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What do your rooms look like? Do they all have private ensuite toilets?
We have 7 rooms in total, all beachfront, but not all of them have ensuite toilets — and we’re very transparent about that so you can choose what suits you best. (photos below)
These rooms are the most popular option for guests wanting maximum convenience and privacy.
They’re a favourite for guests who value views, airflow, and atmosphere, and don’t mind the short walk to the bathroom.
When you enquire, we’ll always explain which room types are available, the price differences, and help you choose the best option based on your group size and comfort preferences.
Check in happens as soon as you land from your Padang transfer:
-With Fast Ferry via Tuapejat (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays) at 11.30 am
-With Fast Ferry via Siberut (Tuesdays, Saturdays) at 3pm
-With Fast Ferry via Siberut (Thursdays) at 11.30 am
-With private Speedboat transfer 3.5 hours after leaving Padang
Check out:
-With Fast Ferry via Tuapejat 12:00 (lands in Padang around 06:00 pm)
-With Fast Ferry via Siberut 12.30 (lands in Padang around 06:00 pm)
-With private Speedboat flexible hour landing in Padang 3.5+ hours after departure
Yes.
please request a laundry bag with our Staff
all our rooms are non-smoking.
Every guest gets the same guarantee:
Then choose:
Solo?
Two of you?
Three of you?
Four or more?
Individual rooms: info@mentawai-surfcamp.com
Full Camp Buyout: buyout@mentawai-surfcamp.com
Subject formats:
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Within 24 hours:
50% deposit locks your booking.
Payment: Bank transfer, Wise, or crypto. Details in quote.
Day 1: Padang pickup, overnight, ferry briefing
Day 2: Speedboat to camp, settle in, first session
Days 3-12+: Surf perfect waves
Day 8: Flex only — Extend? Add 2-6 nights pro-rated
Final day: Return to Padang, overnight, airport transfer
Fixed bookings: Locked nights, no extensions, no shifts.
20% discount vs. peak. Same Flex/Fixed structure.
✓ Your exclusive bed/room
✓ 6 boats: 38/25-knot speedboats + two 80hp vessels + two dinghies
✓ Daily guided trips to 25+ breaks
✓ Split by ability: advanced/intermediate groups
✓ 4K video analysis
✓ All meals by Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef
✓ 2 compulsory Padang nights + all transfers
✓ Starlink WiFi
Not included: Mentawai surf tax (~$200/person), alcohol, travel insurance (mandatory), flights.
"Can I switch from Flex to Fixed after booking?"Yes, before the 14-day confirmation point. Adjusted rate applies, refund of difference.
"Can I upgrade from Fixed to Flex later?"Yes, pay the 30% difference, subject to month availability.
"Fixed Dates — what if forecast is flat?"You take it as it comes. No shifts, no refunds. That's the trade for 30% off. Purchase travel insurance for cancellation coverage.
"What if I need to extend on Fixed?"Not available. Fixed means locked. Book Flex if flexibility matters.
"Can I do Fixed for some guests, Flex for others?"No. Per room decision. Buyout is all Flex or all Fixed.
"When should I book?"
Ready?
Email info@mentawai-surfcamp.com or buyout@mentawai-surfcamp.com with Flex or Fixed preference. Quote within 24 hours.
Rooms sell monthly. Don't wait.
Yes — within your ±10 day buffer window, guaranteed.
All bookings include Full Month Flex: your room is blocked for the full calendar month, and you can shift ±10 days from your target dates to catch better waves. This is included, not extra.
How it works:
Outside the buffer: Changes to different months require new booking, subject to availability, standard cancellation terms apply.
Email us: info@mentawai-surfcamp.com
Include:
Start any day. Ferries run daily. No Sunday restrictions. No "best day" — we optimize 14 days out based on forecast, not ferry schedules.
Payment to confirm:
We don't pool strangers into shared bookings. Each room is booked as a unit. However:
Bunk Full Flex: Up to 4 solo travelers, separate beds, shared room
Full Camp Buyout: Your private group of 4-11
If you want to surf with others, book Bunk Full Flex and meet your roommates on arrival.
Email info@mentawai-surfcamp.com or WhatsApp [number]. We respond within 24 hours.
We can provide for any type of dietary requirement menus
please let us know in advance so that we can cater for your needs
Available upon request. Please let us know when making a reservation.
We also cater for gluten free/intolerant, Celiac disease.
