
From our Guest Book – Testimonials & Reviews
Thank you for being part of Macaronis Resort. Your stoke and support mean everything to us. We hope to welcome you back soon for more perfect waves and island memories.
2,237 entries since 2014
November 2019
“Os locales dit marima volveran en breve para deixar o. Seu sello.”
“Thanks for providing all the things I need so I can enjoy doing what I want! And cheers for some respite from the world gone mad!! – Troy”
“Thanks for having us, we had an awesome time. Everyone made us feel very comfortable + happy. Some good waves in. – Mr + Mrs Jenkinson (Brendo + Emma)”
“Beautiful place, beautiful people and a perfect week of chilling out. Terimakasih for sharing your corner of paradise with us. We’ll never forget it. – Rhylla xo”
“Such an epic trip, beautiful! We loved our stay. Thank you to all the beautiful staff & hospitality. Got great waves out the swell bringer week & the thunders trip to finish it off. Yew. – Brendan & Emma”
“Awesome as always!! You treat us like Kings! Be back next year!! Yew! – Darrel W”
“Thanks so much for providing us all food rooms and much more! This has been the experience of my life! Thanks for zipping us out at amazing surf breaks. I will never forget this. Cheers!!! – Billy + Dee”
“Terimakasi!! 15 years in the making to come back, worth every minute of it!! Aloha!! -Harro”
“Thanks so much to the entire team. Had an awesome time! You guys are all legends – . Oscar”
“Thanks so much guys! Had an absolute freaking blast!!! – Matt Bradley”
“Epic. Epic. Epic is all I can say. Thanks for the most awesome trip. – Tobi Yeeww”
“Thanks so much for everything. Best week ever. Staff was amazing!- Zach Q”
“Super fun trip, staff were the best, nothing to complain about, definitely coming again. – Noah”
“Thank you to everyone at the resort!! Had the best time, was good to spend it with such great people. See you next year. – Jake S”
“Has been a trip to remember. Will be back in the near future. Thank you to everyone for making this surf trip the best one yet. – Mie goreng (Sunny D)”
October 2019
“Well a dream that come true. No words to describe the place/stuff… Xie xie Ni. Thanks a lot. Obrigado – Danke. See you soon. Sandro”
“Amazing place, amazing people, perfect waves. Will be back!! – Edu”
“Amazing place, wonderful people, unforgivable experience. Thank you all for everything – Anderson & Sarai”
“It’s really beautiful. Wonderful water, great people and delicious food. Love this place, wanna back again. Thank you all – Li Wang”
“Makasiiii!!! Can’t wait to come back! Big Love – Nellie Mahalo”
“Epic time at Macaronis. Wonderful staff always willing to help out. Hope to be back soon! Wishing lots of waves for future visitors. Thank you! – Cameron”
“Such a lovely place with excellent and very kind staff. An amazing trip. Thank you for everything. THIS IS SPARTA – Georgeus”
“Wonderful people make the most attentive staff. Truly the resort is exceptional, almost paradise.But the part I will not forget is the staff and other guests.”
“Aishling + Ryan are the best. Awesome bar + boat staff. Beautiful waves – Owen”
“All staff were amazing with their smiles and very professional outstanding hospitality skills – Emily Dickenson.”
“Such an amazing experience, the staff were gracious, giving and happy. The accommodation were perfect and surprising considering the location. Such a thrill to sit in the line up and watch those magnificent waves, even catch a few! – E Hemingway aka Larry Moore”
“Macaronis has been an awesome experience.The group we were lucky enough to hang out with some gracious, funny and kind people from all over the world has been a real delight. The staff at Macaronis are sweet and gracious and an absolute delight. I loved every minute and special thanks to Ryan for getting me to stand up on my first wave! – Connie Rigdon”
“Good trip, plenty of things to do, great crew of people, excellent staff.”
“Really enjoyed the experience and very grateful to all staff for their welcoming and hospitality. Great to meet so many interesting people from all around the world. Thank you all so much. – Glyn & Wes”
“Hey guys what fun well looked after. Staff were a plus. Good waves & a great crowd – Cheers. John”
“I’m really happy we chose Macaronis over other resorts at Mentawai, because the attention and care of the staff made me feel so good. Thank you so much for arranging activities of all kinds, which is especially important for me as I do not surf. Thank you, Aishling for opening the world of yoga for me once again and for all the good conversations. Oh, and for teaching me how to deal with SUP. I’m a pro now JOh, and the most important part, thank you for helping me to take care of my diet – Palina . Millions of kisses!”
