The Mentawai Islands lie far off the western coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. It is world-renowned for its tidal wave tuboides, untouched pristine beaches, and natural beauty. For surfers, it’s a paradise—a postcard destination where people are guaranteed adventure and memorable surfing experiences. All these pieces fall into place on the perfect stage: Kandui villas surf beach resort turned sweet escape and epitome of serenity for those looking for a combination of luxury, adventure, and real Indonesian culture.
A Dream Location
Spread over Karang majat Island, Kandui Villas is one of many small islands within the Mentawai. Perched within the prime position of the Karang majat Island, the resort is located the closest to some of the most famous surf breaks around the planet: Kandui, Bank vaults, Rifles, and Playground. Due to its practical location, seasoned or beginning surfers can get to world-class waves in just a couple of minutes.
The beachfront of the resort presents an undisturbed white sandy area that is drenched with green lushness in the tropics and clear waters of the Indian Ocean. The amazing natural beauty around you, with brilliant coral reefs teeming with marine life just a few paces away, could not but be delightful. Kandui Villas can offer an ultimately perfect atmosphere for maximum enjoyment or relaxation.
Luxury Meets Sustainability
Kandui Villas is generally not just another surf resort but rather a representation of luxury meeting sustainability. The creative constructions at this facility include 12 worldwide traditional Mentawai Villas—Uma-style with its handcrafted use of local materials and fine designs to blend seamlessly with the natural environment. These elegant villas are spacious and exude tasteful furnishings, with all kinds of modern conveniences found in a luxury hotel: air conditioning, hot water, and high-speed internet.
Still, what distinguishes Kandui Villas is the effort they place toward sustainable causes. The resort was built with a low ecological footprint and in adherence to green building practices and materials. The management takes an ardent responsibility for the preservation of this natural beauty on the Mentawai Islands through three different kinds of eco-friendly initiatives: a waste management system, solar-powered means, and a program of coral reef restoration.
Guests staying at Kandui Villas can enjoy their luxurious surroundings knowing their stay supports sustainable tourism. It’s not only about a light footprint on the environment; it also gives back to the local community. The use of local labor and participation with different community projects all serve to ensure the benefits of tourism are spread among the people of the Mentawais.
Surfing Kandui Villas: Heaven for Surfers
For those participants whose motivation has everything to do with riding waves, Kandui Villas opens the gate to arguably the most famous waves on the planet. Consistent swell in the Mentawais ensures frothy conditions around all the surf breaks local to Kandui Villas cater to every level. The resort’s surf guides are experienced locals who know the waves quite well and will guide guests to the perfect spot to chase big barrels or look for mellower waves.
Of notable mention near Kandui Villas, however, is a fast and hollow left known as Kandui Left. Allegedly a contender for one of the best lefts in the world, this is a wave for the elite rider. Requiring experience, it is tough indeed, with only the best surfers capable of getting their adrenalin really flowing. For those requiring a little more in the way of accommodation, there’s Playgrounds, a cluster of several waves from novice to intermediate. Bank vaults—a famous break—delivers intense right-handers that can throw out some of the longest barrels in the area.
The resort organizes guided surf tours, which take guests to the best waves depending on the conditions of the day. Whether you’re dropping into the legendary wave called Rifles or discovering an unknown treasure, every surf session at Kandui Villas guarantees adventure.
Beyond Surfing: A World of Adventure
The Kandui Villas’ draw is surfing, but much more can be sought outside the resort. The clear waters around Mentawai Islands are astonishingly great for snorkelling and diving, with living coral reefs and marine life in abundance, ready to be explored only by a small margin of people around the world. The resort can organize guided snorkelling and diving trips where one can come face to face with anything from colourful reef fishes to majestic manta rays.
If you would prefer to stay on terra firma, there will be plenty of entertainment on the beach. Lush jungles dot the area surrounding the island, promising a world of its own—a large habitat with different species of wildlife, from monkeys to exotic birds to reptiles—on a guided jungle trek. The resort also offers cultural tours, which let the guest visit the adjacent villages and learn the traditional way of life of the Mentawai people. The culture and history embedded in these islands offer a nice way to assimilate into the local community.
And of course, relaxation at the Kandui Villas cannot be overemphasized, with long days on or under the surface being concluded with massages at the resort’s spa, cocktails at the beachfront bar, or just chilling out by the infinity pool with views of the ocean. The resort’s chefs’ author a menu bursting with Indonesian and international dishes, all prepared using fresh, local produce and well-liked, wholesome, aromatic compositions.
Committed To Excellence
A lot, lot more than just a place to stay, Kandui Villas provides an entire and personalizing experience in luxury, adventure, and deep, authentic contact with the natural and cultural surroundings of the Mentawai Islands. Committed to excellence, the resort really is—in every fine detail—from nature-infused guest service to the detail in design and amenities.
The dedicated staff at Kandui Villas works hard to make sure each and every guest gets the most out of their stay. You feel like part of the family from the first moment you walk in, with a warm welcome and personalized service which caters to your needs. This is whether you are setting up a surf trip, a cultural expedition, or your villa kept in a state of perfection: the staff at Kandui Villas is that extra mile you go to satisfy your needs.
Gateway to Paradise
Kandui Villas is one of those rare opportunities for anything: a surfer in search of that ultimate session of a lifetime, an explorer in search of new frontiers, or simply someone who wants to get away from it all.
The resort’s commitment to sustainability, luxurious and genuine experiences is at its best within the whole Mentawai Islands. Kandui Villas abode perfectly blends in with nature, allowing for all the comforts and convenience one may need in order to spend a truly restful and joyous stay.
Fall in love with the beauty and serenity at Kandui Villas as the sun sets so gentle, covering the white sandy beach, throwing a golden hue over the water’s edge as waves roll in. More than just a mere surf lodge, it is a portal to paradise, a mix of adventure and luxury that collides, leaving you with memories to last a lifetime.
Kandui Villas offers the complete luxury, adventure, and sustainability package for today’s best surf beach resort experience anywhere on Earth, in one of its most beautiful and untouched parts. Whether you are out surfing waves, exploring the underwater world, or just taking in the natural beauty of Mentawai Islands, Kandui Villas guarantees a truly unforgettable stay.
