporeans have a genuine appetite for meaningful escapes close to home,” said the group.
Looking ahead, it said it remains interested in bringing a similar ecotourism experience back to Singapore when the right opportunity presents itself.