“I just like to thank everyone , I had a great experience again. Everyone was just imacable. The staff (managers, guides, bar, spa, kitchen) all the people that I didn’t get to meet but work to keep this place so perfect. Coming here makes me feel lucky and loved. Hope to come back more often to see everyone and have some great surf again!!! See you guys soon, until next time! -Thyago S”
“Thank you Maccas crew for an unforgettable experience! My first time in the Ments and I absolutely loved it! To all the staff and crew at the resort, you guys were really great, thank you for all the great food and good times! Till next time! – Marc Sheer”
“Thank you to all the team at Macas. It was a great entry to the Mentawai’s and I had a very good time and will look to come back again. – Karl Snopek”
“Thanks to the Macas crew for a great week. All the staff went out of their way to make the week super fun. See you again soon – Shaun”
“A unique holiday that’s been good for the soul. Thanks for the great activities, keeping us nourished and kindness shown throughout our week here. We’ll have to see the crab race next time! – Reuben”
“Dear Macaronis Team, it was great we are really enjoy our week here. Beautiful nature, very friendly people and staff. We could do a lot of different activities and relax at the spa. You are really a cool team!! Thank you for everything!! Unfortunately it’s time to say goodbye Lin Swiss German : Tschuss as isoh afcoh u soho gsit. – Bettina, Nelum, Sabrina”
“Thanks Macas staff and guests for a great time. I’ll be back. – Snakey”
“First time here and had a great trip! The staff made the difference, very friendly, and helpful. From kitchen, barstaff, spa + boats everyone was awesome. Need to come and stay longer next time to improve my surf skill!! Thanks Maccas – Scott”
“My second time in the Macaronis Resort and I love it here. Fantastic staff, very friendly to go to the waves with boat, great surf guide Ryan and amazing massages. I hope come back all the years in my life. Terimakasi. Thank you – Rodrigo”
“Thanks guys everytime we come it gets better. Good waves, great people. The staff you get always so helpful and friendly. Always happy to give Macas a great review to anyone coming this way – Willie”
“Yet another great trip to Maccas. Such a great vibe here. Guests & staff all good people. Many thanks for awesome experience again – Angus”
“Hi + good bye guys. Firstly had an awesome trip, thank you soooo much for looking after me and my mates, much appreciated. Take care all of you, and hope to see you all again real soon – Julian xxx J”
“Hey guys thanks heaps for the good vibes and the good times. Amazing crew at the hotel. Keep the good times rolling. – Felipe”
“Terima Kasih!! Amazing crew!! Loved here! Thank you for everything!! – Tiago”
“Thanks guys. I loved it. Would love to stay longer.”
“Noooo don’t want to leave this bubble. Amazing 5 weeks as GR here. This place has taken a piece of my heart. Beautiful people, beautiful place. Until next time guys. – Aisling”
“Hey guys thanks to all the staff that helped us out with everything and making thistrip so fun!!! – Vicente Jr”
“Thanks for everything. It was really fantastic. Thanks so much. – Zuza”
“I had a great time while my stay here. Great place to stay. The food is delightfull and the staff are polite and make you feel special. Thanks everyone for the great time here. Muito Obrigado.- Iura”
“Thanks for having us and give us the best time!! – Vicente”
“Hey guys thanks for everyone that made this trip so special. This was amazing, fun and beautiful. Thank you!!! – Isabele”
September 2019
“Thanks for the good trip I had the time of my life and thanks for the free trip dad! – Makkye Skeet”
“Thanks Macaronis for the great waves, food , hospitality and above all the wonderful staff. Would love to come back again! Greg Parker”
“Absolutely Awesome, From the staff to the waves everything was perfect! Thanks Macaronis you are all legends! – Steve Robson”
“Thanks to all the staff from Macaronis! Loved every part of our surf trips from Roxies, Thunders and Rags ( Unreal!) – David Lamb”
“Thanks to Macas staff the best! Food was amazing everyday, loved all the surf trips! Brinno”
“Thanks Maccas well organized and great times! – Donny”
“Thanks to all the staff for a great funny trip all the best and see you again soon! Great food and 5 start service! – Mark Swadling”
“Cheers for great holiday and supplying our own pub in the Mentawai’s- Hibbo”
“Thanks to all Macas staff, I’ve had a fantastic time and will be coming back with my family! The whole set up is amazing! – Soupy”
“Thank you to all the crew at macaronis for making our stay so enjoyable! Staff are all excellent and go above and beyond! Great Waves and Great Mates!! – David Dunn”
“Super Staff! Super Spot! Super Waves! Super Time! Super Mates! – Scott Morlaw”
“Amazing 2 weeks with friends and family! Thanks to Macaronis management and staff for a flawless stay! Will come back soon! – Skeety!”
“What a great trip, great staff, always good! I will be recommending Macaronis to all my surfing friends! Thanks a million for memories that will last a lifetime – Fat Tony”
“Sensational Trip! Great accommodations and absolutely amazing staff created a sensational atmosphere. Best Trip Ever ! – Macka”
“Awesome staff and awesome location! Had the most amazing holiday with 20 of the best friends ever! Stoked! – Nigel”
“Thanks to Sally( Arantza) and all the crew of Macas. Was great to have the run of our own pub on a tropical island! 2 thumbs up! – Owen”
“Great time with mates! Great team from Maccas support crew! It was unreal! Sally ( Arantza) legend chick made the trip that much more special! – Boonga”
“Thanks to all the crew at Maccas for the best trip of my life! Great mates, great staff, great waves, great times! Thanks to all and Sally ( Arantza) You rip made the trip that much better you are a champ! Love ya! – Mizex”
“Thanks for the stay had a great time, staff was awesome! See you next time! – J Hetherlington”
“Been an amazing two weeks in paradise, thank you all for your attention care and good times! We all appreciate it so much so thank you and hopefully our paths cross again!! Once again thank you everyone at Macaronis Resort – Blinky”
“Thank you al the staff, I had a wonderful stay will be back with family! – Nicholas”
“We had the very best time , best surf trip ever!!!! So many amazing memories thanks to the entire Macaronis team, we will be back! – Paige and Brandon”
“Amazing place, amazing staff, amazing food and waves! Thank you for such a great trip, it was truly the best surf trip I have ever had! I will be back with my family! – Dustin”
“Thank you so much for everyone it has been an amazing vacation! Thanks to this unique location and your amazing staff! We will be back! – Andrea and Ilaria”
“Thank you for an incredible trip! Such a well run operation in an amazing beautiful place! I loved every minute of it! The food, the staff and the wave are all perfect! I am leaving happy and satisfied! Can’t wait to come back!- Bryce Phillips”
“Thank you, you are awesome great hospitality! I feel like family! Hoping I can come back soon! – Leo”
“Thank you to all the amazing staff at Macaronis for giving us all an unforgettable holiday! We will be back in 2021! Love from Michelle, Mark, Emily and Mary Mae”
“What an incredible adventure for the family as a whole! Great surf, great staff and great everything else! We Weil be back again! – The Welton Family”
“Thank you so much Macaronis Crew!! I had a really great time, staff are awesome and waves too! Thanks again, I had a ball! – Ben Donnithorne”
“Thank you Macas! We had a great time with you guys! Best staff, best crew, best hospitality! – Pedro and Thomas!”
