Located in the captivating playgrounds area of the northern Mentawai region, is Driftwood Mentawai. It is a comfortable and intimate home away from home, sat right on the beach, steps away from three epic Mentawai waves - Ebay, Pitstop, and Beng Beng.

The Mentawai Islands are known to surfers anywhere in the world as the ultimate surfing destination. With big and tunnelling barrels breaking all over the island regency, it is a surfer’s dream holiday haven.

With crystal clear waters, white sand beaches, and coconut tree-covered islands, the Mentawai is also the perfect tropical paradise for non-surfing friends and family.

At Driftwood Mentawai, you will be living in Indonesian paradise with easy access to world class waves, a handful of which are located on the same island, with all others situated between a quick 10 to 30 minute boat ride away. The playgrounds area is littered with waves for all different levels of surfers. It’s best to go during the dry season months of May to September if you’re looking to charge, and during the shoulder/low season of October to April if you prefer less crowds and more fun-sized, mellow waves with the occasional overhead day.

At the resort, you will also have access to a yoga shala and instructor, snorkeling and workout gear, fishing and spearfishing equipment, board games as well as full use of boats and available local staff that will be more than happy to take you island hopping, or for jungle walks.

If you’re lucky, they might also show you their own secret fishing spots and hidden lookouts, so remember to stay friendly! The local people here in the Mentawai are extremely warm and generous. Making friends and getting to know them, amongst the other guests, will also be a highlight of your stay at Driftwood.

Driftwood Mentawai holds a maximum amount of 12 guests, with meals, accommodation, transport, and surf guides included in their package prices. There are also extra bundles on offer that include surf videos and photography, board rentals, and transportation/accommodation for your stopover in Padang.

This resort does not fail to impress when expecting the best Mentawai surf and holiday experience. Freedive into the azure waters, sunbathe on untouched beaches, ride epic uncrowded waves and drink bintangs at sunset - This will be your best surf trip yet, at Driftwood Mentawai.

Photos by Driftwood Mentawai

Written by Kayli Wouters

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