No dress code
Answer:
Passport (valid for 6 months) & Photocopy of Passport
Visa
Airline Ticket
Travel Insurance (EVAC, transport cancelation, loss of accommodation)
Travel Pillow + Sleeping Earplugs
Cash (Indonesian Rupiah) (no ATM’s)
Backpack/ Dry Bag
Surf Buddy or Family Emergency Numbers
Camera, Charger & Accessories
Smart Phone, iPad (Tablet) or Laptop
Flash/ Fast Drive for surf photos
Plugs & Socket Adaptors
Label Luggage with Your Contact Details
Headphones & Travel Tunes (Music)
Book
Prescriptions + First Aid Kit
Toiletries
Sunglasses
Snorkeling gear
Cap or Hat
Mosquito repellent
Long sleeved shirt/ pants for dusk
Board shorts
Rash guards
Surfboards
Leashes (Minimum 2)
Spare Fins & Fin Key
Reef Booties
Wax & Wax Comb (tropical water)
Sunscreen (Water Resistant + Coral Friendly)
Ding Repair Kit, Duck Tape & Super Glue
Water Bottle or Sports Flask to refill water from gallon
(available at the bar)
* We provide towels and soaps at the camp.
* Toiletries and all that stuff can be found cheaply in town, next to our premises.
* There is 4g phone reception in the village but not at all times, if you need to pay a credit Card bill, and need to have a code sent to
your phone. You will need to do this in Padang, extra costs will apply.
* There’s a local hospital with basics for stitching, treating infections, dehydration, and other typical tropical ailments.
Bring your own Betadine and Hydrogen Peroxide and some plaster for wounds.
* You will incur expenses of some sort while here, such as beer, soft drink, massages and souvenirs. Please bring a
couple of hundred dollars in local currency for backup
* Bring a small tube of Solares or epoxy to fix small dings. Larger dings, cracks and creases can be repaired in town by a
professional
By payment to Mentawai Surf Camp, all guests abide by our terms & conditions.
Please read below carefully, and if you have any questions - please dont hesitate to email us anytime.
Camp not liable for:
Surfing Risk: Guest assumes total responsibility. Remote surfing involves inherent dangers.
Travel Insurance:Mandatory. Must cover medical evacuation, trip cancellation, injury, illness. No insurance, no boarding. Proof required 14 days before arrival.
Mentawai Surf Camp reserves the right to cancel accommodation due to inappropriate behavior.
Camp reserves right to cancel accommodation for inappropriate behavior.
Removal for:
Result: Immediate removal, no refund, guest bears transport off island.
Damage Deposit: $500 (individual) / $2,000 (Buyout). Held on card, released post-trip minus damages.
All payments non-refundable. Flex system is your protection.
Camp reserves right to alter prices before full payment. Will maintain indicated prices where possible.
All payments non-refundable. Flex system protects against flat spells. Purchase travel insurance for all other circumstances.
Camp Cancellation (rare): Full credit 24 months, or alternate dates with 10% discount. No cash refunds.
Force Majeure: 24-month credit or alternate dates. No cash refunds. Remote operations require this policy.
No-Show: Failure to arrive within 24 hours of confirmed date without notice: full forfeiture, no credit.
All packages: ±10 days guaranteed within blocked month.
If Camp cannot deliver shift due to operational constraints: 24-month credit or equivalent alternate dates with 20% discount.
Limitations: Guarantee is operational availability, not meteorological outcome. We guarantee ability to shift, not that better waves will exist.
Individual packages: Assigned by Camp based on booking order, composition, preferences.
Buyout: Group leader designates room assignments due 30 days before arrival. Changes after: $500 fee.
Configuration options:
Mandatory: Comprehensive travel insurance including medical evacuation.
Guide Authority: Final authority on breaks, timing, ability-based assignments.
Medical Disclosure: Pre-existing conditions, medications, allergies must be disclosed. Camp not liable for undisclosed conditions.
Boat Allocation:
Camp secures booking information. Not forwarded except for legal matters directly affecting Camp.
Photos/video may be used for marketing. Opt-out available on request.
Governed by laws of Indonesia. Disputes resolved in good faith; litigation in Medan, Indonesia.
Payment of deposit constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
Questions: info@mentawai-surfcamp.com
Camp reserves right to change these Terms at any time. Current version governs.
END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Answer:
1. Accommodation Cancellation due to Inappropriate Behavior:
2. Cancellation and Refunds:
3. Booking and Payment Policies:
all our rooms are non-smoking.
