The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort

Discover the pinnacle of tropical paradise with an escape at The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort. Perched on the largest island in the Redang archipelago, the luxury lodging sits on the pristine South China Sea, where powdery white sand and crystal-clear ocean give way to some of the region’s most colourful coral reefs and marine life. Aspiring mermaids and mermen will find wonderlands to explore under the surface thanks to the onsite PADI dive centre – but with so much to discover at the resort, landlubbers won’t be disappointed.

Spend hours on the white sand of the private beach, lazily lap the palm-tree-lined infinity pool or watch others splash about while you make your way through the menu at poolside Asean restaurant. When the sun starts to move west, venture to the beachfront for a cocktail or two at Baya Bar or stay by the pool to quench your thirst at Asean Terrace Lounge, where a carefully crafted list of drinks awaits. Families will find something to entertain both little and big kids: a bevvy of watersports can be organised by the onsite centre, while a children’s paddling pool means everyone can spend hours splashing about. When it’s time for some adults-only serenity, drop the kids off at JoJo playroom, where they’ll be entertained by trained staff, before hot-footing it to Taaras Spa for a rejuvenating treatment.

Luxury Escapes inclusions (select nights/packages):

• Begin every day with daily breakfast by the pool at Asean All Day Dining
• Sample the selection at Asean Terrace Lounge with a daily cocktail per adult
• Start your holiday feeling fresh with a hygiene pack on arrival
• Take more than memories home, with a T-shirt, beach hat and beach bag to keep
• Explore everything the resort has to offer with MYR180 resort credit per room (stays of 2+ nights)
• Upgrade to a Cliff Premier Twin, subject to availability (Garden Suites only, stays of 3+ nights)
• Experience once-in-a-lifetime snorkelling with sea turtles adventure (stays of 3+ nights)
• Additional MYR45 resort credit per room (MYR225 total, stays of 4+ nights)

Premier Suite Upgrade: For one of the best vantage spots, opt for the Cliff Premier Suite – both the king-size bed and jacuzzi overlook the impossibly clear ocean below.