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Kandui Villas
Karangmajat Island, West Sumatra, Indonesia · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Kandui Villas was established in 2007 by the founders of the original Kandui Resort, and was designed as a luxury, family-friendly alternative in the Playgrounds region of the Mentawai Islands, off the west coast of Sumatra. Its twelve villas stand on Karangmajat Island, built from sustainably sourced local hardwood, with surf breaks and reefs at the door of a small island in the Indian Ocean.
- 12 rooms
- Opened 2007
About Kandui Villas
- Kandui Villas was established in 2007 by the founders of the original Kandui Resort, with about 12 villas on Karangmajat Island.
- It was designed as a luxury, family-friendly alternative in the Playgrounds region of the Mentawai Islands.
- The resort is constructed with sustainably sourced local hardwood.
History
Established in 2007 by the founders of the original Kandui Resort, Kandui Villas was designed as a luxury, family-friendly alternative in the Playgrounds region of the Mentawai Islands. The resort is constructed with sustainably sourced local hardwoods and features hand-carved architectural details that reflect traditional Mentawai culture.
Restaurants and bars
- Kandui Villas restaurant — Restaurant · healthy, organic farm-to-table
Experiences
- Surfing on the island's breaks and nearby islands by long boat and dinghy — Boat access to 12+ waves around the island and to surrounding islands, depending on daily wind and swell; included in packages.
- Surfing in the Playgrounds region — Guided and self-directed surfing at reef breaks such as Kandui Left, Rifles, Bank Vaults, Hideaways, Beng Beng and Pistols, reached by resort boats.
- Surf photography and videography — Shoreline, boat, water, lifestyle and aerial photography during the stay.
- Surf lessons with a Surf Instructor — Coaching from beginner fundamentals to advanced manoeuvres; additional $250 per person per 2-hour lesson including surfboard rental.
- Beginner surf lessons — Lessons of about two hours at gentle waves such as Kya's, Kanna's, Inside 4 Bobs and Baby Kandui, with soft-top boards included.
- Snorkeling — Snorkeling in the clear waters around the resort.
Amenities
- Infinity-edge swimming pool
- Farm-to-table restaurant and organic greenhouse
- Air-conditioned gym and yoga uma
- Full-service spa offering traditional Indonesian massage
- Professional surf photography and video services
- Game room and indoor-outdoor bar
- Private beach
- All-inclusive
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