Redang Island Malaysia Travel Guide

Redang Island is located off the east coast of Malaysia. Redang is a great holiday destination with beautiful white sandy beaches and great scuba diving and snorkeling locations. There are 8 other islands close to Redang all with beautiful beaches and coral reefs. The 9 island make up a marine park so no fishing is allowed up to 3km from the islands.

The beaches of Redang Island and the surrounding islands are nesting grounds for sea turtles.

Off the coast of Redang are 2 World War II ship wrecks, HMS Repulse and the HMS Prince of Wales sunk by the Japanese navy, both excellent scuba dive sites.

The island around Redang that have accommodation include Lang Tengah Island.

Getting to Redang Island Malaysia

By Plane

Berjaya Air has regular flights from Redang Island to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore www.berjaya-air.com

By Ferry

There are ferry services across to Redang Island from Merang on the mainland of Malaysia close to Kuala Terengganu which has an airport.

Last updated 26th July 2009

Hotels on Redang Island Malaysia

Following is a list of hotels found on Redang Island Malaysia.

Blue Coral Island Resort is located on Lang Tengah Island, close to Redang Island. Room prices start from RM145 (US$41) www.malaysiaislandresorts.com

Coral Redang Resort promotional rates in September from RM230 (US$66) www.coralredang.com.my

Redang Bahtera Resort located on the beach at Teluk Bakau Redang Island. Room prices start from RM230 (US$66). The resort can arrange scuba dive trips and PADI dive courses. www.redangislandresorts.com

Redang Lang Island Resort located on Lang Tengah Island, close to Redang Island. Room prices from RM280 (US$80). Diving trips start at RM60 (US$17) www.malaysiaislandresort.com

Berjaya Redang Beach Resort located right on a beautiful white sandy beach. Room prices from RM586.50 per night (US$166) including breakfast. www.berjayahotels-resorts.com

Laguna Redang Island Resort is luxury accommodation located right on the beach. With a choice of beach front rooms or rooms overlooking the resort pool. Published rooms rates start from RM500 (US$142) per night. Package deals available www.lagunaredang.com.my

Sari Pacifica Hotel Resort and Spa Lang Tengah Island is a luxury resort on Lang Tengah Island, half an hour boat ride from Kuala Terengganu. All rooms have advanced entertainment units and large double jacuzzi spa baths. Room rates start from US$350 per night www.saripacifica.com

Sari Pacifica Hotel Resort and Spa Redang Island is a boutique resort located on Long Beach (Pasir Panjang) Redang Island. 74 luxury villas, each with jacuzzi spa baths, face over the South China Sea. Room rates start from US$350 per night www.saripacifica.com