Book your flights to the international airport in Medan, Indonesia (either via Jakarta, Bali, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, or Bangkok).

On arrival in Medan, you take a 1-hour flight to Simeulue Island on the same day with WingsAir. It may be necessary to stay overnight in Medan depending on the time of your flight arrival. We can book your domestic airfare (Medan-Simeulue) and can recommend excellent, clean and affordable places to stay in Medan that range from 3-to-5 stars.

Our staff will greet you at the airport upon arrival at the Simeulue airport, and after a quick 30-minute car ride you will reach Mahi-Mahi Surf Resort.

YES! There are people at the airport that often falsely claim to be working for us (and other surf resorts), WHO ARE IN NO WAY ASSOCIATED WITH US. They often do help you with the check-in process, but always with the expectation of a tip. It is our recommendation to check in with Lion yourself.

With regards to getting your boards on the airplane, the procedure is roundabout and makes little sense, but hey, it’s Indonesia. Please allow enough time to check your boards in, and make your way through the check-in process, which changes constantly. As of recent, you have to check-in and they withhold your passport and ticket until you walk across the terminal to pay for your surfboards and RECEIVE A RECEIPT, and then walk the boards even further to the oversized luggage area. After completing these two tasks, please return to the original check-in counter, and show your receipt to receive your passport and ticket.

Travel

– Airport transfers to and from Mahi-Mahi Surf Resort.
– Travel around Simeulue island via motor bike (first-come, first-served) and car trips with the surf guide based on conditions. To be clear, the surf-guide makes a call about where the best waves will be on the island, and guests can join him by signing up for the trip. Private cars can be organized and rented for guests’ own private use, but is subject to availability and takes time to prepare.
– A surf guide to show you various surf breaks on Simeulue Island.

Accommodation

– 3 delicious buffet styled meals a day, and unlimited purified drinking water.
– Snacks, Drinks, Beer, Smoothies, and afternoon coffee available for purchase.

– Free use of snorkel gear.
– Surfboard, soft-top, longboards, and stand-up paddle boards for rent.

– Wi Fi in our dinning area

Boat trips

– Our 42. ft. live-aboard boat is on stand-by to chase swells in the Banyak Islands, fish, dive, or simply to explore. Talk to us about setting up a 1, 2 or 3+ day excursion.

The boat is $1,440USD/day. Rooms are billed per-night. So, we deduct room charges for the nights you are on the boat. HOWEVER, because we bill the boat PER DAY, out of a courtesy to you to cut down on transit time and maximize surf time in the Banyaks, we usually do the crossing to the Banyaks at night, arriving to the boat and leaving Simeulue BEFORE the pay period of the boat starts – for this night, we still charge for your room. If you don’t want to leave at night, we can leave in the morning, but it does cut down on your surf time in the Banyaks.

For example, you take a three day trip to the Banyaks in the middle of your pre-booked stay at Mahi-Mahi. For example’s sake, you are paying for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday on the boat. You choose to leave Sunday night and sleep on the boat to get there sooner. We deduct your room charge for Monday and Tuesday night (you return Wednesday and sleep at Mahi-Mahi), even though you left for the boat late Sunday night from Mahi-Mahi.

The bungalows are nestled in front of large, easily accessible hills, just meters behind the resort. This is perhaps the safest tsunami evacuation option in Sumatra. If there is an earthquake, tsunami sirens in the nearby mosques and warnings are automatically issued to staff cell phones. It is a short walk to safety along a path up to the hills behind.

It is a matter of personal choice whether to take anti-malarial medication. Mosquitos are annoying and can transmit deadly diseases. However, there is extremely little malaria and dengue fever on Simeulue Island. A fan turned on during the night is effective in deterring mosquitos. Please be aware to put on mosquito repellant in the early mornings and evenings when they are most active. We suggest applying plenty of mosquito repellent, but if you are very concerned consult your doctor and bring some anti-malarial medication.

Simeulue Island is perhaps the least crowded destination in Sumatra. We are fortunate enough to have waves all around the island, including The Peak out front, barreling reef breaks, fun beachies, and mellow reef breaks. There are waves to suit all levels of surfers and to keep the numbers down. Locals don’t surf (yet!) and charter boats do not visit the area.

Yes. There is good mobile phone coverage at the resort. Wi-Fi internet is available in our dinning area and we also have sim cards available to keep you connected at all times.

If it is an emergency, please e-mail bookings@mahimahisurfresort.com or call +62 812 60117259

As the majority of people in Simeulue are Muslim, women are asked to dress moderately outside the confines of the resort area. This means no bikini or topless sunbathing on the public beach, but is allowed within the resort. Men should wear t-shirts when making trips outside the confines of the bungalow area, and always wear shoes. It is also important to note that waving with the left hand is very rude in Indonesia, and is to be avoided.

SURE! We take any and all clothes and donate them to the local Mosque, which does a good job about dispersing what comes in to those that need it. We also accept items for our Kid’s Club and education programs for the local youth. If you feel obliged, take a look at our donation list of things we constantly need. Thanks in advance!

You should bring whatever you are comfortable riding when the waves are good back home. A normal shortboard plus a semi-step-up quad will treat you well. If you like to ride a fish or a longboard, that’s okay too, there are spots for all kinds of boards. Be sure to bring a ding repair kit and extra boards as it’s easy to snap one out here. Think about bringing a board with heavier glassing.

Yes, there are a couple ding guys around. Just to be aware, the materials available here are not the same back home! Bring some cloth and some epoxy sun cure if you ride epoxy boards.