Price
From pp
USD 220
Resort Guide
Camp Size: 10-12 guests
Accommodation: Private & shared accommodation
Daily Meals: Included
Daily Transport: 2 daily speedboat rides included
Located in front of surf break: No (but close to all regional waves!)
Destination: Playgrounds, Mentawai Islands
Surfing Ability: Intermediate to advanced
Budget: 3/5
Surf School: No
Surfboard Rental: Yes
Yoga: Yes
Ideal for: Intermediate+
Nestled on a secluded island in the stunning Mentawai Archipelago, Botik Resort is designed to accommodate only small groups, with a maximum of 12 guests, ensuring a personalized and peaceful experience. Surrounded by pristine white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and lush palm trees, the resort is a paradise where time slows down, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the breathtaking surroundings.
Situated in the heart of the Playgrounds surf zone in Mentawai, Botik Resort offers guests Western-style accommodations, exceptional service, and mouthwatering cuisine. With its unbeatable location and high-quality offerings, it stands as an incredible value for a surf camp experience.
Guests will have access to over 20 surf breaks, all reachable within 25 minutes by speedboat. Packages include daily speedboat trips to the waves, allowing you to surf all day long— with a well-deserved break for lunch!
Unlike 95% of other camps in the region, guests have the convenience of a private "direct" transfer on the Mentawai Fast Ferry. This streamlined ferry service takes just 3-4 hours, cutting at least 2 hours off the usual travel time.
Botik can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests.
This hidden slice of paradise is home to just four bungalows, nestled amidst the natural environment. Each bungalow accommodates up to four guests, with a maximum of two people per room (Note that the resort always limits each trip to a maximum of 12 guests)
Bungalow 1: This is an open-plan bungalow featuring a private room and an open living area with two single beds. Each room includes its own private ensuite bathroom.
Bungalow 2: This bungalow offers two private rooms (two single beds per room), each with its own ensuite bathroom.
The Beach House Restaurant
The Beach House is a wonderful restaurant overlooking the beach, this open and spacious dining spot provides a relaxing atmosphere where guests can enjoy delicious, homemade dishes crafted with care and love. The menu features a wide variety of options, ensuring there’s something for everyone. For those with dietary preferences, vegetarian dishes are always available, prepared with the same attention to detail and flavor. Whether you’re here to savor a meal with family, friends, or a special someone, this beachside restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience. Selamat makan!
Note that guests also have use of a pool table in the Beach House.
Included in all packages
* Three delicious and healthy meals per day
* Access to complimentary coffee, tea, and purified water at any time
Vegetarian and vegan food on request
Beach front dining
Your package includes daily speedboat rides to the surf.
The speedboats operate twice a day—once in the morning and once in the afternoon—and will take you to the best surf spots in the playground area. While there is no set schedule, the morning session typically departs around 7 a.m. and returns in time for lunch. The afternoon session generally leaves between 2 and 3 p.m., depending on guest preferences, and returns at dusk. Each trip is accompanied by an experienced local surf guide who speaks English.
Note that complimentary snacks will be available on the boat, at no cost (crackers and beng bengs etc.) Furthermore, the surf guides always bring a cooler on the boat, although beers and soft drinks are not included in the price.
Botiks Yoga Shala
What's included
* 10 or 11 days of accommodation at the resort
* 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
* Daily Surf Boat Transfers with English speaking Surf Guide
* Use of all resort facilities, including pool table & yoga shala
* Roundtrip private transfer service from Padang Airport to Hotel and Boat Harbor.
* Private transfer boat from Padang to Botik Resort
Also available but not included:
* Mentawai Surf Tax (IDR 2,000,000) - surfers only
* Wi-Fi (USD $35 for the whole trip per person) - available only in the restaurant
* Photo packages (only on prior request)
* Mandatory travel insurance
* Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks
* Hotel Accommodation in Padang
* Surfboard rental (a small quiver is available at the resort, please contact us for further details).
Note that the resort does have a couple of snorkels, masks and diving fins that are in good shape (and available for guests), but we encourage all guests to bring their own gear. Furthermore, if guests want to go fishing or spearfishing, please bring your own equipment (there are no fishing rods or spearguns available for rent).
Trip Information
Botik Resort is perfectly situated in the heart of the Playgrounds region, giving you easy access to all of the 20+ waves in this amazing surf zone.
Playgrounds is renowned for its exceptional array of world-class waves, with everything on offer from long, powerful rights, to challenging & hollow lefts to playful walls. With such a wide range of waves, Playgrounds is truly a one of a kind for surfers of all levels, especially intermediate to advanced surfers and Botik is perfectly located in the heart of it!
