The Empire Brunei - Bandar Seri Begawan
Overview
5-star resort with private beach, Jack Nicklaus golf course, and rainforest backdrop in Bandar Seri Begawan
Amenities & Recreational Facilities
The Empire Brunei offers a private 180-hectare estate with two private beaches and five outdoor pools, including a lagoon-style pool with kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals. Guests have access to a Jack Nicklaus Signature 18-hole golf course with sea views, a country club with indoor lap pool, squash courts, and a bowling alley. A cinema screens the latest box office movies, and the property provides free buggy rides between all facilities.
Accommodations
The hotel has 522 rooms and suites spread across multiple buildings, plus secluded private villas, all with large balconies overlooking gardens, lagoons, or swimming pools. Each room includes a complimentary minibar with soft drinks and snacks, and bathrooms feature separate walk-in showers and deep soaking tubs. Room categories range from Superior to Deluxe, with Ocean View and Suite options, all designed with marble, dark wood, and gold accents.
Dining
The Empire Brunei has over half a dozen restaurants, including Zenn Japanese Restaurant offering fresh sashimi and teppanyaki, and Pantai Restaurant serving buffet breakfast and dinner with local and international dishes. A 24-hour patisserie called Zest provides pastries, coffee, and takeaway snacks. The breakfast at Pantai is noted for its hash browns served in mini cast-iron skillets, and the Lobby Lounge offers afternoon tea and light meals.
Family & Children
The resort provides a children's club with supervised activities, a kids' outdoor play equipment area, and an indoor play area. Families can rent bicycles, play table tennis, badminton, and basketball at the country club. Movie nights at the cinema and bowling are available for all ages, and babysitting services can be arranged through the concierge.
Wellness & Relaxation
The spa and wellness center at The Empire Brunei offers a full menu of body treatments, massages (including Balinese and hot stone), facials, and mani-pedis. Guests can join daily yoga classes, use the fitness center with personal trainer sessions, or relax in the hot tub/Jacuzzi and sauna. Two swimming pools (one indoor, one outdoor) are open year-round with sun loungers and pool towels provided.
- Location: 15 min from Brunei International Airport, beside Borneo's oldest rainforests
- Rooms: 522 spacious rooms, suites, and private villas with ocean or garden views
- Dining: Over half a dozen restaurants serving local and international cuisine
- Golf: 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course with panoramic sea views
- Pools: Five outdoor pools and two private beaches
- Family: Children's club with supervised activities, indoor play area, and movie nights
- Wellness: State-of-the-art wellness center with spa, yoga classes, and fitness center
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
65 m²
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Bed options:2 Single beds / 1 Double bed
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Room size:
60 m²
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Bed options:2 Single beds / 1 Double bed
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Room size:
60 m²
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Bed options:2 Single beds / 1 Double bed
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Shower
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Bathtub
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Valet parking
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Outdoor swimming pool
Indoor swimming pool
Children's play area
Kids club
Children's menu
Playpen
Beach access
Private beach
Sun loungers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Water sports
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Badminton
- Bowling
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Aerobics
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Playpen
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
- Kids club
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room view
- Garden view
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Empire Brunei
| 💵 Lowest room price | 156 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 13.0 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 11.2 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Brunei International, BWN |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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