Summer Bay Resort, Lang Tengah Island

On Lang Tengah Island’s shoreline, right by Summer Bay Resort Beach. This beach resort sits amid turquoise water and jungle, with Redang Beach and Berjaya Beach about 26 km away. Sultan Mahmud Kuala Terengganu Airport is roughly 52 km from the island.

A brand-new, laid-back island hideaway with 64 air-conditioned rooms and private balconies. Rooms come with minibars, LCD/satellite TVs, desks and laptop-compatible safes, plus private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Expect simple tropical decor, daily housekeeping and a slow-island rhythm. Note: the property closes November through February for annual downtime.

Private beach access, outdoor and indoor pools and an infinity pool for sea-side lounging. Spa treatments, a diving club and snorkelling are on offer, plus kayaking, paddle boarding, Via Ferrata and Flying Fox for the adventurous. There’s a terrace, karaoke and a BBQ area — wake up to sea-breeze mornings and jump straight into island life.

Conference space totaling about 1,800 sq ft and a meeting room make small events easy. Complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry/dry cleaning and safe-deposit boxes are available. Roundtrip airport and ferry shuttles can be arranged for a fee. Free WiFi keeps you connected.

Two on-site restaurants serve local flavours and island dishes, plus a cafe for coffee and snacks. There’s a bar/lounge for evening drinks and limited-hour room service. A complimentary breakfast is included to fuel your day of diving or lounging.