Detailed information for all the surf breaks can be found in the destination's section of the site within the Playgrounds, Mentawai pages.
Playgrounds Surf Breaks
Guests need to fly into Padang Airport (PDG), West Sumatra
We recommend using www.kayak.com and flying into Jakarta, Indonesia.
From Jakarta, there are over a dozen flights each day that fly into Padang, from airlines such as Garuda Airlines (always recommended), Batik & Citilink. Avoid Lion Air when possible.
It’s also possible to fly to Padang via Kuala Lumpur although (only 2 flights each day) or via Singapore although there are usually no direct flights to Padang. However, from Singapore you can also fly directly to Padang via Batam. In general, we recommend Jakarta is the most convenient and reliable way to reach Padang.
Please note, on average a standard shortboard costs around IDR 200k to 500k “per board”, per domestic flight, paid in IDR cash at the counter.
Note that if you book with Garuda, your board bag will be free up to 20-40kg’s depending on your ticket.
We recommend using www.traveloka.com for short haul flights within Indonesia
Visa On Arrival: A FREE 30 day Visa On Arrival is now available for the following countries: Australia, USA, Brazil, South Africa, New Zealand, Canada, Peru, Costa Rica, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Ireland, England, France, Switzerland, Sweden and Germany (and many more!)
Direct Transfers (Padang Airport > Botik > Padang Airport) - included in all packages
Unlike most camps in the region, 95% of which use the standard/public ferry transfers, Botik offers guests a private "direct" transfer on the Mentawai Fast Ferry. This efficient service takes around 3 hours, reducing travel time by at least 2 hours compared to typical ferry routes.
Includes
- Meet and greet at Padang Airport
- Taxis - Airport to Hotel
- Taxis - Hotel to Mentawai Fast Ferry
- Mentawai Fast Ferry – 3hr crossing (subject to weather)
- Same on return back to Padang Airport
Padang Hotel (extra cost)
There are a number of very affordable hotels to choose from. Even the best hotels are only around $50-80 for 2 guests including breakfast.
We suggest staying at either of the following options:
ZHM, Mercure, Santika or D'Oxville Hotel. Check booking.com for availability and details.
Mentawai Fast Ferry ("Private transfer")
The safest, most reliable way of travelling between the mainland and the Mentawai islands. Full details: www.mentawaifast.com
From the hotel district, the ferry port is about a 10 minute taxi ride.
Departure from the port is typically 7am from Padang (river port) arriving in Playgrounds, Mentawai, 3hrs later (around 10am). Guests will then be collected by speedboat where they'll be taken to Botik Resort which is just a short 5-10 minute speedboat ride away. The fast ferry will only have guests on board from Botik Resort and Kandui Resort so there is plenty of room to spread out and get comfortable for the crossing.
On your return, the ferry departs Playgrounds around 1:30pm, arriving Padang around 4:30pm into Padang. Given that delays are common, we recommend staying the night in Padang, even though technically it'd be possible to make a 6:30-7:00 pm flight if everything went smoothly.
It's also worth noting that the "public" fast ferry schedule uses the port in Maura Siberut (Mentawai) which is quite far from the surf zone (and surf camps) that ultimately adds at least 2hrs to their transfer time. This longer route is what most camps operating in the region use.
Before booking a trip to Botik Mentawai, make sure to check our "Know before you go" section which is a handy page of what to expect as well as a detailed inventory of what to bring.
For those that are unsure what's better a surf charter boat or surf camp, or for those looking for a comprehensive list of all the surf camps in the Northern Mentawai, then check out our blogs below.
PRICES
10-day package including DIRECT transfers (PDG > Botik > PDG)
01 JAN 25 to 31 DEC 25
Price per person per night: USD 2580
11-day package including DIRECT transfers (PDG > Botik > PDG)
01 JAN 25 to 31 DEC 25
Price per person per night: USD 2800
A 25% deposit 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 (guests are responsible for finding their own replacements).
Balance of payment is due 60 days prior to arrival and is 100% non-refundable.
Payment is ideally by bank transfer to either our AUD, USD, Euro, NZD or GBP accounts.
It is also possible to pay by credit card (+ fee).
On confirmation of booking, we'll send you the account details.
By way of payment guests are agreeing to both Botik Resort & Surf Camp Sumatra’s Terms & Conditions.
Both links can be found below;
Botik Resort: https://botikresort.com/
Surf Camp Sumatra: http://www.surfcampsumatra.com/surf-camp-sumatra-terms.shtml
Travel Insurance
Please note that Travel Insurance with emergency evacuation is compulsory for all trips.
