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About
Mentawai Surf Retreat - directly overlooking Pitstops
Camp Size:Max 12 guests
Accommodation: 3 x Private beachfront bungalows
Daily Meals:Included
Daily Transport:Daily boat rides included
Located in front of surf break:Yes, directly in front of Pitstops (right)
Destination:Mentawai Islands
Surfing Ability:Intermediate to advanced
Budget:4/5
Surf Lessons:Yes (subject to availability)
Surfboard Rental:Yes
Yoga:Yes(subject to availability)
Ideal for:Everyone!
Mentawai Surf Retreat rests amongst 20 acres of beach front land on Nyang Nyang Island in the Northern Mentawai region. The retreat is just a stone’s throw from Pitstops and Ebay - 2 world class waves giving you unlimited surf time! There are around 20 waves within a 30 minute boat ride of “MSR”.
"MSR" also offers both complimentary Yoga Classes as well as very affordableSurf Lessons (subject to availability).
The surf camp consists of three comfortable and spacious beach front bungalows set in a pristine bay with sunset views overlooking “Pitstops” an extremely fun and rippable right hander. The location is second to none in the Mentawai Islands.
Accommodation
Beach front bungalows
3 x private bungalows (with private bathroom) - up to 4 guests per bungalow
* Single guests are expected to share
* Couples will always have a private bungalow
Bungalows can be set up in any configuration:
Double Share: Two full size beds
Triple Share: Three full size beds
Quadruple Share: Four full size beds
Each bungalow is nestled amongst a tropical hillside that overlooks one of the most idyllic bays in the Mentawai Islands. Sit back and enjoy perfect views of “Pitstops” or take in a dreamy sunset, all from the comfort of your very own private deck.
The accommodation is airy, comfortable and spacious, and accommodates between 1& 4 guests in each bungalow. A large & private bathroom can be found at the rear & includes western toilet, high pressure shower and a separate entrance to keep your space sand free.
Inclusions:
- Beach front bungalows
- Private bathroom
- Western toilets
- High pressure showers
- Separate entrance
- Private deck/balcony
- Overlooks "Pitstops"
- Personal fans for every bed
- Sunset & Surf views from your balcony
Yoga Platform
Nestled high above Mentawai Surf Retreat, guests can find some solitude, enjoy panoramic ocean views and stretch out those surf fatigued muscles. There's no question that it's the perfect place for Yogi's, but the view alone means it's an incredible spot for any guest to enjoy. Namaste!
Food & Drink
All packages includes:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, & snacks
- Drinking water, tea and coffee
Not included in the price: Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks or additional snacks
The elevated beachfront restaurant, bar and lounge also boasts sunset views overlooking "Pitstops" as well as distant coastal views of Siberut and its neighbouring islands. The Nyang Nyang Lounge is the perfect place to gather, eat, drink & share stories from the days surf sessions.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner are served each day around the guest’s schedule. The menu includes a variety of traditional Indonesian cuisine with a few western favourites. We can cater for special dietary requests, including vegetarian and gluten-free, just let us know.
Beer & soft drinks are available for purchase but are not included in the packaged price.
: Guests are more than welcome to bring their own duty free liquor!
Daily boat
Included in the package are your twice daily boat rides to the surf. There’s no set schedule but usually a plan is made the previous evening based on what the guests want and what the surf guide then suggests. Sometimes a first light mission is what’s agreed whereas other times a more relaxed approach is taken. It all depends on what the guests want. Usually we return to the camp for lunch & set off again mid afternoon and return home by dusk. It’s always a full day of surfing. Of course guests don’t have to take the boat every session if they’d prefer to stay at base camp and surf Pitstops or Ebay then that’s fine too!
Inclusions
Sunset views from the camp
Included in the nightly rate:
ALL ACCESS SURF PASS - unlimited boat trips to any of the surf spots in our area AND any of the neighbouring islands - there is NO EXTRA CHARGE to surf other islands.So you'll get to surf spots like - Bank Vaults, Kandui, Rifles, Hideaways, A-Frames, 4-Bobs, Burger World, Nipussi, E-Bay, Beng Bengs and many, many more.
* Surf guide to take you to the best spot on the day suited to your ability
* 3 delicious meals/day prepared by a top Mentawai chef
* Unlimited Coffee/tea
* Unlimited filtered water
* FREE FAST WIFI
* Pitstops right on your doorstep, roll out of your bungalow and straight into the line-up (Shared bungalow of up to 4 people)
* Private en-suite bathroom in each bungalow
Additional costs:
* Beers and soft drinks
* Mentawai Surf tax (US$80)
* Speedboat transfer Padang - Ments - Padang
Photography Packages
"MSR" always have a professional & experienced photographer available for each of their trips.
Photo packages are US$250 pp / trip & includes:
- Shots from land
- Shots from the boat
- Shots from in the water
- Video
- Drone footage (when available)
There is no extra charge for the video content or drone content, or water shots - all included in the package price.
