The Bunk Room
Package · Solo Surfer · Shared Room

The Bunk
Room

One surfer. One bed. Maximum flexibility. Minimum cost. Same waves as everyone else.

From AUD $3,822 · 10 nights fixed · Solo charger

Same waves.
Same boats.
Smarter price.

Book Bunk Full Flex for 10–20 nights and your bed is blocked for the full calendar month. Move ±10 days to catch the perfect swell. No other guest books your specific bed.

You share a 4-bed room with up to 3 other solo travellers. Same boats, same food, same breaks as guests paying double — you just sleep in a bunkhouse. The smartest way to solo the Mentawais.

Solo surfer All surf levels Lowest rate available Full Flex included Meet other surfers
Room typeShared · 4-bed bunkhouse
Your bedSingle · assigned · yours alone
BathroomShared with roommates
Duration10–20 nights + extensions
Flex window±10 days guaranteed
Camp capacityMax 8 total guests
Fleet6 boats · split by ability
Availability4 beds per month only
Same
Waves & boats
Identical access to all 25+ breaks, all 6 boats, and the same guided sessions as Private Sanctuary guests.
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vs. Private Sanctuary
AUD $7,578 less than Private Sanctuary Fixed. Same forecast window. Same food. Same guide. Different bed.
4
Beds per month only
Only 4 Bunk Full Flex slots per month. Serious chargers book 2–3 months ahead for peak season.

01

Your bed

Single bed, assigned, yours alone for the full month block. Individual wardrobe, shared bathroom. Daily housekeeping. No one takes your spot.

02

The guarantee

±10 days guaranteed shift window. If we can't deliver your shift due to operational constraints, you get 24-month credit or alternate dates. This is why Bunk Full Flex exists.

03

The roommates

Up to 3 other solo surfers, matched by age and vibe where possible. Most guests become friends. Some become lifelong surf buddies. The guarantee is waves, not roommates.

"Do I get the same waves as Private Sanctuary guests? Identical. Same boats, same guides, same breaks. The only difference is your bed vs. their room."
— Mentawai Surf Camp
Bunk room Camp Boats

The guarantee

  • Bed blocked for full calendar month
  • ±10 days guaranteed shift window
  • 21-day enhanced forecast monitoring
  • Real-time WhatsApp briefings
  • 24-month credit if shift unavailable

Your bed

  • Single bed, assigned, yours alone
  • Individual wardrobe space
  • Shared bathroom with roommates
  • Daily housekeeping

The camp — shared

  • 6 boats · same access as all guests
  • Daily guided trips to 25+ breaks
  • Split by ability — surf your level
  • 4K video analysis of your surfing
  • All meals by Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef
  • Starlink WiFi throughout camp

The transfers

  • 2 compulsory Padang nights included
  • Airport pickup, hotel, welcome briefing
  • All ground and water transport
  • Padang → ferry → speedboat → camp → return

Flex or Fixed.
Your call.

Peak Season · May – August
Option Nights Per night Total
Full Flex
Month block · ±10 day window
10 AUD $546 AUD $5,460
Fixed DatesSave 30%
Locked · no shifts · no refunds
10 AUD $382 AUD $3,822
Shoulder Season · Sep – April
Option Nights Per night Total
Full Flex 10 AUD $437 AUD $4,368
Fixed DatesSave 30% 10 AUD $306 AUD $3,058

Per-night rate improves with longer stays. Extensions pro-rated. Not included: Mentawai surf tax (~AUD $200 at port), alcohol, travel insurance (mandatory), international flights.


Do I get the same waves as guests in private rooms?

Identical. Same boats, same guides, same breaks, same 4K video. The only difference is your bed in a shared room vs. a private ensuite. Every guest surfs the same Mentawais.

What if my roommates snore or keep different hours?

Earplugs and an eye mask are your friends. We match by age and vibe where possible — dawn patrollers with dawn patrollers, night owls with night owls. Most guests become friends; many come back and book together.

Can I book adjacent beds with a friend?

Yes — book together and request pairing. We block adjacent beds when possible. If you're two people, the Premium Pair might actually work out cheaper per night for the privacy upgrade.

Can I upgrade to a private room mid-trip?

Subject to availability. Pay the difference and move immediately. More possible in shoulder season, rare in peak. Worth asking — we'll always check for you.

Fixed Dates — what if the forecast is flat?

You take it as it comes. No shifts, no refunds. That's the trade for 30% off. Purchase travel insurance for cancellation coverage — it's mandatory regardless.

Can I switch from Flex to Fixed after booking?

Yes, before the 14-day confirmation point. The adjusted rate applies and you receive a refund of the difference.

The Bunk Room · Enquiry

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