If you are searching for a hotel in Punggol, here is the honest picture: the district does not yet have a proper major hotel. The first dedicated development—a 224-key Habyt property—is in the pipeline at the Punggol Digital District, targeting completion in 2027. This guide covers exactly what is coming, where you can stay nearby today, and what to expect from the new project.

Last checked: 2026-07-18

Upcoming hotel keys: 224 · Planned rooms facing Coney Island: 200 · Opening year: 2027 · Nearest MRT: Punggol MRT Station

How we researched this

Last checked: 2026-07-18.

Sources reviewed: official government website (JTC Corporation), official Punggol Digital District site, local journalism (AsiaOne, The Straits Times, Time Out Singapore), neutral review platforms (TripAdvisor, Expedia, Hotels.com, Traveloka), community forum (Reddit), transit authority information.

We did not conduct an on-site visit or staff interview, and no independent price verification was possible because room rates have not yet been announced.

Punggol hotel snapshot

1 First hotel in Punggol Digital District
  • Yes, the upcoming 224-key property will be the first hotel in the district. (JTC Corporation)
2 Rooms at another planned hotel
3 Projected opening year
  • 2027 (construction expected to begin May 2026). (AsiaOne)
Detail Value
Upcoming hotel keys 224
Planned rooms facing Coney Island 200
Opening year 2027
Nearest MRT Punggol MRT Station

New hotel in Punggol

The upcoming Habyt-operated property at Tower 98, Punggol Way, will be the first hotel and serviced residence built within the Punggol Digital District (Punggol Digital District official site). JTC Corporation awarded the 60-year lease for the site to Verdant View Pte Ltd, with Habyt appointed as the global operator (JTC Corporation).

What is the room count?

The property will offer 224 keys split between hotel rooms and serviced residence units. The mix includes both studio and loft-style units designed for short and extended stays (JTC Corporation). Earlier planning documents referred to a 200-room hotel with 223 rooms in an 8,141 sq m building, but the confirmed operational count is 224 keys (The Straits Times).

When will it open?

Fit-out work is expected to begin in May 2026, with completion targeted for the first half of 2027 (JTC Corporation; AsiaOne). No exact opening date has been confirmed as of March 2026.

What is the address?

The hotel is located at 98 Punggol Way, Singapore 829857 (Punggol Digital District official site). This address places it within the Punggol Digital District masterplan, close to the waterfront.

What to watch: AsiaOne describes this as “the only major hotel serving the broader north-east corridor, and the only new hotel site in that region planned to date.” The project will be significant for the area’s hospitality landscape.

Hotel at Punggol Coast

The upcoming Habyt hotel is located at 98 Punggol Way, within the Punggol Digital District. While the district is near the coast, the hotel is not directly on Punggol Coast itself—it sits inland within the innovation hub. The property’s infinity pool will overlook the waterfront and Coney Island (JTC Corporation).

Is there a hotel at Punggol Coast?

There is no standalone hotel explicitly branded “Punggol Coast Hotel” at this time. Searches for such a property on major booking platforms return results that include hotels physically located in other parts of Singapore (Traveloka).

What is the connection to the Digital District?

The Punggol Digital District is a smart business and tech hub. The hotel is the first hospitality project within this masterplanned district, designed to serve business travellers, students at the Singapore Institute of Technology, and visitors to the area’s leisure attractions (JTC Corporation).

“The upcoming hotel and serviced residence will be the only major hotel serving the broader northeast corridor, and the only new hotel site in that region planned to date.”

AsiaOne

Punggol Digital District

The Punggol Digital District is a 50-hectare business and innovation park developed by JTC. It hosts technology companies, research facilities, and the Singapore Institute of Technology’s main campus. The district is designed around smart-city principles with integrated green spaces, autonomous vehicle routes, and digital infrastructure.

What hotels are planned there?

The Habyt-operated 224-key hotel at Tower 98 is the sole confirmed hospitality project within the district. A separate planning approval was obtained for a roughly 200-room hotel facing Coney Island, but no operator has been announced for that property (The Straits Times). The bottom line: one dedicated hotel is confirmed; others remain at proposal stage.

