If one decides to mix business with pleasure Labuan is a perfect choice with many a hotel in Labuan Island to choose from. In fact, despite its relatively small size, it is surprising to find at least 14 different hotels in this island.
First in the list is the Grand Dorsett Hotel in Labuan, which is the only top rated hotel in the island. Its address is 462 Jalan Merdeka, 87029, just opposite the financial park. Inquiries for the Grand Dorsett Hotel in Labuan (formerly called Sheraton Hotel in Labuan) can be made directly by telephone, number is 60-87-422-000, or fax, number is 60-87-422-222. This five-star hotel in Labuan has 178 luxurious rooms, numerous dining options, and offers services like 24-hour front desk, limousine, laundry, concierge, business center, and wake up. It has an outdoor pool and whirlpool, a fitness facility, banquet and convention facilities, and a golf course nearby. One can choose from deluxe rooms, executive floor rooms, and premier suites that have views of the harbor or of the city. The Grand Dorsett Hotel is considered one of the best hotels in Malaysia.
Another hotel in Labuan is the Waterfront Financial Hotel, a four-star hotel located in 1 Jalan Wawasan, 87000, with telephone number 60-87-418-111 and fax number 60-87-423-468. It has an outdoor pool, steam baths, a gym and fitness facility, a kids club, a health center, and facilities for sports like basketball, beach soccer, pool volleyball, and water polo. It also has a restaurant, a 24-hour coffee house, a poolside bar, and a 24-hour reception service. The Waterfront Hotel is the favored accommodation by the international yachting community, with rooms overlooking the pool or the marina.
The Tiara Hotel in Labuan is situated in Jalan Tanjung Batu, 87007. This hotel in Labuan can be contacted by telephone at 60-87-414-300 or by fax at 60-87-410-195 or 60-87-581-770. It has room types ranging from deluxe, suites, to villas. The facilities are several function rooms, a ballroom, outdoor swimming pools, fitness and business centers, sauna and steam bath, and also a squash court. It has a seafood restaurant, a pub with live band, a poolside bar, a cocktail bar, and a restaurant that offers Western, Chinese and local cuisines. The Tiara Hotel also offers membership packages for those who would like to make staying there a habit.
A little distance from the Tiara Hotel, in the center of the international financial district, is the Mariner Hotel in Labuan. This three-star accommodation can be found in U0468 Jalan Tanjung Purun, 87010. For inquiries, the telephone number is 60-87-418-622 and fax number is 60-87-418-811. The Mariner has 60 rooms, a restaurant, and conference and banquet facilities. This particular hotel is one of the top choices because of its location, only a few minutes walk to the shopping, food, and entertainment centers.
Budget Hotel In Labuan
For those wanting to find a hotel in Labuan that is modestly priced aka budget but still offers the basic amenities, there is the Pulau Hotel which is located at Lot 27-28 Jalan Muhibbah, 87009. Telephone number is 60-87-416-288, and fax number is 60-87-416-255. The Pulau Hotel in Labuan offers 153 standard and deluxe rooms for individuals and families.
Another budget or cheap hotel in Labuan is the Hotel Global with address at U0017, Jalan OKK Awang Besar, 87014. Contact number is 60-87-425-201 (telephone) and 60-87-425-180 (fax). The Global Hotel has a total of 50 rooms that are adequately furnished, and has WIFI in every room.
The Oriental Hotel is located at U0123-4 Jalan Bunga Mawar, 87014, with telephone number 60-87-419-019 and 60-87-412-020, and fax number 60-87-419-408. It has 19 rooms with prices ranging from $58 to $78.
The Ambassador Hotel can be found at Lot 142, Jalan Bunga Mawar, 87019. Reservations for this particular hotel in Labuan can be made by phone (60-87-423-333) or by fax (60-87-428-233). There are 17 rooms in the Ambassador Hotel in Labuan. There is also an Ambassador 2 located in Lot 1-2 Jalan Bunga Kesuma, 87019, and it can be reached through 60-87-581-242 (phone) or 60-87-583-243. Many travelers rate the Ambassador Hotel in Labuan as the best value hotel strategically located in the town center.
There is also the Victoria Hotel in Labuan that has 46 budget rooms with room rates ranging from $58 to $88. It is located at UO360 Jalan Tun Mustapha, Peti Surat, 81089, can be reached by phone at 60-87-412-411 or fax at 60-87-412550.
Another option for the budget-conscious is the Federal Hotel, which is found in Jalan Bunga Kasama. Those interested to know more about this 42-room hotel in Labuan can contact it by telephone (60-87-411-711) or fax (60-87-411-337).
Southern Hotel offers 20 rooms situated in the first and second floors of a building at Lot 6-7 Jalan Anggerik, which can be contacted by phone at 60-87-414-211 or by fax at 60-87-410-788.
And then there is the Sky Global Hotel in Labuan. Another bed and breakfast type of budget hotel in Labuan, it can be found in Jalan Bunga Seroja and can be reached by phone (60-87-431-218) or fax (60-87-425-180).
Clearly, with the many options available, one can find a hotel in Labuan that will fit one’s taste, lifestyle, and budget.
A Bit About Labuan
Labuan Island is one of six islands that make up the Federal Territory of Labuan, found in East Malaysia, in the heart of the South China Sea. It is referred to as the Pearl of Borneo because, with the whole island covering an area of only 75 square kilometers, it also happens to be the country’s only deep-water anchorage.
Its historical past saw the island first being a part of the Sultanate of Brunei in the 1840s, turning into a British Crown Colony in 1848. It became a part of Borneo in the 1890s, being occupied by the Japanese in World War II, then going back to being ruled by the British military, until finally becoming a federal territory of Malaysia in 1984.
Today, Labuan is officially recognized as an international offshore financial hub, and a free trade zone. It has become a favorite shopping and golfing destination, as well as a popular diving destination with several popular wreck dive sites. And if those are not enough, it is also becoming known internationally as one of the most accessible islands.