We recommend that you take it out as soon as you’ve paid your DEPOSIT in case you can’t make your trip (due personal injury, family issues etc.)
We also highly recommend that your insurance also covers flight changes in case you need to go back home on a different date than originally booked, and also trip cancelation for any unexpected reason (for ex., pandemics, injury/accident before or during the trip, bad weather, natural catastrophe, charter boat falling into disrepair, etc.).
Please find below details of our travel insurance partners:
Global Rescue & IMG Signature Travel Insurance
If you’ve not already purchased travel insurance, we recommend our partner “Global Rescue” who specialise in medical & emergency evacuation policies.
Full details can be found here: Global Rescue
Global Rescue also offer travel insurance with their partner IMG Signature Travel Insurance:
Full details can be found here: IMG Signature Travel Insurance
PROTECT YOURSELF. PROTECT YOUR TRIP.
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Location Map
Camp Size: 10-12 guests
Accommodation: Private & shared accommodation
Daily Meals: Included
Daily Transport: 2 daily speedboat rides included
Located in front of surf break: No (but close to all regional waves!)
Destination: Playgrounds, Mentawai Islands
Surfing Ability: Intermediate to advanced
Budget: 3/5
Surf School: No
Surfboard Rental: Yes
Yoga: Yes
Ideal for: Intermediate+
Nestled on a secluded island in the stunning Mentawai Archipelago, Botik Resort is designed to accommodate only small groups, with a maximum of 12 guests, ensuring a personalized and peaceful experience. Surrounded by pristine white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and lush palm trees, the resort is a paradise where time slows down, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the breathtaking surroundings.
Situated in the heart of the Playgrounds surf zone in Mentawai, Botik Resort offers guests Western-style accommodations, exceptional service, and mouthwatering cuisine. With its unbeatable location and high-quality offerings, it stands as an incredible value for a surf camp experience.
Guests will have access to over 20 surf breaks, all reachable within 25 minutes by speedboat. Packages include daily speedboat trips to the waves, allowing you to surf all day long— with a well-deserved break for lunch!
Unlike 95% of other camps in the region, guests have the convenience of a private "direct" transfer on the Mentawai Fast Ferry. This streamlined ferry service takes just 3-4 hours, cutting at least 2 hours off the usual travel time.
Botik can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests.
This hidden slice of paradise is home to just four bungalows, nestled amidst the natural environment. Each bungalow accommodates up to four guests, with a maximum of two people per room (Note that the resort always limits each trip to a maximum of 12 guests)
Bungalow 1: This is an open-plan bungalow featuring a private room and an open living area with two single beds. Each room includes its own private ensuite bathroom.
Bungalow 2: This bungalow offers two private rooms (two single beds per room), each with its own ensuite bathroom.
The Beach House Restaurant
The Beach House is a wonderful restaurant overlooking the beach, this open and spacious dining spot provides a relaxing atmosphere where guests can enjoy delicious, homemade dishes crafted with care and love. The menu features a wide variety of options, ensuring there’s something for everyone. For those with dietary preferences, vegetarian dishes are always available, prepared with the same attention to detail and flavor. Whether you’re here to savor a meal with family, friends, or a special someone, this beachside restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience. Selamat makan!
Note that guests also have use of a pool table in the Beach House.
Included in all packages
* Three delicious and healthy meals per day
* Access to complimentary coffee, tea, and purified water at any time
Vegetarian and vegan food on request
Beach front dining
Your package includes daily speedboat rides to the surf.
The speedboats operate twice a day—once in the morning and once in the afternoon—and will take you to the best surf spots in the playground area. While there is no set schedule, the morning session typically departs around 7 a.m. and returns in time for lunch. The afternoon session generally leaves between 2 and 3 p.m., depending on guest preferences, and returns at dusk. Each trip is accompanied by an experienced local surf guide who speaks English.
Note that complimentary snacks will be available on the boat, at no cost (crackers and beng bengs etc.) Furthermore, the surf guides always bring a cooler on the boat, although beers and soft drinks are not included in the price.
Botiks Yoga Shala
What's included
* 10 or 11 days of accommodation at the resort
* 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
* Daily Surf Boat Transfers with English speaking Surf Guide
* Use of all resort facilities, including pool table & yoga shala
* Roundtrip private transfer service from Padang Airport to Hotel and Boat Harbor.
* Private transfer boat from Padang to Botik Resort
Also available but not included:
* Mentawai Surf Tax (IDR 2,000,000) - surfers only
* Wi-Fi (USD $35 for the whole trip per person) - available only in the restaurant
* Photo packages (only on prior request)
* Mandatory travel insurance
* Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks
* Hotel Accommodation in Padang
* Surfboard rental (a small quiver is available at the resort, please contact us for further details).
