Redang Island, Malaysia: travel guide
Upscale marine park island off Terengganu, prized for turquoise water, coral reefs, and Chagar Hutang turtle sanctuary; mostly resort-based access.
- Country
- Malaysia
- Currency
- MYR
- Time zone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Nearest airport
- TGG
Top places to visit in Redang Island
Redang Airport
Activity · 4.1 rating · about 0.3 h
Small STOL airstrip historically used by charter flights from Subang and Singapore Seletar.
Big Mount (Pulau Lima North)
Nature · 4.3 rating · about 1.5 h
Widely rated as the best dive site in the Redang archipelago, an advanced-diver seamount.
Tanjung Tengah (Shark Bay Housereef)
Nature · 3.8 rating · about 1 h
Housereef and shore-dive site nicknamed Shark Bay for its blacktip reef shark nursery.
Tanjung Mak Cantik Housereef
Nature · 3.8 rating · about 1 h
Shallow housereef good for snorkelling and night dives, near the Mak Cantik seamount.
Kampung Redang (Redang Village)
Cultural · 4.6 rating · about 1 h
The island's only fishing village, with budget guesthouses and village eateries.
Redang Marine Park Centre & Jetty
Nature · 4.3 rating · about 0.8 h
Main jetty and Marine Park Malaysia exhibition centre, with a turtle hatchery broadwalk.
Chagar Hutang Turtle Sanctuary
Wildlife · 4.8 rating · about 2 h
SEATRU research and conservation beach, a major green and hawksbill turtle nesting site; educational visits only.
Teluk Kalong
Beach · 4.9 rating · about 1 h
Quieter bay on the eastern side with a handful of resorts away from the busier Long Beach strip.
Pasir Panjang (Long Beach)
Beach · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h
The island's largest beach on the east side, fronted by about six resorts.
Turtle Bay Redang
Nature · 4.7 rating · about 1 h
Dive/snorkel site known for abundant coral cover and regular turtle sightings.
Teluk Dalam (Deep Water Bay)
Beach · 4.9 rating · about 1 h
Bay on the northern part of the island with The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort.
Chek Isa (Mini Mount)
Nature · 3.2 rating · about 1 h
Submerged reef pinnacle known for soft corals, sponges and macro-photography.
Things to do
- Redang Snorkeling Package Snorkeling · 5 h · from MYR 100 per person
- Redang + Lang Tengah Island-Hopping Snorkel Trip Snorkeling · 8 h · from MYR 180 per person
- PADI Scuba Diving Diving · 4 h · from MYR 300 per person
- Chagar Hutang Turtle Sanctuary Educational Day Trip Wildlife · 3 h
- 3-Island Snorkeling & Island Hopping Snorkeling · 8 h · from MYR 150 per person
- Night Snorkel/Shore Dive Diving · 1.5 h · from MYR 80 per person
- Sunset Cruise Sightseeing · 1.5 h · from MYR 50 per person
- Kayaking / Canoeing Watersport · 1 h · from MYR 25 per person
Where to stay in Redang Island
Hotels
- Laguna Redang Island Resort 4-star · MYR 300 to MYR 550 per night
- Redang Beach Resort 3-star · MYR 180 to MYR 320 per night
- Redang Bay Resort 3-star · MYR 180 to MYR 320 per night
- Coral Redang Island Resort 3-star · MYR 180 to MYR 320 per night
- Redang Pelangi Resort 3-star · MYR 170 to MYR 300 per night
- The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort 5-star · MYR 500 to MYR 900 per night
Where to eat
- Beach Brasserie (The Taaras) Seafood, Western Grill · about MYR 195 per person
- Pelangi Bistro Pizza, Bar Bites · about MYR 59 per person
- Summer Point (Redang Beach Resort) Chinese-Malaysian · about MYR 59 per person
- Kopitiam Redang Beach Malaysian Breakfast, Coffee · about MYR 23 per person
- Ombak Redang Beachside Cafe Local, Grilled Seafood · about MYR 59 per person
- Aima Grill Fish Restaurant Local, Western, Grilled Seafood · about MYR 59 per person
- D'Kiera Restaurant Thai-Malay Fusion · about MYR 23 per person
- Nelayan Redang Corner Terengganu Local · about MYR 23 per person
Getting around
- Boat main way to get around
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- Walking main way to get around
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