Royal Brunei AL--Cancellations??

The direct flight from Brunei to SGN is only scheduled 3 days a week. Does anyone have any experience with this airline? I am worried about my flight getting cancelled and being stuck in Brunei for several days.

Thanks.

Jane

Royal Brunei AL--Cancellations??

I%26#39;ve flown using Royal Brunei Airlines more than a dozen of times and have never experienced any cancelled flights.. Delayed flights (which are so seldom anyway) for a couple of hours, yes, I%26#39;ve heard of them, but never for a few days. So, yeah, I can safely say that their schedule%26#39;s reliable.

Besides, RBA is based in Brunei, so I would assume that if anything happened, they%26#39;d probably provide an alternative carrier.

Hope that the explanation%26#39;s reassuring for you.

Royal Brunei AL--Cancellations??

I had forgotten about this being the base for the airline. You are right that an alternative should be provided if problems arise. That IS reassuring. Thanks, Zury.

Royal Brunei Air is getting progressively worse with its regular cancellations and long delays in recent times, as it has downgraded its fleet. We have had more problems with them than any other airline in the world, with delays and cancellations. Sometimes they combine two half-full flights, even if many hours apart. You will get to Singapore, but don%26#39;t bet on a tight time line. Fortunately, Singapore Airlines flies to Brunei most days - and with Air Asia flying to KL there is now another option too.

Thanks GWP for that additional information. I think I%26#39;ll fly Air Asia via KL even if I %26#39;ll need to spend the night in KL.

Jane

Our Stop-over in Brunei

May 2008

Only had 24 hours in Brunei and stayed at the Sheraton Utama - found it was very comfortable and good location. Walked from the Sheraton into the city (not far) and down to the waterfront. No sooner arrived at the water%26#39;s edge and an open boat pulled up in front of us and driver tried to get us to go on a tour with him to see the Water Village and the Probiscus Monkeys. He gave us the option of just doing one or the other as well. Anyway, we had limited time and thought %26#39;what the heck!%26#39;. Negotiated a total price of BI$50 (2 passengers). Had only taken Singapore dollars into Brunei and the boat driver (private resident of Brunei) accepted them no problems.

He gave us a very informative trip through the Water Village and took us up river to see the Probiscus Monkeys (only about 20 mins up the river). Saw Monkeys and were very happy. The driver spoke fairly good English and was very nice and very friendly and very helpful. We were on the water for about one and a half hours in total. It was lovely and cool while the boat was travelling along, so overall was a very pleasant trip and we were more than happy with the price. We may have got %26#39;ripped off%26#39; with the price - don%26#39;t know how much we should have paid, just know that it was a lot cheaper doing it that way than going on an organised group tour. As we only had limited time we saw everything that a group tour would see in half the time. The driver dropped us back at some markets that were not far from our hotel (mainly food stalls). Suggest wearing long sleeve shirt and take a hat. You will need sunscreen on your face especially, as the boat is open and even though it%26#39;s cool travelling along, we did get a little sunburnt on our face

Our Stop-over in Brunei

Thanks! We%26#39;ll be in Brunei for a few days in October and your report is helpful.

Jane

Our Stop-over in Brunei

$50.00 might be a bit expensive but I would say if you managed to negotiate half of it might be ok....

Most monkey can be seen on land. Even behind the hotel you stay in. (if you are lucky). If anyone of you need any assistant during the visit here, please do not hessitate to contact me. I will try to help.

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need to know all

3 adults %26amp; 3 kids going to Brunei for 9 days in October 08 after buying cheap air tickets. Has any one got family accommadation,and transport, advice also a list of things you just have to see and do?

need to know all

hi there,

Speaking of family accommodation, what do u have in mind?

Id reckon anyone with budget to stay at the Empire Hotel. Resort style, beaches; ultimately the best place for a getaway n relaxing vacation. Its about 25minz car drive or so, away from town.

List of things u hafta see:

#1 Water Village (Kampung Ayer)

#2 Jame Asri Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque

#3 Royal Regalia building (Coronoation n Jubilee Chariot)

#4 National Park (Temburong - fullday)

The national park is worthwhile to visit if you have the time, as it requires a full day trip of taking ferry boat rides, traditional long-boat rides, n some hiking.

Hope this helps. Appreciate if others can fill in more list of things to do.

need to know all

Thank you for your information.

