Redang
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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
Shahbandar Jetty
Cannot book online.
Sejahterra Ferry Services
Times: 8.30am and 10.30am
Arrive 30 minutes early
Price RM 55 Adult
Merang Jetty
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 | |
| Website | Website |
Eating in Redang
Village Jetty Section
- Redang De' Rimba
- 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"