Macaronis Resort

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Macaronis Surf Forecast / 10 year swell history data / Surf Cam * returning soon
Macaronis Resort is situated over picturesque Silabu salt water lagoon. Tidal movement keeps the lagoon clean and cool to swim in, with an abundance of marine life viewable from your villa balcony, and magnificent sunsets that occur over the lagoon at the end of each day.

Photo Above: View heading back in from a surf at Macaronis in the evening....

Macaronis Resort offers a unique experience for surfers and their companions, located right next to Macaronis, one of the worlds great surf breaks. Macaronis breaks perfectly on all tides, is ridable in almost any wind conditions, and in 2003 was officially voted the 'funnest wave to surf in the world'.

In fact in this survey an amazing 76% of all professional surfers and industry figure heads choose Macaronis as the 'funnest wave they had ever surfed' (refer to Waves Magazine December 2003).

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Photo Above: Dan Fasset in the barrel @ Macaronis

The Laut India more commonly known as 'Indies Explorer' operates as a mobile extension of Macaronis Resort, offering guests a unique opportunity to enjoy the 'best of both worlds'. During season 2009, Indies Explorer will continue to offer 2-3 day surf excursions heading north or south of Macaronis, allowing guests to split up and surf in different areas.

Photo Above: The Laut India more commonly known as the 'Indies Explorer'

Villa Accommodation ....

Accommodation at Macaronis is in family sized thatched villas situated over magnificent Silabu salt water lagoon. Swim from the balcony of your villa or sit back and view the fish swimming by and enjoy the magnificent sunsets that occur each evening.

Photo Above: Macaronis Resort Villas - Right on the lagoon !!

Or indoors chill out in air-conditioned comfort and catch up on world news or International sporting events on Sat TV, or check the Macaronis wave which is shown live on TV, meaning you don't even have to get out of bed to check the surf !!

Photos Above: Macaronis Resort Villa interior

Macaronis Wave.... 5 min by speedboat from your own private villa!!

Macaronis is surfable on large or small swells, in all tides and most wind conditions. It also has a reputation as being one of the best on-shore waves to surf in the world and is popular with both intermediate and experienced surfers. On large swells it can offer some of the most epic tube riding conditions around for those that are game to charge it.... and in smaller swells it is a perfectly peeling left hander, great for all levels of surfing.

Photo Above: If it's not to busy, you can be picked up or dropped off at your villa - our speedboats are just a phone call away..!!

Photo Above: An empty, hollow barrel @ Macas

Macaronis Resort is located centrally between Lances and Thunders surfing regions, meaning close access to a wide range of other quality left and right hand reef breaks accessible on Indies Explorer. Alternatively, closer by waves such as Silabu Left, Macas Right, Greenbush and Bat Cave are accessible by speedboat.

Photos Above: Lances Right and Macaronis barreling in opposite directions

How to get to Macaronis Resort...

Transfers from Padang to the Mentawai Islands are available aboard Ambu Ambu Ferry that offers comfortable twin or quad share air-conditioned cabins departing Padang at 5pm on Thursdays (after arrival of Tiger Airways direct flight in from Singapore) arriving in Mentawai at 7:30am and departing Mentawai at 5:00pm Fridays arriving back in Padang on Saturdays at 7:30am (prior to departure of Tiger Airways to Singapore).

The Ambu Ambu Ferry is considered the most comfortable, economical and reliable means of public transport available between Padang and the Mentawai Islands chain. We have been using this ferry for a little over 2 years now departing weekly to Sikakap, and have found it to be very reliable. It is comfortable, stable offering a smooth ride and offers very comfortable sleeping quarters for VIP guests on the third deck that can be booked through our office in advance.

Photo Above: The Ambu Ambu Ferry departing weekly to Sikakap.

Ambu Ambu Ferry Accommodation & Specifications...

Ambu Ambu Ferry has 2 main engines, 2 auxiliary engines and 21 certified crew. 3 quad share and 5 twin share air-conditioned cabins are available for hire on the third deck and an additional air-conditioned VIP lounge sleeps another 60 guests in comfortable reclining chairs, also with a canteen on the main deck serving cold beer, hot and cold beverages and a variety of snacks.

Photo Above: Example twin and quad share air-conditioned cabins on Ambu Ambu Ferry.

