The Mentawai Islands are located in Indonesia, west of Sumatra. The Mentawai chain is known for its high waves and attracts surfers from throughout the world. However, guests also may enjoy pristine beaches, lush tropical foliage, unspoiled environments and swimming in the balmy Indian Ocean.
Located on Sipora Island, HTs Surf Resort offers four private villas. Each villa features air conditioning, two bedrooms, one bathroom, covered patios, splash pools and cabanas. The resort also offers room service, laundry, Wi-Fi in some areas and massage services. Guests can also explore nearby Katiet village.
HTs Surf Resort
011- 62-751-767888
mentawai.com
Located on Karamajet Island, the 30-acre Kandui Resort features a mile-long stretch of beach in an environment largely untouched by Western development. Guests stay in one of eight "umas," or traditional Indonesian thatched huts, built by local craftspeople. The resort's restaurant offers local cuisine, specializing in fresh seafood. A bar and barbecue facilities round out the guest experience. Other amenities include computers, an international phone service, wireless Internet access and a gift shop with items by local artisans.
Kandui Resort c/o Antidote Travel
629 Camino De Los Mares, Suite 101
San Clemente, CA 92673
714-369-8121
kanduiresort.com
Siloinak Resort is located in the northern Mentawai Islands, on a private, 30-acre island near Siberut. The resort offers surf guides and speedboat access to waves, as well as barbecues, broadband Internet, a large screen TV and a satellite phone. The complex, constructed with tropical redwood, includes eight bungalows, designed to house one or two people each, and a restaurant.
Siloinak Resort
Jalan Rawang 28
Padang 25111
West Sumatra, Indonesia
011-62-751-22170
mentawaiadventure.com
A private bungalow, Villa Air Manis shares its grounds with a tropical garden, a swimming pool, a silk textile studio and a pearl jewelry workshop. A resident chef offers a personalized menu featuring local seafood, fresh vegetables and fruit. The villa also provides maid service.
Villa Air Manis
011-62-751-767888
mentawai.com
WavePark Mentawai Surf Resort provides accommodations for up to 14 guests, with the price including roundtrip flight to and from Sumatra, fishing and surfing guides and meals. The resort, which occupies a 66-acre island in northern Mentawai, was constructed using primarily local materials.
WavePark
Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia 25118
011-0751-812837
wavepark.com
