Nothing gets Singaporeans going like a hotel buffet, but they’re pretty expensive at full price. Thanks to competitive credit card promotions, though, you can get 1-for-1 hotel buffets with practically any card.
Always check the terms and conditions for credit card buffet promotions first. Typically you have to call to reserve, quote your bank name to secure the discount, and pay using that card. Usually both credit or debit cards are accepted as long as it’s from the partner bank.
This year, the number of 1-for-1 hotel buffets has gone down sharply, thanks to Covid-19 that’s STILL wreaking havoc in the F&B industry. Anyway, check out the list below for your next hotel buffet gathering with your foodie friends or family.
Remember to keep your group to a maximum of 8! And check if you’ve the right credit card to enjoy the promos.
Sign up for a preferred credit card from DBS/POSB, Citibank, UOB, OCBC, HSBC, and Maybank now.
| Bank | Restaurant | Promotion | Buffet price (before discount) | Expiry |
| DBS/POSB | Sun’s Cafe at Hotel Grand Pacific Singapore | 1-for-1 Peranakan lunch buffet | $38++ (Mon to Thu), $40++ (Fri to Sun) | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Sun’s Cafe at Hotel Grand Pacific Singapore | 1-for-1 Peranakan dinner buffet | $45++ (Mon to Thu), $47++ (Fri to Sun) | 31 Dec 2021 | |
| Triple Three at Mandarin Orchard Singapore | 1-for-1 lunch buffet | $98++ (Sat),
$128++ (Sun) |
28 Feb 2021 | |
| Citibank | Cocobolo at Park Hotel Clarke Quay | 1-for-1 BBQ dinner buffet | $72++ (Fri and Sat) | 30 June 2021 |
| Atrium Restaurant at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium | 1-for-1 lunch buffet | $78++ (Jan 2 to 17), $80++ (Jan 18 to 31, Feb 1 to 10 and 15 to 28) | 31 Dec 2021 | |
| Atrium Restaurant at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium | 1-for-1 dinner buffet | $88++ (Jan 2 to 17), $98++ (Jan 18 to 31, Feb 1 to 10 and 15 to 28), $138++ (Feb 11) | 31 Dec 2021 | |
| UOB | Triple Three at Mandarin Orchard Singapore | 1-for-lunch buffet | $98++ (Sat), $128++ (Sun) | 30 April 2021 |
| OCBC | Atrium Restaurant at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium | 1-for-1 lunch buffet | $78++ (Jan 2 to 17), $80++ (Jan 18 to 31) | 31 Jan 2021 |
| Atrium Restaurant at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium | 1-for-1 dinner buffet | $88++ (Jan 2 to 17), $98++ (Jan 18 to 31) | 31 Jan 2021 | |
| HSBC | Window on the Park at Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre | 1-for-1 buffet lunch | $68++ (Jan 11 to Feb 11 and 15 to 28),
$98++ (Feb 12 to 14) |
28 Feb 2021 |
| Window on the Park at Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre | 1-for-1 buffet dinner | $78++ (Mon to Thur: Jan 11 to Feb 10 and 15 to 28),
$88++ (Fri to Sun: Jan 11 to Feb 10 and 15 to 28), $118++ (Feb 11), $98++ (Feb 12 to 14) |
28 Feb 2021 | |
| Cocobolo at Park Hotel Clarke Quay | 1-for-1 BBQ dinner buffet | $72++ (Fri and Sat) | 30 June 2021 | |
| Maybank | Cocobolo at Park Hotel Clarke Quay | 1-for-1 BBQ dinner buffet | $72++ (Fri and Sat) | 30 June 2021 |
| Atrium Restaurant at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium | 1-for-1 lunch buffet | $78++ (Jan 2 to 17), $80++ (Jan 18 to 31, Feb 1 to 11 and 15 to 28) | 31 Dec 2021 | |
| Atrium Restaurant at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium | 1-for-1 dinner buffet | $88++ (Jan 2 to 17), $98++ (Jan 18 to 31, Feb 1 to 10 and 15 to 28), $138++ (Feb 11) | 31 Dec 2021 |
Disclaimer: We referred to published prices to compile this list, stating all the caveats (e.g. valid only on certain days, timings, etc) we could find.
However, we are human. Please give the hotel/restaurant a call to confirm the prices and validity before heading down — just in case we missed anything, or if any terms and conditions have been amended since the time of writing.
In addition, some hotels may suspend their buffet lines due to Covid-19. So always call them ahead of time to avoid a wasted trip.
American Express — Love Dining programme’s buffet dining promotions 2021
Unlike its competitors, American Express doesn’t offer 1-for-1 buffets to anyone with a credit card. Instead, you need to sign up for the Amex Platinum Card in order to get decent buffet discounts.
The Platinum card lets you take part in Amex’s dining programme, Love Dining, which gives you up to 50% off at atas restaurants and hotel buffets in Singapore. To get the maximum 50% discount, you need to dine with one friend/date. Otherwise, your discount ranges from only 15% to 35%.
Participating dining establishments for hotel buffets include:
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Ellenborough Market Café (Swissôtel Merchant Court)
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Asian Market Cafe (Fairmont Singapore)
- Oscar’s (Conrad Centennial Singapore)
- at participating Platinum EXTRA Partners
- S$1.60 = 10 Points
- on All Other Spend
- S$1.60 = 2X Points
- Rewards to Miles Conversion
- 1 Point = 0.55 Miles
Other credit cards to consider signing up for
- Cash Back on Online Spend & Visa Contactless
- Up to 5%
- Min. Spend
- S$600
- Cash Back Cap
- S$60
- Cash Back on Dining, Groceries & Petrol
- Up to 8%
- Cash Back Cap per category, per month
- S$80
- Min. Spend per month
- S$800
- Rebate on Shopee, Dairy Farm Group, Grab, SP and more
- Up to 10%
- Rebate Cap per quarter
- S$300
- Min. Spend per month
- S$2,000
- Cashback on Everyday Dining
- 6%
- Cashback Cap per month
- S$80
- Min. Spend per month
- S$800
- Rewards
- S$1= 10 Points
- Rewards
- S$1= 4 Miles
- Min. Spend
- S$0
- Cash Back on Groceries, Dining, Transport and Petrol in Singapore & Malaysia
- Up to 8%
- Cash Rebate on Shopping and Data communication & online TV streaming
- Up to 8%
- Cash Rebate Cap per month
- S$80
Is your favourite 1-for-1 buffet restaurant fully booked? Try The Entertainer, Eatigo, Chope & Fave
Aside from the promotional validity dates, many of these promotions are limited to a certain number of diners per day or promotional period. If for whatever reason you’re not able to get a seat, don’t panic — there are other dining apps to help you save on that buffet feast.
The Entertainer
The Entertainer is a paid subscription that focuses on 1-for-1 deals. As an added bonus, the partner merchants aren’t restricted to restaurants and cafes, so you can expect beauty, fashion and fitness deals as well. The subscription fee for Entertainer 2021 is on sale at $79 (U.P. $95). It’s still kind of steep, but it also includes Cheers, its sister app for bars and pubs.
Eatigo
Eatigo is an online restaurant reservation service that offers discounts based on what time you dine. Check out the full list of hotel buffet deals at their website.
Chope
Like Eatigo, Chope reservation service also offers exclusive discounts for their users. Check out the full selection of restaurants and partners for buffets and be spoilt for choice.
Fave
Fave may not have a dedicated 1-for-1 buffet section, but some restaurants offer up to 60% and up, which is an even better deal. Check out the current buffet promotions here.
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