“Thanks Macas for all the great opportunities you guys gave us! I had a great time staying here! Thanks for letting me change the name from Dilfs ( worst name) to limes ( the best names)! Thanks Macas you are so good! – Luke”
“This was our 1st trip to the Mentawai. It has been on my bucket list for years! The friendly staff and hospitality was 5 stars! It was an amazing experience blending with incredible people from all over the world! David & Joy”
“Thank you guys, best holiday! – Hannibal”
“Macas is awesome! Resort amazing, super cool staff, great waves and a kind of “ dreamy stay”!Thanks for all and see you next year!! – Pablo!”
August 2019
“Thanks you guys for everything! Hope to be back again next year! Kind Regards– Manuel & Tiago”
“Thanks Macaronis, Incredible time. Hope we can meet you guys as soon as possible! – Alex, Ryan, and Rodrigo”
“Keep the great vibes going. Amazing staff, great setup! Hope to get some 5-star surf next trip!! –Jon”
“Best place every for surfing, barrels, chilling and meeting cool people. I hope to see you all Macas staff soon!-Bea”
“Thank you for the great time that I spent in this awesome resort. The great people, all the great food, perfect waves, everything! – Rodrigo”
“I love the energy and the atmosphere that the staff provided and the engagement that was demonstrated through Independence games. Thank you for the fantastic hospitality and the amazing food! – Zanda”
“Thanks for the awesome experience! Love the remote feel with the mangroves and SUP opportunities so close. Plus, the super helpful and friendly staff always ready to take us where we want to go, thanks again -Tildie”
“Thanks for such an amazing holiday, the staff are super chill and kind to everyone. Macaronis has a special place in my heart now, surfs up! -Jaime”
“Macas! Thanks for an incredible two weeks! The vibe, people, food were all amazing. First trip to the Mentawais and I fell in love with this place. Such a special place! Keep up the social initiatives for the village, so important to give back. Hope to see you soon. Greetings! -Youssef”
“Thank you so much for such a great week. Meeting epic people from all around the wofl and surfing great waves is a dream. Looking forward to coming back! Yew! -Mark”
“Fourth time at Macas! Always a great friendly atmosphere! Such a great set up and easy to meet people from all over the world. To the Indonesian staff thank you for you great hospitality. You guys continue to work hard and still put a smile on people’s faces! -Raglan”
“Thanks to the whole crew at Macas you guys made our trip so special! Caught so many good waves, fish and met some amazing people! We will be back! –Dillow & Zoey”
“My tropical home away from home! Thank you to all the beautiful people here that make it such an amazing place see you soon! –Wes Stansfield”
“What a great place with such great people! Thank you for trying to meet everyone’s needs and for the friendly greetings from the staff every morning–Coreen”
“It was a great time, loved everyone! Super Fun! Can’t wait to be back, waves on our last day here were insane! –Tom”
“Wonderful experience. We came as father and son and left as good friends. Would recommend it to anyone. The waves are awesome, no need to go on about that. We are grateful! –Federico & Alfou”
“Good times, good vibes, place is mental. Sure, will be back sometime, the staff is great! –Ricardo”
“Great family here at Maccas. Loved every minute of it, thanks for an epic time -Chrisses”
“Had the best time! You guys are legends –Mi Goreng”
“Cheers for all the good times and awesome waves all Macaronis Crew. I will be back –Mitchell”
“Had and epic time and all the team at the resort are legends’! Thanks for having us. –Arldo”
July 2019
“Thanks for a special time! Even as non-surfer this spot is amazing. So much to see underwater. I’ll definitely be back for scuba diving. A special thanks to the staff- they are incredible, so helpful and friendly. Having Arantza was great too. See you again soon hopefully!! P.S one suggestion: have the staff wear name badges because they know all of our names and it’s sad not knowing theirs. – Evan Stratton”
“Once again I was lucky enough to score some amazing surf to shoot and meet some wonderful guests/new friends. Always a pleasure working with another hardworking, professional Mick Andrews, local staff are the best! Going to miss them all – Jordan Godley”
“The greatest place on earth! Amazing waves! Great guests! Perfect staff! Yamen, Petra, Arantza, Bootsie and Gustavo were great! Thanks guys! We had two weeks of pure fun! Thanks, all Macaronis staff! Food was great! The photographers did a miracle– Sandro Sarda”
“Word to explain it: AMAZING!!! Thanks to all staff special for Yamen and Petra – Emerilson “Medina””
“What a fabulous find. True gems. Wonderful people, guest, and world class surfing. Best is diving/snorkeling in the extensive lagoon exploring underneath gems. Unforgettable week in paradise. – Jobre”
“Thank you so much for the amazing experience here. As a non-surfer, i always had something to keep me busy. I will never forget Macaronis. Hopefully I will find my way back! – Vivian Swenson Ruiz”
“Twas Fun – Paris Ruiz”
“Thank you for a fantastic trip– Madison SR”
“What an incredible resort and staff. I could not have had a better experience here! The in- house staff was killer and Micks photos were amazing! – Jeremy Monson”
“Thank you for everything! This is the 2nd time coming here and the fam and I had a blast! Crew was super nice ad hard working! Can’t wait to come back! – Hartman Family”
“Got barreled, super sick, will come back – Squirrel”
“Thank you Macaronis for such an amazing week! You have something really special here and we felt like part of the family from day one! Your staff are INCREDIBLE! So polite and helpful, shout out to Sabrina our guest liaison for organizing non – surfer activities every day! We will hopefully be back soon – Kelly + Chris”
