Travel Guide to Bintulu, Sarawak.

Bintulu which is the capital town of Bintulu Division is geographically situated half way between Kuching and Limbang, with a multi-racial population. It is Sarawak main industrial town and principal deep-water port, servicing the oil, gas and timber industries.

Travel to and around Bintulu.

You can travel to Bintulu by air, Bintulu Airport which is located 27km from the town is main gateway for Bintulu division, servicing daily flights from Kuala Lumpur by Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia. While MASWings flights links Bintulu with Sibu, Miri, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching. 

There is no public bus service from the airport to Bintulu town and vice-versa. A coupon system taxi is available at the airport. 

There is daily express bus service to and from Bintulu. Bintulu regional express bus terminal is located at Medan Jaya, linking to Sarawak major towns and cities like Kuching, Sibu, Miri, Mukah, Betong, Sri Aman, Sarikei, Batu Niah and Sungai Tujuh are well connected with Bintulu. You can also travel to Brunei (via Sg. Tujuh) and Pontianak, Indonesia from here.

The extensive network of sealed roads linking Bintulu to major cities and towns, enable you can travel from Pontianak, Kalimantan Indonesia to as far as Tawau in Sabah by car.

Travel around Bintulu.

You can travel by bus to other minor parts of the town to as far as Sg. Asap and Tatau/Kuala Tatau, which you can board at the Pasar Tamu Bus Terminal.

You can also travel by express boats other minor towns and rural areas such as Sebauh, Tatau, Kuala Tatau, Tubau and Labang. You can also opt to rent a 'perahu' or speed boat to other minor towns for greater adventure. 

You can walk around the Bintulu old town which is quite a pedestrian-friendly town, with lots of traffic lights served for pedestrians. A visit to other parts of town might be a tiring one, especially to Parkcity Commercial area and Medan Jaya, so opt to travel by bus.

Interesting Places in Bintulu

Bintulu tourist attractions are not that plenty even though Bintulu is Sarawak's main industrial town and principal deep-water port...servicing the oil...gas and the timber industries. Bintulu town is located at the mouth of the Kemena River with multi-racial population...living and working together in peace and harmony.

• Similajau National Park which is located north of the town has a chain of golden sandy beaches, punctuated by small rocky headlands and jungle streams.
•  Council Negeri Memorial
• Pasar Tamu and Pasar Besar
•  Kidurong Tower is a small observation tower located at Tanjung Kidurong, offering a stunning view of the oil and gas facilities and structures at Tanjung Kidurong Industrial Area during the night.
• Masjid Assyikirin
•  Kuan Yin Tong Temple situated at km2, Jalan Iskandar.
•  Bintulu Promenade along the Kemena River, between the Pasar Tamu and Regency Plaza Hotel.
• Taman Tumbina Bintulu which is a mini-zoo and botanical park is located near to Tanjung Batu
• Tanjong Batu Beach

International Standard Hotels in Bintulu.

Bintulu Hotels ranges from affordable budget accommodations to international class hotels with offered variety of customer comfort, catered for both leisure and business travellers…with variety of choices to suit your budgets and need.

• Regency Plaza Hotel Bintulu which is located at Jalan Tun Razak cater for both leisure and business travellers, with swimming pool…F&B outlets and also internet access. Just outside the hotel is Bintulu Promenade.
• Parkcity Everly Hotel is another international class hotel…located at Jalan Tun Razak has 228 rooms with in-house F&B Outlets …conference and banquet facilities.
• New World Suites which is located at Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi is the newest addition to international class hotels in Bintulu with 135 spacious guest room and suites with varieties of convenient and guest comfort.

Bintulu  Mid-range and budget hotels.

• Hoover Hotel, Kemena Inn, Capital Hotel and Kintown Inn  are located at Jalan Keppel, Bintulu.
• Li Hua Hotel  at Berjaya Commercial Centre.
• Hotels and Inn found at Pusat Taman Sri Dagang are  Faber Inn…Hotel Sri Dagang…Plaza Hotel…Riverfront Hotel and Houz Inn  are some of them.
• Reggae Inn…Warisan Indah Inn and 360 Inn Bintulu  are located at Park City Commercial square.
• Mastama Inn  is one of the many budget hotels found at  Bintulu New Commercial Centre
• Royal Hotel and Sun Light Hotel could be found at Jalan Pedada .
• Hotel Utama  is located at Jalan Sommerville.
• Tune Hotel is located at Jalan Kidurong.

Serviced Apartment in Bintulu. 

• Jinhold Apartment  located at along Jalan Tanjung Batu, Kemena Land District.
• Imperial Suite Bintulu  which is located at Bintulu Beach Condominium, Jalan Tanjung Batu offered  3-4 rooms apartment suite and studio accommodations with stunning view of the sea and the comfort of luxurious setting.

Bintulu Entertainment Outlets.

Bintulu Entertainment Outlets which come in many sizes, shape and styles providing entertainment to different segments of clients. They could be found located across town at New Commercial Centre, Jalan Abang Galau, Taman Sri Dagang and Medan Jaya Commercial Centre among them.

•  Among the popular hangout spot at Jalan Abang Galau are Pup 99, Ginza Karaoke & Lounge, Cinta Pub & Lounge, Pub Kitai, Ruai Kitai II, New Top Joy Pub& Lounge and Heaven Pub&Lounge.
• While Labamba(KTV) Musical Lounge, Bungai Kesulai Karaoke Pub & Lounge, Casablance Fun Pub, Keling Menua Fun Pub and Rindu Pub & Lounge are among the popular nightspot located at Taman Sri Dagang.
• Kiss 2 Disco & Lounge, Siang Hai Karaoke Coffee House and Tajau Mas Pub & Bistro could be found at Medan Commercial Centre.
• Among the entertainment outlets located at Parcity Commercial Centre are Panggau Fantasi Lounge & Karaoke,  Layar Fantasia Pub & Lounge, Viva Karaoke Music Café and Ezy Plus Bar & Restaurant.
• Sera Kumang Karaoke and 123 Karaoke & Coffee House are located at Medan Sepadu, Jalan Abang Galau.
• Those located at Kemena Commercial Centre are De Baruk Karaoke & Lounge, Danau Live Music & Karaoke Lounge, White House Night Club and Telai Belalai (Bintulu) Karaoke Pub among others.
• Emporo Karaoke Disco Lounge is located at BDA-Shahida Commercial Centre and Eagle Music Café & Karaoke Lounge, Baila Me Ballroom and Avenue Entertainment are located at Fortune Park Commercial Centre.
• Rumah Panjai Karaoke Entertainment and Bistro Live Music KTV are two of the popular nightspot located at Medan Sentral Commercial Centre.

The outlets’ operating hours is from 4.00pm to 1.00pm on weekdays and some extend to 2.00pm during weekend and public holidays. These are just some of the popular and regularly patronized entertainment outlets in Bintulu.

If you preferred a more comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, you can hang out at the Paddy’s Coffee House at Level 5 of New World Suites or The Waves Pub at Parkcity Everly Hotel which open from 4.00pm to 1.00am.

Golfing in Bintulu.

Bintulu 18 holes golf course setting on a hilly terrain adjacent to the coast is located at Jalan Tanjung Kidurong. The course is  well frequent by both local and visitor alike.

The information on this page is for your general guide only. You are advised to check out the latest information with regards to the establishment and the products. Have a wonderful and fun in Bintulu.