- Travel time: +/- 5 hours via Tuapejat to HT’s Resort
- Price roundtrip: $320 USD per person
Hollow Trees Resort
Surfing Skill Level: Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate
Suitable For: Couples, Families, Groups, Solo Travellers
With HT’s, the “Crown Jewel” of the Mentawais’s right at your doorstep, Hollow Tree’s Resort is the pinnacle of Mentawai surfing accomodation. Hollow Tree’s, known locally as HT’s or Lance’s Right, is one of the best and most consistent, barreling right-handers in the world and with 10 world class waves within a short boat of bike ride from the resort, there’s surf to suit all levels.
The resort is freshly renovated with several bungalow and villa options, and the very best food and vibe of all the resorts in the area. Surrounded by white sandy beaches, tropical palm trees and crystal clear waters, this all inclusive surf resort will have you wanting to come back for more.
Closest Surf Breaks
HT’s
0 minutes
Lance’s Left
15 minutes
Cobras
20 minutes
Seasons
January – February
Early Season
March – October
Peak Season
November – December
Late Season
Quite simply, one of the BEst places in the world
Enclosed by palm trees, powder-soft sand, and azure waters, our accommodation options have a homely feel that will make you feel comfortable when staying in the Mentawai Islands.
Four villas are scattered along Katiet beach, each villa has two separate rooms. Katiet beachfront is just a few footsteps away from your front door, making it easy to keep a close eye on the swell.
A tree house, equipments such as stand-up paddles, kayaks, pool tables & a wide range of activities from hiking to massage complete the epic experience & make the resort a couple/family-friendly destination.
HOW TO GET THERE
Step 1: Fly to Padang in West Sumatra, Indonesia
Airport name: Minangkabau International Airport
Airport code: PDG
We recommend flying via one of the following international airports that can easily be reached from abroad and operate daily flights to Padang
- Kuala Lumpur
- Jakarta
- Medan
Recommended airlines from the above mentioned airports to Padang: Air Asia, Sriwijaya, Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Citilink & Batik Air operate daily flights.
Our resort representative will be waiting for you to drive you to your accommodation (option 1) – or directly to the harbour (option 2).
Note: You need to arrive a day before if you take the ferry (option 1) & before mid-day if you opt for the speedboat (option 2).
Step 2: Padang to Hollow Tree’s Resort
OPTION 1: Fast Ferry + Speedboat Transfer
Spend a night in Padang & take the ferry the next morning.
Recommended for: solo travellers, couples, friends, or families.
The ferry departs to Tuapejat at 7 am on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. And 10 am on Sundays. Once arrived In Tuapejat, the resort speedboat will come to take you to the final destination.
Way back from resort to Padang: on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays at 3 pm from Tuapejat.
Rate includes: transfers from/to the airport, ferry tickets, luggage, surfboard luggage & speedboat transfers.
OPTION 2: Private Speedboat Service
Private speedboat service straight from Padang to the resort.
Recommended for: Travelling in big groups
Recommended for: Travelling in big groups
- Travel time: 3.30 hours
- Roundtrip Prices:
- $5,000 USD for up to 10 people
- $6,500 USD for up to 16 people
Rate includes: transfers from/to airport & speedboat transfers.
FAQs
What’s included in the pricing?
- 3 gourmet meals per day
- Complimentary unlimited drinking water dispenser provided in the villa
- AC, hot shower’s and dip pool
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the whole resort
- Use of all resort facilities (stand up paddles, kayaks, snorkel gear etc.)
- 1x free 15 minutes back & shoulder massage per person/stay
- Scooters
- Surf guide
- Speedboat trips to nearby destinations during your stay
- Private transfer service from Padang (local) airport to hotel in Padang & boat harbor
What’s some other costs that I can expect?
- Your hotel in Padang (as there are no flights that line up with the ferry departure times)
- Roundtrip boat transfers, including your ferry ticket and speedboat from Tuapejat to HT’s, $320 USD per adult, $60 USD per child
- Mentawai Surf Tax, $75 USD per surfer
- Travel insurance
- Boat trips to further away destinations