Which Mentawai Surf Camps Have Group Surf Packages?

Kandui Villas offers group surf packages for solo travellers, couples, families, surf clubs and larger private groups. There is no formal minimum, since packages start with one guest. Published shared-Uma rates cover two to four surfers, while all 12 Umas can accommodate up to 48 guests at maximum occupancy. Packages include accommodation, three meals daily, surf guides and unlimited boat access. Full-resort buyouts and private boat arrangements can be requested for larger groups.

Kandui Villas Group Package Options

Kandui Villas operates on set 10-night and 11-night schedules. Prices depend on the number of guests sharing an Uma and whether each person plans to surf. The table below shows the resort’s published 2026 rates.

Group arrangement	10-night rate	Effective rate per person	11-night rate	Boat arrangement
1 surfer	US$5,000	US$5,000	US$5,500	Shared fleet and surf guides
2 surfers in one Uma	US$9,000	US$4,500	US$9,900	Shared fleet, split by waves and ability
3 surfers in one Uma	US$12,750	US$4,250	US$14,025	Shared fleet, subject to daily planning
4 surfers in one Uma	US$16,000	US$4,000	US$17,600	Shared fleet, subject to capacity
2 adults and 2 surfing children aged 12 to 16	US$12,000	US$3,000 average	US$13,200	Family access to the shared fleet
Full-resort group	Custom quote	Based on group setup	Custom quote	Exclusive fleet use may be arranged

Published prices exclude an 11% Indonesian government tax and 10% service charge. The lower effective per-person rates apply when two, three or four surfers share an Uma. They are not separate discount codes.

Groups can request several neighbouring Umas or ask about reserving all 12. A full buyout can give a private group exclusive use of the resort, subject to availability and written confirmation. Large groups should contact the resort directly because room assignments, surfer numbers, boat needs, and non-surfer requirements affect the final quote.

Current package prices and schedule dates are available on the Kandui Villas rates page.

What Is Included for Surf Groups?

Group packages include accommodation in handcrafted Mentawai-style Umas, three meals per day, coffee, tea, fruit and snacks in the restaurant. High-speed internet and unlimited boat access to nearby waves are also included.

Kandui Villas operates three speedboats and four dinghies. The boats allow groups to divide according to surfing ability, wave preference and conditions instead of sending everyone to one break. Speedboats handle longer journeys to waves around neighbouring islands, while dinghies provide flexible access to breaks near the resort.

Lunch can be requested by radio and delivered to a surf boat during long sessions. This allows a group to remain in the water when the conditions are good rather than returning to the resort at a fixed meal time.

For storing and preparing equipment, the resort has space for personal surfboards and an on-site rental quiver. The property also includes a 25 by 18-metre infinity pool, an indoor-outdoor bar, a game room, an air-conditioned gym and a yoga area. These shared facilities give group members practical options when they are resting, not surfing or travelling with non-surfers.

For groups researching the best surf camp Mentawais can offer, the combination of flexible boat access, surf-focused facilities and non-surfing amenities is worth comparing alongside the package price. 

How Are Group Travel Logistics Managed?

Most international groups first fly to Minangkabau International Airport in Padang. Because resort transfers leave according to planned schedules, guests commonly stay overnight in Padang before continuing to the Mentawai Islands.

Kandui Villas packages include round-trip transfers between the Padang airport, hotel and departure port. Flights, the arrival-night hotel and the main Padang-to-Kandui boat journey are not included in the standard package price.

For a group, it helps to appoint one organiser as the main reservation contact. That person can collect passenger names, flight details, room preferences, surfing ability and dietary requirements. The resort can then coordinate arrival information and Uma assignments through one communication channel.

Surf plans remain flexible after arrival. Guides monitor swell, wind and tides before dividing surfers among available boats. Private groups can discuss dedicated boats, but a dedicated vessel is not automatically included with every shared group package. It must be confirmed according to group size, fleet availability and the requested itinerary.

Which Types of Groups Suit Kandui Villas?

Surf clubs

Surf clubs can divide members by experience and preferred wave type. The seven-boat fleet makes it possible for smaller groups to visit different breaks rather than crowding a single lineup.

Groups of friends

Two to four friends can share an Uma and receive a lower effective rate per person than a single-surfer booking. Larger groups can reserve several Umas while continuing to share the resort with other guests.

Family reunions

The family package covers two adults and two surfing children aged 12 to 16. The pool, game room, spa, yoga space and non-surf activities also make the resort practical for family members who do not plan to surf every session.

Corporate retreats

Businesses can request a full-resort buyout for a private retreat. The restaurant and communal areas provide gathering spaces, while surfing and other island activities can be worked into the schedule. Companies should discuss internet requirements, room arrangements and planned meetings before confirming the reservation.

What Have Group Guests Said?

Following a father-daughter trip in June 2024, guest Jeffrey James Allen wrote: “The staff was very accommodating” and highlighted the daily waves, food, gym, yoga space and games. His review also noted that sessions were photographed and shown during the afternoon sunset hour.

Other guest reviews regularly mention the family atmosphere, attentive surf guides and the ability to connect with fellow travellers. Full reviews can be read on the Kandui Villas testimonials page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum group size for a Kandui Villas package?

There is no formal minimum. A solo surfer can book a package and share boats and guides with other resort guests. Published shared-Uma pricing is available for groups of two, three or four surfers.

Can a group book the entire resort privately?

Yes, full-resort buyouts can be requested. Kandui Villas has 12 Umas and can accommodate up to approximately 48 guests when all rooms use their maximum configurations. Availability, capacity and exclusive-use conditions should be confirmed directly with the resort.

Is a dedicated surf boat included with a group package?

Unlimited surf boat access is included, but a private boat is not guaranteed with a standard group reservation. Boats are normally allocated according to conditions, wave choice, ability and passenger numbers. A dedicated boat or exclusive fleet use can be discussed for larger groups and resort buyouts.

Plan a Group Surf Trip to Kandui Villas

Group organisers can make planning easier by sending the preferred dates, number of surfers and non-surfers, room requirements, skill levels and private-boat preferences in the first inquiry. Kandui Villas can then recommend the most suitable package and confirm what can be arranged for the selected schedule.

Submit a group inquiry to Kandui Villas to request availability, room allocations and a detailed group quote.