Golden Tulip Belitung

Golden Tulip Belitung is a modern high-rise in the Parit district, a few minutes' walk from Tanjung Pendam beach and close to the town centre. Rooms are contemporary, many with balconies, and upper floors look over the trees to the sea and the small islands off the coast.

The main draw is the rooftop on the ninth floor, where an infinity pool and the Ciel Bleu Sky Bar look west over the water; it is one of the best places in town to watch the sunset. Reviewers like the breakfast buffet, especially the local and Asian dishes, and frequently name individual staff for good service. Some guests report patchy wifi and housekeeping that could be sharper, and a weekly party night can make things noisy, so ask for a quieter room if that matters.

For visitors without a car this is a practical base: restaurants, minimarts and the beachfront food stalls are walkable, and drivers for day trips to Tanjung Tinggi and the island-hopping jetty can be arranged at reception. Allow about 20 minutes to the airport.