Price
From pp
USD 171
Resort Guide
Camp Size: 20+
Accommodation: Private Villas
Daily Meals: Included
Daily Transport: Included
Located in front of surf break: Yes, The Peak
Destination: Simeulue
Surfing Ability: Intermediate to advanced
Budget: 3/5
Surf School: No
Surfboard Rental: Yes (limited)
Yoga: Yes (2 free classes each day)
Ideal for: Any size group
Mahi Mahi is the newest and arguably the finest constructed surf camp to grace the shores of Pulau Simeulue.
Located in a garden paradise, fronted by a white sand beach, the resort sits directly in front of Simeulue’s most consistent wave The Peak, an epic A-frame wave that breaks left and right. The areas other 10+ waves can be accessed by motorbike. Trips to T-bags (infamous right hander) that requires a speedboat ride can be arranged at the resort.
Note: All accommodation has air conditioning
Single Room (pictured below) - for 1 guest
Located on the lower floor of the villa, includes a single bed, private western style bathroom & hot water shower. Ocean View.
Double & Twin Room (Double pictured below) - for 2 guests
Includes King size bed. Located on the upper floor of the villa. It also includes a private bathroom, hot water shower & a balcony with an amazing ocean view (with views of The peak)
Java Villa – "Upper Floor" (pictured below) 3-5 guests
Each Java Villa has 3 rooms and 2 bathrooms with hot water shower.
Room 1 has a king bed
Room 2 (middle room) can be either be twin beds or king bed. The middle room can also be turned into a lounge area if no one is using it during night time.
Room 3 has a single bed.
Includes 3 balconies giving amazing ocean views including views of The Peak.
Bali Villa – "Lower Floor" (pictured below) 3-4 guests
Each Bali Villa has 2 bedrooms with king beds.
Includes one bathroom with hot shower water, lounge & kitchen area with a fridge to store drinks.
Although ground level each villa has ocean views
Entire Villa – "Upper and Lower Floor" for 6-9 guests
For large groups, there are 2 Villas available that can sleep up to 9 guests in each Villa. Contact us for discounted pricing!
All packages include;
- 3 meals a day, and unlimited purified drinking water.
- Free use of the fishing equipment, snorkelling gear, and stand-up paddle board is provided.
- 2 daily Yoga Classes
- Extra snacks and drinks are charged for.
Included in the price:
- 3 large, healthy delicious meals are served each day
- Unlimited purified Water.
Not included in the price:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Soft drinks
- Additional snack bar menu
Guests staying at Mahi Mahi Resort will have unprecedented access to The Peak which sits directly in front of the camp.
For those looking to explore the rest of the coastline, guests have FREE use of their scooters (with surfboard racks) during their stay, as well as a daily car trip with the surf guide that will take the guests to the best spot that day. The surf guides will always be on hand to direct you to the majority of the other waves that can be easily found using the coastal road. There are a number of named surf breaks within a 60 minute drive and a few other waves do require a boat trip that can also be arranged upon your arrival.
Although Simeulue is largely a very quiet island, guests can find alternative activities to keep themselves amused when not surfing, including:
At the resort:
* Swimming Pool (new 2018)
* Table Tennis
* Volley Ball
* DVD projector
* Stereo system
* Board games
* Stand-up paddle board
* Reading from the comfort of your own hammock
* Surfboard Rental (approx IDR 150,000 / day)
Away from the resort:
* Waterfall excursions (see below)
* Snorkelling (see below)
* Fishing (see below)
* Turtle watching (see below)
In detail:
Waterfall - Kampung Leubung
Half day excursion
Local guide - approx $5 pp
This beautiful waterfall is a short motorbike ride away followed by a two hour walk through rice paddy fields, tropical rainforest and some shallow rivers. The waterfall is usually deserted & has two picturesque swimming areas with plenty of space to have a picnic.
Waterfall - Kampung Putra Jaya
Half day excursion
Local guide not needed
Although accessed by a longer motorbike ride – it’s easily found as its close to the road. The main pool has two waterfalls with another waterfall slightly further up the hill. Certainly a great little adventure but we’d recommend avoiding the weekends, especially Sunday’s as it can get busy with the locals.
Snorkelling (some equipment provided free of charge)
There are numerous excellent snorkelling areas along the coast of Simeulue with even better visibility found throughout the neighbouring islands. In particular, a half day trip to Pulau Mincau & Seflak offers really good snorkelling from the safety of a small boat.
