Pulau Redang Travel Forum

Hi!

I'm planning to go to redang on Jan 2007. Has the monsoon ended by then? If not, kindly advise the suitable month for snorkelling.

What about accommodation? I'm looking for a worth staying twin-sharing room (3D/2N stay). Any recommendation on resorts?

I'm planning to go to Mo-Mo Cha. Is Mo-Mo cha near Laguna resort?

Please advise.Thanks!

Are there jellyfishes in Redang, and what is the peak season if there are these creatures?
Also how afraid of these should I be when snorkeling? I am going to Redang in the end of August.
Thanks a lot for answering!
/Petra

Hi,

friends and I are going to be visiting Hong Kong, Macau, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Redang in the last 2 weeks of July. We are worried that the weather isn't going to be very good. Is this a good month to visit Redang??

Thanks

Hi, I've been reading about Redang Island, but still don't understand how to get around on the island. Aren't there any roads and taxis? How do I get from one beach on the West Side to beaches on the East Side? Are there boat taxis? Are they expensive? I was thinking of staying at Berjaya Redang Beach Resort. Is this a good Hotel? How do we get from there to other beaches?

Thanks!!!

Hi,

can anyone that has visited both Tioman and Redang Island, please tell me wich island they prefered? I'm going with a group of friends in the end of July 2006 during 5 days. We´re looking for an island that can give us something different to do every day, not very comercial, nice white sandy beaches, scoobadiving spots, etc.....?

Thanks!!!

Hi all. I've never been to Redang, and I'm planning a trip with a few other friends around May-June. I read up on Redang, and am quite excited to see what the island has to offer. I've got many questions here to ask:

1. How far is Redang Reef Resort from Laguna Beach Resort? How long is the walking distance?

2. Nightlife is important.. There's a mini-karaoke in Redang Reef, but is it okay if I hop over to Laguna to use their say, karaoke facilities? You have to pay more, is it? An acquaintance of mine mentioned going to discos during her stay at Redang Bay Resort. Are there such discotheques in Redang, or more specifically, Pasir Panjang/Long Beach?

3. If I take the TransNasional bus from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu Bus Terminal, are there any other options than taking cab to reach Merong Jetty, and how much is the cost? Let's assume that the resort package I take doesn't include land transfers, at least not two-way.

4. I read the diary entries at http://www.redang.org (which happens to be a very helpful guide to Redang, by the way), as informative as they are the reviews on Redang Reef are dated four years back. So I'm hoping someone who's stayed at Redang Reef recently would provide some insight on the good and not-so-good of this resort. ^___^

That's all for now, thanks in advance! ^___^

sR

Can anyone help me in identifying hotels which are (more)handicap friendly ... in terms of access to the beach and access to restaurants within the hotel .. ie no steps, no long walks on unpaved pathways etc... Would really appreciate info on this. Thanks!

Has anybody seen or stayed in the Laguna Suite at the Laguna Redang Resort? It pretty pricey and I was wondering if it's worth it. Thanks.

Hey dear VTers ...

Appreciate if someone can let me know where to book some 3 days / 2 nights holiday package to Redang / Perhentian Island asap ? Thank you very much

Cheers

Hello! Just found out this forum from my friend :) I will go to Redang in August, have already booked flight tickets - Air Asia. My problem is, my flight will arrive in Kuala Terengganu at 10.15 pm. (yeah Air Asia with their weird flight schedule :D) I was told that there is no transportation to Redang at that time, so I guess I need to spend my night at Kuala Terengganu. Any good place to stay for the night? And what time in the morning is the earliest boat from KT to Redang? Another question is, is it better/cheaper to book earlier before go there, or just shop for the travel agency when arrived?

Regards,

First Time To Redang
Bong

Which island would u recommend? perhentian or Redang? can't decide between the 2...can only go for 1 now....

Hi,

I am back from Redang but had a few questions to ask.

I stayed at Laguna Beach Resort and snorkel around the beach in front of Redang Bay Resort but can also find fishes not much corals.

As I had limited time, I don't have enough time to visit the Marine Park. Is it a must? I was told that if I don't visit the Marine Park, is as if I had not go to Redang before.

Where can I see the colourful corals and fishes? Is it possible at the Marine Park? Is it near the shore or had to snorkel out to the open sea to experience this?

They did an open sea snorkelling trip but was to afraid to go.

Hi all,
I am going on a honeymoon in early oct and am wondering how's the weather in redang and also any nice hotels for a romantic experience?

thanks :)

Hi,

I am thinking of going to Redang and then to Lang Tengah the next day. But, I had a difficulty as I think is not possible right?

Cuz on the morning itself, I will leave redang at only 9am and the boat to Lang Tengah leave Marang Jetty at 10am. So, is the time very pack?

It's take 1 hour to reach Marang Jetty from Redang? Does anyone out there had any ideas or solutions?

Is it that only 1 boat will be leaving from Marang Jetty to Lang Tengah per day at 10am? Anyway chance can arrange for another boat transfer at a later time?

By the way, I will be staying at D'Coconut.

