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Summer Point
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Redang Moon
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Mare Nero - The Taaras Redang
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Hazeme Seafood Restaurant
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The Cove
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2.4 kmPub • Gastropub
D Kieara Caffè
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Ochado Redang Island
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Ombakredang
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TuahKhalid
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia7 contributions
May 2022
A holiday to remember but for me, not worth repeating. Perhentian is three times better because more places to go around
Written 5 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Fuji77
Denpasar, Indonesia16 contributions
May 2022
For those who wants to experience a quiet holiday like a private beach with amazing view and stunning sunrise. Redang island should be your first choice.
Written 5 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Ezwan Shah Nordin
Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia60 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
1. Hello to travelers, I know everybody got a lot planned this year but we must be delayed and waiting COVID 19 be ended on new year. So the topic relates to my first trip to the islands of Terengganu. I choose to travel to Redang Island and explore then I will share it.
2. Firstly, Redang Island is located in Kuala Nerus District and you have two options to come here via boat at Merang Jetty (not Marang Jetty) or Kuala Terengganu Jetty. But I suggest foreigners use public transport via Kuala Terengganu Jetty to go to Redang Islands.
3. If you use your own transport you can directly go to Merang Jetty and pay for parking your cars/motorcycles (safety). Next, Redang Island also has a trip day. For example, I recommend your planned stay around Merang Jetty / Sutra Beach Resort and take the day trip with travel agencies (more cheap).
4. Secondly, accommodation at Redang Islands has several choices from low price to luxury hotel depending on your expenses. I always promote apps to search for accommodation from Booking.com, Trivago and Agoda.
5. Thirdly, the activities in Redang Island were dependent on travelers because it is also suitable for family vacations, honeymoon or friends reunion. Usually, I really recommend snorkelling activity and please visit Pasir Bujang (Sand Shelf).
6. Next, food and beverages at Redang Island were a little bit expensive and I highly recommend bringing some food such as bread, mineral water, candy or noodles (Magi). But you can enjoy BBQ tonight because it is so fresh and cheap.
7. Besides that, the weather at the island is so hot and drying then please wear a sunblock either physical/ chemical but make sure no harm to our marine life. Drink more water before and after activity.
8. Lastly, we must be good travelers to protect our environment. For example, don't litter anywhere and throw it into the sea (If I do that with you, I throw you into the sea). Also, we did snorkelling and saw the rubbish/plastic please collect that for marine life.
Thank you, if you have any questions, please message and comment below.
2. Firstly, Redang Island is located in Kuala Nerus District and you have two options to come here via boat at Merang Jetty (not Marang Jetty) or Kuala Terengganu Jetty. But I suggest foreigners use public transport via Kuala Terengganu Jetty to go to Redang Islands.
3. If you use your own transport you can directly go to Merang Jetty and pay for parking your cars/motorcycles (safety). Next, Redang Island also has a trip day. For example, I recommend your planned stay around Merang Jetty / Sutra Beach Resort and take the day trip with travel agencies (more cheap).
4. Secondly, accommodation at Redang Islands has several choices from low price to luxury hotel depending on your expenses. I always promote apps to search for accommodation from Booking.com, Trivago and Agoda.
5. Thirdly, the activities in Redang Island were dependent on travelers because it is also suitable for family vacations, honeymoon or friends reunion. Usually, I really recommend snorkelling activity and please visit Pasir Bujang (Sand Shelf).
6. Next, food and beverages at Redang Island were a little bit expensive and I highly recommend bringing some food such as bread, mineral water, candy or noodles (Magi). But you can enjoy BBQ tonight because it is so fresh and cheap.
7. Besides that, the weather at the island is so hot and drying then please wear a sunblock either physical/ chemical but make sure no harm to our marine life. Drink more water before and after activity.
8. Lastly, we must be good travelers to protect our environment. For example, don't litter anywhere and throw it into the sea (If I do that with you, I throw you into the sea). Also, we did snorkelling and saw the rubbish/plastic please collect that for marine life.