Fishing (some equipment provided free of charge)
The warm currents circulating amongst the islands meet with the cooler waters of the Indian ocean. This culminates in a popular hotspot for the likes of Coral Trout, GT's, Spanish Mackerel, Wahoo, Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Sail fish & Marlin.
Turtle watching
Certainly a sight to behold, this night time experience can be worth the effort. But be warned, the turtles only lay their eggs during the full moon cycle randomly along a 5km stretch of beach!
Simeulue is technically part of Aceh with nearly all of its population being Sunni Muslims. Although extremely friendly, they do expect their beliefs to be considered. The main things to know prior to travel is that women are recommended to dress modestly, and to avoid wearing low plunge tops, bikinis, mini shorts or mini skirts. Most women who visit simply wear t-shirts with sarongs or t-shirts and casual loose summer pants/knee length shorts/knee length dresses and wear a t-shirt/rash with board shorts when they go for a surf. Girls can wear bikinis within the camps grounds as well as the outer islands when they surf but be prepared for a lot of staring by the boat men. That said, the people are very relaxed in Simeulue and girls are free to ride around alone without feeling intimidated. The second thing to consider is that alcohol is generally not sold on the islands other than at the camps where beer is available. Overall, its a very warm and welcoming island much like the rest of Sumatra.
Trip Information
Detailed information for all the surf breaks can be found in the destination's section of the site within the Simeulue pages.
Check them out here: Simeulue Surf Breaks
Guests staying at Mahi Mahi will have unprecedented access to Simeulue's most consistent wave, The Peak.
Each of the rooms have ocean views and a number of them also have direct views of The Peak.
Once you're checked in, you're free to go for a surf out the front or to explore on one of the scooters available at the resort (free to all guests). Guests can use the scooters whenever they like, all that's required is that you hand over your room key in return for one of the bikes. A surf guide is available on site to point you in the right direction when looking to explore. There's also a guide book in each room that has instructions on how to reach the waves.
For guests wanting to head out to Tea Bags (45 min boat ride) or to get more information about using the Mahi Mahi Charter Boat please feel free to approach any of the staff and they'll be happy to answer any question you might have.
Guests need to fly into Medan Airport (KNO) - Kuala Namu International Airport West Sumatra
We recommend flying into Jakarta, Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) or Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). From KL, there is usually one morning flight (1hr) with Air Asia as well as a lunchtime flight to Medan. From Jakarta, there are plenty of flights each day that fly into Medan, from airlines such as Garuda Airlines, Sriwijaya, Citilink & Lion Air.
From Medan, you will need to take an extra flight to Simeulue with Wings Air (part of Lion Air). There is only 1 flight each day.
All guests will be collected from Simeulue Airport on arrival and taken to Mahi Mahi Resort.
This service is free of charge (Its around a 30 minute drive).
The same service will be provided at the end of your trip.
Make sure you to pack light & within the baggage restrictions of your airline.
Don’t leave for your trip without any of the following:
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of departure and must have at least 1 completely blank page (no stamps, nothing)
Tickets & itinerary
Travel insurance policy
Cash – change $500 minimum per two weeks stay into Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).
Valid Visa (for Australian, British & USA passport holders, visas can be issued on arrival (30 days max). Please check prior to purchasing your tickets.
Important: 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.
PRICES
Standard - Private room (single)
01 JAN 25 to 31 DEC 25
Price per person per night: USD 185
Standard - Private room (double or twin)
01 JAN 25 to 31 DEC 25
Price per person per night: USD 177
Deluxe - Upper floor (double and single) "Java"
01 JAN 25 to 31 DEC 25
Price per person per night: USD 171
Deluxe - Ground floor (2 x double) "Bali"
01 JAN 25 to 31 DEC 25
Price per person per night: USD 171
A 30% 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 (passengers are responsible for finding their own replacements).
Balance of payment is due 60 days prior to departure and is 100% non-refundable.
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.
Save a lot of $$$ by using www.transferwise.com for your international bank transfers. It's free and easy to use, you will receive much better currency rates than any bank.
Please note: Guests are able to pay by credit card for additional services whilst at the resort.
Photos
Location Map
Camp Size: 20+
Accommodation: Private Villas
Daily Meals: Included
Daily Transport: Included
Located in front of surf break: Yes, The Peak
Destination: Simeulue
Surfing Ability: Intermediate to advanced
Budget: 3/5
Surf School: No
Surfboard Rental: Yes (limited)
Yoga: Yes (2 free classes each day)
Ideal for: Any size group
Mahi Mahi is the newest and arguably the finest constructed surf camp to grace the shores of Pulau Simeulue.
