Siloinak Resort
I believe that paradise still exists on earth and its here!! It has been very relaxing. Novi, thanks for everything. I won’t forget you!
Annie St-Hilaire Anniesthilaire@hotmail.com

Siloinak Resort is built on a 30 acres deserted island, with 900 meters of coconut palms fringed beaches and a wonderful lagoon, ideal for swimming among tropical fishes.

Built in an authentic Mentawai spirit and architecture, the Resort offers a unique Mentawai experience of peace and relaxation, sometimes animated by beach BBQ and epic evenings at the bar.

Siloinak Resort is composed of a large 16 seat restaurant, established in the largest "uma" (the Mentawai long house) in the whole Mentawai archipelago and 12 bungalows hosting one or two surfers. Roofs are made of palm leaves and the complex is entirely built with local tropical red wood. The 8 showers and toilets, with hot and cold water, are located outside the bungalows. Siloinak Resort caters to a maximum of 12 surfers.

Great hospitality, excellent food and brilliant service from staff. Lots of small touches that make all the difference. Will be recommending it!
Pete M’Canny Petemccanny@hotmail.com

If you have ever dreamt being Robinson Crusöe, you have found the right place!
When clearing the forest to expand our flower and spice garden, in November 2007, we found 3 pythons! These harmless creatures (still at infancy, less than 2 meters long) were released in the nearby Siberut forest, 15 minutes away by speed boat . Nowadays, the lawn has replaced the bushes, but the island keeps all of its wild charm.

Pythons are the only "dangerous animals" that ever roamed Siloinak Island. No spiders, cockroaches, fire ants, poisonous snakes, sand flies, whatsoever. The resort is mosquito free.

It is the only resort in the Mentawai to occupy a fully deserted island. No villages around, only you and the Siloinak staff, a large TV screen, satellite Internet and a projector to watch the days surfing mishaps behind a cold beer with your mates.

Our bungalows are largely interspaced in our flower garden, offering lots of privacy under the shadows of the palms. Each bungalow ( 24 m2) accommodates only one or two surfers, with a large space for the boards under the verandah.

The resort offers the following equipments:

  • CD Battery charging equipment with various adaptors
  • DVD player, large screen TV, video projector
  • Satellite phone
  • High speed satellite Internet
And the following services:
  • Laundry
  • Massage and Reflexology

 

Staying at Siloinak Resort

Silver Stay Program
Departures every Tuesday and Saturday
Transfers by ferry
Duration: 6,10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 days

Our offer includes :

  • Full Board Accommodation, 3 meals a day, Mentawai Tourism Taxes.
  • One day-tour by boat to discover Siberut island. Magnificent mangrove.
  • One “Surf day-tour” that will allow you to discover the most beautiful waves of the planet. You will stay in the boat... You will also have a meal on a desert island with 3 palm trees, like Robinson Crusoe!
  • One massage per day (one hour).
  • The visit of small Mentawai harbors and fishermen villages.

Our Silver Stay begins at Padang Airport in Sumatra and end back at Padang Airport. They include twin or single accommodation, 3 meals per day plus snacks, all activities as described, and guiding. Mentawai Tourism Taxes.

Not included:, laundry, satellite internet and phone, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, Visa fees, Airport Taxes.

Trips depart every Tuesday and Saturday at 14:00 (latest) from Padang Airport and come back to Padang Airport Monday and Thursday at 12:00.(soonest) for your flight back home.

However, you can choose a transfer by plane the Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (mornings) if the ferry transfers do not fit your Holidays time. See our Departures Table.

Day 1 - Arrival in Padang (Saturday or Tuesday)
A Siloinak Resort staff welcomes you at the airport. You are escorted to a comfortable open air bar with swimming pool until the transfer to the harbor at around 5 / 6 pm. The ferry to the Mentawai Islands leaves at 19:00 for a full night’s crossing.
If you arrive before the surf group’s departure (every Saturday and Tuesday) we will also assist you at the airport and transfer you to a hotel of your choice, until departure to the Mentawai. Note that the nights in Padang, if any, are not included in the Silver Stay packages.
Day 2 - Arrival on Siloinak Island
The ferry is a modern, comfortable, reliable and on-time vessel with AC cabins of 2 and 4 bunks, one shared shower, by far the most comfortable way to travel 130 km (about 8/10 hours) to the Mentawai Archipelago. The ferry reaches the harbor of Siberut or Tuapajat on the second day of your journey, at 8:00.
From the Siberut or Tuapajat harbor, our speedboats take you to Siloinak Resort, a 70/120 -minute boat ride. We will arrive around 12:00, right on time for lunch. Surf in the afternoon.

Day 3 to Day ... Stay at Siloinak Island
Enjoy your stay on our private island: the water in the lagoon is 28° Celsius, sometimes 32°!
Visit of the tropical forest on Siberut island
Departure on a speed boat at 6 am. Beautiful mangrove crossing... Meal on a beach. Return to Siloinak in the afternoon.
Visit of a Mentawai village
Departure at 8 am. ; arrival in the village after 1 hour crossing.
Activities of the day : sharing the Mentawai life : fishing with women, making sagou, a kind of flour which is extracted from saw dust ; making of rotang baskets, fabrication of Sagou, making a bow and poisoned arrows. You can buy authentic bow and arrows, several kind of baskets, sometimes traditional collars.

