
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
December 2020 (Christmas & New Years)
“We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful and adventurous holiday. Thank you to catering to all of our needs especially the girls and the non – surfers. The food was fabulous and I have the extra kilos to prove it. Keep doing what you’re doing it’s working. Extremely grateful and blessed to be here to close and beginning of the New Years – Nat”
“Thank you for such a great time. We had an amazing trip, the staff was so friendly helpful, and went above and beyond to make our Christmas and New Years stay unforgettable. Great waves, snorkeling, swimming, and the massage was heavenly. Thank you, Dedi for being such a great host! – Kristal and Jason”
“Thanks to all the staff for an amazing holiday. Great waves, fishing, day trips, relaxing, massages, beers icy cold. The food was delicious. All went smoothly. Credit to good management. Thanks, Dedi, Captain Awesome, and all the staff – Chris”
“Thank you all for an amazing time are and I hope we can come back next year. It’s been a great trip and the best holidays. The food, waves, staff, and overall it’s a great place! Thank you to all the staff for letting us stay. – Sam and Joe”
“To everyone who worked so hard to make our stay as comfortable as it could be. Thank you very much for your hospitality and wonderful kind hearts. We enjoyed every day so so much. It’s Covid time in Europe but we felt safe and at home here – Viola”
November 2020
“Never surfed such a perfect wave. First trip to the Mentawai and got to end it here in Macaronis! Had the best experience and defiantly coming back! Coolest staff and perfect waves. Thank you Macaronis for another unforgettable memory! Gonna miss this place and pipa! – Kirra Pinkerton”
“Thank you for sharing your wave with me. I had an epic timed can’t wait to come back. This is a goofy footers paradise! – Erin Brooks”
“First time in the Macaronis Resort and definitely won’t be the last one. The experience was amazing, the connection with the other people was the highlight of our trip. Pipa was such a cutie also loved paddle boating with her – Fred”
“Definitely the best trip I did for travel or surf. I strongly recommend – Natan”
“Thanks Macaronis for a fantastic trip!! Amazing staff, great waves and best group ever! Final request please name Eggs Benedict and Banana Pancakes “ The Lord Nelson” – Nelson”
“Best Trip Ever! Thanks Maccas for everything! Loved the place, the service, the food and of course the waves! Can’t wait until next time. – Felipe”
“Best time ever! The waves and the staff are #1 – James Lee”
“Scored 2 weeks of great eaves with the best crew ever! Dedi and the staff are the best ever. Thanks All – Gary A”
“Amazing trip to Macas, definantly the best resort/wave in the Mentawai’s! Thanks Dedi and all the Macas staff who have done everything to make this trip enjoyable! – Florent”
“Great place with amazing people. I hope to be back to soon to score Macas when it’s cooking! May this be the start to a long lasting relationship – Andre”
“Some of the best waves I had all year! Thanks for an amazing trip. Keep Pipa on her diet and exercise regimen -Amy”
“This has been an awesome 6 weeks of surfing the best wave ever! Thanks for everything, the staff was so helpful and friendly. This has been my home and it feels like it ,hope to come back again! – Katka”
“Thank you for amazing stay! It was a pleasure to be here and surf the best wave ever. The vibe, the place, the people everything was wonderful. Can’t wait to be back! – Joanna & Bogdan”
September & October 2020
“Had such an epic trip with my 2 daughters! It’s been so memorable and they both improve immensely! Best waves of our lives! What an amazing place and wonderful staff! – Jon”
“Hadd the best days since in Indonesia. The waves were amazing, the place was wonderful and the staff was the best crew ever! Hope to be back one day – Ale”
“Best Surf Trip Ever! Best people ever, we consider you guys family! We will see you soon – Duke & Kimmy”
“Unreal Trip! Pumping in and out of the water – Jeff”
“Amazing Trip, best staff ever – Luca”
“Thank you! This stay will be in our hearts and memories forever – Meta”
“Such an epic stay at Macaronis Resort! World-class food and top-notch guest service. Terimakasih to all of the amazing staff – Zach S”
“It was my first trip to the Mentawai’s and I stayed at Macaronis Resort! Had such a fun trip with my family. Thank you to all the amazing staff who made this trip such a great experience – Kayla”
“My first time in the Mentawai’s was epic! It’s such a friendly environment with super nice people. I stayed at Macaronis Resort and it was amazing. Thank you to the staff and others for an awesome trip! – Anissa”
“Thanks for an awesome week. A great are and great waves! – Andy”