Located in a garden paradise, fronted by a white sand beach, the resort sits directly in front of Simeulue’s most consistent wave The Peak, an epic A-frame wave that breaks left and right. The areas other 10+ waves can be accessed by motorbike. Trips to T-bags (infamous right hander) that requires a speedboat ride can be arranged at the resort.
Note: All accommodation has air conditioning
Single Room (pictured below) - for 1 guest
Located on the lower floor of the villa, includes a single bed, private western style bathroom & hot water shower. Ocean View.
Double & Twin Room (Double pictured below) - for 2 guests
Includes King size bed. Located on the upper floor of the villa. It also includes a private bathroom, hot water shower & a balcony with an amazing ocean view (with views of The peak)
Java Villa – "Upper Floor" (pictured below) 3-5 guests
Each Java Villa has 3 rooms and 2 bathrooms with hot water shower.
Room 1 has a king bed
Room 2 (middle room) can be either be twin beds or king bed. The middle room can also be turned into a lounge area if no one is using it during night time.
Room 3 has a single bed.
Includes 3 balconies giving amazing ocean views including views of The Peak.
Bali Villa – "Lower Floor" (pictured below) 3-4 guests
Each Bali Villa has 2 bedrooms with king beds.
Includes one bathroom with hot shower water, lounge & kitchen area with a fridge to store drinks.
Although ground level each villa has ocean views
Entire Villa – "Upper and Lower Floor" for 6-9 guests
For large groups, there are 2 Villas available that can sleep up to 9 guests in each Villa. Contact us for discounted pricing!
All packages include;
- 3 meals a day, and unlimited purified drinking water.
- Free use of the fishing equipment, snorkelling gear, and stand-up paddle board is provided.
- 2 daily Yoga Classes
- Extra snacks and drinks are charged for.
Included in the price:
- 3 large, healthy delicious meals are served each day
- Unlimited purified Water.
Not included in the price:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Soft drinks
- Additional snack bar menu
Guests staying at Mahi Mahi Resort will have unprecedented access to The Peak which sits directly in front of the camp.
For those looking to explore the rest of the coastline, guests have FREE use of their scooters (with surfboard racks) during their stay, as well as a daily car trip with the surf guide that will take the guests to the best spot that day. The surf guides will always be on hand to direct you to the majority of the other waves that can be easily found using the coastal road. There are a number of named surf breaks within a 60 minute drive and a few other waves do require a boat trip that can also be arranged upon your arrival.
Although Simeulue is largely a very quiet island, guests can find alternative activities to keep themselves amused when not surfing, including:
At the resort:
* Swimming Pool (new 2018)
* Table Tennis
* Volley Ball
* DVD projector
* Stereo system
* Board games
* Stand-up paddle board
* Reading from the comfort of your own hammock
* Surfboard Rental (approx IDR 150,000 / day)
Away from the resort:
* Waterfall excursions (see below)
* Snorkelling (see below)
* Fishing (see below)
* Turtle watching (see below)
In detail:
Waterfall - Kampung Leubung
Half day excursion
Local guide - approx $5 pp
This beautiful waterfall is a short motorbike ride away followed by a two hour walk through rice paddy fields, tropical rainforest and some shallow rivers. The waterfall is usually deserted & has two picturesque swimming areas with plenty of space to have a picnic.
Waterfall - Kampung Putra Jaya
Half day excursion
Local guide not needed
Although accessed by a longer motorbike ride – it’s easily found as its close to the road. The main pool has two waterfalls with another waterfall slightly further up the hill. Certainly a great little adventure but we’d recommend avoiding the weekends, especially Sunday’s as it can get busy with the locals.
Snorkelling (some equipment provided free of charge)
There are numerous excellent snorkelling areas along the coast of Simeulue with even better visibility found throughout the neighbouring islands. In particular, a half day trip to Pulau Mincau & Seflak offers really good snorkelling from the safety of a small boat.
Fishing (some equipment provided free of charge)
The warm currents circulating amongst the islands meet with the cooler waters of the Indian ocean. This culminates in a popular hotspot for the likes of Coral Trout, GT's, Spanish Mackerel, Wahoo, Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Sail fish & Marlin.
Turtle watching
Certainly a sight to behold, this night time experience can be worth the effort. But be warned, the turtles only lay their eggs during the full moon cycle randomly along a 5km stretch of beach!
