To secure your spot, a non-refundable deposit is required when booking. Full payment must be made before the retreat starts, unless stated otherwise. Payments can be made securely through our online payment system.

We understand that plans can change, so we have a clear refund policy: 70+ days before the retreat: Full refund (minus deposit) 69 - 49 days before: 60% refund (minus deposit) 49 - 29 days before: 40% refund (minus deposit) 29 - 15 days before: 25% refund (minus deposit) Less than 15 days before: No refund

If we have to cancel due to events like natural disasters or global health emergencies, you’ll receive a full refund. If we cancel due to logistical changes, you’ll have the option to receive a full refund or transfer your booking to another date.

To protect the experience for everyone, we reserve the right to cancel the participation of any guest who behaves inappropriately or disruptively. Refunds in these cases depend on how close we are to the retreat date: 6 weeks or more before the retreat: 60% refund 4-6 weeks before: 40% refund Less than 4 weeks before: No refund

Disrespectful communication towards our team or other guests Manipulative or toxic behavior that affects group harmony Unreliable or indecisive behavior that disrupts retreat planning

Yes, all participants must have valid health insurance. Please also inform us of any medical conditions, allergies, or physical limitations that could affect your participation in surf or yoga activities.

Yes, occasionally we may need to adjust activities, schedules, or accommodations due to unexpected circumstances. We always aim to provide the best possible experience, even if changes are needed.

Guests are responsible for their own personal belongings and travel arrangements (including flights and transfers).

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Our terms and conditions follow Indonesian law, and any disputes will be resolved through arbitration.

Awera Resort is located in a secluded area on the central Mentawai, on a small island named Awera, situated in the Indonesian province of West Sumatra.

There is only one point of entry to get to the Mentawai Islands: Padang City airport. The best way to get to Padang is to fly from Jakarta or from Kuala Lumpur. Once in Padang, you can organize your own transfer or book our transfer service. If you arrange your own transfer service, our staff will be waiting for you in Tua Pejat harbor (Mentawai capital where the Mentawai Fast ferry arrives). If you book your transfer service with us: Our transfer service starts inside Padang airport. Forget about carrying your luggage during arrival or departure — we will take care of everything. Guests opting for our transfer service are picked up at the airport and taken to their hotel (Gran Zuri Padang) for the night. Awera Resort transfer service includes hotel & breakfast in Padang (superior room) on the way in and on the way out. The following day, you’ll be picked up at your hotel and taken to the city port, where the Fast Ferry leaves for the Mentawai Islands — a three-hour crossing (Fast Ferry tickets included). Once in Tua Pejat, you’re picked up by our staff and taken by speedboat to the resort, which is a ten-minute crossing away. When your stay comes to an end, we’ll take care of your return journey and make sure you arrive on time for your flight.

The Mentawai Fast ferry departs from Padang every Monday at 6:00 am, and on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 7:00 am. The trip lasts 3 hours (on Sundays the trip lasts 5 hours). On the way back, the Mentawai Fast ferry operates on the same days — Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday — departing at 3:00 pm and arriving in Padang at around 6:00 pm.

The transfer service starts inside Padang airport. Forget about carrying your luggage during arrival or departure — we will take care of everything. Guests opting for our transfer service are picked up at the airport and taken to their hotel (Gran Zuri Padang) for the night. Awera Resort transfer service includes hotel & breakfast in Padang (superior room) on the way in and on the way out. The following day, you’ll be picked up at your hotel and taken to the city port, where the Fast Ferry leaves for the Mentawai Islands — a three-hour crossing (Fast Ferry tickets included). Once in Tua Pejat, you’re picked up by our staff and taken by speedboat to the resort, which is a ten-minute crossing away. When your stay comes to an end, we’ll take care of your return journey and make sure you arrive on time for your flight.

Travelers to Indonesia staying less than 30 days don't need any special visa. For stays longer than thirty days (and up to 2 months), you can apply for a visa on arrival that can be processed directly at the airport. It is important to have a passport valid for more than 6 months and a return ticket to enter Indonesia. To be 100% sure about your country’s visa restrictions, please check with your embassy — or let us know, and we will help you find a visa agent.

Awera Resort offers an à la carte menu, covering fully vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free options. The chef develops the dishes based on availability and seasonality, so they change constantly. Incorporating Asian and, more specifically, Indonesian influences, his style reflects his broad, international experience and deep love of diversity. The fruits and vegetables in our dishes are grown locally, sustainably, and, to the greatest extent possible, organically. In addition, the chef has recruited a number of local fishermen to guarantee the freshest catch for our guests. Those with special dietary needs (or cravings) should not hesitate to let us know, as the chef and his team will gladly accommodate you.

Awera Resort is served by Indonesia’s main internet provider, Telkom. While the signal isn’t the strongest, it works well for video calls, emails, and general browsing. Wireless internet is available throughout the resort — in communal areas, guest villas, and even some beach areas, depending on conditions. However, at Awera Resort, we hope you may find yourself less and less inclined to spend time in front of a screen.

There is no malaria in Mentawai, but dengue fever — a mosquito-borne disease — is a remote risk. While cases are rare and mostly limited to the north of the archipelago, there is no vaccine for dengue fever. The best protection is to avoid mosquito bites. Awera Resort provides high-quality natural repellent, and you are encouraged to bring your own preferred brand. Keep some close at hand, especially at dusk.

On Awera, life-threatening situations usually result from surfing in unfamiliar territory, combined with powerful waves, rocks, and sharp coral. Tua Pejat district hospital, 20 minutes from the harbor, can handle basic problems. For more advanced care, facilities are available in Padang, about four hours away by speedboat.