The Empire Brunei
Jerudong, BruneiA palatial resort on the shores of the South China Sea
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The Empire Brunei is an opulent resort on the shores of the South China Sea, built by the Sultan of Brunei. The Jack Nicklaus-designed championship course winds through tropical forests and along the coastline, and the resort's palatial architecture — featuring an 800-meter beachfront and gold-leafed interiors — is a testament to Bruneian grandeur.
- Jack Nicklaus Signature layout with the front nine riding elevated ground above the coast and the back nine descending to the South China Sea shoreline
- The 15th hole — a 549-yard par 5 tracing the beach edge — is the most photographed hole in Brunei and a perennial Asian Tour venue
- Full floodlit night golf on all 18 holes, a rare amenity that doubles the property's golf schedule
- Private beaches, lagoons, and five pools integrated into a resort complex scaled to match the golf's ambition
- Historic host of the Brunei Open on the Asian Tour, lending the course a competitive pedigree unusual for a resort layout
The Course
- The Empire Hotel & Country Club — 18 holes, par 72, designed by Jack Nicklaus
The Empire Hotel & Country Club · 15th (Par 5)
A 549-yard Nicklaus par 5 that runs directly alongside a pristine South China Sea beach, with sprawling bunkers pressing from the tee and again on the approach to a heavily defended green. The prevailing coastal breeze and the horizon-wide water view make club selection and shot shape a genuine conversation on every shot.
Restaurants & Bars
- Li Gong
- Pantai
- The Atrium Cafe
- Local Bruneian Cuisine
On Property
Spa
Private Beaches & Lagoons- 5 Pools
Floodlit Night Golf- 8-Lane Bowling
- 3-Screen Cinema
Paddleboarding- Pro Shop
January - March
Brunei's brief dry season runs January through March, offering the lowest humidity and fewest afternoon rain interruptions on a course that is otherwise playable year-round.
Book a floodlit twilight round — the Empire is one of the few courses in Southeast Asia with full 18-hole night lighting, and the back nine's descent toward the South China Sea takes on an entirely different character under the lamps. Arrange a caddie who knows the 6th tee: the gorge carry looks roughly twice as far as it actually plays.
Joining The Empire Brunei
Resort golf club (country club membership + resort guests). The Empire Brunei operates primarily as a luxury resort, but its Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course offers a formal country club membership program available in 6-month, 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year terms that extends to the member, spouse, and up to three children and three guests. The course is also open to hotel guests and the public.
Membership Categories
- Country Club Membership – 6-month
- Country Club Membership – 1-year
- Country Club Membership – 2-year
- Country Club Membership – 3-year
Member Benefits
- Free use of golf course and clubhouse facilities for member, spouse, up to 3 children under 21, and up to 3 guests
- Access to resort sports and leisure facilities (tennis, fitness, pools)
- Empire Golf Academy access
- Initiation: From B$/S$3,850 (term membership fee; exact per-tier breakdown not publicly listed)
- Annual Dues: B$/S$100 per month
- How to Join: Contact the resort directly: +673 241 8888 or res@theempirehotel.com.
Membership details → · res@theempirehotel.com | +673 241 8888 | Golf Pro Shop: +673 241 8222
The Empire Brunei
Features &
Amenities
The Empire Brunei occupies a beachfront compound in Jerudong featuring a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, private beaches and lagoons, five pools, and a country club with a full range of racquet sports, bowling, and evening entertainment. The property is the largest luxury resort in Brunei.
Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course
The 18-hole, par-71 Nicklaus Signature course plays to 7,029 yards with distinct elevation changes, superior playing surfaces, and floodlighting for night golf. A Golf Academy and full practice facility support players of all levels, and the adjoining pro shop is operated by the country club.
Country Club Sports Facilities
The Empire Country Club includes floodlit tennis, badminton, squash, a fitness centre, ten-pin bowling, billiards and snooker, an indoor spa pool, and a multi-purpose court. The Spa at the property offers Ayurvedic treatments alongside massage therapies and beauty services.
Multi-Venue Dining Complex
The resort operates four distinct dining venues: Pantai and Zen Pavilion for al fresco seafood, teppanyaki, and prime rib buffet; Spaghettini for Italian and Mediterranean cuisine; The Bunker Bistro for clubhouse fare; and the Lobby Lounge for afternoon high tea. The Atrium Cafe serves daily breakfast and lunch.
One Membership.
Dozens of Destinations.
Your visit to The Empire Brunei is coordinated by the LXV concierge — preferred tee times, dining reservations, room upgrades, and personalized welcome amenities, arranged before you arrive. One of more than 55 properties in the LXV network.
Getting
Here
The Empire BruneiJerudong, Brunei Darussalam
Tel: +673 241 8888
Brunei International Airport (BWN)
The country's sole international airport, approximately 20-35 minutes by taxi to Jerudong. Royal Brunei Airlines operates direct flights from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Manila, Dubai, and London Heathrow.
Labuan Airport (LBU)
A regional Malaysian airport approximately 55 km northeast of Bandar Seri Begawan, primarily used for connections within Malaysian Borneo. Most international visitors transit through BWN.
The resort provides hotel car transfers from BWN; private charter aircraft can use Brunei International with advance coordination through the concierge.