Tales from paradise

A Christmas Like No Other: Villa Onu, Mentawai
Forget traffic, sweaters, and supermarket turkeys. This year, Christmas looks like: From December 19–28, take…

October Surf in Mentawai: Shoulder Season Gold
October marks the shift from peak dry season into the shoulder months. For surfers, this…

Surfing Mentawai in August: Peak Season Perfection at Hollow Trees
August sits at the heart of the dry season and the middle of the surf…

Susi Air Mentawai flights
Susi Air operates regular flights between Padang and Rokot Airport in the Mentawai Islands. These…

September Surf in Mentawai: Why It’s the Perfect Time for everyone at Villa Onu
If you’re looking to score world-class waves without the peak-season crowds, September is one of…

The Complete List of Every Surf Spot in the Mentawai Islands
With more perfect waves per square mile than anywhere else on Earth, the Mentawai Islands…

How to Fly to the Mentawai Islands with Wings Air (2025 Schedule, Fees & Tips)
Major News April 2025: Wings Air Mentawai Flights Cancelled Indefinitely As of April 28th 2025,…

Traveling to Mentawai During Eid Al Fitr & Nyepi (Silence Day) – What You Need to Know
Planning a surf trip to Mentawai around March and April? Be aware that Eid al-Fitr…

The Mentawai Fast Ferry
UPDATE: Updated 2025 Mentawai Fast Ferry Schedule. There has been yet another update to the…

Early Bird Deal: 20% Off Your 2025 Mentawai Surf Trip (Limited Time Only!)
Have you been looking for that excuse to book your Mentawai surf trip? Here it…

Why Villa Onu Is the Best Family Surf Villa in Mentawai
Villa Onu is the best family surf villa in Mentawai, a luxury beachfront retreat set…

The Ultimate Guide For Your First Surf at Hollow Trees Mentawai
Surfing Hollow Trees, Mentawai is a dream come true for almost all surfers. The thrill…

The Mentawai Surf Tax Just Doubled!
Back when they introduced the Mentawai Surf tax in 2016, it caused mixed emotions around…

New Mentawai Airport Will Allow For Over 50K Travelers a Year!
It was not that long ago that you could only reach the Mentawais by enduring…

Valentines Giveaway. 7 Nights For 2 People On Us.
🌟𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 🌟 Ready for the ultimate surf trip? We’re thrilled to announce an exclusive…

Huge New Year Deal – 24% Off Villa Onu Bookings Anytime in 2024
Yep, you read it right. Book the whole Villa Onu for your friends or family,…

Application Closed: Villa Onu Mentawai is looking for a new Surf Guide Manager
Applications for this role are now closed, thank you to everyone who got in touch…

A Look at The History of Lances Right (HTs)
As a surfer, you would have to have been trying pretty hard to get this…

Villa Onu is on Booking.com
We understand that online payments in Indonesia can sometimes be challenging, which is why we…

Choosing the Perfect Quiver for Your Surf Trip to Mentawai
Surfing in Mentawai is a bucket list moment for most surfers. The crystal-clear waters, consistent…

Watch Koa Smith Score Pumping Waves at Villa Onu
Tag along for a POV session with Koa Smith who arrived at Villa Onu perfectly…

How to get to the Mentawai Islands from Bali
Got a trip to Mentawai coming up? Maybe you want to book that trip but…