Thank you, if you have any questions, please message and comment below.
Written 3 December 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Juniper64
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia74 contributions
Sep 2020
The COVID epidemic had driven Malaysians here in truckloads. The main tourist stretch is Long Beach (Pasir Panjang) which I can foresee getting pretty full during peak season.
Water is very clear in most places, and the devastation of plastic bottles and litter has not reached the proportions of many other beaches, fortunately.
The "off-peak" seasons would be Feb-Mar and Sept-Oct, when the weather is slightly less reliable but the crowds will be much less. The beauty of the underwater world isn't much affected by a little rain, in any case.
Transport is a hassle. No Uber, Grab or taxis. Ask at your resort or local restaurants for help. The two places you may want to access are the main Redang jetty (some tours only depart from here) or other beaches in Redang. You can cross jungle with a guide to get there, in some cases. Redang is only 7km wide.
Definitely worth a visit, but if you need space and privacy, plan and research carefully, unless you're not bothered by crowds.
Water is very clear in most places, and the devastation of plastic bottles and litter has not reached the proportions of many other beaches, fortunately.
The "off-peak" seasons would be Feb-Mar and Sept-Oct, when the weather is slightly less reliable but the crowds will be much less. The beauty of the underwater world isn't much affected by a little rain, in any case.
Transport is a hassle. No Uber, Grab or taxis. Ask at your resort or local restaurants for help. The two places you may want to access are the main Redang jetty (some tours only depart from here) or other beaches in Redang. You can cross jungle with a guide to get there, in some cases. Redang is only 7km wide.
Definitely worth a visit, but if you need space and privacy, plan and research carefully, unless you're not bothered by crowds.
Written 30 September 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
travelbunny0306
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia325 contributions
Sep 2020 • Solo
The year of 2020 is truly a year of domestic travel and most resorts with beaches are full. It is pretty easy to access with and good for solo travelers like me who just want to get away from the hustle and bustle
Written 21 September 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Inspiration287700
13 contributions
Sep 2020 • Family
Our day trip island hoping was really awesome. The turtles are so friendly and the white sandy beach is truly magnificent. Really love this island so much
Written 11 September 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
ana_kecik
kuala lumpur227 contributions
Aug 2020
a very nice and beautiful beach. There is one point that u can feed the turtle/ see turtle as close as u can.
Written 27 August 2020
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Jiwa N
Seremban, Malaysia28 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Lived up to all all the hype in terms of stay and views. However..the snorkelling could be better...and taken to more interesting locations with actual live corals.
Written 24 August 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Wei Bing L
Ipoh, Malaysia331 contributions
Jul 2020
Redang Island is a beautiful holiday destination for nature-lovers, diving enthusiasts, avid snorkelers, sun-seekers, beach-goers and anyone who wishes to take a break from their hectic working life and enjoy a change of scenery.
Written 2 August 2020
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Juice17995
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia217 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Redang is a great base to take snorkel and dive tours. The island gets a bit crowded around the resorts.
Written 2 August 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Mujahid A
Ipoh, Malaysia
Hello everyone,
I'm universiti Teknologi PETRONAS perak Malaysia student and I want to celebrate my eid ul fitri weekends at Redang Island. Can anyone let me know that is it open now a days?
Ezwan Shah Nordin
Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia60 contributions
I no pretty sure about since MCO. I think it hard to cross the border.
Is it possible to go to Redang Island around Feb 20 this year?? Are all the resorts closed till the beginning of March?
Edzhar R
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia57 contributions
Normally the island opens early march due to the monsoon
Joanne Tan
Ipoh, Malaysia2 contributions
Is the beach open for everyone? Or is it connected to some sort of hotel or resort that needs permission to go in?
Dan P
New York City, NY73 contributions
The northern beach is a private beach from the Taaras resort. The other ones are public. The northern one is better though.
PoFil
Moscow, Russia
Hello. Is it possible to change money and use card on Redang or only use cash? Are there any massages places for reasonable prices or only hotels spa?