Family accommadation some where that is kid friendly and not to hard on the pocket seen there is 6 of us and provides enough room

I am not sure of the quality of the rooms - may be old and worn now, but they are cheap. Grand City Hotel-

www.bruneibay.net/bruneihotels/grandcity.html

It is out of the city centre and taxis are expensive, but maybe you will hire a car. see below website for hire car contact numbers. I use skype to phone - get faster info than email.

www.tourismbrunei.com/info/ground.html

Sheraton - clean with pool, $198 per night for two without breakfast.Close to town - can walk to river, shopping centre, Royal Regalia etc.

Go to The Mall for an air-con cool shopping day with foodcourt! (and movie theatre)Buy up large on $5 DVDs

Visit Unitech - outside The Mall - side entrance past the police %26#39;booth%26#39;, down to shophouses by the river - buy up large on $5,8,10 computer programmes.

OR in Yaysan shopping centre downtown by the river, 2nd floor computer shops with all the games and programmes. (Unitech has computer and DVDs).

Find the museum in the water village ...

Proboscis Monkey tour on the river in the evening.

Gadong night market from 5-6pm for local food..fun to walk around and try $1-2 tastes

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Budget accommodation & car rental

We are planning for a short trip to Brunei %26amp; I found that all hotels listed in the net are too expensive.Where can I get info on budget accommodation in Brunei?I%26#39;d also like to survey on car rental.TQ!

Budget accommodation %26amp; car rental

Warm Greetings From Brunei!

All listed accomodation found in the internet are offered at a rack rate. Maybe you could try the followings hotel to suit your requirements:

1. The centrepoint Hotel - call 6732430430 or email at centrepoint@arhbrunei.com (Price range between $65 - $120 per room per night) It may change please enquire within. Location: Gadong most busiest centre of Brunei.

2. The Brunei Hotel - call 2242372 or email at bruhot@brunet.bn (please enquire within for rates). Location: Bandar Seri Begawan. Corporate and Business centre, Banks plus Yayasan shopping mall and the famous Brunei Mosque.

3. Traders Inn - call 2442828 or email at tradersinn@brunet.bn (Please enquire within for rates). Location: Gadong area close to Supa Save supermarket groceries shopping and restaurants.

4. Jubilee Hotel - call 2228070. The cheapest among the others recommended above. Location: Bandar Seri Begawan.

I hope the above info meet your requirements should you require further information please write in...

Regards,

Bruneiancare

Budget accommodation %26amp; car rental

Good grief the original post is nearly 2 years old. I think MiraKen might be back home by now!!

Driving from Brunei to Kota Kinabalu

Hi we are looking for adventure and it sounds like the trip from Brunei to Kota is what we want. To those who know could you please let me know where we can hire a 4wd in Bandar to go to Kota and if they let you drop them off in Kota as we plan to fly on from there? My email address is mikemizzi@hotmail.com if you want to answer direct rather then via this post. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks mike

Driving from Brunei to Kota Kinabalu

G%26#39;day Mike !

The short answer is a NO. However, all is not lost, might suggest you FERRY to Labuan Island, a trip of some 2 hours from Bandar. Labuan is a wealthy duty free Island off the Borneo Coast. It is home to a number of leading banks and oil companies. There%26#39;s a Sheraton and a lovely Yacht Club there as well a Lions and Rotary Club.

Labuan Island was rather important to Australia during WW2 as the landing spot for the eventual liberation of Borneo by the Allies from the then Japanese Imperial Army.

From Labuan you can ferry to Kota Kinabalu on a 6 hour trip. It%26#39;s a lovely coast line and a trip well worth taking. If you%26#39;re in Bandar or KK anytime from Mid December to mid January, please feel free to contact me via this forum.

Sabah Mike

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Royal Brunei AL--Cancellations??

The direct flight from Brunei to SGN is only scheduled 3 days a week. Does anyone have any experience with this airline? I am worried about my flight getting cancelled and being stuck in Brunei for several days.

Thanks.

Jane

Royal Brunei AL--Cancellations??

I%26#39;ve flown using Royal Brunei Airlines more than a dozen of times and have never experienced any cancelled flights.. Delayed flights (which are so seldom anyway) for a couple of hours, yes, I%26#39;ve heard of them, but never for a few days. So, yeah, I can safely say that their schedule%26#39;s reliable.

Besides, RBA is based in Brunei, so I would assume that if anything happened, they%26#39;d probably provide an alternative carrier.

Hope that the explanation%26#39;s reassuring for you.

Royal Brunei AL--Cancellations??

I had forgotten about this being the base for the airline. You are right that an alternative should be provided if problems arise. That IS reassuring. Thanks, Zury.

