Redang De Rimba Resort — Hotel in Pulau Redang

The resort has air conditioned clean and spacious rooms/chalets. The stuff is very friendly and helpful. The place has a restaurant, which offers a wide variety of dishes on quite reasonable prices especially considering the place is located on an island. BBQ is also offered on select days. This resort is not recommended for elderly and people with heart diseases due the the amount of stairs to climb. Anyone else who has less but still some concerns because of accessibility of rooms is recommended to request a chalet on a lower level. Though, it wasn't a problem for us at all, but do note that this place is not located right on a beach like many other resorts on the long beach. It's about 1 km from turtle's beach, which is a picturesque place.

Turtle's beach is not overcrowded like long beach, even at it's peek I haven't seen more than a several dozens of people, vast majority of whom are locals, on the about 400m long stretch of the beach. As you would guess based on it's name, you can see turtles over here. Small boats in 2-5 batches are coming from all over the resorts located around the island to lure turtles by small fishes and squids from the bottom of the sea all day long. It's a good opportunity to swim only about 50-100m off the shore to join those people swimming with turtles. Depending on your swimming skills, or lack of that, you may consider renting a snorkeling mask, life jacket or even fins right on the beach for about RM25-30 per day per whole set. There are small bamboo stalls selling fresh coconut and canned beverages, in the evening you may also purchase fresh grilled corn for only RM3 a piece.

Coming back to the resort, there are some guided and unguided activities also available nearby. You may go for a scuba diving session or even enroll for a course to obtain your diving license in a few days, there's massage, and snorkling tours offered too. You may also visit long beach either by boat or if you are up for some hiking or rather walking trhough the jungle, there's a footpath available from Turtle's beach to long beach. It's about 2.5km long and can be confortable taken in a 30 minutes without rushing. Should you just want rest on the island and do nothing, you will appreciate the peaceful nature of this place.

Don't forget to purchase your ice blended fresh coconut shake with a scoop of ice cream and caramel, or choice of your taste flavor, right in front of the resort. The decently sized shake costs only mere RM7. Enjoy your stay at De'...

It was good experience but some things needs to improve. Should have small Refrigerator/fridge in room because family with kids need to keep food for baby and toodler. Everytime not easy to come down to keep things in their kitchen's fridge. Their kitchen closed after 9-10pm and open at 7-8am. MUST provide umbrella's during rain. When we were leaving for jetty, my husband ask for umbrella, as I had 8 months old baby along with 4 years old child but they doesn't provide. Due to heavy rain I slipped badly from their Stairs and badly injured while holding baby. Food is super expensive in their restaurant, you can find many options outside but less expensive. Even outside they will deliver free of cost. for basic things, can find many shops. Children, vegetables, rice, soap even Razor. 5.wifi has not good signals. Better to purchase extra gbs to get in touch. 6.Road from Hotel to beach is badly broken, Walking is difficult even, to ride a scooty is a challenge. Distance to beach is almost 1 km. We got scooter 1st day, full day rm 60. It has no petrol and then we request to add some petrol. For second day, we get the other scooter, and it was in much better condition but again less fuel but without scooter, its difficult to raom around. It has super long stairs, like a batu Cave. Also no canopy. We use towels to come down during rain. There should be Canopy on looong stairs There is no room cleaning service, if we get a family room, there should be any broom for cleaning because kids make a lots of mess. Make sure before planning this trip because for everything, you need to pay alot of hidden charges. When start booking, it will be showing that you only book for hotel room and jetty but later you have to buy other tickets also like Marine Park tax and tickets. Snokerly package. 6/5/4 points of beaches trip. Food.etc.

You can contact them, they will arrange shuttle service from jetty to hotel because distance is almost 3km, walk is not possible and they also help to send luggage in resort room. Luckily TOWELS and Toiletries they provide in resort now. Parking is available at TTI ( taman Tamadun Islam) near jetty. Per day rm 15. Also keep in mind that they use Lorry if you are wet, come back from beech with them and even some time pick up from Jetty also...

Overall Experience: Redang De Rimba Resort offers a reasonable stay option on the beautiful Redang Island. While it may not be luxury accommodation, it provides adequate comfort for those looking for a mid-range beach getaway. Accommodation:

Clean and basic rooms Comfortable beds Functional amenities Decent maintenance Suitable for short stays

Dining Experience: The resort's kitchen serves as the main dining option:

Adequate variety of dishes Consistent food quality Basic Malaysian and Western options Fresh seafood available Reasonable portion sizes Limited menu rotation over extended stays

Service Aspects: The service has some room for improvement:

Noticeably slow service times Staff are friendly but could be more efficient Long waiting times during peak hours Basic housekeeping services Limited front desk assistance

Value Proposition:

Fair pricing for the location Reasonable package deals Decent value for money Competitive rates compared to nearby resorts Good balance of cost and comfort

Location Benefits:

Easy beach access Peaceful surroundings Good spot for snorkeling Beautiful island views Convenient for island activities

Three-Day Stay Experience: Pros:

Consistent food quality Clean environment Peaceful atmosphere Reasonable pricing Basic needs met

Cons:

Slow service Limited dining options Basic amenities Could improve efficiency Repetitive menu

Tips for Future Guests:

Be patient with service times Plan meals in advance Consider breakfast early to avoid crowds Bring some snacks for between meals Keep expectations realistic for the price point

Best Suited For:

Budget-conscious travelers Couples on a moderate budget Families looking for basic comfort Those who prioritize location over luxury Guests who don't mind waiting for service

Recommendations for Improvement:

Speed up service delivery Add more variety to the menu Improve staff training Enhance communication with guests Consider adding more dining options

Conclusion: Redang De Rimba Resort is a decent choice for those seeking a reasonable island stay without breaking the bank. While the slow service and limited dining options might test your patience, the overall experience is satisfactory for the price point. The clean rooms and beautiful location make up for some of the service...