Nalua Surf Camp
Nalua Surf Camp
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At Nalua, we have put together surf trips that focus on small groups and personal development to ensure you get the most out of your stay. Along with theory classes, photo analyzes, and mini-adventures, we created the perfect surf trip for you to move to the next level while having the most fun.
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Lexie H
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Nov 2022
The crew at Nalua made my week in Lombok feel like paradise!
This was my first solo trip and I can't wait to come back. Everyone was so welcoming, helpful, and chill af. Mido and Takim are truly incredible surf instructors and helped me improve throughout the week I was there. They know all the breaks, and will help you take waves especially when the surf gets crowded. They are super laid back and fun to hang out with while out on the water, and while getting to and from the surf spots each day. I added on a few additional surf sessions, and if you're looking to improve your surf skills quickly I highly recommend it - it also allows for some sunset surfs (dreamy!).
The hotel is simple, minimalist, and has everything you need. The rooms can be a bit dark without direct sunlight, but you won't be spending much time in there anyway. The shop connected to the rooms has incredible finds (you can't walk out of there without finding something to bring home) and the guys working there are a blast. It's also very centrally located in town so if you're hesitant to drive a motorbike, fear not - you can walk just about everywhere you need to go.
The breakfast is simple but delicious and does the trick. Ben's banana bread is killer!
Shoutout to Julia, the Nalua manager, for keeping me updated and informed on all the weekly activities, surf times, etc. and for keeping everything running smoothly. She was super friendly and welcoming and made my stay at Nalua super memorable!
Can't recommend this surf camp enough, and can't wait to come back soon!
This was my first solo trip and I can't wait to come back. Everyone was so welcoming, helpful, and chill af. Mido and Takim are truly incredible surf instructors and helped me improve throughout the week I was there. They know all the breaks, and will help you take waves especially when the surf gets crowded. They are super laid back and fun to hang out with while out on the water, and while getting to and from the surf spots each day. I added on a few additional surf sessions, and if you're looking to improve your surf skills quickly I highly recommend it - it also allows for some sunset surfs (dreamy!).
The hotel is simple, minimalist, and has everything you need. The rooms can be a bit dark without direct sunlight, but you won't be spending much time in there anyway. The shop connected to the rooms has incredible finds (you can't walk out of there without finding something to bring home) and the guys working there are a blast. It's also very centrally located in town so if you're hesitant to drive a motorbike, fear not - you can walk just about everywhere you need to go.
The breakfast is simple but delicious and does the trick. Ben's banana bread is killer!
Shoutout to Julia, the Nalua manager, for keeping me updated and informed on all the weekly activities, surf times, etc. and for keeping everything running smoothly. She was super friendly and welcoming and made my stay at Nalua super memorable!
Can't recommend this surf camp enough, and can't wait to come back soon!
Written December 2, 2022
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Salomé
2 contributions
Sep 2022
I can highly recommend the Nalua! I had a wonderful time, during my week there!
We started our stay at the surf camp with a nice introduction session on the roof terrace, together with the other residents of the camp and the surf instructors Takim, Mido and Tom. The following days we had a surf session every morning, after having Bens fluffiest pancakes and the most delicious banana bread for breakfast. Takim, Mido and Tom always took us to the best surf spots depending on the weather conditions and the surf level. They always made me feel safe in the water and gave me super good tips, so that I could really improve my surf skills. Despite that, they were always in the best mood and ready for a joke at any time. So, shout out to you guys! You were awesome!
Not only the surf instructors, but the whole Nalua crew was very friendly and helpful. There was always someone to talk to if there was problem or if you just needed some good tips.
In the afternoon there were different offers like yoga classes or beach excursions.
The rooms, including the bathroom were super clean and equipped with an AC. The furnishing was very minimalist. Just a small chest of drawers or a cabinet was missing here, to store the luggage.
Last, but not least the location of the Nalua was perfect. You could find everything you need close by: cafes, restaurants, spas...
So, thank you very much Nalua Team and hope to see you soon!
We started our stay at the surf camp with a nice introduction session on the roof terrace, together with the other residents of the camp and the surf instructors Takim, Mido and Tom. The following days we had a surf session every morning, after having Bens fluffiest pancakes and the most delicious banana bread for breakfast. Takim, Mido and Tom always took us to the best surf spots depending on the weather conditions and the surf level. They always made me feel safe in the water and gave me super good tips, so that I could really improve my surf skills. Despite that, they were always in the best mood and ready for a joke at any time. So, shout out to you guys! You were awesome!
Not only the surf instructors, but the whole Nalua crew was very friendly and helpful. There was always someone to talk to if there was problem or if you just needed some good tips.
In the afternoon there were different offers like yoga classes or beach excursions.
The rooms, including the bathroom were super clean and equipped with an AC. The furnishing was very minimalist. Just a small chest of drawers or a cabinet was missing here, to store the luggage.
Last, but not least the location of the Nalua was perfect. You could find everything you need close by: cafes, restaurants, spas...
So, thank you very much Nalua Team and hope to see you soon!
Written October 25, 2022
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Charles L
10 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We definitely had the best time at Nalua! The time we spent there was so wonderful and can not be put into words. The team at Nalua is amazing. You get along well with everyone, everyone is so welcoming and happy to help you.
The surf lessons were amazing. Mido and Takim are literally the best surf instructors and teach you so much within one week. They challenge you on the waves, take you to different spots, and really make you feel safe in the water.
During the week, we had 2 surf analysis with pictures taken by Zen and later analysed by your surf instructors. The feedback you get is so constructive and you can really see the things you need to improve. My surfing definitely improved so much within one week and I would have loved to stay longer and take more lessons with Mido and Takim!
