Picking a surf holiday for your family needs some thorough thought and some real research. With so many factors to consider and boxes to tick it's a hard choice to make. Whether you have surfing children or perhaps kids that are learning to surf - it's also important that any surfing parents can also enjoy their surf vacation. So that's why we've come up with the best accommodation options that have the whole family in mind. We've taken into account the safety of each location, the facilities on offer, entertainment for the kids, and of course the quality of the surf to ensure your next family surfing holiday is unforgettable.
Arguably the best value for money surf camp in the whole region, the resort also has a Dive Centre and Spa...
Surfers From: USD 185 pp / night
Non Surfers From: USD 140 pp / night
SPECIAL OFFER The ultimate surf resort with direct access to what's been described as the funnest wave on the planet...
Surfers From: AUD 360 252 pp / night
Beginners From: AUD 195 pp / night
A little slice of paradise in South Sumatra that overlooks a left hander and an equally hollow right...
Surfers From: Euro 55 pp / night
Non Surfers From: Euro 55 pp / night
A private surf & yoga sanctuary that's blessed with an extremely good left hander that graces its shores...
Surfers From: USD 222 pp / night
Non Surfers From: USD 222 pp / night
Watch Kandui breaking from the infinity pool or relax in the Spa in between surfs, "KV" takes a surf trip to new levels
Surfers From: USD 191 pp / night
Non Surfers From: USD 157 pp / night
SPECIAL OFFER With a limit of 12 surfers and no other camps in the area, this is quite simply the ultimate surf trip...
Surfers From: USD 180 162 pp / night
Non Surfers From: USD 180 pp / night
A classy tropical paradise just a stones throw from a very consistent and hands down epic left hander...
Surfers From: USD 125 pp / night
Non Surfers From: USD 100 pp / night
A classy tropical paradise at an affordable price, just a stones throw away from a mechanical right hander...
Surfers From: USD 113 pp / night
Non Surfers From: USD 113 pp / night
New in 2017, Awera is one the most refined resorts & least crowded surf regions in the Mentawais islands.
Surfers From: USD 185 pp / night
Non Surfers From: USD 175 pp / night
SPECIAL OFFER The finest constructed surf camp to grace the shores of Simeulue, directly in front of an epic A-frame peak...
Surfers From: USD 113 84 pp / night
Non Surfers From: USD 113 pp / night
Overlooking the best peak on the beach, this brand new camp caters for both low & medium budgets...
Surfers From: USD 75 pp / night
Non Surfers From: USD 75 pp / night
This slice of paradise is located in front of a left hand slab & a 5 minute scooter ride to a total of 6 waves...
Surfers From: USD 65 pp / night
Non Surfers From: USD 65 pp / night
SPECIAL OFFER Located in front of Beng Bengs, one of the Mentawai Islands funnest & consistent left handers...
Surfers From: USD 159 119 pp / night
Non Surfers From: USD 159 pp / night
SPECIAL OFFER Set in a picture perfect bay, the camp overlooks Lances Left, one of Sumatra's most legendary & consistent waves...
Surfers From: USD 195 175 pp / night
Non Surfers From: USD 170 pp / night
Unbeatable value and well positioned surf camp in the otherwise expensive region of the Mentawai Islands...
Surfers From: USD 125 pp / night
Non Surfers From: USD 60 pp / night
Set in a pristine bay with sunset views overlooking Pitstops, an extremely fun and rippable right hander...
Surfers From: USD 210 pp / night
Non Surfers From: USD 210 pp / night
Locally run and owned by two of the 2 nicest and well respected brothers in the whole of the Playgrounds surf region...
Surfers From: USD 125 pp / night
Non Surfers From: USD 75 pp / night
Probably the most remote of any camp in the entire region, Maonu offers a completely unique experience...
Surfers From: USD 110 pp / night
Non Surfers From: USD 60 pp / night
Watch the majestic Ujung Bocur from the pool or simply take in one of Sumatras world famous Sunsets...
Surfers From: AUD 55 pp / night
Non Surfers From: AUD 35 pp / night
Ideal for the budget traveller, the camp is perfectly situated in front of The "Peak", a wedging A-frame tube...
Surfers From: USD 30 pp / night
Non Surfers From: USD 30 pp / night
Sunset views and a short stroll from the areas main wave Ujung Bocur, the camp also offers surf lessons...
Surfers From: USD 42 pp / night
Beginners From: USD 38 pp / night
Excellent value surf camp that has fantastic views of Ujung Bocur and its panoramic sunset vistas...
Surfers From: USD 45 pp / night
Non Surfers From: USD 30 pp / night
SPECIAL OFFER The only camp with ocean front views directly overlooking the world class right hander, Dylan's Right...
Surfers From: USD 75 50 pp / night
Non Surfers From: USD 60 pp / night
SPECIAL OFFER Just a stones throw from Dylan's Right, certainly one of Simeulue's best and most consistent waves...
Surfers From: USD 65 55 pp / night
Non Surfers From: USD 55 pp / night
SPECIAL OFFER Sunset vistas from its impressive deck and just 100m to Dylans Right, a world class wave by anyone's standards...
Surfers From: USD 65 50 pp / night
Non Surfers From: USD 50 pp / night
Located in the heart of Playgrounds, slap bang in front of E-Bay, this camp is ideal for the budget conscious surfer
Surfers From: USD 120 pp / night
Non Surfers From: USD 120 pp / night
Enjoy barrels for breakfast, go explore during the day and then relax beach side for a cool sunset bintang...
Surfers From: USD 65 pp / night
Non Surfers From: USD 65 pp / night
| Item | Krui | Mentawai | Telos | Banyaks | Simeulue | Hinakos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol available | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Beaches | OK | Great | Good | Great | Good | Great |
| Crowd | Good | Good | Great | Great | Good | Great |
| Date Flexibility | Great | OK | Poor | Poor | Great | Great |
| Diving | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Family Friendly | OK | Great | Good | OK | OK | Great |
| Female Friendly | OK | Great | Great | Good | OK | Great |
| Fishing | OK | Good | Good | Good | OK | Good |
| For Couples | OK | Great | Good | OK | OK | Great |
| Learn to Surf | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Snorkelling | OK | Great | Good | Great | OK | Great |
| Surf & Yoga | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Surf Season | April-Nov | All Year | All Year | April-Nov | All Year | All Year |
| Surfer Daily Budget | $30+ | $130+ | $225+ | $200+ | $50+ | $160+ |
| Surfing Ability | Beginner+ | Beginner+ | Intermediate+ | Intermediate+ | Intermediate+ | Intermediate+ |
Surf Camp Sumatra offers a handpicked selection of the best Mentawai surf charter boats operating in this incredible surf region. Each boat has a reputation for consistently delivering the best and least crowded waves to its customers throughout the Mentawai Islands. Here at Surf Camp Sumatra, we guarantee to match any price you find anywhere online – including any special discounts on any website.
If you want the privacy & comfort that a surf camp offers or the diversity & ease of a boat trip, we’ve got you covered for all trips to the Mentawai Islands or the Telos. Our impressive selection of camps and charter boats offer a wide range of pricing to suit everyone’s budget & ability. And with over a dozen Mentawai Surf Charter boats and Mentawai surf camps to choose from, we can cater for single surfers or small groups, all the way up to larger packs of up to 14 guests.
We give the double thumbs up to each and every Mentawai Surf Charter on our website. We do the same for the camps too. We’ve been to all the regions and visited all camps, year in year out. It’s our stamp of approval to make the ease of booking a little less painful for you!
Surf & Yoga Female Friendly Learn to surf Couples & Honeymooners Family Friendly Solo Surfer