Royal Brunei Air is getting progressively worse with its regular cancellations and long delays in recent times, as it has downgraded its fleet. We have had more problems with them than any other airline in the world, with delays and cancellations. Sometimes they combine two half-full flights, even if many hours apart. You will get to Singapore, but don%26#39;t bet on a tight time line. Fortunately, Singapore Airlines flies to Brunei most days - and with Air Asia flying to KL there is now another option too.

Thanks GWP for that additional information. I think I%26#39;ll fly Air Asia via KL even if I %26#39;ll need to spend the night in KL.

Jane

A day trip from Brunei ?

Hello,

I will be in Brunei for one full day in mid-August.

Could anyone suggest a day trip where I might be able to walk in the jungle %26amp; see some wildlife?

I%26#39;m reasonably fit %26amp; an experienced bushwalker (in Australia ....)

Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.

A day trip from Brunei ?

hi Linus,

I%26#39;d sugguest a full day trip to the Temburong National Park. It involves a 45minz boat ride from the capital, upon reaching Temburong-another car ride. Followed by a traditional long-boat ride upstream the river.

After which u can do some hiking up the canopy tower.

Hope this Helpz

need to know all

3 adults %26amp; 3 kids going to Brunei for 9 days in October 08 after buying cheap air tickets. Has any one got family accommadation,and transport, advice also a list of things you just have to see and do?

need to know all

hi there,

Speaking of family accommodation, what do u have in mind?

Id reckon anyone with budget to stay at the Empire Hotel. Resort style, beaches; ultimately the best place for a getaway n relaxing vacation. Its about 25minz car drive or so, away from town.

List of things u hafta see:

#1 Water Village (Kampung Ayer)

#2 Jame Asri Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque

#3 Royal Regalia building (Coronoation n Jubilee Chariot)

#4 National Park (Temburong - fullday)

The national park is worthwhile to visit if you have the time, as it requires a full day trip of taking ferry boat rides, traditional long-boat rides, n some hiking.

Hope this helps. Appreciate if others can fill in more list of things to do.

need to know all

Thank you for your information.

Family accommadation some where that is kid friendly and not to hard on the pocket seen there is 6 of us and provides enough room

I am not sure of the quality of the rooms - may be old and worn now, but they are cheap. Grand City Hotel-

www.bruneibay.net/bruneihotels/grandcity.html

It is out of the city centre and taxis are expensive, but maybe you will hire a car. see below website for hire car contact numbers. I use skype to phone - get faster info than email.

www.tourismbrunei.com/info/ground.html

Sheraton - clean with pool, $198 per night for two without breakfast.Close to town - can walk to river, shopping centre, Royal Regalia etc.

Go to The Mall for an air-con cool shopping day with foodcourt! (and movie theatre)Buy up large on $5 DVDs

Visit Unitech - outside The Mall - side entrance past the police %26#39;booth%26#39;, down to shophouses by the river - buy up large on $5,8,10 computer programmes.

OR in Yaysan shopping centre downtown by the river, 2nd floor computer shops with all the games and programmes. (Unitech has computer and DVDs).

Find the museum in the water village ...

Proboscis Monkey tour on the river in the evening.

Gadong night market from 5-6pm for local food..fun to walk around and try $1-2 tastes

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hotel

hello,

i%26#39;l be in brunei on jan,jaz want to know what hotel must i stay.ofcourse must be clean and at resonable price too. tnx :)

hotel

You%26#39;ll enjoy staying in Brunei as the hotles is clean and the price is relatively reasonable. Hope you%26#39;ll enjoy your stay in Brunei early next year

hotel

Few hotels around the town will be good enough for your stay in Brunei. All hotel here are absolutely clean and at a very reasonable price. Hope you%26#39;ll com ans enjoyed your stay here in Brunei

Excellent budget hotel if you want your money worth

excellent location, pleasant, clean and big room. great access to local amenities. We would not hesitate to recommend it and would love to stay there again. cant get any better for a budget stay.

Excellent budget hotel if you want your money worth

I%26#39;m sorry, but I can%26#39;t see the name of this hotel! Can you please advise?