« Surf » day
You will join a surfers' group on the waves.
After 1 to 2 hours in the speed boat watching the surfers, you will be abandoned with your lunch and water on a small islet! The speed boat will pick you up at the end of the afternoon. A splendid solitude experience!

Massages (supplement)
A professional masseur can give you up to one session per day . The Balinese massage is a synthesis of the Thaï massage and Chinese techniques of acupressure. Series of stretching and slowly and deeper massages are made, using essential oils as clove, cinnamon, coco, ginger.
Duration of the massage session: 1 hour.

Last day at Siloinak Resort
After lunch, transfer to Muara Siberut/Tupajat harbour.The ferry leaves at 19:00.
Last day of the trip
Breakfast in Padang and transfer to the airport for travelers departing the same day. End of our services at 18:00.

Gold Stay Program
Departures every Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Transfers by plane
Duration: 6,10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 days

Our offer includes :

  • Full Board Accommodation, 3 meals a day, Mentawai Tourism Taxes.
  • One day-tour by boat to discover Siberut island. Magnificent mangrove.
  • One “Surf day-tour” that will allow you to discover the most beautiful waves of the planet. You will stay in the boat... You will also have a meal on a desert island with 3 palm trees, like Robinson Crusoe!
  • One massage per day (one hour).
  • The visit of small Mentawai harbors and fishermen villages.
  • Transfer by plane to the resort.
  • 1 massage per day.
  • 4 beers or soft drinks per day.
  • One hour internet per day.
  • Laundry.

Gold Stay is an all inclusive experience, beginning with the comfort of flying directly to the Mentawai. From your arrival at Padang Airport, we will offer you the best the Mentawai and Sumatra have of offer.
At Siloinak Resort, you will be pampered by our professional masseur and our dedicated Mentawai staff and enjoy 4 beers or soft drinks per day as well as satellite internet.

Our Gold Stay begins at Padang Airport and end back at Padang Airport. They include twin or single accommodation, 3 meals per day plus snacks, transfer by plane to the resort, activities as described, 1 massage per day, 4 beers or soft drinks per day, one hour internet per day, your laundry.

Day 1 - Arrival in Padang
On arrival at Padang Airport you will be greeted by your personal guide and make yourself comfortable at the Bummiminang hotel, a comfortable 3 *, with swimming pool. Your guide will show you Padang. Dinner in a typical Minang Kabau restaurant. Night at the hotel.
Day 2 - Flight and arrival on Siloinak Island
After an early breakfast, your guide will pick you up at your hotel. Board the plane around 08:00. (Be prepared for some possible delays). Duration of the flight is 30 minutes. The plane is a Casa, 16 seats, bi-propeller. Upon arrival at the Mentawai Airport, Rokot, your speed boat takes you to Siloinak, where you arrive during the afternoon, after 2 hours sailing.
Day 3 to Day ... Stay at Siloinak Island
Enjoy your stay on our private island: the water in the lagoon is 28° Celsius, sometimes 32°!
Visit of the tropical forest on Siberut island
Departure on a speed boat at 6 am. Beautiful mangrove crossing... Meal on a beach. Return to Siloinak in the afternoon.
Visit of a Mentawai village
Departure at 8 am. ; arrival in the village after 1 hour crossing.
Activities of the day : sharing the Mentawai life : fishing with women, making sagou, a kind of flour which is extracted from saw dust ; making of rotang baskets, fabrication of the sagou, making a bow and poisoned arrows.
You can buy authentic bow and arrows, several kind of baskets, sometimes traditional collars.
« Surf » day
You will join a surfers' group on the waves.
After 1 to 2 hours in the speed boat watching the surfers, you will be abandoned with your lunch and water on a small islet! The speed boat will pick you up at the end of the afternoon. A splendid solitude experience!
Massages
A professional masseur can give you up to one session per day . The Balinese massage is a synthesis of the Thaï massage and Chinese techniques of acupressure. Series of stretching and slowly and deeper massages are made, using essential oils as clove, cinnamon, coco, ginger.
Duration of the massage session: 1 hour.
Last day at Siloinak Resort
Transfer to Mentawai Airport early morning, flight to Padang.
Departure of your flight back home the same day or transfer to Bumiminang Hotel.

Optional day
If you whish to stay at Padang one day more, we propose you a day of discovery of the Minang Kabau culture in the green hills of Bukittinggi. Your guide and a driver will introduce you to coffee plantations, wood carving workshop, silversmiths, and songket workshops. Accommodation at Padang. Lunch and dinner included.

End of Program - Flying back home
The next morning, after breakfast, your guide will pick you up at your hotel. Transfer to the airport for flying back home. Lunch and Dinner are not included.