Redang Island, Malaysia: travel guide
A resort-based marine park island of turquoise water off Terengganu
Upscale marine park island off Terengganu, prized for turquoise water, coral reefs, and Chagar Hutang turtle sanctuary; mostly resort-based access.
About Redang Island
Redang is an island off the coast of Terengganu, in the South China Sea, and the centre of a protected marine park. It is known for its turquoise water, coral reefs and calm bays, and most visitors stay at beach resorts rather than in towns.
Snorkelling and diving are the main activities, with house reefs such as Tanjung Mak Cantik and Shark Bay sitting just off the shore. Kampung Redang is the main village and Pasir Panjang, or Long Beach, is a popular stretch of sand. Turtle conservation is part of the island's identity.
It suits couples, divers and families seeking a resort-style island break. Redang is accessible mostly in the drier season, around March to October, and resorts typically close during the monsoon.
- Country
- Malaysia
- Currency
- MYR
- Time zone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Nearest airport
- TGG
Last updated
Top places to visit in Redang Island
Redang Airport
Activity · 4.1 rating · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate
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 · check the fee at the gate
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 · check the fee at the gate
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 · check the fee at the gate
Shallow housereef good for snorkelling and night dives, near the Mak Cantik seamount.
Kampung Redang (Redang Village)
Cultural · 4.6 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
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 · check the fee at the gate
Main jetty and Marine Park Malaysia exhibition centre, with a turtle hatchery broadwalk.
Chagar Hutang Turtle Sanctuary
Wildlife · 4.8 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate
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 · check the fee at the gate
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 · check the fee at the gate
The island's largest beach on the east side, fronted by about six resorts.
Turtle Bay Redang
Nature · 4.7 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
Dive/snorkel site known for abundant coral cover and regular turtle sightings.
Teluk Dalam (Deep Water Bay)
Beach · 4.9 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
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 · check the fee at the gate
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 to Redang Island
Nearest airport: Kuala Terengganu (TGG), about 44 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.
Getting around
- Boat
- Walking