KH Soon Resthouse

I can%26#39;t find out how to book for this place or any extra info on it at all..can anyone help

KH Soon Resthouse

K H Soon Resthouse%26#39;s website is http://khsoon-resthouse.tripod.com/

I recommend that you email them via Email: khsoon_resthouse_brunei@hotmail.com or contact them via phone : +673 2222052

Its a nice and comfortable place to stay in and very convenient as it is situated smack in the middle of the city centre. About 5 mins walk from the Resthouse is the Bus and Taxi terminal. There%26#39;s the purple taxi that you can catch which charges only S$3.00(approx. US$1.80) for anywhere within a 3 km radius, after that, they%26#39;ll start the meter. You can check with the Resthouse in more detail about where to go and how.

3 hours in BSB

I have a 3 hour layover in Bandar Seri Begawan, is there anything that can be seen in town in that time? How far is the airport from town? What options for transportation are there? Any insights on BSB and its airport/surrounding area will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

3 hours in BSB

with 3 hours in transit, you%26#39;ll get to see the airport....lol. bring a good book.

seriously, you can get a 72 hour visa for B$1. you need to pay for this in brunei or singapore dollars. the queue could be long and might take up to 1 hour. the airport is 8 km from the city. cab fare is around B$20 one way. best bet is to negotiate with the cab driver to take you around for 2 hours at a set rate. do not bother with a bus...it might never come! remember to factor in the check in time.

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Stop over in Brunei

Hi, do you think that we would have time to catch a taxi and see some of the sights when we stop in Brunei for 7 hours. Is it safe and do you have any idea of how much it may cost to see the sights in a taxi. Thanks for your help

Brunei Stopover

Hi we are spending four days in Brunei beginning of April 2006 hopefully staying at The Empire and would like any tips/ideas for must do trips etc. We like animals but would guess its too far to visit the Orang utans but what about probiscus monkeys?

Any ideas on what vaccinations are needed

Brunei Stopover

I highly recommend you to take a tour to Ulu Temburong National Park. Suggested tour opeerators are Sunshine Borneo Tours and Freme Travel. Included in the tour is a 45 mins boat ride to Bangar, where there are high chances of spotting proboscis monkeys and crocodiles in their natural habitat (mangrove swamp). The canopy walkway available there may not be as long as those in Malaysia but provide significant view of the canopy, especially during early morning.

If you wish to visit the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, be reminded that taxis are rather scarce in Brunei. There is no railway in Brunei and the bus service is inefficient.

A visit to the water village (Venice of the East) is a must. I also recommend the Royal Regalia and the SOAS mosque, which both are located in the city centre.

Please be noted that nightlife does not exist in Brunei as Brunei is a rather strict Islamic country

Brunei Stopover

The Empire Hotel and Country Club is a very good hotel but is quite far away from everything else. It is after all a resort.

Try The Centrepoint in Gadong as it is in the heart of one of Brunei%26#39;s busiest areas. Staying there, you will get to see many of the locals and their lifestyle.

Cross over a tiny bridge to visit Gadong%26#39;s Night Market. Pick up a few phrases such as %26#39;Brapa ni?%26#39; pronounced %26#39;brupper knee%26#39; which means %26#39;How much is this?%26#39;. BND$1 = SGD$1. To say %26#39;thank you%26#39; in Brunei is %26#39;ma kasih%26#39; pronounced %26#39;ma ca-sea-h%26#39;

Perhaps the next day you could take a short taxi ride to the capital where you will see a more aged side of Brunei. There%26#39;s the Kampong Ayer, as previously suggested and the markets along the Brunei River. 10 mins away from the capital is the Brunei National Museum and Brunei Tenchnological Museum which is a good way to see Brunei%26#39;s culture.

Ask the previously suggested tour operators if they could take you to Tasek Merimbun (Merimbun Lake) in Tutong, about 30-40 mins away from The Empire Hotel or how about a bit of hiking at Bukit Shahbandar (Book-it Shah-bun-dar)?

Please be adventurous and try the local cuisines in restaurants such as Aneka Rasa or Mamih Restaurant in Qiulap (Key-you-lupp).

If your looking for local handicrafts I would suggest the small arcade shop (2nd level) found in The Mall at Gadong, a block away from Centrepoint Hotel. Its called Ridah Enterprise.

Hmm I tghink some of these posters mqy hav a biz here..I dont!I am an expat here.Do stay at the empire.They have a shuttle bus that can take you around for free,the hotel is amazing and over the top,well worth staying there.Its also near a bizarre fun park called Jerudong park.While many rides ar not open anymore,its an amazing place to visit.Its open after 5. Golf is cheap as chips,play either at the empire or the Jerudong park course,but early as it gets got.

