Redang
Last updated: July 2020
About Redang
The island is split into two sections:
Village Jetty / Kampung Jetty
Long Beach
Each section is only accessible via Water Taxi / Ferry
How Long?
Recommended: 4 days, 3 nights
Optional: : 5 days, 4 nights. Spend a night in Kuala Terengganu
Getting There
Fly
Fly to:
Kuala Terengganu Airport / Sultan Mahmud Airport
Get transport to the ferry, then take ferry
Redang Airport
Only supports Berjaya Air
Extremely expensive
On the Village Jetty section
Drive
Drive and take the ferry at either:
Shahbandar Jetty
Merang Jetty
Ferry
Cannot book online.
Sejahterra Ferry Services
Times: 8.30am and 10.30am
Arrive 30 minutes early
Price RM 55 Adult
Can book online: https://www.merangjetty.com/
Resorts in Redang
My recommendation: Laguna Island Resort
Laguna Island Resort | The Taraas |
Beach was clean | Beach was dirty. Whisky box and other stuff. |
Atmosphere was better | Atmosphere is pretentious and exclusive. |
Coastline is shared with other resorts | Private beach |
Staff is friendlier | |
Value for money | Expected more from the price |
Reasonable prices for additional food, drinks, activities, snacks | Meals are expensive |
Beach is shared with other people | Beach is not as accessible to the rest of the visitors |
Fishes were by the seashore, can snorkel by the beach and see fishes | |
Price is inclusive of ferry | Price is exclusive of ferry |
Beach is easily accessible from all rooms | Beach is not as easily accessible from all rooms |
Other guests were mostly local | Other guests were mostly westerners |
I found a roach in the cafeteria | |
Eating in Redang
Village Jetty Section
Order Crab (Butter Fried)
Kuala Terengganu
Their weekends are: Friday and Saturday
Getting Around Kuala Terengganu
Grab (Ride hailing) from Kuala Terengganu (Sultan Mahmud) Airport (KTT) to Shahbandar Jetty: RM13
Grab around town: RM5-6
Staying in Kuala Terengganu
Recommended: Arena Boutique Hotel
Eating in Kuala Terengganu
Advisory
Bring Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS)
Bring "Water Shoes"
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