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The Empire Brunei is a resort destination wedding venue in Brunei, Brunei, hosting 1,500 at dinner and 3,000 standing.

The Empire Brunei

BruneiDaerah Brunei-Muara, Brunei

The Empire Brunei is a beachfront resort set on private grounds roughly 15 minutes from Brunei International Airport (BWN), with 522 rooms across Ocean, Deluxe and Superior categories.

Guests
1,500 at dinner3,000 standing
Rooms
522 rooms
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Getting there
BWNabout 15 min by car

About the venue

The Empire Brunei is a beachfront resort set on private grounds roughly 15 minutes from Brunei International Airport (BWN), with 522 rooms across Ocean, Deluxe and Superior categories.

Couples can hold an outdoor ceremony in the gardens or by the sea, then move to a ballroom, banquet hall or conference centre for the reception, with indoor and outdoor options both available.

In-house catering handles the menus, including halal, and the largest configurations seat up to 1,500 guests for dining or hold 3,000 standing.

  • 522 guest rooms, including Ocean, Deluxe and Superior Rooms (2 guests each)
  • Seated dining for up to 1,500 guests; 3,000 standing
  • Ballroom, banquet hall and conference centre for indoor receptions
  • Beach access, sea views, gardens and private grounds for outdoor ceremonies

Short answers

How many guests does The Empire Brunei hold?
The Empire Brunei holds 1,500 at dinner and 3,000 standing.
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Can guests stay at The Empire Brunei?
Yes. 522 rooms.
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How do guests get to The Empire Brunei?
Fly into BWN, about 15 min by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
1,500 guests
Standing reception
3,000 guests

Staying over

Rooms
522 rooms
Room types
3 listed

House rules

Children
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
BWN, 15 min by car
Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

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Can we marry outdoors and hold the reception inside?
Yes. The resort supports outdoor ceremonies in its gardens and beachfront grounds, and receptions can be held either indoors or outdoors.
How many guests can the venue host?
Up to 1,500 guests for a seated dinner and up to 3,000 standing.
Is there a bar on site?
No, the resort does not have an on-site bar. Catering is handled in house, with halal options available.
Are children welcome?
Yes, children are allowed, and the resort has a pool and beach access.
How do we enquire about a wedding date?
Contact the events team at events@theempirebrunei.com or +673 241 8888, or see theempirebrunei.com/wedding-events.

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  • Seated dinner: 1,500 guests

    “The Grand Ballroom seats up to 1,500 guests for a formal dinner and up to 3,000 for cocktail receptions or theater style seating.”
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  • Standing reception: 3,000 guests

    “The Grand Ballroom seats up to 1,500 guests for a formal dinner and up to 3,000 for cocktail receptions or theater style seating.”
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  • Rooms: 522 rooms

    “Featuring 522 rooms, suites and private villas, seven dining venues, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, a spa and comprehensive sports and leisure facilities, The Empire Brunei invites guests to discover timeless elegance, exceptional service and the warmth of Bruneian hospitality.”
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  • Room types: 3 listed

    “Ocean Double or Twin Room”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Genuinely warm Bruneian hospitality combined with crafted catering, excellent facilities and beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces make this an ideal venue.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Genuinely warm Bruneian hospitality combined with crafted catering, excellent facilities and beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces make this an ideal venue.”
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  • Dietary options: Halal

    “The hotel’s restaurants, lounges and cafés offer a wealth of choice and a depth of flavour to create a rich culinary scene, and all use halal ingredients.”
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  • Bar on site: No

    “All restaurants observe halal standards; no alcohol is served on the property”
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  • Children: Yes

    “The resort also offers international restaurants, Children’s Club, cinemas, Spa, a wide range of sporting activities and extensive function facilities.”
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  • Nearest airport: BWN, 15 min by car

    “BWN”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Free Onsite Parking”
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  • Event spaces: Conference centre, ballroom and banquet hall

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Genuinely warm Bruneian hospitality combined with crafted catering, excellent facilities and beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces make this an ideal venue.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Genuinely warm Bruneian hospitality combined with crafted catering, excellent facilities and beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces make this an ideal venue.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “The prestigious five-star resort comprises stunning private beaches, lagoons, five pools, a championship golf course, four restaurants and a cinema, offering a host of guest experiences.”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “The Empire Hotel & Country Club is an extraordinary destination overlooking the South China Sea, offering an unforgettable and relaxing luxury stay.”
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  • Beach on foot: Yes

    “The prestigious five-star resort comprises stunning private beaches, lagoons, five pools, a championship golf course, four restaurants and a cinema, offering a host of guest experiences.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “The rooms and suites are located across six buildings while sixteen villas stand within their own gardens.”
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  • Private grounds: Yes

    “Within the private 180-hectare grounds, there are beaches, pools, lagoons and a golf course with panoramic sea views.”
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