Food here is good and you wont get sick.Escapade sushi in gadong is good and cheap,or try the popular for indian...or any other indian all good.Fratinis is an italian restarant in town which overlloks the river and village,go there for dinner before sunset.6 ish.You can see the monkeys and can book one of the boat men for around 50 to see the proboscis monkeys.Go in the morning is better when there is a low tide and you may see otters and gators too.

Bring beer and wine with you,for you own private consumption.The empire allow you to drink it at the hotel.2 wines and 2 doz beer.

you dont need any vacination at all.I have 2 kid here and we have never been sick apart from a cold.

Where to start? Where to go? What to do?!

I%26#39;m planning on taking 3 to 4 weeks off work for a trip to Brunei (to catch up with family there for about 5 days).

Am viewing this as an opportunity to explore further afield. Would like to experience the best of what that part of the world can offer (within that time frame anyway!) Also after a bit of rest of relaxation (on some deserted beach somewhere!) Not looking for super-luxururious places to stay - just soewhere comfortable and safe.m

Not sure if I should simply focus on visiting Malaysia or whether I should try to incorporate a visit to Thailand or anywhere else for that matter!

Would be REALLY grateful for any suggestions or recommendations!

Where to start? Where to go? What to do?!

Warm Greetings from Brunei Darussalam!

Hi,

If you are an active and adventurous person, you could try Jet Skiing in Serasa Beach. You could also visit Labi for that matter, The Iban Long House, and trekking to Wasai Wong Kadir in which a Cool Waterfall can be found. There you could have a family picnic and if you are lucky you could even stop for Hua Ho oranges picking on your way to labi. If you decided to take the above trip please call 6732234280 Freme Tour operators Mr sugu or you could email them at sugu@freme.com

Hoped you enjoy your trip to Brunei.

Where to start? Where to go? What to do?!

Well,I am an expat living here and I wouldnt reccomend any of those things!

I would do temburong canopy walk,a full day and you need to be fond of stairs!Its a ferry trip from town(7brunei) to temburong,then a bus to the park, then a skinny wooden boat trip up some gentle rapids...o not so gentle but very safe,then a walk through lovely national park...up lots of steps,until you get to the canopy walk....and walk through the tree tops.You need freme to orgainise the boat and bus.The ferry you can catch your self,day should cost you 45 if you orgainse 6 people.Otherswise it can cost 136!

You can also organise a water taxi in town to take you down the river(past sultans palace) to see the proboscis monkeys,go early at low tide if possible and then you may see otters and the odd croc too.Have lunch at portview italian restarnt after wards or coffee great view and nice.Jerudong park is worth a visit(5 b) opens at 5,a theme park .....pretty amazing,lots of rides dont work but enough do to make it worthwhile,and go to the laser water show,also in the park at 8,9 and 10.Worth the 5 just for that!!!Golf is cheap here and excellent.Best is the course in Jerudong park 25 for a round plus buggy.Gadong markets might be interesting for you...mixed market behind next to main mall.You could do a trip to Kota kinabulu and see the mountain there,great snorkelling there and diving at islands 10 mins from most main hotels.I would reccomend Sutra harbour hotel..view pools(old part is cheaper and I like it better but you may like the newer part of the hotel as has asian rooms.)Worth a visit to see the mosques and deff walk around the water village or catch a water taxi(10) for a trip around it.Have a t least one meal at the Empire Hotel...do the lunch in the atrium(33) ot pantai grill fri and Sat (44)If you do the lunch get there early before';greedy'; people!!!

Jerudong pantai markets(fish and veges) very local but fascinating get there at 5.All sorts of amazing fish.............and fruit...............even saw a croc there once for sale!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope that helps!!!!Trust me these are all GREAT tips.

12 hr Stop Over

Kiwi, 28

I have a 12 hr stop over in Bandar Seir Begawan... Any body got any ideas what I can do to fill in my time??? (Travelling by myself)

Thanks

12 hr Stop Over

Warm Greetings From Bruneian Care!!

Hi,

For a 12 Hour stop in Brunei Darussalam you could fill in your time with the following activities:

1). Sightseeing in BSB around Water Village/Jame Asr%26#39; Mosque

2). Shopping at Gadong Town

If you%26#39;re not up to sightseeing, you could always go to Brunei shopping mall in Gadong, or Qlap area. Since, Brunei are tax free you could find electrical stuff and food very cheap. However, since you only have 12 hours stop renting a car could be expensive and wasting. Try to contact a taxi from the airport and make early arrangements so you could go places to fill in your time here.

Hoped you have an enjoyable time in Brunei.

