Labuan Major Hotels Offer Special Room Rates For Borneo Flora Festival Next Month

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, June 12 (Bernama) -- Major hotels across this duty-free island are offering special room rates in support of the upcoming inaugural Borneo Flora Festival (BFF), to be held from July 26-30 at the Labuan International Sea Sports Complex.

Among the key hoteliers backing the five-day event are the island’s premier five-star accommodations, Dorsett Grand Labuan and Tiara Hotel Labuan, with both rolling out exclusive promotions to welcome the expected influx of domestic and international visitors.

Special room rates will be available from July 25-31, covering the entire festival period and allowing guests to enjoy extended stays before and after the event.

Dorsett Grand Labuan, one of the five-star business hotels in Labuan, is currently offering attractive rates in conjunction with the upcoming season.

Its general manager Masni Shaik Dali said the hotel is proud to support the BFF as part of its commitment to Labuan’s tourism and hospitality industry, especially in positioning the island as a vibrant destination for cultural and eco-tourism events.

“The hotel has begun receiving a steady stream of bookings, particularly from government officials across Malaysia as well as travellers from Brunei and Kalimantan,” he said.

At the nearby Tiara Labuan Hotel, another five-star establishment in Labuan known for its peaceful setting and family-friendly facilities, a “Special Room Promotion” has been introduced exclusively for the BFF guests. 

Its managing director Chai Tze Kee said that all three properties under his management (including Lazenda Hotel and Palm Beach Resort & Spa) are participating in the festival accommodation support programme to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay for visiting guests.

“The Tiara Labuan offers spacious deluxe rooms with balconies and pool access, with special rates starting from RM200 per night (excluding breakfast) and RM220 per night with breakfast.

“All bookings include complimentary Wi-Fi and shuttle services (on a first-come, first-served basis),” he said.

In addition to these hotels, Aifa Hotel, AZ Hotel, Labuan Point Hotel, and Marina Hotel have also joined the official accommodation network for the festival, offering various packages through the event’s designated hotel booking platform.

Labuan Corporation, being the main organiser, said that with over 50,000 visitors expected to attend the festival, hoteliers across the island are working closely with event organisers to provide value-added services and seamless experiences for guests.

The local authority said the room promotions reflect a broader effort by the local hospitality industry to support the BFF and revitalise tourism on the island through large-scale, inclusive events that highlight Labuan’s natural and cultural attractions.

It advised festivalgoers to book their accommodations early, as demand is expected to surge closer to the event date.

-- BERNAMA