Experience world-class service at The Empire Brunei

Brunei Darussalam is located on the north coast of Borneo and is a unique kingdom rich in Malay culture, peace, and tranquility. The country's most exclusive hotel, The Empire Brunei, overlooks the South China Sea and is renowned for its warm Bruneian hospitality and extensive services. Surrounded by vast, unspoiled, tropical rain forests rich with wildlife, it is the ultimate sanctuary for relaxing in a beautiful and natural setting. The 522 rooms and suites, spread across multiple buildings, and secluded private villas are luxurious havens of spacious comfort. Within the private 180-hectare grounds, there are beaches, pools, lagoons, and a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course with panoramic sea views. The resort also offers international restaurants, a children's club, cinemas, spa, a wide range of sporting activities, and extensive function facilities. The Empire Brunei offers an unforgettable revitalizing and relaxing luxury stay. Guests of The Empire Brunei can: Stay in expansive and luxurious rooms, all with large balconies offering views over the gardens, lagoon or swimming pools. Dine at one of over a half a dozen restaurants serving local and international cuisine Swim in any one of the five pools on property. Play a round of golf at the resort's 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course. Enjoy endless activities from the relaxation of a massage to an invigorating workout, to a round of golf or a movie at the cinema. From the moment you step inside the soaring lobby with its marble pillars, gold accents, and tiger's eye inlaid, gold-plated stair rails, you know you're in for an experience like no other. The Empire Brunei's welcoming atmosphere, multiple room types, and ample event space for both weddings and business events makes this resort hotel great for any type of traveler, from an intimate couple's escape to a family-friendly weeks-long reunion.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free parking available on-site

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness centre

Golf course (within 3 km)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Bandar Seri Begawan

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sylwia
    Poland Poland
    Wonderful location, next to the ocean. Beautiful view, nice swimming pool. Clean room, comfortable beds. Great breakfast.
  • Gonzalo
    Brunei Darussalam Brunei Darussalam
    Impressive hotel, excellent facilities, location and service
  • Rosie
    Singapore Singapore
    Very peaceful, relaxing stay. Clubhouse and pools were very nice, staff very friendly and polite
  • Rosnah
    Malaysia Malaysia
    This property is one of its kind. Must experience at least once. Superb building and staffs are friendly.
  • Kim
    Denmark Denmark
    Great service from the staff, including the nice buggy car drivers. The Atrium building is breathtakingly beautiful and grand. The Empire is for sure a place to relax and enjoy your vacation in luxury for an affordable price. Our rooms in the...
  • Siti
    Bahrain Bahrain
    Extremely happy with the options available for breakfast. Great staff at the Atrium especially Maricon ! My family loved the pool / gym. Enjoyed the surrounding scenery - definitely the place to relax and unwind. The Empire is totally in a...
  • Z
    Zeming
    China China
    Wonderful service and unique private beach views,with excellent sound of wild rainforest at midnight .
  • Isehaq
    Oman Oman
    Very big swimming pool & great sport facilities, very good location, cleanness, kind staff, great breakfast.
  • Roedolf
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Beautiful place and wonderful stay, staff was friendly and helpful
  • Brigitte
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The pool area and bar; the gym facilities; the huge perverti; the extreme nice and professional staff; the unique design of the place; the elevators; the afternoon tea option; the breakfast area and organization; the excellent therapist at the...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Pantai
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

Resort facilities of The Empire Brunei
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Room service
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Aerobics
  • Movie nights
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
    Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Kids' club
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Children's playground
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Car hire
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 - indoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Pool 2 - outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Water slide
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Malay

House rules
The Empire Brunei takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Empire Brunei in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Empire Brunei

  • Room options at The Empire Brunei include:

    • Twin/Double
  • The prices at The Empire Brunei may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The Empire Brunei offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Children's playground
    • Billiards
    • Bowling
    • Table tennis
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Kids' club
    • Swimming Pool
    • Personal trainer
    • Tennis equipment
    • Aerobics
    • Badminton equipment
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Beauty Services
    • Movie nights
    • Facial treatments
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Manicure
    • Beach
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Private beach area
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full body massage
    • Fitness
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness classes
  • The Empire Brunei is 8.1 miles from the centre of Bandar Seri Begawan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Empire Brunei is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Empire Brunei on this page.

  • Yes, The Empire Brunei is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Empire Brunei has 1 restaurant:

    • Pantai