Trip Information
What to expect
Mentawai Surf Retreat is located in the heart of the surf region and guests have access to all the waves. None of them are more than 30 mins away (see map above). Guests also have direct access to Pitstops (below) which is one of the funnest right handers in the Mentawais. Not the scariest, not the hollowest but always a lot of fun, even at chest high. Its literally 50m from the camp.
If you're looking for a little more grunt, then you'll also be a short paddle (from Pitstops) across to the other end of the reef to Ebay. Its not as consistent as Pitstops because it generally needs to be head high or bigger to start working but once it does you'll be blessed with one of the Mentawais crown jewels.
The Surf
Detailed information for all thesurfbreakscan be found in thedestination'ssection of the site within thePlaygrounds,Mentawaipages.
Playgrounds Surf Breaks
Travelling to Sumatra
Guests need to fly into Padang Airport, West Sumatra
We recommend using https://www.skyscanner.net/ and flying into either Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - or Jakarta, Indonesia. From KL, there is usually one morning flight (1hr) with Air Asia as well as a lunchtime flight to Padang. From Jakarta, there are over a dozen flights each day that fly into Padang, from airlines such as Garuda Airlines, Srwijaya, Citilink & Lion Air. We recommend https://www.traveloka.com/
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Padang Airport to camp
Transfers
Padang Airport (PDG) to Mentawai Surf Retreat - USD 210 per person, each way.
This includes the following:
• Speedboat return trip from Padang straight to MSR in just 3,5 hours and back, all harbour fees, luggage fees and porters.
• Meet and greet airport pick up
• Transfer to hotel (if staying at a hotel) - then to harbour
• Transfer from airport to harbour
• Porter charges and port clearance fees
Arrival: Padang to Mentawai Surf Retreat
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Taxi to Speedboat
12:30 PM Loading
1:00 PM Departure
4:30 PM Arrival at MSR
Guests can arrive in Padang the day of Check In before 11:30 am.
Departure: Mentawai Surf Retreat to Padang
6:30 AM Loading
7:00 AM Departure
10:30 AM Arrival Padang
When departing guests can fly out of Padang any time after 2:30pm
Padang Hotel (extra cost)
There are a number of very affordable hotels to choose from. Even the best hotels (below) are only around $50-70 for 2 guests including breakfast.
We suggest staying at either of the following options:
Mercure Hotel- www.mercurepadang.com/
D'Oxville Hotel - https://oxvillehotel.com/
Useful stuff
Before booking a trip toMentawai Surf Retreat, make sure to check our "Know before you go" section which is a handy page ofwhat to expectas well as a detailed inventory ofwhat to bring.For those thatare unsurewhat's better a surf charter boat or surf camp, or for those looking for a comprehensive list ofall the surf camps in the Northern Mentawai, then check out our blogs below.
PRICES
How to book
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Special Offers
Full Access Surf Package- "from"
01 JAN 23 to 31 DEC 23
Price per person per night: USD 200
2023 Prices
Full Access Surf Package- "from"
01 JAN 23 to 31 DEC 23
Price per person per night: USD 270
Transfer Costs
Padang to MSR to Padang (each way) - private speedboat
01 JAN 23 to 31 DEC 23
Price per person per night: USD 225
Booking Notes
2023 rates
The current nightly rates for 2023 are:
· US$265/n per person shared bungalow (4 guests per bungalow with private ensuite bathroom)
· US$295/n per person for a private bungalow (private ensuite bathroom) (min 2 guests)
DISCOUNTED OFFER
• US$220/n per person shared bungalow
• US$250/n per person for a private bungalow (min 2 guests booked)
• US$200/n per person for group of 4 or more
Deposit & Payment
A USD 500 deposit per person is required to secure your booking. Initial deposit is non-refundable but transferable or exchanged with a friend to take your place on that specific date (passengers are responsible for finding their own replacements).
Balance of payment is due 60 days prior to departure and is 100% non-refundable.
Payment Options
Payment only by Bank transfer
All transfer charges & bank fees, including correspondent bank fees, are to be incurred by the guests.
Bank details will be emailed upon booking.
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Terms and Conditions
Travel Insurance is mandatory for your safety and no guest will be able to depart on any trip unless they have copies of their travel insurance documents before departure. We advise all guests take out insurance upon booking in case of accident or personal problems prior to your trip.
By way of payment guests are agreeing to both Mentawai Surf Retreat & Surf Camp Sumatra’s Terms & Conditions.
Both links can be found below;
Mentawai Surf Retreat: http://www.mentawaisurfingretreat.com/terms-conditions/
Surf Camp Sumatra: http://www.surfcampsumatra.com/surf-camp-sumatra-terms.shtml
Disclaimer
This surf trip is an independent surf operator and is not part of or in partnership with Surf Camp Sumatra. Surf Camp Sumatra acts as an agent only. We sell various travel related products on behalf of numerous transport, accommodation and other service providers, such as land based accommodation and boat charter operators. Surf Camp Sumatra's obligation is to make travel bookings on your behalf and to arrange relevant contracts between you and travel service providers. Surf Camp Sumatra has no responsibility for these services nor do we make or give any warranty of representation regarding their standards. All bookings are made subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by these service providers.
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