Hortus Gardens By The Bay ✓ ACRA Verified
About Hortus Gardens By The Bay
About Hortus Gardens By The Bay
Hortus Gardens By The Bay is a venue rental provider situated within the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive. KakiList has verified operating details and contact channels. The venue holds a 4.1/5 rating across 395 Google reviews — a robust sample that provides a reasonable indication of guest experience. Pricing is positioned in the mid-to-upper range ($$) and is available on a package basis.
Enquiries typically begin by confirming the event date and format — whether standing cocktail, banquet round-table, or theatre seating — as the Flower Dome setting will have specific capacity limits and layout constraints tied to the venue's operational requirements. F&B policy is a key question: confirm whether in-house catering is mandatory, whether an external caterer is permitted (and whether a corkage fee applies), and whether a minimum spend per head is required in lieu of a hall rental charge. Prospective hirers should also clarify A/V provision (PA system, projector, screen, microphones), aircon hours, noise curfew, setup and teardown access windows beyond the rented period, parking arrangements, and accessibility via lift or ramp. For weddings, confirm whether the venue is a registered ROM solemnisation venue or whether a Justice of the Peace must be arranged separately. Photography permits may apply given the Gardens by the Bay setting.
Contact Hortus Gardens By The Bay via WhatsApp, phone, or the enquiry form to confirm date availability, capacity for your specific event format, and the full package inclusions — then arrange a site recce before paying any deposit.
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4.1/5 from 395 Google reviewsRobust sample — provides a reasonable indication of guest experience.
Do a site recce, confirm capacity for your specific event format (cocktail / banquet / theatre), and put the F&B policy, A/V inclusions, noise curfew, setup/teardown access, and rescheduling terms in writing before paying the deposit.
Google Reviews ⭐ 4.1 (395 reviews)
Mikki B
★★★★★
A lovely Mediterranean dining experience in a beautiful setting. The food was tasty, well-executed, and satisfying. Service at the restaurant was good and attentive throughout the meal, making the evening very pleasant. The buggy service from the Gardens by the Bay entrance to the restaurant and back after dinner was smooth and thoughtfully arranged, which we really appreciated. Do note that there is cakeage charged if you bring your own cake. Overall, a very enjoyable dining experience with good food, attentive service, and a scenic location. Would gladly return. Get free entry to the flower dome too and can enjoy before and after the meal.
Aiwen Goh
★★★★★
made a reservation in advance to prepare a proposal for my brother, and everything turned out absolutely wonderful. The setting was incredibly comfortable with such a beautiful atmosphere. It was our first time trying Mediterranean cuisine, and the staff were very thoughtful in recommending dishes and portions that were perfect for our group of five. We all truly enjoyed the food and had a fantastic time. It was such a beautiful and memorable day. Thank you to the team for your attentive service, and a special thank you to Aloysius for coming outside to greet us on Monday — that personal touch meant a lot to us. We will definitely be visiting again!
T. Xue
★★★★★
made a reservation on National Day for an advanced birthday celebration over dinner at Hortus! such a great place for celebration!! (there were at least three other tables who were there for birthday celebration too!) it was a good day to dine here too! almost perfect to watch the fireworks in an air conditioned spot! the staff were very friendly and helpful! we are not used to mediterranean cuisine, not sure what to order.. the staff recommended for us and we enjoyed what we ordered! i didn’t expect my girl to eat so much of the pasta but she did! although the staff initially thought that we seems to not order enough but he wasn’t pushy about getting us to order more instead told us we could order again later. really appreciate such genuine services. we did go for more pita breads in the end!! it was so yummy and compliments well together with the hummus (our fav!!) the chicken was soo tender! chef kiss* THANK YOU so much for the warm cosy check-ins/chat with us! 💯 and the overall best experience ever!!
Julia J
★★★★★
Had an absolutely wonderful evening with our baby for our anniversary dinner! Staff Celine was soooo attentive to our every need and bonded with us over her new parenthood as well. The ambience was absolutely wonderful - fresh air and a calm atmosphere in an air conditioned environment. While waiting for our food, we took a leisurely walk with our baby in the flower dome. Shoutout to Henry as well for being ever so hospitable in showing us around, and bringing us around in the buggy. We are so impressed by your service! The lamb shoulder was delicious, roasted chicken and pita bread were amazing too. 10/10 would recommend and can’t wait to come back again!!!
Haein Lee
★★★★★
Had a really enjoyable lunch here on Christmas day - lovely ambience within Flower Dome, great service (shout-out to Aloysius whose attentive and friendly service really elevated our experience here!), decent food and pricing. Worth a visit for a special occasion meal, with the complimentary entry to Flower Dome which is great especially when there are seasonal exhibitions. It can be a bit hard to find the entrance though - if you're walking from the Shoppes (canton paradise side) you can turn right once you spot the Marguerite sign.
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| Provider | Google Rating | Reviews | Years | Verified |
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| Hortus Gardens By The Bay (this page) | ⭐ 4.1 | 395 | — | ✓ |
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| The Great Room Singapore | ⭐ 5.0 | 73 | — | ✓ |
| Giggster Singapore | ⭐ 5.0 | 52 | — | ✓ |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hortus Gardens By The Bay charge?›
Hortus Gardens By The Bay prices on a package basis, which is typical for distinctive venue spaces within Gardens by the Bay. Singapore function venues of this profile generally price in the range of S$1,500–8,000+ for smaller private events and considerably higher for full ballroom-scale hirings, though the Flower Dome setting and its tourism-adjacent operations mean pricing should be confirmed directly with the venue. Itemise what is included in any quoted package: aircon hours, basic A/V equipment, on-site staff, cleaning, and the setup and teardown access windows (these are often outside the rented period and need to be confirmed). Add-ons such as external-caterer corkage, liquor service, extended-hours surcharges, and photography permits are commonly billed on top. GST applies. See the full venue rental cost guide for Singapore →
What capacity and F&B policy does Hortus Gardens By The Bay have?›
Capacity varies substantially by event format — a standing cocktail reception typically accommodates 1.5–2 times the number of banquet seated guests in the same footprint, while theatre seating falls in between. Confirm the specific numbers for your preferred layout with the venue, as the Flower Dome setting may impose structural or operational constraints. For F&B, clarify whether catering is exclusively in-house, whether an external caterer is permitted (with or without a corkage per head, and whether there is an approved-caterer list), and whether a minimum food-and-beverage spend per guest replaces a hall rental charge. Bar service and any liquor licensing arrangements should be confirmed for events where alcohol is planned. For wedding solemnisations, ask whether the venue holds ROM registered status or whether a Justice of the Peace must be sourced separately.
What's the booking and cancellation policy at Hortus Gardens By The Bay?›
A deposit — typically 30–50% of the total package value — is standard to secure a date, with the balance due one to two weeks before the event. For sought-after dates such as Saturday evenings during wedding season (March–April and October–November), bookings can close six to twelve months ahead. Confirm the noise curfew (many venues adjacent to residential or public areas enforce a 10–11pm limit), parking availability, accessibility for guests with mobility needs, and what happens if a force-majeure situation — a public-health restriction or severe weather — requires postponement. Reputable venues typically allow rescheduling within six to twelve months without forfeiting the deposit, but this must be agreed in writing. A site recce during a comparable event or at the same time of day as your planned function is strongly recommended before paying any deposit.