Note that the resort does have a couple of snorkels, masks and diving fins that are in good shape (and available for guests), but we encourage all guests to bring their own gear. Furthermore, if guests want to go fishing or spearfishing, please bring your own equipment (there are no fishing rods or spearguns available for rent).
Botik Resort is perfectly situated in the heart of the Playgrounds region, giving you easy access to all of the 20+ waves in this amazing surf zone.
Playgrounds is renowned for its exceptional array of world-class waves, with everything on offer from long, powerful rights, to challenging & hollow lefts to playful walls. With such a wide range of waves, Playgrounds is truly a one of a kind for surfers of all levels, especially intermediate to advanced surfers and Botik is perfectly located in the heart of it!
Detailed information for all the surf breaks can be found in the destination's section of the site within the Playgrounds, Mentawai pages.
Playgrounds Surf Breaks
Guests need to fly into Padang Airport (PDG), West Sumatra
We recommend using www.kayak.com and flying into Jakarta, Indonesia.
From Jakarta, there are over a dozen flights each day that fly into Padang, from airlines such as Garuda Airlines (always recommended), Batik & Citilink. Avoid Lion Air when possible.
It’s also possible to fly to Padang via Kuala Lumpur although (only 2 flights each day) or via Singapore although there are usually no direct flights to Padang. However, from Singapore you can also fly directly to Padang via Batam. In general, we recommend Jakarta is the most convenient and reliable way to reach Padang.
Please note, on average a standard shortboard costs around IDR 200k to 500k “per board”, per domestic flight, paid in IDR cash at the counter.
Note that if you book with Garuda, your board bag will be free up to 20-40kg’s depending on your ticket.
We recommend using www.traveloka.com for short haul flights within Indonesia
Visa On Arrival: A FREE 30 day Visa On Arrival is now available for the following countries: Australia, USA, Brazil, South Africa, New Zealand, Canada, Peru, Costa Rica, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Ireland, England, France, Switzerland, Sweden and Germany (and many more!)
Direct Transfers (Padang Airport > Botik > Padang Airport) - included in all packages
Unlike most camps in the region, 95% of which use the standard/public ferry transfers, Botik offers guests a private "direct" transfer on the Mentawai Fast Ferry. This efficient service takes around 3 hours, reducing travel time by at least 2 hours compared to typical ferry routes.
Includes
- Meet and greet at Padang Airport
- Taxis - Airport to Hotel
- Taxis - Hotel to Mentawai Fast Ferry
- Mentawai Fast Ferry – 3hr crossing (subject to weather)
- Same on return back to Padang Airport
Padang Hotel (extra cost)
There are a number of very affordable hotels to choose from. Even the best hotels are only around $50-80 for 2 guests including breakfast.
We suggest staying at either of the following options:
ZHM, Mercure, Santika or D'Oxville Hotel. Check booking.com for availability and details.
Mentawai Fast Ferry ("Private transfer")
The safest, most reliable way of travelling between the mainland and the Mentawai islands. Full details: www.mentawaifast.com
From the hotel district, the ferry port is about a 10 minute taxi ride.
Departure from the port is typically 7am from Padang (river port) arriving in Playgrounds, Mentawai, 3hrs later (around 10am). Guests will then be collected by speedboat where they'll be taken to Botik Resort which is just a short 5-10 minute speedboat ride away. The fast ferry will only have guests on board from Botik Resort and Kandui Resort so there is plenty of room to spread out and get comfortable for the crossing.
On your return, the ferry departs Playgrounds around 1:30pm, arriving Padang around 4:30pm into Padang. Given that delays are common, we recommend staying the night in Padang, even though technically it'd be possible to make a 6:30-7:00 pm flight if everything went smoothly.
It's also worth noting that the "public" fast ferry schedule uses the port in Maura Siberut (Mentawai) which is quite far from the surf zone (and surf camps) that ultimately adds at least 2hrs to their transfer time. This longer route is what most camps operating in the region use.
Before booking a trip to Botik Mentawai, make sure to check our "Know before you go" section which is a handy page of what to expect as well as a detailed inventory of what to bring.
For those that are unsure what's better a surf charter boat or surf camp, or for those looking for a comprehensive list of all the surf camps in the Northern Mentawai, then check out our blogs below.
All guests
Dates
Person/Night
10-day package including DIRECT transfers (PDG > Botik > PDG)
01 JAN 25 to 31 DEC 25
USD 2580
11-day package including DIRECT transfers (PDG > Botik > PDG)
01 JAN 25 to 31 DEC 25
USD 2800