travel information

Depending on which travel option you choose (see the answer to question 3.) - if you choose option 1, you would need to spend two nights in Padang - one night on arrival and one night on return. As there are no flights connecting with the ferry schedules, the ferry only departs 4 times a week and once a day - at 7.00 am Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and at 10.00 am on Sundays.

There are a few options to get to the resort, depending on your situation.

Option 1: Ferry then Car
Price: $260 USD per surfer (roundtrip) or $215 USD per non-surfer (roundtrip)

Departure from Padang is at  10 am Sundays & Mondays, and 7 am Wednesdays & Fridays.
Arrival time at HT’s approx 3.30 pm Sun & Mon, 1 pm Wed & Fri
Mentawai Fast ferry: Padang to Tuapejat ~ 3 hrs 30 mins
Car from Tuapejat to HT's Resort: 2 hrs

Option 2: Flight then Car
Price: $220 USD per person (roundtrip)

Departure from Padang is at 7 am on Tuesdays and Fridays
Arrival time at HT’s approx 10 am
Susi Air flight, Padang Airport to Rokot Airport, Mentawai ~ 40 minutes
Car from Rokot airport to HT's Resort: 1 hr 45 mins

These options are recommended for solo travellers, couples or a couple of friends. If you choose this option, you will need to arrive in Padang the night before the day of the ferry departure. Please view our "itinerary" for clear detailed instructions. Or email us!

Option 3: Private speedboat service straight to the resort - good for large groups
Price: $5,500 USD - up to 10 pax
$7,000 USD - up to 18 pax 

The direct Speedboat from Muara Harbour, Padang to HT’s Resort, Mentawai takes approximately 3.5 - 4 hours (weather dependent). Flexible schedule: departure can be anytime before 1.00 pm. Make sure your flight arrives at Padang airport before 9.30 am, the drive from the airport to the harbour takes 1 hour.

* The transfers might be rescheduled depending on the weather conditions.

The ferry provides AC, toilets, snacks and water. There is also an outdoor seating area, if you want to get some fresh air. It is still in a very good condition and very clean.

We recommend staying at Mercure hotel, Oxville hotel, The ZHM Premier Padang or Santika Hotel. We advise to booking through booking.com or other available booking sites.

Our driver will pick you up from your hotel at 6am (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) or 9 am (Sunday) and take you directly to the Mentawai Fast. 

Travel insurance is mandatory according to the resort policy. We advise getting travel insurance that covers travel delay, baggage delay, emergency medical and dental, emergency, medical transport and evacuation, and travel accident insurance. You can never know what might happen to you. - During a surf session, flight delays, covid relates issues or personal health. We recommend:  Safety Wings, G1G Travel insurance, Surf Travel insurance, Cover More, Indo Surf.

If you get the Visa On Arrival this will grant you up to 30 days which can be extended by another 30 days via immigration (maximum 60 days on this visa). If you are flying into Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta Airport) or Bali (Ngurah Rai Airport) you can apply for your VOA online before your arrival. You can do this here. Or you can just get your visa when you arrive at the airport.

The VOA is a single-entry visa. If you purchase an e-VOA online, you must enter Indonesia within 90 days of purchasing it and all the information must be exactly the same as the information on your passport, it cannot be changed after it's processed. As of the 20th of December 2022, there are 86 counties eligible for the e-VOA. 

The current requirements and conditions for obtaining a Visa On Arrival in Indonesia are as follows:

If you have a delay, there will still be someone waiting for you at the airport. Our driver tracks the flights via the flight number you provide so he stays up to date with any delays.

If you lose your board bags in transit (this rarely happens), make sure you file a lost luggage report at the airport, then continue with your travel as planned. When you get to Padang, give all the flight info and report to our representative, he will help locate the luggage and send it on the next ferry to the resort. 

Malaria has been eradicated in the area, but there is always a slight risk. At the resort we provide mosquito nets in the rooms, and mosquito repellent, we also advise guests at night time to wear long clothing to protect themselves from getting bitten. It is a matter of personal choice whether to take anti-malarial medication. The best policy is to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes.

There is an evacuation route behind the resort in to the Hills. The village has a siren tower to warn in case of tsunami warning.

We are located on the east coast so the risk of Tsunami is much lower.

Yes, the area is very child friendly. The resort provides its own private dip pool (approx. 1.20m deep) in front of every villa where the child can swim under supervision of their parents. We are surrounded by jungle, ocean and nature. You can swim in the ocean in the calm lagoon that is located directly in front of the resort, literally a stones throw away. We can also provide a cot for children under 4 years old - if requested.