Paoletta
Peschiera del Garda, Italy515 contributions
Hi! Most places accept credit cards (restaurants or markets); small café or shops might only accept cash, but they are a few. Activities on the beach (tours, food) generally accept only cash.
At the Laguna Island Resort (at the very end of long beach, where the turtle release is happening every afternoon) you can have cash in return by swiping your credit card, they just charge you a fee (I don't remember if 10 or 15 %). A good solution if you run out of money.
We were worried about the amount of cash money to bring, but we had no problems at all!
Klaus 77
Fuerteventura, Spain50 contributions
Sapete se a redang si trovano posti economici per dormirci un mese ?? Qualcuno sa qualcosa? Perché on line non si trova niente di economico..
Paoletta
Peschiera del Garda, Italy515 contributions
Ciao! Rispondo un po' tardi, ma se può ancora esserti utile:
- evita assolutamente il Redang Paradise Resort, è l'unico economico su long beach ma fidati, guarda le recensioni e capirai (la mia recensione ha anche le foto. Non quelle dei ragni enormi che infestano il soffitto perché scappano via troppo velocemente);
- su long beach non c'è altro di economico, so che c'è un resort economico all'interno dell'isola, vicino al villaggio. Puoi raggiungere le spiagge a piedi, a quanto so, ma muoversi di sera è difficoltoso perché i sentieri sono tra gli alberi e non ci sono luci (sull'isola ci sono un sacco di animaletti tipo ragni/topi/iguana e pare il bosco sia pieno. Arrivano anche in spiaggia). Se scegli questo, chiedi se forniscono lenzuola oppure portale!
Per il resto...buon soggiorno!
Jayati S
New Delhi, India31 contributions
I am getting conflicted answers on whether there is a direct flight to Redang island or does one need to take a ferry to reach. Could someone help?
Nazir
7 contributions
The best way is to fly in to Kota Baharu Airport and get a cab to the Boat terminal. from there get boat to Redang. Cheaper.
But if you have money to burn, just contact Te Berjaya Hotel group. they can arrange flight from KL to Taaras Beach.
Can fat people do snorkeling?
Nazir
7 contributions
Don't worry. Just before u dive in try holding to the side of the boat n get your balance. Then Float away.... enjoy every moment of weightlessness..... i am 120kg n i float just as well as my 9 year old...
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Monza, Italy99 contributions
Ciao, cosa di può fare di sera sull’isola?ci sono ristoranti, negozi ecc?ideale sarebbe poter cenare fuori dall’hotel e fare almeno due passi. Inoltre come ci si sposta da una parte all’altra dell’isola?zona: hotel Sari Pacifica. Grazie, Martina
GeGeGe2018
Milan, Italy7 contributions
Ciao Martina, sull'isola di sera puoi solamente passeggiare :-)
Passeggiare a piedi nudi sulla sabbia, non ci sono strade, non ci sono auto, moto, etc.
Il bello di quest'isola è che sei un po' "fuori dal mondo"
Ci sono dei punti di aggregazione (bar - ristorantini easy) dove mangiare e trascorrere la serata ammirando il mare.
Qualche negozietto stile turistico.
Non vai da una parte all'altra dell'isola, lì dove ci sono gli hotels ci sono si e no 4 Km di spiaggia bellissima.
E' molto bello; e' diverso dallo standard europeo.
Enjoy !
Frequently Asked Questions about Redang Island
- We recommend booking Redang Island tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 1 Redang Island tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Redang Island:
- (0.04 km) Redang Bay Resort
- (0.09 km) Redang Pelangi Resort
- (0.21 km) Coral Redang Island Resort
- (0.17 km) Redang Beach Resort
- (0.11 km) Redang Lagoon
- Restaurants near Redang Island:
- (0.17 km) Summer Point
- (0.19 km) Redang Moon
- (2.46 km) Aima Grill Fish Restaurant
- (2.48 km) Hazeme Seafood Restaurant
- (2.37 km) Mare Nero - The Taaras Redang