Must-see hotels in Mentawai Islands

  • Aloita Resort & Spa

    Mentawai Islands

    Ten bungalows in a garden setting occupy a private beach here within easy reach of the breaks Telescopes and Iceland, and there’s a beginner’s surf break…

  • Botik Resort

    Mentawai Islands

    Boasting one of Mentawai's most stunning white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters and coconut trees, this Spanish-owned resort truly is your clichéd…

  • Mentawai Surf Retreat

    Mentawai Islands

    With Pitstops breaking right in front of its three breezy Mentawai-style cottages, this intimate surf retreat has an enviable location on Pulau Masokut…

  • Togat Nusa

    Mentawai Islands

    On the private 12-hectare island of Pitojat, Togat Nusa has four bungalows catering to only eight guests at a time. The funky and stylish accommodation is…

  • Shadow Mentawai Surf Camp

    Mentawai Islands

    On tiny, lush Pulau Buasak on the outskirts of Playground, Shadow is run by friendly local surfer brothers Ade (along with his Spanish wife) and Dodi and…

  • Beng Bengs Surf Camp

    Mentawai Islands

    Run by Italian surfer Massimo, this popular surf camp has a dream location overlooking a white sandy beach and surf breaks. Rooms are a mix of shared…

  • Awera Resort

    Mentawai Islands

    On Pulau Awera, within easy range of Iceland, Suicides and Telescopes, this Basque-run place has five traditional thatched Mentawai villas that sit amid…

  • Wavepark Resort

    Mentawai Islands

    Located on a private island, Wavepark has a front-row view of Hideaways from its lookout tower, and large, comfortable, breezy bungalows (with the best…

  • Alaia

    Mentawai Islands

    Run by a young Aussie-Japanese surfer couple, this fairly plush but laid-back option is on the northern tip of Nyang Nyang Island (Pulau Masokut). Its two…

  • Kandui Villas

    Mentawai Islands

    Located on Pulau Karangmajat, American-owned Kandui Villas is a short paddle from Kandui Left, not far from the legendary Rifles. It offers unlimited…

  • Awera Island

    Mentawai Islands

    This small guesthouse has a beach-house vibe and is just a short hop from Iceland, Suicides and other decent breaks. Accommodation is geared towards solo…

  • Hollow Tree’s Surf Resort

    Mentawai Islands

    With an enviable location in front of the legendary HT’s right-hander and just a short hop from Lance’s Left, Bintangs, Cobra’s and even a couple of beach…

  • Ebay Surfcamp

    Mentawai Islands

    Probably the best of the Mentawai budget options is this relaxed guesthouse on a grassy property 50m from an idyllic beach that's perfect for swimming…

  • Oinan Surf Lodge

    Mentawai Islands

    Not actually by the sea, the hilly Oinan Surf Lodge, around 4km from Tua Pejat (ojek/taxi ride 20,000/100,000Rp), has amazing terrace views of the iconic…

  • Pitstop Hill Resort

    Mentawai Islands

    High on a hill overlooking Pitstops and around the corner from Ebay, this Aussie-run resort has six rooms in a main house, and a luxury villa for couples…

  • Nyang Nyang Surf Camp

    Mentawai Islands

    This cute little cottage on the beach boasts a prime location in the heart of Nyang Nyang village. It only has two rooms, which are very basic affairs,…

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