Yes, we do! You can find more information on our 'Rent a board' page.

Yes, you can! We have a surf shop where you can purchase brand new surfboards, or secondhand surfboards, wax, zinc and other surf essentials or souvenirs to bring back home for your loved ones!

We can also help order a custom surfboard for you and have it delivered to your doorstep in the Mentawais. We have partnered up with Onboard Store in Bali. You can preorder your custom boards and have them delivered within 14 - 21 days.

Surfboards you can order:

Yes! We do all the ding repairs, board repairs (crease, partial snap, full snap or fin plugs).

Crowd varies on the season and on the amount of boats. Mostly crowds are friendly and duering the season, around 20 people.

Yes, we do! We offer speedboat trips if the conditions are suitable to your desired destination. This is included in your accommodation package. Trips that are included are to nearby known waves; The Point, The Bombie, Cobras, Lance's Left, Beach break, Monkeys or Bintangs. 

Yes, we do offer a speedboat service to other destinations, with an extra cost of 120 USD per person - roundtrip. This includes; snacks, drinks and food. We can only organize this service with a group of minimum group of 4. To waves such as:

HTS or also known as Lances right is literally located directly in front of your door step. It is a 3-minute paddle to the wave.

We do not have diving gear or fishing gear. But we do certainly have a spear gun and snorkelling equipment available. All guests may use all the resort facilities and activities for free - please view our “Activities” section for more info.

Let us know if you wish to have your photos/videos taken of your surf session. Prices depends the amount of footage & the photographer available on site!

We require guests to bring their own hard drive or flash drive.

At the resort we provide unlimited internet for guests. Our internet speed on average is about 15 - 25 Mbps. This is fast enough to do emails, audio calls, youtube, etc. But please bear in mind that we are located in a very remote area, so if the weather is bad (rainy or cloudy), the internet might slow down.

On the island we do not have any phone reception, but there are other options you can stay in touch with the outside world such as; WhatsApp, Skype, Facebook Messenger, etc.

For payments at the resort - you can either pay in cash, local wire transfer/Wise.com or credit card. For credit card payments, we only accept Visa or MasterCard with an additional 3% fee or GPN (local cards) with a 2% fee. If you do not have a credit card, we recommend bringing extra cash. Or setting up a Wise.com account before coming here, as we do not have any phone reception here. Depending on your bank, sometimes they require SMS to verify your payment. Which would not work here. We prefer IDR (Indonesian Rupiah) but we also accept USD, AUD or EUR currencies.

Most guests bring extra money for the following reasons: 

We have a very multicultural À la carte menu (vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free/lactose intolerant options are also available upon request).

Our all-day breakfast will have you fuelled with a range of beautiful dishes from refreshing smoothie bowls to the classic smashed avo on toast! If you’re needing a little pick me up before a surf, try our famous carrot cake which goes perfectly with a café latte. At lunch, the menu broadens featuring an array of cuisines; you can find traditional Indonesian flavours when tucking into the Beef Rendang, Yellow Seafood Curry and Satay, Thai influences present the chicken Kway Teow and a mango salad in the Grilled Mahi Mahi dish.

Our mouth-watering Australian Tenderloin will never leave you disappointed and let’s not forget the HT’s Burgers and Pizzas! The Sago selection boasts cheesy and juicy goodness, from our Philly Steak Roll to the Spiced Chickpea Vegan Burger, we cater to every palate. Our Mentawaiian Pizza is a house favourite, adorned with delicious caramelized pineapple and smoked ham.

Enjoy our Happy Hour where you can sip on a range of new cocktails, wines and beers. We supply the much-loved Island Brewing beer from Bali and of course, you can find Bintangs here! Maintaining the refreshing tropical vibes you can also try our Sago Favourites cocktails, featuring refreshing East Sides, Pina Coladas, Rim Punch and many more.

Come along to our Theme nights! On Wednesdays, it's curry night! You can choose from a variety of different curries such as our Sri Lankan Lamb curry with homemade mango chutney or a Thai classic Penang chicken curry. On Sundays, we offer our delicious Sunday Roast with succulent local chicken and of course crispy roasted potatoes.

Sweet tooth? We have a naughty selection of desserts to keep you satisfied. From our homemade peanut butter semi-Fredo to a tangy lemon tart we have the perfect end to every meal. We also cater for gluten-free with our delicious chocolate brownie.

Perfect presentation and service with a smile are guaranteed for everyone who dines at our restaurant. So far all our guests have been very satisfied with the quality and standards of our food, we are very proud! Don't believe us, check out our reviews on TripAdvisor.