“Thank you, Maccas! Best time ever – Paulo”
“It’s Corona time and we didn’t realize it here! Thank you for the warm hospitality and good times. You guys made us feel like home or even better! Many thanks for everything – Roland”
“Thank you for making this special lagoon and perfect wave such an epic place to stay! Will definitely be back! – Chris”
“Thank you all for making our trip very special! You have a big family here and I felt honored to be a part of it for two weeks! Cheers – Dave & Mark”
“Thank you for everything! You guys rock great staff that takes extra care of us at all times. Stoked to have spent time here – Pedro”
“Maccas You Rock – Shawn”
“Macas, great to be back after 15 years – Justin St John”
“Excellent time! Great to be back after 15 years – Tobias”
“Macaronis Resort is the best place ever! Great service and team – Alexander”
August 2020
“The best 15 days of surfing of my whole life, after 6 seasons of surfing in the Ments, I can say that I never thought I’d see such empty lineups. I lived my dream on this trip, surfed Macaronis with only friends and was also lucky enough to have a few hours by myself with epic conditions, I feel so blessed to have been able to experience this – Victor”
“Thank you Macaronis! When I go home I will recommend my friends to come this way, because the wave is so fun and I am sure that they will like this place! – Made Lana”
“Best surf trip of my life!! The service, the staff and the surf, everything was just smooth and perfect. Thanks to all the staff there big ups for Dedi and Rani I will be back! – Thibault”
“Words won’t be enough to describe how incredible this experience was! The crew, staff, place, food, every single thing all together made the trip perfect. Thank you everyone for the once in a lifetime surf trip, we scored!! – Adrian”
“It was all a dream! Thank you very much for everything, blessed we had the opportunity to come here and we will be back! All the best , keep up the good work! – Arnaud”
“A big thank you! I had such an amazing trip in such a beautiful surrounding. Service was spot on, excellent food, great staff, and the waves… I feel spoiled for staying here and I will come back for sure. Keep up the good work, you guys deserve your good reputation. – Don”
“Many thanks for a wondering trip! I’ve had the best surf trip every and everything has been amazing! See you soon- Phil”
“Super 15 days! Thank you to the Macaronis crew for the amazing times and memories! Until next time! – Mike”
“Thanks for making this the best 10 days! All of you are so welcoming, made so many memories in the waves and at the resort . I think I can finally surf better than Julius. Hope to see you guys again :)! – Jake”
“Third Timing coming to here, this time it was with empty lineups. All the Macaronis crew took care of us like kings, food, accommodation and service was on point and it really felt like home.Salute to Yamen, Dedi, Julius and all the mamas crew for making this trip memorable. Empty pumping macaronis for days and can’t count how many waves I have ridden. Best Trip of my life. I will be back soon – Julian”
“Thank you Macaronis. What a magical stay and holiday. I loved all the water activities and being in such beautiful surroundings. Thanks to the friendly staff! Next time I’ll surf Macas – Sharni”
“Thank you to all the staff at Macaronis for making the stay memorable, the service is top quality. Thank you to Julius for the laughs and to Dedi for taking us out everyday. Really supportive, funny and encoring staff who gave me the confidence to surf – Pia”
“A trip of a lifetime here at Macaronis Resort. Surfing pumping waves with 4 others out is defiantly what any surfer could ask for. Big thanks to all the macas crew for delivering 5 star service to all of us here every single day. We are coming back soon! – Dicky”
July 2020
“Had an awesome time at Macas 2020! The staff were excellent, food was great, travel made easy. Will be back for sure! – Monty Hook”
“Incredible trip from the moment we were picked up, excellent vibes and everything was smooth and easy. Really enjoyed myself scoring epic waves, chilling and talking to the staff at Macaronis Resort. I will be back. – Dominic Rapson”
“So stoked to be the first guests welcomed at Macaronis Resort since March due to Covid 19. I showed up with a grade 2 hamstring tear and ending my trip with amazing waves and just our mates which was priceless. So pumped to be having my Unstoppable Surfer Retreat 2021 back here at Macaronis. The food was amazing, the staff over the top on all levels and the waves empty and epic. – Brian Swan”
“Had the most awesome time, you guys are the best always going above and beyond with extra special service. Big love to the crew – Jason”