“Our stay was amazing!! The service staff is absolutely the best. Gus was warm and inviting, Sabrina was more than we ever expected as a activity guide! We love Macaronis!!! – The Ruiz family”
“That was EPIC, had a blast, waves were awesome. Gus was a great guide and the whole team was great to deal with. – Chris”
“The Rio 50 Anniversary dream team!! Terima Kasih – Ruy”
“Thank you very much for having us in this magic place!! We had a great time. Hope to return soon!! – Luis Mendes”
“Thanks for all, Maccas!! – Joao Trovao”
“Thanks for all guys!! Terimakasi!! – Leo”
“It was a wonderful time in this paradise!! Thank you, guys! – Andre Reigner”
“It was a perfect vacation in Macaronis. Thanks for all. – Rodolfo”
“Best crew ever. Love you all. – Xupeta”
“Amazing week at Macaronis Resort!!! Great week of amazing waves. Met amazing people. Thank you so much for the hospitality, great service & such a fun time! – Eduardo”
“Had a great time! Great waves, super friendly staff. Loved it here! Thanks to everyone – James”
“Thanks for the great time. Waves were epic and the staff even more so. Cheers – Gerry Degan”
“My life goal of scoring epic Greenbush was finally realized thanks to this staff. Best wave of my life and enjoyed the vibe from the rest of the group. Thanks guys! – Seabass”
“My first trip to the Ments was amazing, thanks to the staff at Macaronis. I can’t wait to come back! – Katie”
“Thanks for treating me so well to all the staff, guests, animals in the resort! Absolutely love it here and I’m so excited to call it one of my new homes! – Maximus Gregory”
“What an amazing experience. Scott and Mary are running this show amazingly and the local staff is the sweetest. Hope to be back next year as a GR again – Sabrina”
“To sum it up – AMAZING. A truly memorable trip made up of awesome waves, wonderful accommodation, great food and most importantly fabulous people. The attention and warmth of the staff was amazing and made us feel like we were at our second home! Thanks for an unforgettable time and can’t wait for our next time here! – Dono, Tunners, Parko, Dave, Benny + Louis”
“Thanks for all the love & fun – Dave”
“Thanks for such an amazing experience! Swell finally hit, everyone scored good waves, and most importantly made some lifelong friends. Appreciate all the staff did to accommodate and make us feel welcome. Thank you again. – Shai & Patrick”
“Amazing place with amazing staff!! All was perfect even if the swell was not here for the length of the trip! Thanks for everything, hope all goods vibes for everybody! – Etienne”
“Thanks for all! Amazing place with amazing staff; perfect surf spot and fishing spot! Keep the vibes like this! Enjoy, see you guys! – Pierre”
“Wow! We will forever hold such a special place for Macaronis in our heart! Thanks for making our engagement so special! We will never forget all the sunsets, staff – smiles. Hope to be back soon to our proposal point again. – Jade & Craig”
June 2019
“We had a great time here! The weather, sunset, sunrise, waves, boat trips were perfect. The staff are amazing people, friendly and always smiling such good vibes. Thanks to all Macas staff to the boat guys, bar guys, massage girls and the management team: Yamen, Petra, Lauren and Tim. Thanks again for the best vacation we have ever had! Ps. Congrats for the medical services that are provided to the village you are making a difference in the world. – Tiago & Jennifer”
“To our Macaronis Family, Thank you guys very much for everything! Our trip was amazing, we had the most beautiful time with all of you. All the meals and desserts were perfect and delicious. We were so happy that you guys are using metal reusable water bottles and helping reduce plastic in the world. Lastly thank you for providing a Doctor at resort as the medical services are perfect. We will miss you! –Joanna, Rico and Gil”
“I enjoyed this tropical island getaway- magic! I would have never tried surfing if I hadn’t come, even though I live by the beach. Thanks to all for your thoughtfulness throughout our time. Liked the massages, food, pina coladas, paddle boarding, snorkeling and the lovely water temperature. – Trish”
“Thank you for such a fantastic time. I loved the surfing and the magic that Timothy brought to the lineup. Thanks also to Petra, Yamen and Zein! I loved the food especially the Nasi goring. Thank you Julius and Watas! –Scott”
“Thanks for having us, I will remember this trip for the rest of my life. I will be back at the end of the year or next year. Thanks again boys you made my trip– Mateo Cardenas”
“Thanks to the whole Macaronis team for the incredible vacation. It’s incredible to see all the guests improve day to day on this perfect wave. There is no better place to vacation and to improve. Can’t wait to be back! – Giovanni Perini”
“Macaronis was awesome! Staff were great, waves were fantastic and the place was chill. Thanks for a great experience– Dave Wood”
“An awesome second trip! Pleasant, friendly staff, good food, I will definitely be back soon– Neil”
“Macaronis is more than enough, Best surf of my life– Eduardo”
“Thank you for an incredible trip! The kindness, hospitality and vibes were off the charts. We will always remember this trip and all of you fondly. – Morgan and Katia”
“What an awesome trip we had! Thank you all for having us. We enjoyed the big wipeouts, barrels and the good time in the water and at the resort. This is our second time and won’t be the last– Mohammed, Hamad and Othman”
“Thanks for making my stay even more special. It was such a privilege to be able to come and lend a hand via the Pagai Foundation but staying at Macaronis was amazing in its own right. I’ll be back! Lots of love & Stoke – Dr. Phil”
“I got so barreled, met some killa brothers and sisters, can’t wait to come back next year with the O’hana. – Remyl”
