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Get InspiredAsiaIndonesiaWest SumatraTuapejatFavela Mentawai

Favela Mentawai

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Surf Resort·Peaceful, Welcoming, Remote
Favela Mentawai
Photo by Favela Mentawai from Google Places
Favela Mentawai
Photo by Favela Mentawai from Google Places
Favela Mentawai
Photo by Favela Mentawai from Google Places
Favela Mentawai
Photo by Favela Mentawai from Google Places
Favela Mentawai
Photo by Favela Mentawai from Google Places
Favela Mentawai
Photo by Favela Mentawai from Google Places
Favela Mentawai
Photo by Favela Mentawai from Google Places
Favela Mentawai
Photo by Favela Mentawai from Google Places
Favela Mentawai
Photo by Favela Mentawai from Google Places
Favela Mentawai
Photo by Favela Mentawai from Google Places

Favela Mentawai offers a premier surf experience in the heart of West Sumatra. This remote retreat strikes a perfect balance between luxury and simplicity, providing guests with comfortable air-conditioned rooms and a peaceful atmosphere. The stay is fully catered with three healthy, wholesome meals a day, fueling guests for boat-assisted surf sessions led by expert guides. Hosts Flav and Janiece are known for their exceptional hospitality, ensuring every guest feels at home while scoring the best waves based on daily conditions. Between surf sessions, visitors can enjoy breathtaking sunsets and the serene natural beauty of the surrounding mangroves and ocean.

Favela Mentawai offers a premier surf experience in the heart of West Sumatra. This remote retreat strikes a perfect balance between luxury and simplicity, providing guests with comfortable air-conditioned rooms and a peaceful atmosphere. The stay is fully catered with three healthy, wholesome meals a day, fueling guests for boat-assisted surf sessions led by expert guides. Hosts Flav and Janiece are known for their exceptional hospitality, ensuring every guest feels at home while scoring the best waves based on daily conditions. Between surf sessions, visitors can enjoy breathtaking sunsets and the serene natural beauty of the surrounding mangroves and ocean.

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Address
Tuapejat, North Sipora,Mentawai Islands Regency, West Sumatra 25932, Indonesia
Websitefavelamentawai.com
Hours
Open now
Open 24 hours

Highlights

  • Guided boat access to world-class surf breaks.

  • Wholesome, healthy meals served three times daily.

  • Comfortable, air-conditioned rooms with a luxury-meets-simplicity feel.

  • Personalized hospitality from hosts Flav and Janiece.

  • Stunning sunset views over the ocean and mangroves.

  • Professional surf guides to help score the best waves.

Best For

Surfers seeking a remote, guided retreat with high-quality food.

Time of Day

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Occasion Tags

Tourists, Groups, Solo

Reviews

4.8
Excellent75 reviews

Favela Mentawai in Tuapejat is celebrated as a dream surf destination, with guests consistently praising the perfect mix of luxury and simplicity. The property is located in a stunningly remote area, offering a peaceful and relaxing environment away from the crowds. Hosts Flav and Janiece receive significant acclaim for their warm, welcoming hospitality and for organizing seamless arrival logistics. The food is a major highlight, described as wholesome, healthy, and delicious across all three daily meals. Surfers specifically value the flexible boat access to various waves and the expertise of the local surf guides. Overall, the experience is described as a home away from home with breathtaking scenery and world-class surf.

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Location

Tuapejat, West Sumatra, Indonesia