Awera Resort

	Per night	Rates AUD Per Person for 10 nights	Book
Surfer	$335	$3,350	Enquire now
Non surfer	$263	$2,630	Enquire now
Child 5 - 12	$155	$1,550	Enquire now
Under 5 years child	FREE	FREE	Enquire now

* 10 or 11 nights stay prices are including one night for free.

* Minimum 5 nights stay.

* Surfing on both arrival and departure days.

Awera Resort Inclusions

• Transport by speedboat from the “Mentawai Fast Ferry” stop in Tua Pejat to our Resort. This transport takes about 10 minutes.
• Transport from our resort to the “Mentawai Fast Ferry” in Tua Pejat.
• Accommodation in our comfortable villa with A/C.
• Three main meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
• Snacks at any moment of the day.
• Non-alcoholic drinks such as sprite, coca cola, Fanta, water, fresh homemade juices.
• Use of our chill out and games areas.
• Two daily yoga lessons.
• Use of our snorkelling and stand up paddling equipment.
• Wi-Fi connection in the central building.

All above mentioned services and facilities are included in our basic rate ($260 AUD/night); in addition to them we offer to our surfers below services ($335 AUD/night)

• 1) All boat trips to the surf spots. Note we usually go out 3 times per day for surfing and the spot is chosen by our guides regarding the weather conditions and your skills.
• A surf lesson (for beginners). We can exceptionally offer a daily activity (surf lesson, private yoga session, stand up paddle, snorkelling, hiking, waterfalls, massage or fishing) instead of the daily surf lesson.

Mentawai Government has implemented a Rp. 1,000,000 surf tax (around 80$) per surfer valid up to 15 days, which can be extended. All surfing guests visiting the Mentawai Islands are required to comply with this law. Payment will be due upon your arrival into Tuapejat at Mentawai Tourism Office, and they will provide you a waterproof bracelet.

Package Exclusions

• Extraordinary activities such as guided snorkelling tours, kayaking, massage, surfing lessons, diving…
• Photography service.
• Alcoholic drinks.
• Personal accident insurance (this is required).
• Mentawai government surfing tax 80 USD.
• Airport transports, transport to ferry, ferry tickets and accommodation in Padang (comfort package).

All accommodation is situated next to the swimming pool and the main building – a superb 300m2 structure overlooking the resort’s private beach. Exquisitely decorated, the main building is the beating heart of Awera Resort; perfect for relaxing on a sun lounge complete with ocean view, or getting together for a bite to eat and drink with friends and fellow guests. Internet access is available for those who want to stay connected with the outside world and TV, books and magazines for those who prefer to switch their digital alias to ‘offline’ mode.  Awera Resort offers guests the choice of four ‘double’ private villas, or four ‘family’ villas which can accommodate the maximum occupancy of 16 guests and are ideal for families, groups, or lone travellers.

Private Villas:

Enjoy your own intimate garden setting in one of four 52m2 ‘double’ private villas complete with private lush gardens;

each comfortably sleeps two-to-three adults and boasts the following mod cons:

• Fully equipped private bathroom
• Hot water
• Single beds: 1.20 m wide x 2 m long
• Double beds: 1.80 m wide x 2m long
• Air conditioning
• Fan
• Mosquito nets on all beds
• Clean towels and sheets
• Chill-out terrace
• Surfboard rack
• Outdoor shower
• Clothes drying rack

Family Villas:

Wake up each morning to the beauty of the ocean and waves in one of two exclusive 100m2 ‘family’ villas; each

comfortably sleeps four-to-five adults and boasts the following mod cons:

• Private room
• Fully equipped private bathroom
• Hot water
• Single beds: 1.20 m wide x 2 m long
• Double beds: 1.80 m wide x 2m long
• Air conditioning
• Fan
• Mosquito nets on all beds
• Clean towels and sheets
• Chill-out terrace
• Surfboard rack
• Outdoor shower
• Clothes drying rack

Guests are welcome to complimentary drinking water, tea and coffee while freshly squeezed juices, beers, cocktails and soft drinks are available at extra cost and can be enjoyed at the resort bar. Included in the cost of accommodation is three beautiful meals per day designed by a professional nutritionist and prepared by talented chefs; including menu options to cater to vegans, gluten free and coeliac requests. Awera Resort sources its ingredients locally – an approach to sustainability which has extended to the resort committing to the following environmental and employment initiatives:

The Mentawai Islands is a viable year-round global surfing hotspot; with the most consistent swell period lasting between March and November. Awera Resort boasts several waves within very close proximity, whereas, Sipora, is the gateway to the islands of North Pagai (south) and Siberut Island (north) which are home to some of the planet’s most iconic and desirable line-ups. Awera Resort is strategically located within easy access of a huge range of waves.

