KANDUI VILLAS
Mentawai
THE RESORT
THE PREMIUM CHOICE IN PLAYGROUNDS
Kandui Villas is a true surf resort in the heart of the Mentawais, in an area called Playgrounds for good reason. Nowhere else packs more world-class waves in such short distance, with options for every wind and swell. It’s not only Kandui out front and Rifles in the backyard, but also plenty of fun, user-friendly breaks nearby. With on-demand surf transfers to 10+ surrounding spots plus trips farther out, the surf service is next level. After long sessions, unwind at the lagoon-style pool, the largest in the islands. Guests stay in spacious, traditionally inspired “Umas” with flexible setups for couples, families, or groups. Direct chartered fast ferry transfers from Padang make getting here smooth and easy.
Accommodation
Spacious Beachfront Traditional Umas
You’ll stay in one of 12 eco-luxury “Umas”, hand-carved bungalows blending local craftsmanship with hardwoods and stone, rooted in culture yet offering all modern comforts. Each spacious Uma (7.5 m × 10.5 m) comes with two king beds downstairs and a loft with an additional king, plus A/C, hot showers, Wi-Fi, private beach access, and tropical gardens. Perfect for solos, families, or surf crews, they deliver comfort, character, and room to spread out island-style.
THE SURF
Perfection in every direction
This is the Mecca. Nowhere else packs such a density of true world-class waves in such close reach. And by world-class we don’t just mean hauling lefts at Kandui, perfect covers at Hideaways, endless rights at Rifles, or heavy barrels at Bank Vaults. There are rippable walls like A-Frames, Four Bobs and Good Times, or mellow longboard lines at Malibus. All wrapped around small islands with different orientations and several swell magnets, boosting year-round consistency. While other land options exist in Playgrounds, none match Kandui Villas’ on-demand transfers, letting you surf alone and score uncrowded perfection backed by years of local knowledge.
the surf
Subtitle
Nestled in the serene Central Atolls of the Maldives, Niyama Private Islands offers a unique blend of luxury, surf and adventure. As the only 5-star resort with its own private wave, Vodi, it’s a paradise for surfers seeking uncrowded, high-quality breaks combined with a luxury resort.
THE SURF
Perfection in every direction
This is the Mecca. Nowhere else packs such a density of true world-class waves in such close reach. And by world-class we don’t just mean hauling lefts at Kandui, perfect covers at Hideaways, endless rights at Rifles, or heavy barrels at Bank Vaults. There are rippable walls like A-Frames, Four Bobs and Good Times, or mellow longboard lines at Malibus. All wrapped around small islands with different orientations and several swell magnets, boosting year-round consistency. While other land options exist in Playgrounds, none match Kandui Villas’ on-demand transfers, letting you surf alone and score uncrowded perfection backed by years of local knowledge.
DINING
Organic, Tasty and Generous
Fuel your surf days with fresh, farm-to-table meals at Kandui Villas. Start with delicious a la carte breakfasts, refuel with hearty lunches, and end with three-course dinners made from organic produce, free-range eggs, and local seafood. Clean, tasty, and generous, just how island dining should be, but with world flavors. Before dinner, relive the day’s surf at the bar over drinks and confirm who scored the wave of the day.
Dining
Subtitle
Nestled in the serene Central Atolls of the Maldives, Niyama Private Islands offers a unique blend of luxury, surf and adventure. As the only 5-star resort with its own private wave, Vodi, it’s a paradise for surfers seeking uncrowded, high-quality breaks combined with a luxury resort.
DINING
Organic, Tasty and Generous
Fuel your surf days with fresh, farm-to-table meals at Kandui Villas. Start with delicious a la carte breakfasts, refuel with hearty lunches, and end with three-course dinners made from organic produce, free-range eggs, and local seafood. Clean, tasty, and generous, just how island dining should be, but with world flavors. Before dinner, relive the day’s surf at the bar over drinks and confirm who scored the wave of the day.
EXPERIENCES
More than just surfing
Life at Kandui Villas goes well beyond the surf. Stay strong in the air-conditioned gym with free weights, pull-up bar, inversion table and a Pilates reformer. Paddle out on SUPs or cruise through crystal water in see-through kayaks. Families can relax knowing a nanny service is available, while kids (and adults) will love the game room with ping pong, pool and more. To top it off, the lagoon-style pool and stunning sunsets, make downtime feel just as memorable as your sessions in the lineup.
CURATED BY
Ignacio Echandi
Glide Co-founder
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