There are quite a few resorts that promise in word but don’t deliver in reality.
Where they boast of an array of uncrowded epic waves and an indo still raw and relatively untamed from the hustle & bustle of the Western world.
But not MOON BEACH RESORT …….IT REALLY DID DELIVER!!
If you are looking for a holiday where you can lounge around the pool sipping cocktails & a bit of tourist shopping then give Simeulue a wide berth.
But if you really want to surf a wide selection of decent waves whether your goofy or natural, intermediate or advanced, whether you are aged 10 or 50, male or female with no crowds – then this is definitely for you.
Great, safe, clean, air-conditioned beachfront villas – tick
Relaxed easy-going Host/surf guides who knew the island and it’s breaks like the back of their hand – tick
Epic uncrowded waves – tick
Awesome selection of lefts & rights – tick
Freshly prepared tasty food for breakfast, lunch & Dinner & lots of it – tick
An unforgettable laid back raw experience without the agro of hectic line-ups – tick
My 12yr old son & I travelled as part of a surf training group with 5 groms aged 10-13 & their parents plus 2 surf coaches to Moon Beach Resort, Simeulue in April for 2 weeks.
From our very first contact via email to the moment we bid our farewells at the airport our every question or query was adequately met by our host & surf guide, Brad with informative reliable answers.
Whether it be dress code for myself being female (both in & out of the water), to travel details, Brad was prompt and spot on with all his information.
At all times we felt safe and very well looked after.
The resort itself is comfortable, small & relaxed.
A handful of villas sit amongst landscaped grounds fronting a beach with serviced rooms that are clean, air-conditioned, complete with flushing toilets and showers.
There is plenty of drinking water & you can purchase snacks, soft drinks or beer.
After a full satisfying day of surfing nights are mainly spent gathered in a main central building. This is where all meals are eaten & guests can relax with tv, ping pong or sit on the verandah sharing stories & laugh over the days events.
As far as mosquitoes go they are mainly on nightfall but honestly we have way more back here in Oz.
Every day the boys got the chance to explore different breaks all within driving distance of the resort with Brad our surf guide or revisit old ones depending on the conditions.
We even took an unforgetable day trip across to Lukon by boat which sent froth levels with the grommies soaring to an all time high!
All in all it was an all round awesome experience for both young & old & we really can’t wait to go back!!