“I have had the best time!! Waves have been so sic, staff have been so good! Thank you for putting up with me on my last night! I will be back! – Dan”
“Had an unreal time! Weather was good, waves were sick and I met heaps of unreal people. I will be back 100%– Luke”
“Thank you for the wonderful waves and hospitality I have experienced in the past 7 days. Can’t wait to come back! Arantza is my hero – Jordan”
“Thanks for a fun 2 weeks. Scored pumping waves, beers were always cold and the staff was absolute legends. Thanks for everything! – Jack”
“Thanks for such a memorable stay this place is paradise. The staff and crew made this an unforgettable trip. Stoked to have met so many legends and look forward to returning soon. – Mitch”
“Thank you to everyone in the staff, especially the cook. Great Trip, we’ll be back!! – Maite, Pablo, Juan, Joaquin”
“Thanks for hosting us at our special place! We loved our stay, amazing hospitality, delicious food and good times! See you next time – Leigh and Ryan”
“Had and an absolute blast, scored pumping waves and hung out with the best crew! Can’t wait to be back- Bryce”
“Yewwww! Thanks, Macas for an epic week with the sickest crew can’t wait for next year! Much Love! – Matt and Tarsha”
“It was an absolute pleasure working as the doctor in the clinic, it was exhilarating and everything I dreamed of. Thank you to all the Macas staff for their kind hospitality. Bootsy was a legend and Arantza was splendid, polite and a legend. – Dr. Gareth”
“Thanks guys, too many people to thank. All the staff are fantastic! – Tom”
“Definitely the place to be! Great time with good waves, nice people and very kind staff– Thommy”
“Thank You Macaronis resort for the trip of a lifetime and the best wave of my life! Loved the late-night music with Snakey– B-rad”
“This place is sick, from the people to the waves, to jamming with Snakey, couldn’t ask for more – Ryan”
“An awesome place, to relax, chill out and appreciate the good life. I’ve had an absolutely great time meeting the locals and the other unique guests. Thank you so much for the lifetime memory of true bliss. I’ll be back for more someday soon – Robyn”
“Best surf trip ever!! Thank you so much to all the staff for making it such an amazing time. Can’t wait to come back! – Raz”
“Best ever honeymoon! Surf was awesome! Excellent service and great staff. The barrels on par with Skeleton Bay in Namibia. Will definitely see us in the future, Macaronis Rocks. – Marcel and Agnes”
“It was the best surf trip of my life, unforgettable days! The resort is very good, the staff is the best and I hope to come back soon! – Felipe”
“Amazing trip! Surf was pumping, all the staff were legends and the 2 trips to Roxies were super fun too! –Tim”
“Here at Macaronis I had an incredible experience in all aspects! The staff was so welcoming and I give the whole trip a 10 out of 10! –Marcos”
May 2019
“Thanks to all the staff & leadership team. Great hospitality, great food, & waves. – Steve Shrubb”
“Grateful for the amazing hospitality and kindness of all staff! Especially thank you to the boat drivers, staff from restaurant and bar and cleaners. You guys are amazing! Hope to see you all soon! Come to Brazil, you are more than welcome! – Sofia and Denis”
“Had a wicked time, all the staff were awesome. (Dan was great for knowledge and all things surfing and a good guy, Cat was cool, but everyone was great..) Well done definitely be back soon! – Juddy”
“Many thanks to all the awesome hard-working crew! Your efforts definitely make the place what it is. Special thanks to the boat drivers who keep us all at the places we need to be! See you again soon hopefully! – Lachlan”
“We had a great time here, everybody in the staff is so friendly and welcoming. We definitely want to come back one day! – Alex, Robert, Maria”
“It’s a fantastic place. Thanks for everything! – Maria + Alex Bulgaria”
“Thank you for a wonderful trip at Macaronis. 1 week turned into 10 days as I loved it so much and I would have extended again if there was space but there wasn’t Scott, Mary + Kat were wonderful host and Dan and Matt were amazing friendly surf guides. The place is a well-oiled machine run by a wonderful team. I can’t wait to be back. Thank you– Andy Torode”
“Thank you Macaronis!!! – Diego, Fernanda, Marcos, Paula”
“Guys, I hate goodbyes so I won’t say it… It’s just the start so it’s see you next time! But mainly Thanks!!! – Greg x”
“Thank you Macaronis!! I have a love days perfect waves! Perfect all here! Thanks. I hope come back soon! See you!! – Fer e Diogo”
“Obrigado!! Amo Voces! Love you! – Cid”
“What an amazing location! Cat is fab! – Mitch”
“Thanks!!! – Paula Carvallo”
“I love you! I love you all. Wayan thank you my love – Woody”
“I love Macas and your crew. – Roger Rocha”
“Terima kasih Macas Resort! Amazing time. – Joao G”
“Pena de urubu, aza de gazinha. Adorei o macaronis e sai na risapintla. Obrigado Matt and Kat, vocas foram otimos. Obrigado – Afonsinho “Fons” Mello”
“Valeo Macas staff! Valeo por todo o corinho durante esse gemlo que passamos juntos! Mat, you make the difference inside and outside the water! Was a pleasure to share this special moments with you my friend! – Rodrigo Froka Grasshoper Lowow”
“Thanks for all the staff! You all make every minute better. Special thanks for Mat, an awesome guy that organize everything in our 10 days stay at Macas. It was a big pleasure to be with great one! Thanks! – Tiago Zanicotti”
“Thanks for all the staff. Here is the paradise! Terimakasih my friends! – Carlos Andreoli”
“Thank you for welcoming us to Macaronis! We had an amazing time. – Jess, Simon, Hannah, Ciaran”
“Dear Macca’s crew, thank you so much for having me Scott, Mary + Moggley. Much love. Ibu Cat PS: I will miss you all – Jess, Simon, Hannah, Ciaran”
“Thanks team, will take this trip to the grave xx – Cy”
