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Island stay

Where to stay on Malaysian islands

Most guides recommend 'stay near the beach'. Useless. On each island, one part is family-fun, one is party, one is isolated, one is local-flavour. Pick and choose.
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FAQ

Q1
Bus from KL/Kota Bharu to Kuala Besut (5-6h), then 30-min boat.
Q2
ABC for first-timers. Juara if you want quiet. Tekek for ferry arrival.
Q3
Shangri-La Golden Sands (Cenang), Hard Rock (Bayan Lepas). Both have kids clubs.