Guests have access to professional surf guides, surf lessons (USD 50 per person), a private photographer (at an extra cost) the resort’s fleet of professionally skippered fast boats which are free of charge and available upon request. There is three waves immediately accessible in the bay of the resort, but Soul Surf Travel has listed the below surf spots to help you get the froth when planning your attack on the region’s diverse waves.

Out The Front:

This wave is right out front of Awera Resort and is a 500-metre end section of a long reef that boasts several nice barrel sections.

Tikus:

This left-hander, which requires a fair bit of swell to start breaking, serves up a barrel on the take-off immediately followed by a turn section — you’ll need to be on your game in order to really make the most of it. Best at mid-tide, it can work practically the whole way through the tide depending on the swell.

Ombak Tidur:

This break is one of the most consistent right-handers in the region and works on all tides, keeping surfers entertained with a few different peaks.

Telescopes:

This wave is regularly voted as one of the best waves in the world. The flat and even bottom makes it a relatively safe surf break. When the swell exceeds three-foot, barrels alternate with less hollow sections, allowing surfers to execute several turns.

Icelands:

This wave is a swell magnet which offers smaller conditions to one of the heaviest and most photogenic waves in the region when it’s cooking. Depending on the direction, it can handle swells of up to 10 foot and provide spectacular conditions.

Scarecrows:

This wave, located in front of an island called Pittojat, is the longest in the area, offering surfers rides of up to 300m in length. It’s perhaps not the most perfect wave in the Mentawai, but it’s still one of the best spots to lay into some turns and tuck into a few barrels.

HTs:

This wave, real name Hollow Trees (aka Lance’s Right) is a hollow righthand barrel – located roughly 80 minutes boat ride south of Sipora, this iconic wave is the darling of the world surf media and arguably the jewel of the Mentawai surf treasure trove.

Playgrounds:

Playgrounds is the surfing equivalent of a modern high-performance skate park – located 60 minutes boat ride north of Sipora, this wave rich region is home to iconic and expert-level breaks such as Rifles, No Kandui, Bankvaults, Greenbush and Macaronis.

• Recycling 100 per cent of waste.
• Installing a system for collecting rainwater.
• Encouraging the use of biodegradable products.
• Hiring local people; particularly those suffering from low socio-economic misfortune.
• Supporting local schools with additional funds to ensure all local children have access to a decent and basic education.

The resort offers all guests two free daily yoga classes, but there’s plenty more on the menu (at a small cost) for those more adventurous…

Mangrove Experience: (25 USD: enjoy this 1.5 hour guided trip on stand-up paddle through the mangrove forest close to the resort; it is a good opportunity to discover the local fauna and flora and to meet the locals in their own village home.

Private Yoga Lessons: (50 US): in addition to the two free daily yoga lessons, the resort also offers private and more advanced classes which incorporate the resort’s natural surrounds.

Snorkelling: (25 USD): this is one hour and a half trip to the reefs in order to enjoy the crystal-clear waters, the reefs and all the live around reefs. This is also a perfect family activity. No experience is needed.

 Fishing: (25 USD): join one of the resort’s professional captains who will help you discover the best local fishing spot and give you a masterclass on the art of fishing in the Mentawai Islands which has been fine-tended over hundred of years.

Hiking: (25 USD): join our native guides on one of several picturesque hiking trails; an experience bolstered by an exciting and intimate meeting with the local tribespeople.

Massage: (50 USD): enjoy a soothing, or remedial massage at the hands of our accomplished in-house massage specialists

The Mentawai Islands are a remote surfing destination and planning a sojourn to this beautiful part of the world requires some diligent planning and research. There are two main things to consider when booking a trip to Awera Resort. 1): Plan how you’re going to arrive to Padang from either Jakarta, or Kuala Lumpur. 2): Make sure you get your check in and check out dates right when booking your ferry service (Padang to Tua Pejat return) which only sails on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Awera Resort offers its guests the ‘Comfort Package’ which comes highly recommended (costing 250 USD per person and/or or 440 USD per couple each way) for those traveling with children and/or in a group and includes:

*Taxi transfer from Padang Airport to Padang City (one hour).

*One night in Grand Inna Hotel and next morning taxi from the hotel to Padang Harbour.

*Ferry tickets (including boardbags) from Padang Harbour to Tua Pejat.

*Fast boat transfer from Tua Pejat to Awera Resort..