“Another epic 10/10 trip to Maccas great waves. Great crew. Going to miss ya!! See you next year- A happy guest”
“Such a good trip with good people. See you next year. – Cohen”
“Another awesome trip @ Maccas! Cheers – Lachey King”
“Great trip, good fellas. Yeww. – Graeme”
“Sick trip great time. Staff were awesome. – Benny”
“Sunstroke Yeww. Sick trip. Love. – Miai Porko”
“Thanks for having us once again, good waves, good fun, good people!!! See you again. – Jez”
“I don’t want to go home. Thank you, staff. You guys are amazing! Love you – Jack Matkowski xoxo”
“Maccas Resort has been the absolute best! The team, the food, the activities, all amazing! We will be back!! – Aly & Tim”
“Just loved being here. Thanks guys for everything. Terima Kasih. – Glen”
“We’ve had the best week tearing up Maccas and Fishies!! Thanks, you big bunch of legends! Everyone has been amazing See you next time! – Claire & Anthony”
“Awesome, thanks! – Tonio”
“Absolutely incredible, loved the trip. Big thanks to all the staff! Hope to see ya in 2020 – Wade”
“Thanks to everyone for facilitating such a great holiday. I hope to tackle another wave once graduation from fish fingers – Evelyn”
“Great time guys. Really well-run resort and terrific hospitality. Thanks to all the wonderful staff. Yamen, improve the playlist – no disco – Roger Price”
“Had a great time here as a family. Staff were fantastic, food was awesome and kids surfed themselves out at fish fingers – although they asked to stay an extra week! Huge thanks to everyone involved. And don’t worry Yamen, I loved the playlist! Haha! – Dee & Jay”
“Muchas Gracias por estas 2 semanas increíbles. Siempre que me sea posible volveré a este lugar. Yehea!! / Thank you for these 2 incredible weeks. As long as it keeps being possible I will continue to return to this place! – Juan”
“What an amazing location & resort! Great job by the staff in looking after us. Fantastic food & very cold beer. Everyone always had a smile. Thank you – Tim Coffs”
April 2019
“Best week for fun Macca’s. – Ricko Rick”
“What a beautiful place full of beautiful people. Had an amazing honeymoon at Maccas, definitely coming back! – Skye Taylor”
“Thanks Macca’s. Had an amazing time. Cheers to all the crew – Calvin Taylor”
“Heaven on earth. Love you Macca’s. – Craig Macia”
“Many thanks to everyone at Macca’s resort!!! Amazing experience and lefts for days… – Neil”
“You guys are the best! Thank you for being amazing!! Another epic trip! You rule. – Christo”
“Thank you to all Macaroni crew for such a gem of a time! Mad waves and good vibes. Ride on – Kiko”
“Thanks again Macaronis! Also, another epic trip! – Michael”
“I truly had the time of my life. Thank you, all legendary people. – Fox 7”
“Such a beautiful special place. Leaving with new friends + great memories. Thanks so much to all the staff, it wouldn’t be what it is without them. Lots of love – Sophie xoxo”
“The best spot, best staff, best waves, paradise is here. Thanks for all the good times. See you next year. – Tosh Luersen”
“Another awesome trip! Great crew. -Sam D”
“Thank you for an awesome trip!! Lucky the flight got delayed and reached to cell you. Always a pleasure!! Had an awesome time in paradise!! – Robbo”
“Great first trip but more to come soon. – Neil”
“What a great set up! My first experience of such a surf camp! I love it even as a non- surfer. Thanks for looking after us so well & making us feel part of the tribe. – Jenn”
“Thank you so much for an amazing trip, amazing people, amazing surf (which I just looked at!) amazing food and staff + great company! Will be back. – Tania”
“Crazy epic good times! I’ve spent every birthday of my 40’s in the Mentawai’s and most, here at Maccas!! This year’s birthday did not disappoint. Thanks to the entire Maccas family for the best times & waves of my life! – Ellie”
“We have had the most MAGICAL time here – beautiful people, great atmosphere, and Jack had some of the best waves of his life! We’ll be back – thanks to all of the smiles, welcoming staff for making us feel so relaxed & welcomed! – Jasmin & Jack”
“Thanks Maccas. That was an awesome trip, great hospitality and excellent surf. Real highlight was Trash Tuesday and boat trips to and from surf. Hopefully see you again. Food is amazing. – Paul”
“Sick – Pits – Everywhere. – Paul”
“Thanks for the best surf trip of my life. Best waves, best food, best staff. Rad times!! – Soup”
“Holy Sh*t, this place rocks!!!. – Matt Boyce”
“Thanks for the best barrels, food was amazing, the staff are the best & everyone was so friendly & helpful. Cheers…!. – Arnie”
“Great waves, great resort, friendly staff and great people. Amazing trip, cheers – Big Wave Dave”
“This was the best surf trip of my life, will definitely be coming back same time next year. Staff was incredible. Dan and Cat were amazing! – Chris Lopez”
“Had an amazing time. People and staff were great, best food, felt like home. Thanks Cat, Dan and all the staff. – Daniela”
“KAT! The house mom/nurse/ family. I felt the tough love from the moment I arrived. You provide a warmth and attitude that is 100% unique to you, and cannot be matched by any person in this world! I am looking forward to seeing you again, this has been a life changing experience for me. – Carter”
“This place is paradise!! Epic waves, epic people and an epic place. I’ll be back same time next year! – Michael Hall”
“True island paradise! What an epic and amazing camp you have here. The atmosphere in and out of the water is electric, and made special by the crew of surf nuts we had! Perfect waves, heaps of laughs and happy memories. Keep the stoke alive! – Adam Moore”
“Thank you guys again for an amazing trip!! Best staff & crew, so welcoming, caring, and onto it 24/7. Thank you for the amazing waves, laughs & love. So much love. – Bella”
