Istana Pantai

The Istana Pantai (English: Beach Palace) is one of the temporary official residence of the then Sultan of Brunei, Omar Ali Saifuddien III.^[1] The palace is located at Jalan Kuala Tutong, Tutong District, Brunei.^[2] Moreover, the building has become a tourist attraction and historical site in the present day.^[3][4]

Istana Pantai
Istana Pantai on 19 June 2022
General information
Type	Residence
Architectural style	Traditional Malay
Address	Jalan Kuala Tutong
Town or city	Tutong
Country	Brunei
Coordinates	4.8072519°N 114.6386104°E / 4.8072519; 114.6386104
Construction started	1950s
Technical details
Material	wood

Design and construction

The palace itself is completely built from wood with most of its look preserved.^[5] The area around the palace is both facing the Seri Kenangan Beach and South China Sea, and Tutong River.^[3]

History

Istana Pantai was built in 1950s and was used by then Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III as a seaside retreat.^[6][7]

See also

• Politics of Brunei
• Tutong
• Istana Nurul Iman