“Such an amazing experience, I’ve spent a few days in paradise thanks to your team and services. Excellent vibes and waves since the first day. I would have loved to stay more yet unfortunately my knee decided something else. See you soon and thanks again! – Pierre”
“Thank you for an amazing trip! You guys provide an unforgettable experience with friendly and kind service. Loved the waves, the resort, the food and the great vibes. Special mention to rani for the amazing massage and beers were always cold. We’ll be back! Thanks again – Lucy & Tom”
“I’ll keep such amazing memories of my stay here , everything was incredible, the place, the wave and especially the staff, hopefully see you soon! – Baptiste”
March 2020
“Great trip, great crew, great waves, great fun! Thanks for a great time Macaronis Crew – Elko”
“Thanks Maccas, more waves in a week here than a year back home! – Andrew”
“Good times, good waves, good fun. Thanks for the adventure – Ben”
“Super fun resort, staff are amazing, bintangs were cold / Thanks a lot for the great time – Paul”
“Thank you so much to all of the Maccas Team for an awesome week. You guys are the best and I look forwards to seeing you all again soon – Mick”
“Thank you to all Macaronis. The trip was perfect for me, excellent experience – Stuart”
“We loved our experience here! 14 days of pure happiness and excellent waves. Definitely will come back in the next year for more! Nice to meet you all!! – Andre & Mainni”
“Good times with good people! Thanks to all the team here at this amazing place – Andy”
“Thank you for everything, can’t wait to be back! – Brenna”
“Macas crew, thank you so much for everything! – Jose”
“Thank you Maccas staff & crew, best resort! Always impressed by the hospitality here and the good vibes -Travis”
“Sick place will be back for sure! Thanks for everything dream waves. Cheers and obrigado to the whole staff – Fred”
“Awesome couple of weeks here at Macas! Food has been unreal; waves have been super fun and the resort is bloody amazing. Will be back for sure to hunt down more barrels – Michael”
“Thank you for an amazing week! The staff, guests and waves were all time, see you next year! – Dave”
“Thank you we had a lot of fun. In this crazy time. Staff was wonderful and surf was great we hope to come back – Josh and Erin”
“Had an amazing time at Macas this year. Thanks for Petra, Yamen, P diddy and all the local staff for making us feel at home and keeping us informed and safe during these crazy times. We will defiantly be back! – Jeff & Jake”
“Unforgettable days, it’s been such a pleasure spending these days with the Macaronis staff, we will never forget them. We arrive as guests, but we truly feel as if we are leaving as good friends. Congrats to the whole team you do an incredible job! – Jabi & Sara”
February 2020
“Such a fun week! Thanks for all the waves and smiles – Aimee & Clark”
“What an incredible experience here at Macas. Very grateful for the wave, the staff and the experience. We will never forget it. – Steve”
“Amazing staff! Always willing to help with rentals and any questions I had and made everything as simple as possible. Will definitely be back! – Marshall”
“Thanks for an amazing week. Incredible waves, staff and resort. The coaching was spot on and will help my surfing immensely – James”
“Epic week here at Maccas, so much fun meeting an awesome crew. Lots to work on now when I get back home. Special thanks to Clay, Cris, Shan and Junior for the pictures and tips in the water. – Tom”
“Absolutely no stress, no worries here at Macaronis Resort. Thanks to the fantastic staff who went above and beyond the call of duty to look after us. Will be back for sure – Morgan”
“Improved my surfing more in 7 days than the last couple of years. Unreal wave, awesome people. The staff are amazing and will help with anything. Will defiantly be back! – Clarke”
“Great waves, awesome staff, warm water, cool animals. Thank you – James”
“Super fun top-notch staff. Very well run. Thank you very much and of course the wave is epic – Jimmy”
“Wuhuuu! What an awesome spot and incredible team. Macaronis, keep doing exactly what you are doing. This was perfect. Thanks, so much for the memories and hospitality- Tyrpne”
“I had such a great time. Thanks for the best staff coaching in the best resort – Kristin”
“I had the best time!!! Such a special and beautiful place. Thanks, Macas crew for making it awesome. See you next time- Kym”
“Being at Macaronis Resort with the clinic and such amazing group of kind and friendly people has been an incredible experience that will stay with us from now on. What we have learned both personally and for our surfing technic is invaluable. With love and gratitude – Silvio and Eduardo Maillo”
“It was an amazing experience! The surf clinic really improved my surf progression. I feel very thankful for all I learned here. The staff was amazing and very professional. I will be back again for sure. Thank you! – Jose Bento”