Convenient Transfers: Airport - Resort - Airport...

Enjoy a convenient Airport - Resort - Airport transfer service, meaning upon arrival in Padang we'll be there to great you and get you safely on your way to the Mentawais and back to the airport at the end of your trip. This service is offered for a one off transfer fee of US$300 Rtn, incorporating 1 hour mini-bus transfers between airport and Bungus Harbor (with surf board bags), ferry tickets, private air-conditioned cabin on Ambu Ambu Ferry (traveling to and from) and boat transfers between Sikakap Port and Macaronis Resort in the Mentawais.

Airport Departures / Arrivals...

Our last mini-bus transfers depart Padang Airport at 2:30pm latest on Thursdays to the Ambu Ambu Ferry and departs Bungus Harbor at 7:30am on Satrudays arriving at Padang Airport at earliest 9:00am (ideal for flying directly in or out of Singapore using Tiger Airways , or on to Bali flying Lion Air).

* Please note Tiger Airways is still completing flight schedules for March 2009 onwards, please contact us for latest update on Tiger Airways flights.

Photo Above: Canteen on main deck of Ambu Ambu Ferry (left) and third deck (behind private AC cabins) offering deck tables and an elevated view of the coastline; great for grabbing some fresh air in the evening and mingling with friendly locals.
* For full Specifications on Ambu Ambu Ferry, please visit our FAQ Page .

Trip Duration 2008 / 2009

Guests have the option of booking either an 8 day / 9 night or 15 day / 16 night package (including 2 nights ferry).

The acception to this is during August at which time Ambu Ambu Ferry is scheduled to undergo annual docking maintenance in Jakarta. During August Indies Explorer travels to and from Padang fortnightly on the following dates :

- Fri 31st July depart Macas 4:30pm arrive Padang 7:30am & Sat 1st Aug depart Padang 4:30pm arriving Macas Sun 7:30am

- Fri 14th Aug depart Macas 4:30pm arrive Padang 7:30am & 15th Aug depart Padang 4:30pm arrive Macas 7:30am

- Fri 28th Aug depart Macas 4:30pm arrive Padang 7:30am & Sat 29th Aug depart Padang 4:30pm arriving Macas Sun 7:30am

* All other departures from Padang and Mentawai will be as per regular ferry schedule.
Prices:

1. Nightly Villa Rentals:
- Twin Share Villa (Queen size bed or 2 Singles + AC downstairs): US$240 per night
- Triple Share Villa (1 extra bed + AC upstairs add US$30): US$270 per night
- Quad Share Villa (2 extra beds + AC upstairs add US$60): US$300 per night

2. Nightly Service Charge:
- Non-surfer: US$50 pp - includes 3 meals daily and use of basic resort facilities.
- Surfer: US$100 pp - includes 3 meals daily, use of basic resort facilities, speed boat transfers to local surf breaks and over-night surf excursions on Indies Explorer.

3. Nightly Rate Per Person = V / P + S
Whereby: V = nightly villa rental, P = number of people sharing, S = service charge
* Multiply by 7 or 14 nights to get accommodation cost.
Add US$300 transport charge (Airport - Resort - Airport) to get packaged prices below.

4. Package Prices:

* Don't forget to check our Specials Page
Packages Prices Include:

• 3 meals served daily prepared by our chefs either at Macaronis Resort or aboard Indies Explorer;
• Use of basic resort equipment such as snorkeling gear, fishing equipment and sea kayaks (coming soon);
• Water dispenser in rooms + tea and coffee making facilities in Cafe;
• Silabu Village contribution US$1.50 per day;
• Mentawai Tourism Taxes
• Indies Explorer over-night surf excursions;
• Speedboat transfers to / from local surf breaks.

Packages Prices Exclude:

• Meal on Ambu Ambu Ferry traveling to / from Mentawais (various options available);
• Laundry service;
• Beverages and snacks purchased over the bar;
• Satellite / Skype Telephone use;
• Traditional Relaxation Massages (Rp.110.000);
• Wireless Internet Hotspot US$25 per week / guest unlimited access (up to 128 - 512 Kbps & available in villas);
• Photography - ask our surf guides, they’d be happy to get a few shots of you, or bring along a professional photographer with your group.

Links: www.surfingresort.com
All photos by Stewart Allen and Stick Man