Salt Surf Resort

Camp Size: 10-15 guests
Accommodation: 5 x a/c private bungalows (1-3 guests per bungalow)
Daily Meals: Included
Daily Transport: Scooters from $6 / day
Located in front of surf break: Yes Dylan's Right
Destination: Simeulue
Surfing Ability: Intermediate to advanced
Budget: 3/5
Surf School: No
Surfboard Rental: No
Yoga: No
Ideal for: The tube hungry

Note: Salt Resort installed Wi-Fi internet (April 2024) - & is one of the few surf camps that has reliable internet. 



Salt Simeulue overlooks Dylan’s Right, one of Simeulue’s best waves. If you’re looking to surf a fantastic mechanical and perfect right hander then there’s no better accommodation than Salt.

Five a/c bungalows sit along 1.5 hectares with ocean front panoramic views and directly overlook this magical wave. Sit back relax and watch the waves roll by as you choose the perfect time to surf and at the end of a hard days surfing, enjoy one of Pulau Simeulues world famous sunsets.

The areas other 10+ waves can be easily accessed by motorbike.

Salt is best suited for the tube hungry that want the best view of the best wave in Simeulue. Its also suited to those wanting to check out the islands other waves because Salt Resort includes a guide during your stay. Its good to note that a good number of waves are pretty tricky to find and are NOT posted on any websites. Most of the other local camps DON'T have complimentary guides. Although the guide doesn't surf, they know all the spots and will take Salts guests to all the waves - and it's all part of the service!

Salt Simeulue offers the following accommodation;

Twin & Triple Bungalow (2-3 guests per bungalow)

* Twin single beds & sofa bed
* Air-Conditioned bungalow
* Private Bathroom
* Private Balcony
* Uninterrupted views of Dylan’s Right 

Double Bungalow (1-2 guests per bungalow)

* 1 x double bed & sofa bed
* Air-Conditioned bungalow
* Private Bathroom
* Private Balcony
* Uninterrupted views of Dylan’s Right 

Also includes:

* Three Meals A Day
* Water, Tea and Coffee
* Pick Up and Drop Off From Simeulue Airport
* Surfboard Racks
* Surf Guides (April-October)

Note: Salt Resort also has a "back-up generator" (where most the camps don't). Passing storms can often affect local power so it's nice to have the back up rather than spend an evening only with candlelight. 

The restaurant is ideally located in front of the take off zone so you can watch the waves all day long.  Large healthy portions will be served for each meal and will consist of mainly local fresh produce (fish, rice and vegetables) as well a twist of first world flavours.

Included in the price:

- 3 large, healthy delicious meals are served each day
- Unlimited purified Water, tea and coffee.

Not included in the price:

- Alcoholic beverages (limited availability)
- Soft drinks
- Additional snack bar menu

Guests staying at Salt Simeulue will have direct access to Dylan's right which breaks directly in front of the bungalows and restaurant. No other camp can compete with these views or the accessibility to Dylan’s Right.

Scooters (with surfboard racks) are available to rent. And boat rides to "Tea Bags" (Simeulue's most challenging right hander) can easily be arranged at the camp. 

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 of Simeulue's surf breaks can be found in the destination's section of the site within the Simeulue pages.

Check them out here: Simeulue Surf Breaks


Dylan's Right, slap bang in front of Salt's bungalows.

Guests staying at Salt Simeulue will have unprecedented access to Simeulue's best wave, Dylans Right.

Each of the bungalows has excellent views of Dylan's Right being located directly in front of the wave. Salt has without question the best views and access of any of the local camps, most of which are set inland a little or not in front of the wave, so you'll never miss a beat.

Salt is also located in the heart of the surf region. To the north you have The Peak, some beach breaks & Monkey Trees. In the direct vicinity, you have Dylan's right on your doorstep & Dylan's left not far away. You're also the closest camp to Tea Bags, where you can be conveniently collected/dropped off from a local beach (5 min walk away). Then to the south you have a number of other waves including One Thong, Alus Alus & Thailands. 

Guests need to fly into Medan Airport (KNO) - Kuala Namu International Airport West Sumatra 

We recommend using https://www.skyscanner.net/ and 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. We recommend https://www.traveloka.com/

Medan to Simeulue (same terminal as international flights)

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.

Wings Air (Medan-Simeulue)
Flights: (approx) 500,000 IDR / $50 pp each way
Boards Fee: (approx) 200,000 IDR per board 
Board Length: 2.3m
Max board bag per flight: 8 (2 boards per bag)

Wings: www.lionair.co.id
Traveloka: www.traveloka.com/en/flight/route/Medan-Simeulue.KNO.SMG

Depart Medan (KNO): 13:20 (Flight# JT1240)
Arrive: Simeulue (SMG): 14:15

Depart Simeulue (SMG): 14:55 (Flight# JT1241)
Arrive: Medan (KNO) 15:35

Important: single, double & triple board bags are paid at check in CASH in IDR. Maximum 2.1m in length. Board bags are approx 200,000 IDR “per board”. You must ensure you have enough CASH in “IDR” to pay for excess board bags or baggage at check in at both Medan ‎and Simeulue airports, or risk not being allowed on the flight.

Land in Medan before 10:30am to fly Wings Air to Simeulue on the same day. Return flight depart Medan after 7pm then you get the last day surfing.
It’s very common for 2-3 hr delays with internal flights. Please book the last flight out of Medan (8pm or later) if planning on departing the same day.

Hotels in Medan

For those needing to overnight in Medan there are a number of affordable hotels available. Many hotels in Medan are approx 45 mins from airport.

Marriott: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mesmc-jw-marriott-hotel-medan/
Hotel Aryaduta - http://www.aryaduta.com/hotels_home_medan.php
Travel agent for taxis and hotels: www.boraspati.com

Note: Visa On Arrival: A FREE 30 day Visa On Arrival is now available for a number of countries including: Australia, USA, Brazil, South Africa, New Zealand, Canada, Peru, Costa Rica, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Ireland, England, France, Switzerland, Sweden and Germany. 

All guests will be collected from Simeulue Airport on arrival and taken to Salt. 
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.