12 hr Stop Over

Duty Free shopping?

The following places are worth visiting during your stay in Brunei:-

Brunei Museum, Arts %26amp; Handicraft Centre, Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, take a boat ride at Water Village, - viewing of the lifestyle of inhabitants of Water Village and the world%26#39;s largest residential palace (rear view only) along the way, walking on the planks and tasting of local delicacies in the house of the Boat Owner, Royal Regalia, Jame Asr Mosque, Jerudong Beach (facing South China Sea) that gives you ';tranquility';, The Empire Hotel %26amp; Country Club (one of the best hotels in South East Asia) facing South China Sea, etc.

Another option - the eco tour - if you are a nature lover.

More information can be obtained from the service counter outside the arrival hall of the airport.

Enjoy your stay in Brunei.

taking kids to brunei

i will be taking my daughters to borneo in dec and am looking for 3 star accomodation in bandar seri begawan. we will be in brunei for about 3 days any ideas on things to do. will be off to mulu and kota kinabalu in the same trip for a jungle experience.

taking kids to brunei

Warm Greetings From Brunei!!

Hello,

For a 3 day visit to Brunei, you could stay in Centrepoint Hotel the place is accessible to shopping mall and within walking distance to Mcdonald, Jollibee, KFC%26#39;s and to other restaurants.

You could bring your daughters to Jerudong theme park, it is open to visitors every wednesday to friday from 5pm til 12am.

Saturday from 5pm til 2am and Sunday from 4pm til 12am.

If you like to sight seeing you could contact the local tour operators freme travel or sunshine travel to see the famous water village, mosque and cultural village selling bruneian foods.

Enjoy your trips to Brunei.

taking kids to brunei

The following places are worth visiting during your stay in Brunei:-

Brunei Museum, Arts %26amp; Handicraft Centre, Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, take a boat ride at Water Village, - viewing of the lifestyle of inhabitants of Water Village and the world%26#39;s largest residential palace (rear view only) along the way, walking on the planks and tasting of local delicacies in the house of the Boat Owner, Royal Regalia, Jame Asr Mosque, Jerudong Beach (facing South China Sea) that gives you ';tranquility';, The Empire Hotel %26amp; Country Club (one of the best hotels in South East Asia) facing South China Sea, etc.

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (East Malaysia) is reachable by ferry boat. Charges of ferry ticket ranges from B$15.00 to B$20.00 per way. It takes only 45-minutes to one hour from Brunei to Kota Kinabalu.

More information (including different packages of jungle tour) can be obtained from the service counter outside the arrival hall of the airport.

Enjoy your stay in Brunei.

travel guide &accomodation wanted

we two persons are coming to bwn on 17/09/04 from chennai.india. we like to have a guide .please contact us.

travel guide %26amp;accomodation wanted

This is brunei, no guides here. Make your own way,

travel guide %26amp;accomodation wanted

This person travelled over a year ago.

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Brunei hotel

There is only one posting concerning the brunei hotel and that response was not totally positive. We have booked into the hotel for September. Has any other person used this hotel and can comment?.

Brunei hotel

High medal

I stayed at the Brunei Hotel for two nights last March.

It is a 3 star hotel and overall I was not impressed.

I suppose it mets 3 star requirements but the restaurant is not very good, food is average including breakfast.. The room I had was average with little but the basics provided. But It was cheap. I suppose you get what you pay for.

I felt that the staff were not very helpful and their command of english was not great.

However, it is very central and handy to most of the facilities, markets and shopping in Bandar Seri Begawan. There are a couple of reasonable coffee shops and cafes one block away.

If I went back to Brunei, which is doubtful, I think I would find a better place to stay.

private english speaking guide

will be in brunei for a day in feb. 2006 and am looking for the best english speaking guide/driver available

private english speaking guide

Hi Bagel!

By chance are you on the Oceania Nautica? We seems to be following each other around in forums and perhaps can share information. ;-)

Steve

private english speaking guide

Bagel,

Thinking about going on 2/07 trip. Can you tell me if you enjoyed your cruise on the Nautica? How were the ports, weather and the ship?

Thanks for any info you can provide.

Lorraine

Bagel,

Thinking about going on 2/07 trip. Can you tell me if you enjoyed your cruise on the Nautica? How were the ports, weather and the ship?

Thanks for any info you can provide.

Lorraine

Dear Shopper 12345

You are able to obtain more information from the following website:-

http://www.bruneitourism.travel

Welcome to Brunei.

Best Rgds

Assistance