"Pretty cool villa.Exceptionally clean with beautiful surroundings.
However,its pretty much away from the city centre but if tranquility is what you are looking for then this place is excellent."
"Free upgrade when we came to the hotel all the staff were super helpful amd friendly room was beautiful and clean lovely view if you hire a scooter you are only 5 minutes away from the most beautiful beach would recomend to anyone "
"I really liked Arwana and would stay here again. It’s literally right on the beach. The water is crystal clear and baby reef sharks swim around happily. Perhentian doesn’t have any roads so the hotel can arrange water taxis. We did the Redang island trip and the snorkelling trip, both arranged by Arwana and they were both excellent.
Don’t go expecting a 5 star experience, but this hotel has a rustic charm, the room was nice and clean and the pool is a good size. It’s peaceful and exudes chilled island vibes. In the evening, walk down the beach for different dining options and try the guys to grill the fresh seafood for you. I loved it here. A thoroughly relaxing stay in pristine surroundings."
"Avoid this place. We stayed here in July 2025 for 4 days and it was a disaster.
Before arrival, no response from the property despite multiple attempts. They also provided wrong info about boat schedules from Kuala Besut (boats actually leave every 40 min).
Day 1:
The place looked abandoned,unfinished buildings, scaffolding, and garbage everywhere. No reception,just a guy at the bar watching loud videos on his phone. He didn’t speak English, so we used the translator. He refused early check-in, probably to sell us a drink during the wait.
The sea view room was dirty: stained sheets, hair and dirt in the bathroom, sewer smell, a broken mirror, and no hot water. Complaining didn’t help.
Day 2:
The day after, we asked if the problem had been fixed. He told us he hadn’t been able to fix it and that a part needed to be ordered, which would arrive the following day.
We asked for a different room, but that wasn’t possible. Other guests also stood waiting at “reception” for hours with no help.
Day 3:
A manager finally showed up and spoke English, but instead of fixing anything, he offered us snacks and a cocktail. He then said it was a public holiday and repairs would be done the next day. We were promised a room change if the issue persisted. Too late, we had only one day left and were showering using the bidet shower.
Day 4:
Shower was finally fixed.
In short:
Structure is falling apart, staff is incompetent, and hygiene is unacceptable. Save your holiday, book elsewhere."
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What can I do in Redang Island?
Travellers enjoy exploring the beaches, and have good things to say about the snorkelling and other water activities. For some time by the water, you can head to Redang Beach and Berjaya Beach. Additional attractions in the area include Teluk Dalam and Chagar Hutang Turtle Sanctuary.
What's the weather like in Redang Island?
The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Redang Island are December, November, January and October, with each month seeing an average of 479 mm of rainfall.
What's the best way to get to and around Redang Island?
Fly into Kuala Terengganu (TGG-Sultan Mahmood), which is located 27.8 mi (44.7 km) away from the city centre. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.