Marina South Wellness Attraction & Newport Residences
Marina South’s $1 Billion Wellness Attraction Opens in 2030 – What It Means for Newport Residences
Singapore’s southern waterfront just got a lot more compelling.
Construction has officially begun on a seven-storey, $1 billion wellness attraction at Marina South – developed by Therme Group Singapore, a global leader in large-scale spa and wellness facilities. Spanning 4 hectares along the waterfront – roughly the size of six football fields – the attraction is slated to open in 2030, the same year Newport Residences is estimated to receive its Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP).
The timing is significant. The Greater Southern Waterfront (GSW) is being built out in coordinated phases, and Newport Residences sits at the northern gateway of this entire transformation. With the Therme wellness attraction confirmed, groundwork broken, and a 2030 opening target aligned with Newport Residences’ TOP, buyers are looking at a residential address that will be surrounded by world-class lifestyle infrastructure from the day they move in.
Here is a detailed look at the Therme attraction, what it will offer, and why it matters for Newport Residences owners and investors.
What Is the Therme Wellness Attraction at Marina South?
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) awarded the concept and price revenue tender for the Marina South Coastal site to Therme Group Singapore in November 2025. Construction has now commenced, with the groundbreaking milestone recently confirmed.
Developer: Therme Group
Therme Group is a European wellness company with a global track record in large-scale thermal spa and wellness destinations. Their two flagship facilities – in Bucharest, Romania and Erding, Germany – are the two most visited wellness destinations in Europe. The Marina South attraction will be Therme’s first Asian facility, making Singapore the regional anchor for the group’s expansion.
Scale and Features
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Location | Marina South Coastal site, adjacent to Marina Barrage |
| Land Area | 4 hectares (approx. 6 football fields) |
| Height | Seven storeys |
| Key Features | Thermal pools, saunas, steam baths, water slides |
| Public Park | Additional 4-hectare public park linking Marina Barrage to the attraction |
| Opening | Targeted 2030 |
| Annual Visitors | Approximately 2 million at full capacity |
| Investment | Approximately $1 billion |
The attraction is designed to appeal across demographics – families with children, seniors, and working adults – making it a genuine lifestyle destination rather than a niche wellness facility.
Neighbours and Connectivity
The Therme attraction will sit alongside some of Singapore’s most iconic destinations: Gardens by the Bay, Marina Barrage, the enhanced Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore, and the upcoming Founders’ Memorial. A 4-hectare public park will link Marina Barrage directly to the attraction, creating a continuous waterfront promenade.
For Newport Residences residents, this entire lifestyle cluster will be accessible within minutes via the completed Circle Line. Circle Line Stage 6 (CCL6) opens on 12 July 2026, with Prince Edward Road station (CC32) in Shenton Way giving Newport Residences dual MRT access – on both the East-West Line and the completed Circle Line.
Why the Therme Attraction Matters for Newport Residences
1. Lifestyle Infrastructure That Supports Premium Rents
In Singapore’s private residential market, proximity to lifestyle infrastructure – not just MRT stations and schools – increasingly drives rental demand from high-income professionals and expatriates. A $1 billion waterfront wellness destination directly accessible from Newport Residences’ Tanjong Pagar address is the kind of amenity that distinguishes a precinct from its competitors.
Tenants paying $6,000 to $10,000 per month for a CBD-fringe apartment are evaluating the full lifestyle package. A world-class thermal spa and wellness complex within 1.5 km is a material factor in that decision. See our floor plans for the unit configurations best suited to the executive rental market.
2. Tourism Demand Flows Through Tanjong Pagar
STB projects the Therme attraction will draw approximately 2 million visitors annually at full capacity, with nearly half being international visitors. This sustained tourist flow into the Marina South – Marina Bay corridor directly benefits the serviced apartment component of Newport Residences, which caters to short and medium-term stays.
The Marina South precinct – with Therme, the new cruise terminal and MICE hub, Gardens by the Bay, and the Founders’ Memorial – is being positioned as Singapore’s next major tourism cluster. Newport Residences‘ serviced apartments are positioned to capture overflow demand from this ecosystem.