Yes — within your ±10 day buffer window, guaranteed.
All bookings include Full Month Flex: your room is blocked for the full calendar month, and you can shift ±10 days from your target dates to catch better waves. This is included, not extra.
How it works:
Outside the buffer: Changes to different months require new booking, subject to availability, standard cancellation terms apply.
Email us: info@mentawai-surfcamp.com
Include:
Start any day. Ferries run daily. No Sunday restrictions. No "best day" — we optimize 14 days out based on forecast, not ferry schedules.
Payment to confirm:
We don't pool strangers into shared bookings. Each room is booked as a unit. However:
Bunk Full Flex: Up to 4 solo travelers, separate beds, shared room
Full Camp Buyout: Your private group of 4-11
If you want to surf with others, book Bunk Full Flex and meet your roommates on arrival.
Email info@mentawai-surfcamp.com or WhatsApp [number]. We respond within 24 hours.
How do we operate to serve you better?
Our fleet is operated by experienced and knowledgeable staff, dedicated to making your surfing adventure in Mentawai unforgettable. We prioritize safety, comfort, and a seamless surfing experience. Our boats are maintained to the highest standards and are equipped with all the necessary safety gear. We're here to ensure that you spend less time traveling and more time surfing the best waves Mentawai has to offer.
Yes, we have rental motorcycles. You need a deposit to use a motorcycle.
Getting to the Mentawai Islands is part of the adventure. Below is a clear breakdown of the main transport options, where they arrive, and approximate pricing. We help coordinate all transfers once you confirm your travel plan.
The Mentawai Fast Ferry is the most common and reliable way to reach the islands from Padang.
This is the preferred option for most guests due to its proximity to our camp, as we dont need to travel through open waters to get there
The Private Fast Ferry is a chartered high-speed option we arrange for certain dates and groups.
This option offers more flexibility in timing and a smoother experience for groups or private bookings.
Yes. There are limited charter flights operating between Kuala Lumpur (KL) and Tuapejat (Rokot Airport – RKI).
Availability varies, and luggage limits may apply. This option avoids Padang entirely.
The overnight ferry is the budget option.
This option is slower but avoids one overnight in padang and it gets you early the next morning at the camp. We coordinate pickup from the port that matches your ferry’s destination.
We organise speedboat pickup from either port depending on where you arrive.
For most guests, the Mentawai Fast Ferry offers the best balance of speed, comfort, and reliability.
Groups and private bookings may benefit from the Private Fast Ferry.
Budget travellers often choose the overnight ferry with a private cabin.
We will always advise you on the most practical option based on your travel dates and package.
Short answer: yes.
Fly Sama Sama — Premium Charters to Paradise (click here for direct link) offers exclusive charter flights from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia straight to the Mentawai Islands with a one-of-a-kind convenience built in — a 45-minute immigration stopover in Padang.
At Mentawai Surf Camp, we don’t inflate margins or hide costs inside logistics.
When a travel option genuinely reduces time, complexity, and expense, we pass that benefit straight back to you.
That’s why guests arriving via Fly Sama Sama receive:
Less travelling.
Less spending.
More time where you actually came to be — the Mentawais.
Traditional Mentawai travel almost always means:
Using this charter route, you avoid:
Instead, your sea transfers are reduced to just 1–1.5 hours per leg.
That’s not just convenience — it’s real savings in time and money, plus more usable days in the Mentawais.
This service connects Kuala Lumpur (KL) directly with the Mentawai Islands, using Padang only for immigration.
Outbound (Mentawai → Kuala Lumpur)
Inbound (Kuala Lumpur → Mentawai)
Same-day connections.
No overnight stops.
On departure day, everything is coordinated by us:
Compare that to a full day of ferries, waiting, and hotels — and the difference is obvious.
Arrivals work the same way in reverse:
You’re unpacked, showered, and watching the ocean the same afternoon.
Padang is used strictly for immigration:
This alone removes the biggest time sink in Mentawai travel.
Guests arriving via Fly Sama Sama receive:
But the bigger win is this:
You save two nights, multiple transfers, and entire travel days — which means:
It’s exactly how we believe Mentawai travel should work.
When enquiring or booking:
No fine print.
No bundling tricks.
Just a better way to get here.
Answer: Yes, we offer an exclusive speedboat upgrade for a swift and convenient journey to our surf camp. Key benefits include:
For transfer dates and more details, please contact us directly to inquire.