“Fantastic spot with incredible people, always similar and welcoming – FionaAn amazing experience, great surf conditions, excellent surf coaching and great resort with friendly and helpful staff. Thank you, Yamen, Petra and the team. – Eileen & Daz”
“Blew my mind, the waves, the people, the resort and the epic day at Greenbush. Memories for life. Thanks to Yamen and all the staff! All the best – Cliff”
“Awesome week! I’ll never forget the session at Greenbush. I’m so happy that I came out alive. Everybody was wonderful, great vibes in the water. Wish you the best! – Carlos”
“Thanks for the amazing week full of so many experiences. Such a special wave, special place, special people to add to my surfing journey. Huge thanks to Didi, Petra, Shayne, Clayton, Cris, Yamen and everybody else who wo hoo’d me on a wave. – Anthea”
“Thanks again to Maccas for always producing the good. To the staff I love you guys, and to all the friends I’ve made your friendship is priceless – Shayne”
“Great waves, wonderful staff and amazing vibes. Hope to come back soon – Emmanuel”
“This place is paradise! Already missing it, great crew and the best wave in the world! Hope to be back soon! – Tiago”
“Heavenly – Thank you so much for sharing this paradise with me this has been the greatest trip of my life so far! I can’t wait to come back. See you soon – James”
December 20 – January 31, 2020
“This was awesome, thx for the hospitality and those fabulous bintang times – Mathias”
“Thanks all, we had an awesome time – Gav and Ana”
“Jane and I had a great time here, what a way to spend Xmas. See u all soon – Jane”
“Amazing stay here, both in and out of the water. Definitely not the last time in Maccas – Amaya & Jon”
“We had the most amazing time with my two kids surfing, paddleboard, snorkeling, it was the most beautiful holidays. I was also very impressed with the team, the food was superb, the massage girls are top notch quality, the boat and bar guys are just adorable. Thanks u so very much – Helen, Norah, Arthur”
“Thx Scott, Mary and all staff. The best left wave, aloha, surf and sail the world. – Artur”
“Thank u for the big support, this is absolutely paradise. We love this resort so much. See u again. From Japan – Soukichikubi”
“Thx for the good times and sharing the waves – Justin/Mel”
“Our 3rd time @Macaronis was just as amazing as the first two times. Thank you, Macaroni family, we will be back. – Nicole/Reto.”
“Our family had so much fun here with all of the awesome waves and activities. It’s a long way from South Africa but it was worth it. And winning the family crown was the best – Grace, Matt, Shane, Keran”
“Thanks you for a fun time, absolutely come back – Norie Irisawa”
“A natural paradise with beautiful people. thank you everyone involved with Macaronis and the country. Both Kats are awesome – Jon &Josh”
“This place is absolutely amazing ,my expectations were overblown by your staff,facility and environment. I honestly couldnt have predicted this place. Absolutely mind blowing – Andrew”
“Thanks so much, awesome trip – Laurie”
“Had an awesome time at Maccas thanks to all the staff for taking care of us and doing an awesome job. Frikin awesome time – Tanja”
“Thanks to all the staff at Macaronis I had an awesome week and was good fun. thank you! – Josh”
“Had an awesome time with awesome surf. Really appreciate the friendly and helpful staff. Perfect place to chill out and just concentrate on surfing. thx a bunch guys – Ronnie”
“To all the staff, thank you, weve had a glorious time, Im ready to go Pro!. – Leanne xx”
“Love the place, enjoyed the time here with my family. See u guys soon, Gianai and Rose and Aurora”
“Grazie A Tuuti , Thank you, Con Tanto Affreno , Graqzie a Kat – Marco”
“Bloody Bagus, I had the best time. – Steve Logan”
“Thanks Macas Crew you are so warm and welcoming. I hope to see you again – Nick/Tom”
“Epic experience, to be repeated, thx for the memories – Kathy”
“Epic! Awesome training coaching and information. Staff were fantastic, good vibes and super friendly atmosphere. Thanks a stock – Levi”
“Great trip, great coaching. Thanks very much to all the staff and crew – Gary”
“Wasn’t in the “actual” class but I did have a bloody great time surfing with them all – Ryno”
“What an awesome experience! Great place, great people, awesome coaches! Will definitely recommend it to anyone trying to better their surfing or anyone that just wants to chill and enjoy the Indonesian way of life – Claude”
“Outstanding week!! Thank you all for such a fun and easy week – Charles”
“1st class operation guys, really enjoyed your hospitality & the vibe of Macaronis. Awesome coaching & very appreciative. Thanks for the great times – Dave Petit”