Simeulue is technically part of Aceh with nearly all of its population being Sunni Muslims. Although extremely friendly, they do expect their beliefs to be considered. The main things to know prior to travel is that women are recommended to dress modestly, and to avoid wearing low plunge tops, bikinis, mini shorts or mini skirts. Most women who visit simply wear t-shirts with sarongs or t-shirts and casual loose summer pants/knee length shorts/knee length dresses and wear a t-shirt/rash with board shorts when they go for a surf. Girls can wear bikinis within the camps grounds as well as the outer islands when they surf but be prepared for a lot of staring by the boat men. That said, the people are very relaxed in Simeulue and girls are free to ride around alone without feeling intimidated. The second thing to consider is that alcohol is generally not sold on the islands other than at the camps where beer is available. Overall, its a very warm and welcoming island much like the rest of Sumatra.
Detailed information for all the surf breaks can be found in the destination's section of the site within the Simeulue pages.
Check them out here: Simeulue Surf Breaks
Guests staying at Mahi Mahi will have unprecedented access to Simeulue's most consistent wave, The Peak.
Each of the rooms have ocean views and a number of them also have direct views of The Peak.
Once you're checked in, you're free to go for a surf out the front or to explore on one of the scooters available at the resort (free to all guests). Guests can use the scooters whenever they like, all that's required is that you hand over your room key in return for one of the bikes. A surf guide is available on site to point you in the right direction when looking to explore. There's also a guide book in each room that has instructions on how to reach the waves.
For guests wanting to head out to Tea Bags (45 min boat ride) or to get more information about using the Mahi Mahi Charter Boat please feel free to approach any of the staff and they'll be happy to answer any question you might have.
Guests need to fly into Medan Airport (KNO) - Kuala Namu International Airport West Sumatra
We recommend flying into Jakarta, Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) or Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). From KL, there is usually one morning flight (1hr) with Air Asia as well as a lunchtime flight to Medan. From Jakarta, there are plenty of flights each day that fly into Medan, from airlines such as Garuda Airlines, Sriwijaya, Citilink & Lion Air.
From Medan, you will need to take an extra flight to Simeulue with Wings Air (part of Lion Air). There is only 1 flight each day.
All guests will be collected from Simeulue Airport on arrival and taken to Mahi Mahi Resort.
This service is free of charge (Its around a 30 minute drive).
The same service will be provided at the end of your trip.
Make sure you to pack light & within the baggage restrictions of your airline.
Don’t leave for your trip without any of the following:
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of departure and must have at least 1 completely blank page (no stamps, nothing)
Tickets & itinerary
Travel insurance policy
Cash – change $500 minimum per two weeks stay into Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).
Valid Visa (for Australian, British & USA passport holders, visas can be issued on arrival (30 days max). Please check prior to purchasing your tickets.
Important: 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.
All guests
Dates
Person/Night
Deluxe - Upper floor (double and single) "Java"
01 JAN 25 to 31 DEC 25
USD 171
Deluxe - Ground floor (2 x double) "Bali"
01 JAN 25 to 31 DEC 25
USD 171
Standard - Private room (double or twin)
01 JAN 25 to 31 DEC 25
USD 177
Standard - Private room (single)
01 JAN 25 to 31 DEC 25
USD 185
Rates above exclude 10% local TAX
Group rate - private room
6 people or more - $280 AUD/night per guest
For groups of 6 or more, each guest will be randomly assigned a private room.
Children joining Java Villa / Double room
6-year-old and below sleep for free in parents bed
6-12 year old - 64 AUD/night per child
Long-term stay
More than 3 weeks stay get a 15% discount
More than 4 weeks stay get a 20% discount
March & October 8% discount
November-February 15% discount
By Tony Ashbury
Accommodation was simple but great. Rooms cleaned each day. Food was very tasty and the staff were very helpful with a nice vibe about the camp. The Peak in front was not always on. The surf ranged from ok to excellent the entire time we were there with some of the other spots really turning on. We also chartered their boat to the Banyaks for a couple of days where we scored some very fun waves. Absolute cracker of a trip.
By Steve Baulks
If you're heading to Simeulue, Mahi Mahi is the place to stay. Next door to Aura, but newer, nicer and surprisingly cheaper. Views of the peak from your bed, the surf pumped nearly every day. Food was exceptional. Thanks Anna, Shaun, Nate & Iona for a great time. Steve, NZ
By Tim Hummerston
Great accommodation wonderful staff, food, waves and Anna even helped me out with my flights to Simeulue. Beautiful & untouched, it’s a real old tropical island feel, one of the best surf trips I've done. I will definitely be returning.