JTC’s tender materials describe shared amenities for the Habyt property including a wellness hub with an infinity pool overlooking the waterfront and Coney Island, a co-working café, and a “Wash & Play” basement combining a laundrette with casual family-friendly space (JTC Corporation). Time Out Singapore’s coverage highlights loft rooms, metropolitan design with warm orange accents, and an infinity pool with expansive seafront views (Time Out Singapore).

The implication: The Habyt property is designed as a flexible-living product blending hotel and serviced residence functions, which differs from conventional business hotels in central Singapore.

Punggol Coast Mall

Punggol Coast Mall is a shopping centre located within walking distance of the Punggol Digital District. It provides retail, dining, and supermarket options for residents and visitors. The mall is connected to Punggol Coast MRT station on the Punggol LRT line.

Where is Punggol Coast Mall?

The mall is situated in the Punggol North area, approximately 1 km from the Punggol Digital District. It serves the growing residential population of the Punggol North estate.

How far is it from the new hotel?

The Habyt hotel at 98 Punggol Way is approximately a 10-minute walk or a short LRT ride from Punggol Coast Mall. The proximity to the mall will offer guests dining and shopping convenience once the hotel opens.

“The new 224-key hotel and serviced residence will land at the Punggol Digital District (PDD) in 2027, and it’s the first hospitality project within the master planned innovation hub in Singapore’s northeast region.”

AsiaOne

Development timeline

  • 2024: JTC awards the hotel and serviced residence site at Tower 98 to Verdant View Pte Ltd on a 60-year lease; Habyt named as operator. (JTC Corporation)
  • 2024: The Straits Times reports planning approvals for a roughly 200-room hotel in Punggol Digital District facing Coney Island, with 223 rooms.
  • May 2026: Fit-out works for the Habyt-operated hotel expected to start.
  • First half of 2027: Completion targeted for the Habyt hotel. (AsiaOne)

Location and getting there

The Habyt hotel at 98 Punggol Way is within the Punggol Digital District, which is served by Punggol MRT Station (North East Line and LRT). The station is approximately a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Punggol Coast Mall is also nearby, providing retail and dining options.

Our pick: What to book in Punggol

Since there is no existing major hotel within Punggol itself, travellers have two approaches:

  • For forward-planning: The Habyt at Punggol (2027) will be the flagship option with loft rooms, waterfront views, and co-working amenities. It suits travellers interested in new developments, Punggol residents, and visitors to Singapore’s north-east.
  • For current stays: Consider hotels near Punggol MRT Station or in nearby areas like Hougang or Sengkang, which offer convenient LRT/MRT connections.
Additional sources

tripadvisor.com

For families visiting the area, the nearby Punggol Coast indoor playground offers a fun alternative to hotel downtime.

Frequently asked questions

When will the new hotel in Punggol open?

The Habyt-operated hotel at Punggol Digital District is targeting completion in the first half of 2027. Fit-out work is expected to start in May 2026.

How many rooms will the Punggol Digital District hotel have?

The property will offer 224 keys, comprising both hotel rooms and serviced residence units in studio and loft configurations.

What is the address of the new hotel?

The hotel is located at 98 Punggol Way, Singapore 829857, within the Punggol Digital District.

Is there a hotel at Punggol Coast Mall?

There is no hotel physically inside Punggol Coast Mall. The nearest upcoming hotel is the Habyt property at 98 Punggol Way, approximately a 10-minute walk away.

What is the nearest MRT to Punggol Digital District?

Punggol MRT Station (North East Line and LRT) is the nearest station to the Punggol Digital District and the new hotel.

Are there any existing hotels in Punggol itself?

No major branded hotel currently operates within Punggol. Most online listings for “Punggol hotels” aggregate properties located in other parts of Singapore.

What is Verdant View hotel?

Verdant View Pte Ltd is the company that won the JTC tender for the Punggol Digital District hotel site on a 60-year lease. The property will be operated by Habyt.

How many rooms are planned for the Coney Island-facing hotel?

The Straits Times reported planning approvals for a roughly 200-room hotel facing Coney Island within the Punggol Digital District.

The bottom line: The Straits Times reported planning approvals for a roughly 200-room hotel facing Coney Island within the Punggol Digital District.