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1. HOW DO I GET THERE?
Getting to Moon Beach Surf Resort is relatively easier than you think! Book your flights to Medan Airport (KNO) in Sumatra Indonesia (the easiest way is to go via Singapore or Kuala Lumpur). Once you have your International flights booked just complete you’re Domestic Flights Booking Form and return to the address provided on the form. Our MBR booking Agent will then arrange your domestic Simeulue flights for you.
Once you arrive in Medan Airport you will need to have with you $35 USD in CASH to pay for your 30 day Visa on arrival. You will already have received your domestic Tickets to Simeulue along with instructions how to proceed from there. If you have arranged for an overnight stay in Medan then our representative will meet you outside the international exit gate and take you to your Hotel.
For further detailed information please see “Getting Here & Away” (click to open)
You will be surfing the same day!
2. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE ROOM RATE?
Airport transfers to our resort from local airport are included.
A surf guide will also be there to meet you on arrival and to accompany you to our many surf breaks.
Unlimited purified water, tea & coffee.
Entertainment Center with lounge & bar including cable TV with sports & movie channels, table tennis, darts, books & assorted games.
Daily land transfers to and from mainland Surf spots by motor vehicles equipped with board racks, fuel included.
For further detailed information please see Inclusions.
3. HOW DO I MAKE A BOOKING?
For bookings please complete our on line Booking Form or Contact Us, one of our representatives will reply to you with payment details and once your deposit has been received you will be sent a Booking Receipt. You can then book your international flights & complete our Domestic Flights Booking Form for confirmation of your domestic flights.
4. CAN I BE CONTACTED DURING MY STAY AT THE RESORT?
Yes. There is good mobile phone coverage at the resort or your family members can also contact you via our resort phone number (number is on the bottom of the booking page) or send an email if necessary.
5. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE VILLAS?
Luxury Villas comprise of one and two bed room villas, each bedroom contains 2 single beds with insect screens on all windows & doors, electric mosquito atomizers, ceiling fans in each room, stocked mini bar, comfortable sofa, coffee table, desk and chair, shelving for your items, bedside tables with reading lamps, plus 240 volt power supply with international adaptors, an Australian double power point.
Purified drinking water dispenser, electric jug with complimentary coffee, tea and sugar. Deluxe western style fully tiled bathroom facilities with deep bath tub, electric hot water shower, vanity basin and mirror, towels, face towels and soaps, with a pictures garden view.
Spacious verandah with relaxing chairs, coffee table, and a small desk with lamp, with external board racks and shower so you can sit back relax and soak up the peace and quiet while overlooking our beautiful beach.
Standard Villas are basically the same as the above but with the exception of a separate outside bathroom for each villa. (see Standard Villa Inclusions page under Rates heading )
6. WHAT OTHER FACILITIES DOES THE RESORT HAVE?
Aside from our villas we have a unique main dining / entertainment area. It is equipped with many modern luxuries, including dining areas, cable TV, DVD, stereo, comfy sofas, hammocks and plenty of outdoor relaxing areas, including table tennis, darts, board & card games, library and a beach volley ball court in front of the complex for the quite days. You can relax with a cold drink chill out and watch the waves roll in directly in front.
7. WHAT OTHER ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE?
The Resort is nestled on 5 km of a clean white sand beach with 3 islands surrounded by coral reefs dotted in front. You can safely go swimming, beach combing or at night Turtle watching, or grab some snorkeling gear provided by the resort and catch a boat out to the pristine Islands of Mincau & Seflak for a day of fun. There are also some
excellent water falls to visit as well. You can also hire one of our motorbikes with board racks and explore the island yourself. Head into town and
choose from a number of internet cafes and Wi-Fi spots. There are plenty of things to see and do.
For further detailed information please see (Activities click here).
8. CAN I WITHDRAW MONEY ON THE ISLAND?
We operate the resort in local Indonesian rupiah currency and strongly recommend that you withdraw a sufficient amount of money from the ATMs in Medan to cover your costs, we suggest around 3 to 5 million Rupiah. There are no Credit Card facilities on the island and the only available ATM in town accepts MasterCard cards but not Visa cards unfortunately. However it is very unreliable with foreign cards.
YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON THEM TO WITHDRAW CASH!
If necessary we will accept Australian & USD but are only able to change notes in good condition and in large denominations.
9. HOW MANY & WHAT SIZE BOARDS SHOULD I BRING?
This is a bit of a personal choice as air freight prices for boards can be expensive 2 boards for 20kg cost around US$ 100.00 return with 3 to 4 boards up to 40kg will cost $ 200 return. You will most likely surf on your standard short board the majority of your trip, however when the swell gets a little bigger you'll be glad to have your bigger board ready to go. It is not uncommon to snap and damage boards while you're here so come prepared. We have the necessary equipment and resins to repair minor board dings. Click for more information.
10. SHOULD I BE CONCERNED ABOUT MALARIA?
Since the Tsunami in 2005 the NGO’s removed all the slum areas around the town of Sinabang and installed
proper drainage, coupled with a fogging program to eradicate the malaria carrying mosquito, since then the threat
of malaria was reduced to extremely little. Our Resort is located 20 km from town and in 9 years living here we
have never had a single case of malaria or dengue fever, it is there for a matter of personal choice whether to
take anti- malarial medication or bring it with you just in case.
We know mosquitoes are annoying and can transmit deadly diseases just be sensible, early morning, afternoon
and evening when they are most active put a repellent on. We have insect spray available on request to give
your room a spray, there is also an electric insect atomizer in each room, please remember to keep the screen
door closed.
11. HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE AT THE RESORT?
Moon Beach Surf Resort holds a maximum of 12 guests, and although that may seem like a crowd, we are
fortunate enough on the west coast of the Island to have waves both North and South of us to suit all level
of surfer and to keep the numbers down. Plus if you really want to avoid the crowds our surf guides can
accompany you to little known location where you can have the waves to yourself.
12. ARE THERE ANY DRESS RESTRICTIONS?
Yes, Simeulue people though very friendly maintain their strong Muslim beliefs. Therefore Men & Women are
respectfully asked to dress moderately when outside the resort grounds, Men are expected to wear a shirt
and footwear, Women a long skirt or trousers and something to cover their shoulders, and this unfortunately
means no bikini, tank tops or topless sun baking.
Swimming, we recommend men wear Speedos with long board shorts over the top & women either a one
piece swimsuit with long tights or long board shorts with a rash vest.
We can however arrange boat trips to secluded islands where dress is not an issue. We are sure that with
a little common sense and respect for the culture you are in there will be absolutely no issues. If you have
any questions on this please just ask.
13. WHAT ARE THE EVACUATION PLANS IN CASE OF A TSUNAMI?
The Resort is within a short walking distance from the nearby hills with a marked access road leading to
higher ground close by. There are sirens in the nearby mosques and warnings are issued on all local TV programs.
14. WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO PACK?
With the checking baggage weight of 10kg it’s best to travel light. You’ll probably find you spend most of
your time in the same pair of board shorts and t-shirts and hopefully you will be spending most of your time
in the water. Plus we have a laundry service to assist with washing the essentials. We have prepared a list
of items to help get you on your way.
CHECKLIST
- Minimin 2 Surfboards & plenty of tropical warm water wax
- Booties
- Spare Legroaps
- Sunscreen 30+
- 3 T-Shirts + Long-sleeved Cotton Shirt or Jacket
- 2 Pairs of Board shorts
- Sunglasses
- Sandals / Thongs
- A Good Hat
- Compulsory Travel Insurance
- Enough Cash for the entire stay, remember NO credit card cards accepted and limited access to
ATM machine with MasterCard cards only.
- Passport with AT LEAST 6 months remaining on your passport or you will not be allowed to enter Indonesia
- Beach Towel
- Personal First aid kit, plus the resort has a medical kit and there is a hospital a few minutes away
for emergencies
- Toiletries: Just your normal stuff, we supply you with bath towels, soap/shampoo Don’t worry if
you forget something as most toiletries can be purchased on the Island
- Surfboard repair kit, we have tools, mat and resin here as well
- A good book, we also have a good library
- Waterproof Jacket
- Fishing Gear, Lures, Rod or Spear gun- We have Snorkeling equipment for guests use
- Drivers License – only your National license is required
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