Thanks

Sherri

Hello,

Please tell me is Redang too little place to spent 5-6 days on?
Do you have to only stay in your hotel and do snorkeling from there...
I am going to Maleysia in august, and want to include Kuala Lumpur shopping and
some good beach place with amazing snorkeling.
Any suggestions? We have been thinking about maybe combining Redang and Perhentia, but are these too islands too similar to be for example 4 days in each plus 4 days in KL?

We are absolutely torn apart about where to go, we only know, that we want
to combine shopping and snorkeling...We have heard, that Langkawi is not so good for snorkeling and Sabah maybe is a bit dirty place?

Thank you very much for helping me in advance!
/Petra

Hi Pple

I'll be visiting my bf who is currently working in Penang & we plan to go Redang a short getwaway. I've been searching around and can't seem to find any directions to get to Redang from Penang?! Can some kind soul assist me in this? & if it's not too much to ask for, I'll be grateful if you could advise me roughly how much it would cost as well.
Thanks a mill! :)

Hi, I need Help. Below are the dates i have planned to go on island hopping.

8/4 - 10/4 Lang Tengah
10/4 - 12/4 Redang

Can i get boat transfer from Lang Tengah to Redang. Who do i contact for this arrangement? Do i have to go back to Merang?

Thank you.

Hi, since we are travelling with kids, we would like to take direct flight to the island from KL.

1)Do I take the Berjaya air from KL international airport or another domestic airport? How long does it take by taxi in between these 2 airport?

2)After my arrival to the Redang airport, how should I get to the main beach from there? And how long does it take?

Thanks so much again in advance!

Hi, we plan to visit Redang this summer for 7 days or so with our 4 & 2 yrs olds. I'd like to know if the beach is suitable for small children? The water is calm? and the sand is powdery?
Diary milk can be bought in the local minimart?
Which hotel would be a good choice for kids? I will probably need to have the babysitting service while my husband and I do the snokeling as well.

Any feedback regarding to travelling with kids would be very much appreciated.

Hi,
I am new to this forum but I have found this website to be extremely helpful. My question is, I am heading to the island at the end of March. Which is a better choice, Pulau Redang or Pulau Lang Tengah? Please provide insight. Thanks!!

Hi,

My boyfriend and I fly into Singapore on the 6th February and plan to travel a bit around the island before entering Thailand. Ideally I would prefer to see the east coast but am worried it be totally out of season and most resorts will be closed. Can anyone advise please...

I have a problem.

I have booked a package with Air Asia Flights and accomodation staying at Berjaya Redang Spa Resort. I will be flying into KT on 19 Feb 06 at 805am and depart from KT at 830am. I was unaware of the very unflexible times of the resort boat transfers and the Air Asia flight arrivals.

Berjaya Redang Spa Resort does offer me transfers to the resort however their times do not fit in well with my schedule as you can see. I want to arrange my own transportation to the island.

I have read on this forum that there are in fact walkin options for boat transfers to Pulau Redang but I would like to make sure this is possible before I get there just for some peace of mind and possibly find someone who can arrange these boat transfers before I arrive.

The boat transfer coming back to KT on the 21 Feb 06 is very early, is it also possible to arrange a boat transfer this early?

I would be greatful over any assistance in this matter and wait patiently for your replies.

Regards
Chris

Hi,finally I decided to visit Redang during my travelling in Asia in April but need some help.I want to know if I need to book accommodation in advance or could do it when I arrive in KUL.I am trvelling alone and wondering if resorts offered safe box?

Anyone know if there are boats going between Redang and Perhentian? And how much do you think it costs? Thanks.

Is it true that it is cheaper to book accomodation package from Kuala Terranganu? Is it easily available. I will be reaching KT early morning (abt 6am) on 9th Sept. Will the agent be operating this early?

Thx for valuable advise.


Cheers,

Any VT members stay there before? Need your comments on the resort. Is it easily accessible to other parts of redang (by walking).

Thank you very much for your help.


Cheers,

I have booked to stay at the Ayu Mayang resort and have paid a deposit but cannot get hold of anyone there - does anyone know if it is still open?

Many thanks!

Emma

I plan to travel to redang somewhere early sept (falls during singapore school holiday). I will be travelling to Perhentian before going to redang. My problem is i do not know if I am able to catch a boat ride from perhentian to redang therefore i am unble to book the room at redang beforehand.

Can anybody advise since sept is not peak season for redang, is it possible for me to arrive there before making any hotel booking? Will all the resorts be fully booked?

Which part of redang should i advise the boatman to drop me where there are more accomodation available.

Thank you all for your advise.


Love,
singaporecherry

Hi there .... please advised me( budget traveller) ...place to stay with a budget price ( dont mention about packages or night market area at redang island ) .... can we depart from kuala terengganu town ... room price overthere? how the dive site ? are they go for a la carte menu...weather focus?
thanks .....

Dear VTs,

My son needs fresh milk for 3 times daily, besides hotel's order which is expensive, can I buy the fresh milk at the kiosk along the Long Beach? Or I have to bring the tetra pak? Money Exchage kiosk is a lot along the Long Beach?