Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 41 reviews.
WEINENG
Taiwan · Solo · October 2026
+Thanks wahyu, your best local host
Anna
United States · Solo · September 2026
+Super friendly staff! Whatever you need they are able to assist! I recommend!
vitor
Australia · Solo · August 2026
+Everything was really good! Special thanks to Wahyu for his extra help with getting stitches at the hospital. Would definitely stay again!
heidi
United Kingdom · Solo · August 2026
+Quiet location, bungalows set back from a peaceful beach. Very simple but comfortable. Could do with a hammock !! Able to book tours and arrange transport with them.
−Limited food options in walking distance. The onsite cafe had an extensive menu, but was only able to serve a limited range of dishes most of the days I was there. It is possible to arrange transport to get to the main town, about 15-20 mins drive away for more options
Dries
Belgium · Couple · July 2026
“Very nice, good value”
+Sea view, very nice staff and good food and free fruit.
Skymonkey5
Australia · Solo · July 2026
“Great Budget Stay Near the Ferry and Telescopes Surf Break”
+The location is excellent if you're catching the Mentawai fast ferry or have just arrived, making it a very convenient overnight stop. The rooms are only about 15 seconds from the beach, which is a real bonus. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the air conditioning worked exceptionally well. The manager spoke very good English and was friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help. Although the other staff had limited English, they were genuinely trying their best, and any communication issues were easily resolved with the manager's help. For surfers, it's a good base if you're planning to surf Telescopes, although you'll need to arrange a boat as it's around 2.8 km offshore. There are also a few small warungs nearby if you want a bit more variety food-wise than what's available at the accommodation.
−The beach water wasn't what I'd normally expect from the Mentawai Islands, being noticeably murkier and browner than other areas. The food was quite basic, and several menu items weren't available because ingredients were out of stock. If you're staying more than a couple of days, the dining options can become a little repetitive. You'll definitely want to hire a scooter if you plan on exploring, as there's very little within walking distance besides a few small warungs. Overall: This is a good budget accommodation that offers excellent value for money. It's clean, comfortable, and in a convenient location, especially for surfers heading to Telescopes or travellers catching the fast ferry. I probably wouldn't stay longer than two or three nights, but for a short stay, it does exactly what it promises and represents good value.
Lydia
United Kingdom · Couple · June 2026
“The most wonderful stay with our new friend Wahyu! As soon as we arrived we felt welcomed by Wahyu and the other staff m”
A.P.
Germany · Couple · June 2026
+Ein traumhafter Ort und absolute Empfehlung für dieses Homestay! Die Bungalows sind direkt am Strand (den man so ziemlich für sich alleine hat) mit Blick auf das türkisblaue Wasser. Das Essen und Trinken ist sehr gut und alle Mitarbeiter kümmern sich liebevoll um ihre Gäste. Ein besonderer Dank geht an "Wahyu", der unseren Aufenthalt zu einem ganz Besonderen gemacht hat. Er hat alles perfekt organisiert - von dem Transport, Fährtickets bis hin zu einer traumhaften Bootstour. Wir fühlten uns ab der ersten Minute sehr wohl. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen und liebend gerne hier unsere Tage auf der Insel verbringen. Es ist ein perfekter Ort für Menschen, die sich entspannen wollen sowohl für Surfer, da man schnell an einige der besten Surfspots kommt. Das Einzige, was ich vorschlagen würde, wären Moskitonetze im Schlafzimmer und eine tagesaktuelle Speisekarte, da nicht immer alles verfügbar war. Wir freuen uns schon auf das nächste Mal!
Hannah
Germany · Couple · June 2026
“Great accommodation at the beach, perfectly suited for surfing and relaxing”
+Simagirau Homestay is a small and cozy accommodation right at the beach, making it perfect for surfers, as well as people just looking to relax for a few days. The entire staff, and especially Wahyu, made our stay very comfortable and easy. Wahyu picked us up from the harbour, helped us to rent a scooter and gave us some more tips about the island, always with a big smile on his face. For breakfast, we got a big plate of fruit, tea or coffee and could choose between pancakes and omelet. The café also offers a menu for lunch and dinner, along with several freshly pressed juices, milkshakes and coffee. We ate here everyday and were happy with the food and the prices. The room was comfortable and we had a nice view on the ocean from the porch.
−While we have zero complaints, a few things could upgrade the homestay even more: - shower with warm water - wifi in the rooms (it only works in the cafe and on the porch)
Alpa
United Kingdom · Solo · May 2026
“A gorgeous homestay in Paradise”
+Simagirau Homestay is truly heaven on earth! Our stay was amazing, honestly too short, but we had the absolute time of our lives. The bungalow was incredible, the food was amazing, and the scenery and sunsets were absolutely breathtaking. Wahyu, the host, was incredible. He was so attentive and looked after us so well from start to finish. I can honestly say he has given us the BEST service in all of Sumatra. You can book everything you need here and trust me you'll want to spend all day here as you literally have a clean beautiful beach practically to yourselves and at your doorstep. It's hard to beat!! We cannot thank him enough and cannot wait to come back!
−Nothing, pero no everything for us was perfect!