“So many things I’ll never forget! First of all, the whole Macaronis Resort team. Thanks for your warmth welcome. From day one, I felt at home. The staff is so well organized, and so kind. Always talking to you with a big smile on their faces, so nice! During these 12 days, we were blessed by perfect waves from sunrise to sunset! WAW! I much appreciated the energy of the other surfers on the line up and also in the resort. Great people!! I’ll also would like to tell the photographers how grateful I am to them for showing me my numerous imperfections, and helping me improve myself! I’ll definitely recommend Macaronis Resort. See you soon! – Francis”
“Best surf trip ever!!! Thank you very much all the staff for the incredible reception and care. I’ll be back for my fifth season in this paradise for sure! Cheers! – Luis Mattos”
“Thanks Maccas crew for an awesome trip. Everything was amazing, food was exceptional. The days trip was unforgettable for the 2 hours I saw Cat work she was a gun lol. Great work guys. – Mick Evans”
“Thanks to all the crew here, you guys have been amazing. Food was so good. Dan’s help and training sessions were excellent. Our crew made the most of the medical facilities so thanks for having such a complete set up. This wave is incredible-never seen/surfed anything like it. I really hope I become a regular over the years. Cheers. – Graydon”
March 2019
“Thank you to all the amazing crew/staff/guests – for me great memories that will last a lifetime; although the waves were small it was still such an honor to surf maccas with one other person out! And wow! Loggers dream; such a fun wave no matter what the conditions, Thank you everyone! I can’t wait to come back soon to the Maccas family; very welcoming and such a divine resort. Oceans of love and gratitude. – Rachael Dawe”
“Awesome trip!! Many thanks to the amazing staff from the management to the boat drivers. I will return! – Mark Brady”
“Amazing experience. I had so much fun, can’t wait to come back! Thank you so much to all the staff and management!! See you soon guys! Julius – are you busy?? – Mattia”
“Thank you so much for having us! The waves were so fun and the staff is AMAZING, funny and sweet. This is a trip I will never forget. I definitely will come back! By far the best trip I have been on. – Ashley Taoka”
“To the awesome maccas staff – my family will remember this trip of our lifetime. The food, beauty, nature and of course the waves! Loved it and will cherish our time spent with the most amazing people. Our family will be back. XO – Mandi Taoka”
“Wonderful staff, considerate boat crew and the best massages of my life! Love this resort and the time spent here. Best wishes for a great future. – Richard Casperson”
“Thank you for an amazing family vacation. You have a wonderful staff – they were the best! – Joann Caterina”
“Thank you for having us! One of the best trips ever and the best left I’ve surfed! The resort was amazing. – Tamryn Taoka”
“Awesome trip/awesome staff / awesome place! Maccas rocks; will be back soon. Meow!! – Chris Dutch”
“Super sick trip – never experienced anything like this. Awesome wave and cool people to mesh with throughout the week! Hi Maui! – Kira Caterina”
“Macca’s crew! Well what can I say! One of the best trips ever. Petra & Yemen were FANTASTIC! Our surf guide ‘Antonio Banderes’ was the best I’ve had! (besides Dan) our guest relations lady Rachael ‘reach around’ was outstanding. Paulo and Julius were the best photographers – truth be told I’ve fallen I love with Julius his exstatic little squeals of delight throughout the day left me warm and glowing. He really is a Nias god. I really do love him. Lastly the rest of the staff – well the best of Indonesia’s bestest. I’ll be back (wait for me Julius) please! Love Matt – Matt Broadhurst”
“The best of everything! Staff, waves and a vibe that is purely amazing! Love you Macca’s! Richie xxx – Richard Sweeney”
“Epic times as always this place never disappoints! The staff are always the best part of the trip (followed closely by the awesome surf) Mark xxx – Mark Eaton”
“Epic two swells, pumping barrels, love the crew, the food, love everyone here – as always! New friends met and shared! Wavvies yewwwww!!!! – Rodney Rogers”
“Meowwww!! Thanks Dan, Sophie, Yemen, Petra and Macca’s staff! Pumping pancakes, ok waves, beautiful people and memories. – Alex Tull”
“Thanks Macca’s! Fantastic crew and great waves equals awesome trip! Can’t wait to come back! – Brad Lewis”
“Great trip Macca’s. I loved the right! Great welcome and friendly staff who made sure we never went without! Thanks again. – Dwayne Sharrock”
“What an amazing trip this was!! Hopefully we will be coming back soon. Thanks!! – Travis Van Niekerk”
“Thanks Macaronis! Great experience and best surf of my life! Cheers Marty – Martin McFarlane”
February 2019
“Great waves, great people, great food, what more could you want!! Martin”
“Just awesome! Awesome people and waves. Can’t wait to be back here. Such a special place and there’s nowhere else like it. Cheers! Wilson Mckelvey”
“Best resort ever! Thanks so much to all staff making this place so special. Looking forward to coming back. Thank you! Martin Torok”
“Thanks for this really intense week! Thanks for your kindness and smiles! Such a special place! A` bientot j’espere! Clement”
“Fantastic time, fun waves, fun people, superb resort. Mike Dillon”
“So! Much! Fun! Waves were hectic, best waves i’ve surfed in my life! Can’t wait to be back for more. There is nowhere in the world like Macaronis. So special! Cheers. Mac Bino”
“One of the best weeks of my life! The crew were amazing, staff super helpful, food incredible and the most fun waves in the world… You guys are living in paradise!! Thanks to my drinking buddy, the managers and local staff for so many memories!! See you all next year… if not sooner. Cheers. Sladey “SOMETHIN’S COOKIN’”
“Best surf trip ever. The Maca’s staff made everything so enjoyable and the waves were awesome. Can’t wait to get back!”
