Kampong Jerudong Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Villa houses

Villa houses, Kampong Jerudong

 victorwkf Says:  If you have the money to spent, there are some huge villa houses located near to the Lagoon Wing of the hotel. The villa houses look extremely luxurous and huge from the outside, and the exclusive swimming pool here (see my swimming pool tips) is very nice as it is an... 

East Wing

East Wing, Kampong Jerudong

 victorwkf Says:  The East Wing of the hotel is just next to the main building and lobby area, and the good thing about this wing is that the rooms are all facing the South China Sea. However, be prepared to pay more for the good views. 

Restaurants  

Atrium Cafe

Atrium Cafe, Kampong Jerudong

 victorwkf Says:  The Atrium Cafe is located at the main lobby area at one floor below the main entrance and check-in area. This is where the hotel guests will take their daily buffet breakfast, and it is also opened for lunch and dinner (which you can choose buffet or a-la-carte).Since it is... 

Famous and delicious chocolates

Famous and delicious chocolates, Kampong Jerudong

 victorwkf Says:  The Empire Hotel & Country Club is famous for its exclusively made chocolates which you can purchase at a counter at the main lobby area next to the check-in counter.There are many types of chocolates to choose from, and the box is very beautifully designed. I remembered a... 

Pantai Restaurant

Pantai Restaurant, Kampong Jerudong

 victorwkf Says:  The Pantai Restaurant is located at the 2 large main pools area of Empire Hotel & Country Club, and serves good seafood and grilled dishes. If you are staying at the hotel, do check out the buffet dinner at this restaurant which costs around $30+ per person. The buffet food... 

Nightlife  

Night time at Empire Hotel & Country Club

Night time at Empire Hotel & Country Club, Kampong Jerudong

 victorwkf Says:  The sunset at the Empire Hotel & Country Club can be very romantic, especially if you go to the beach area near to the main swimming pools and Pantai Restaurant. There are some benches here for you to sit down and admire the beautiful sunset at the South China Sea.After... 

water fountain: Stroll in the park

water fountain: Stroll in the park, Kampong Jerudong

 SangAji Says:  whilst the kids endulge and enjoy themselves on the carousel...keep yourself occupied with different shots of the water fountain! cotton and loose fitting for lots of walking 

Transportation  

Walk around the hotel on your own

Walk around the hotel on your own, Kampong Jerudong

 victorwkf Says:  If you like exercise and want to take photographs, the best way to explore the various areas of Empire Hotel & Country Club is by walking. Being a top-range hotel, the paths are easy to walk with lots of signages. You can even obtain a map of the hotel and its surroundings... 

Ride the buggy around the hotel

Ride the buggy around the hotel, Kampong Jerudong

 victorwkf Says:  As the Empire Hotel & Country Club is very big and the buildings are spread over a large space, a good way to move around are by the buggies (see photos) provided by the hotel to its guest free of charge. The staff drivers will send you to your destination, and if you want a... 

Airport to Empire Hotel & Country Club by Taxi

Airport to Empire Hotel & Country Club by Taxi, Kampong Jerudong

 victorwkf Says:  Because the Empire Hotel & Country Club is located at an exclusive area of Brunei, the best way to get there from the airport is by taxi. Luckily the hotel is not far away from the airport, and the taxi journey should cost you around $20 brunei dollars one way.There are some... 

Shopping  

Empire Arcade
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If you want to do some shopping at the Empire Hotel & Country Club, there is a shopping arcade just next to the main lobby area. However, the shopping here is quite limited and not cheap, which is to be expected. The problem with this hotel is that it is very far way from the main town Bandar Seri Begawan and a ride there will take about 30 minutes one way.

Updated Jan 25, 2008

Website: http://www.theempirehotel.com/

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Warnings and Dangers  

fido dido was here!
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creepy creepers at jerudong beach
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watch out for creepers along the beach

their seeds really stick to whoever passes by

and they are very spikey and can cause skin irritation

Written Oct 6, 2005

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Tourist Traps  

it's not the heat - it's the humidity
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bukit shahbandar mini lake / pool area

up and about in the mid-day sun ...

... it's the humidity that gets you, not the heat ...

Unique Suggestions: drink plenty of water ... not iced ...

.. and wear loose cotton clothings ....

.. be prepared to sweat it out ...

.. we don't need a sauna, just be out under the sun!

Fun Alternatives: siesta?!

aka power nap for biz types

Written Oct 12, 2004

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Off The Beaten Path  

Jerudong Park Polo Club (Part 2)

Jerudong Park Polo Club (Part 2), Kampong Jerudong

 victorwkf Says:  Here are more photos of the luxurous Jerudong Park Polo Club, a symbol of wealth and the powerful people of Brunei. 

Jerudong Park Polo Club (Part 1)

Jerudong Park Polo Club (Part 1), Kampong Jerudong

 victorwkf Says:  The Jerudong Park Polo Club is about 10 minutes drive from the Empire Hotel, and this polo club is a symbol of luxury and royalty in Brunei because it is catered for the rich and famous (which include the royal family of Brunei of course).I have a change to get a glimpse of... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Watching Polo @ JPPC

Watching Polo @ JPPC, Kampong Jerudong

 SangAji Says:  one might get lucky and get to watchthe occasional polo gamesat JPPC...foc Polo Gear of course! 

Jerudong Park Polo Club - JPPC

Jerudong Park Polo Club - JPPC, Kampong Jerudong

 SangAji Says:  Jerudong Park is home to JP Polo Clubapart from JP Golf & Country Club, JP Playground & Ampitheatre and JP Medical CentrePonies are Argentinian breed Polo Gear of course! 

Villa Pool

Villa Pool, Kampong Jerudong

 victorwkf Says:  There are a total of 8 swimming pools at the Empire Hotel & Country Club, and the pool at the villa houses area of the hotel is perhaps the most beautiful and exclusive. Why?Firstly, it is an "infinity" pool which reaches out to the beach area and South China Sea. Secondly,... 

Lagoon Wing River Pool

Lagoon Wing River Pool, Kampong Jerudong

 victorwkf Says:  There are a total of 8 swimming pools at the Empire Hotel & Country Club. One of them is located at the Lagoon Wing block of the hotel, near to the main building. This is a fresh water pool and is quite shallow. I noticed that a lot of hotel guests like to swim here :) 

Playing golf at Empire Hotel & Country Club

Playing golf at Empire Hotel & Country Club, Kampong Jerudong

 victorwkf Says:  There is a huge golf course at the Empire Hotel & Country CLub which is designed by the famous golfer Jack Nicklaus. As a guest staying at the hotel, you can actually enjoy the golf facilities there at a price. You can check with the hotel staff, but I think it will be a... 

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