There are surf resorts that are built specifically for surfers, and there are resorts that were built for civilian use, but happen to be close to an epic surf spot and so facilitate surfers. Aloita Resort is of the latter group.

Located in the middle of three islets off the northern tip of Sipora Island, Aloita Resort and Spa is a waterman’s paradise, equally accommodating to divers, fishermen and surfers. The diving and fishing are world class, and so is the surfing as Aloita is a short boat ride from the world-famous lefthand reef at Telescopes and a half-dozen other class Mentawai surf spots.

There are six surf spots within 10 minutes of the resort, and another dozen spots 20 miles across the ???? Strait on the southern tip of Siberut Island.

A new resort, Aloita is modern comfort on the edge of a tropical jungle, with lots of sea and sky for soothing your feet and your head.