3. The 2030 Alignment Is Significant
Newport Residences is estimated to receive its TOP in 2030 – the same year the Therme wellness attraction is targeted to open. This means residents will not be waiting years for the neighbourhood lifestyle infrastructure to materialise. From the first year of occupation, Newport Residences owners and tenants will have direct access to the completed GSW lifestyle cluster.
This is a meaningful distinction from most new launches in Singapore, where the surrounding infrastructure often takes 5 to 10 years to catch up with the residential development. At Newport Residences, the infrastructure arrives alongside the keys.
4. Singapore’s First Dedicated Wellness Attraction
STB has explicitly positioned the Therme development as Singapore’s first dedicated wellness attraction – a milestone for the country’s tourism positioning. This is not a hotel spa or a fitness centre. It is a purpose-built, stand-alone wellness destination at international scale, designed to compete with the best facilities in Europe.
The significance for Newport Residences is that this asset is permanent, institutionally backed, and aligned with Singapore’s Tourism 2040 strategy targeting $47 billion to $50 billion in tourism receipts by 2040. It is not a temporary activation – it is anchor infrastructure for the next generation of the southern waterfront.
The Greater Southern Waterfront: A Cluster That Keeps Growing
This is the third in a series of confirmed infrastructure announcements for the Marina South – Tanjong Pagar corridor that directly benefit Newport Residences:
- Marina South Cruise Terminal and MICE Hub – new maritime gateway and business events destination within 1.5 km of Newport Residences
- Circle Line Stage 6 (CCL6) – Prince Edward Road MRT (CC32) opens 12 July 2026, giving Newport Residences dual MRT line access
- Therme Wellness Attraction – $1 billion, 4-hectare wellness destination, breaking ground now and opening 2030
Taken together, these three confirmations represent a significant de-risking of the GSW investment thesis. The southern waterfront is no longer a masterplan on paper – it is a construction site with confirmed tenants, confirmed rail connectivity, and confirmed opening dates.
Newport Residences, as a freehold development, is the residential address most directly positioned to benefit from all three.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Therme wellness attraction at Marina South?
The Therme wellness attraction is a $1 billion, 7-storey facility spanning 4 hectares at Marina South Coastal, adjacent to Marina Barrage. Developed by Therme Group Singapore – the operator behind Europe’s two most visited wellness destinations – it will feature thermal pools, saunas, steam baths, and water slides. It is targeted to open in 2030 and will be Singapore’s first dedicated wellness attraction.
How far is the Therme wellness attraction from Newport Residences?
The Therme wellness attraction is located at Marina South, approximately 1.5 km from Newport Residences at 80 Anson Road, Tanjong Pagar. The upcoming Prince Edward Road MRT station (CC32), opening 12 July 2026, will provide direct Circle Line connectivity between the two locations.
Will the Marina South wellness attraction affect property values near Tanjong Pagar?
Large-scale lifestyle infrastructure – particularly internationally recognised attractions drawing 2 million visitors annually – strengthens the residential appeal of surrounding precincts. For Newport Residences, the Therme attraction adds a permanent lifestyle asset to the growing cluster of GSW infrastructure in the corridor, supporting both rental demand and long-term capital values.
When does the Therme Singapore wellness attraction open?
The Therme wellness attraction at Marina South is targeted to open in 2030. Construction has commenced following the groundbreaking ceremony, with the STB having awarded the tender to Therme Group Singapore in November 2025.
Is Newport Residences a good investment given the Greater Southern Waterfront developments?
Newport Residences is a freehold development by CDL, priced from $1.298m, with an estimated TOP in 2030. The Greater Southern Waterfront transformation – including the Therme wellness attraction, new cruise terminal, MICE hub, and Prince Edward Road MRT – collectively represent confirmed infrastructure investment within 1.5 km of the development. Each confirmed milestone reduces the long-term risk discount that buyers historically apply to master-planned precincts.
Interested in Newport Residences?
The Therme wellness attraction is the latest confirmed piece of a rapidly maturing lifestyle and infrastructure ecosystem around Newport Residences. With a freehold address in Tanjong Pagar, dual MRT access from July 2026, and a 2030 TOP aligned with the opening of Singapore’s first dedicated wellness destination, Newport Residences offers a rare combination of tenure, timing, and location.
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