“Thanks Macas staff for this holiday. Came at just the right time for us and we totally enjoyed it. You guys provide a great escape from the mundane. Thanks heaps. Sue and Rob”
“Lost for words!! The closest place to heaven. From the staff to the village people – unbelievable. Thank you Thank you Thank you!! Waves were world class. Best trip of my life. Much love, Mark & Maggie (South Africa)”
“Thanks to all at Macca’s for an awesome trip. Relaxed, fun, amazing people and to top it off the most brilliant waves I’ve ever surfed. I’ll be back… Steve Gallagher”
“Great time with an amazing group of people. Huge thanks to the staff for making this trip unforgettable. Loren Springsteen (NJ)”
“Best crew, best waves. This place is heaven. Can’t wait to come back. Big thanks to all the staff. Shane”
“What an incredible trip J Thank you to all the crew & guests that made it so special. Everything was so smooth from the transfers, boat rides, amazing food and massages to keep us surfing all day long! Thanks Cat for looking after us, Petra and Mary for the yoga, Shayne and Julius for capturing so many memories. I will be smiling all the way home! Love to you all. Seraphin”
“Best staff ever. I’ll come back!!”
“Best crew. Best waves, this place is heaven. Can’t wait to come back. Big thanks to all the staff. Shane”
“Much mahalo’s. It was so awesome. See you soon next year. I love you guys”
“The best place I have been to in Indonesia and I have been to many places already. The resort, the staff, the food, the ambiance, nature and the waves are amazing. Very nice resort with nice people. A dream come true, highly advicable. Cheers.. Roni from Holland”
“Captain’s Log. We spent 33 days here in paradise! They over fed us with gourmet dishes. They treated us kindly. They gave us waves for days. Big love. Clayton J”
“With much gratitude for an excellent introduction to Indonesia. Rolando Hidalgo”
“Thank you for having me and giving me the opportunity to help out, loved it. Cat”
“We want to thank the whole Macca’s crew for making our 2019 trip the best ever! An incredible 2 weeks with some great people! Thx to Clayton and Shayne for giving me the tools to really have fun here! Much love all! Todd & Patty Springsteen”
“My staying here was so much better then what I could expect. I really felt very comfortable and I could enjoy this beautiful atmosphere, beautiful place and incredible perfect waves! It was great to meet Shayne, Clayton, the guys here for the clinic, and especially the guys working here so professional , efficient, and especially so kind. So a big thank you to everybody, I’ll come back again. Enzo from Italy. PS: I forgot I had a great massage”
“What a fantastic resort and such wonderful staff. Had a blast. See you next year. Monty Neate”
“What an amazing month. So many waves. So many photos. Love you Maccas. Cheers. Shayne Nienaber”
January 2019
“Thank you! What an amazing place! A short trip but worth every minute. To all the staff for taking such great care of us and for always having Gluten free portions for me, we will definitely be back!- Dani and Matt”
“Words are not enough to say how much fun we had, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you so much for taking such great care of us during our holiday. Soo much food!!! Keenan and Riley I’m sure ate more than their fair share 🙂 Thank you. Thank you, thank you. We loved every single minute. We will be back! The White family 🙂”
“Thanks to all the staff + crew at Macaronis! Even though this was my second visit to your paradise, I have been happily surprised that Macaronis has got even better!! Congratulations for putting in so much effort and continually improving the guests experience 🙂 See you again soon. – Mat”
“Macaronis is definitely one for the books!! Best surfing spot for surfers and also great for non-surfers. Rooms are always clean, friendliest staff ever, amazing location and delicious meals. I have never been in a place where everything has been prepared for all my needs and comfort. You guys are something else here!! Definitely gonna see you again soon. Pinky and Adam”
“A truly amazing place, awesome staff and great new friends that hopefully will meet again one day. Will def come back again. C U next year. Wayne and Jos”
“What an experience! It has been a memory making holiday for my son Levi and I. The amazing staff, the food and of course the beautiful island. And the crazy earthquakes!!! All worth it!!! Hope to see you all again one day. XX – Paulette and Levi”
“Awesome experience, waves were great. Loved the staff and new friends I made. Sick coaching photos J Cant wait to be back!! – Levi Bruns”
“Xmas – New Years, Wau Whaat a stay! Waves, waves, uncrowded waves. Thanks Macas for a holiday full of wonderful memories – Alexandre Raph”