The camp is located on the main street of Kuta and all the best food options are nearby. The camp offers daily breakfast and the Banana bread prepared by Ben is soo soo good!
Alongside the daily surf lessons, the camp also offers daily activities, like chasing some waterfalls, go on a beach trip and have beer all together or watch the sunsets. These moments we shared with the Nalua team and the other guests staying at the camp were fun.
I definitely recommend Nalua to whoever is looking to improve their surf skills while enjoying and discovering the beautiful Island of Lombok.
Thank you to the whole team for making us feel at home!
The surf lessons were amazing. Mido and Takim are literally the best surf instructors and teach you so much within one week. They challenge you on the waves, take you to different spots, and really make you feel safe in the water.
During the week, we had 2 surf analysis with pictures taken by Zen and later analysed by your surf instructors. The feedback you get is so constructive and you can really see the things you need to improve. My surfing definitely improved so much within one week and I would have loved to stay longer and take more lessons with Mido and Takim!
The camp is located on the main street of Kuta and all the best food options are nearby. The camp offers daily breakfast and the Banana bread prepared by Ben is soo soo good!
Alongside the daily surf lessons, the camp also offers daily activities, like chasing some waterfalls, go on a beach trip and have beer all together or watch the sunsets. These moments we shared with the Nalua team and the other guests staying at the camp were fun.
I definitely recommend Nalua to whoever is looking to improve their surf skills while enjoying and discovering the beautiful Island of Lombok.
Thank you to the whole team for making us feel at home!
Written February 22, 2023
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Jordi
Brisbane, Australia1 contribution
Jul 2022
Cannot recommend Nalua enough! I was looking for a good surf camp for weeks, then stumbled across Nalua, and that ended up being one of the highlights of my year. The crew are amazing, they really look after you. The community that s developed within the week is really awesome, the chill space on the roof is really special, and everything is really close. Also, the boys that take you out make sure you catch some great waves, they are amazing in an out of the water. Unforgettable.
Written September 10, 2022
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Hi Jordi
Thank you for your kind words. We love to hear that you enjoyed your time at Nalua and hope to have you back here soon again. :-)
The Nalua Team
Written October 9, 2022
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Elefantdomi
Zurich, Switzerland4 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
Nalue was wonderful for me, the whole week went by so fast. The surfinstructors are very good at their job and take their time to give you personal feedback and tips. One of my highlights was the surf analysis with pictures of that days surf. When getting feedback about your surfstyle it was easier for me to really focus on what they said compared to when your out surfing. But also when surfing they always keep an eye on you and let you know after each wave what to pay attention to next time. Shout out to Ahmed, he always gave me spot on tips and was very easygoing.
The facilities we're also perfect for a surf camp, the chill rooftop offers a place for you to hangout with the other camp guests or the instructors. The room is clean and the bed is very comfterable, I always felt well rested. What I personally also really enjoyed were the additional outing to watch the sunset from a nice spot, go for a yoga session or visit a waterfall. And for all these outings I never had to organise anything, the whole week felt easy in terms of planning. We went out for one night with everyone from the camp and later on most instructors also showed up and partied with us.
I reccomend this camp to whoever is looking to improve their surf skills while having fun the whole time.
The facilities we're also perfect for a surf camp, the chill rooftop offers a place for you to hangout with the other camp guests or the instructors. The room is clean and the bed is very comfterable, I always felt well rested. What I personally also really enjoyed were the additional outing to watch the sunset from a nice spot, go for a yoga session or visit a waterfall. And for all these outings I never had to organise anything, the whole week felt easy in terms of planning. We went out for one night with everyone from the camp and later on most instructors also showed up and partied with us.
I reccomend this camp to whoever is looking to improve their surf skills while having fun the whole time.
Written January 30, 2023
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Nike
5 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
A truly fabulous experience. We arrived in Lombok without much of a plan other than knowing that we wanted to surf our brains out. The Nalua guys picked us up at our respective levels and made sure that we had an absolutely amazing time. Their local knowledge combined with the highest professional surfing guidance and skill as well as their ability to engage with people and make sure everyone has fun are unparalleled - I can't recommend these guys highly enough! We'll be back for sure!
Written January 12, 2023
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Amii F
4 contributions
Jul 2022
Nalua was the highlight of my Indo trip this July.
I went for a week with my friend and we had such an amazing time.
The staff are so lovely and welcoming. The rooms are simple but clean and the beds very comfortable. Air con is cripsy cold.
The surf instructors were so knowledgable, patient and a lot of fun.
I caught my best waves ever that week.
We were lucky enough to have such a beautiful bunch of people on the camp for the week and everyone (guests and staff) all got on so well. We had many dinners and sunsets.
The photo analyis was really interesting and definitely helped me to progress throught the week.
The staff were able to organise our arrival and helped with our onwards travel.
I would suggest getting the whole package - accommodation and coaching. It seemed a bit of mess around to organise the surfing yourself. I found it to be good value for money.
Could not recommend Nalua highly enough. I will be back for sure.
I went for a week with my friend and we had such an amazing time.
The staff are so lovely and welcoming. The rooms are simple but clean and the beds very comfortable. Air con is cripsy cold.
The surf instructors were so knowledgable, patient and a lot of fun.
I caught my best waves ever that week.
We were lucky enough to have such a beautiful bunch of people on the camp for the week and everyone (guests and staff) all got on so well. We had many dinners and sunsets.
The photo analyis was really interesting and definitely helped me to progress throught the week.
The staff were able to organise our arrival and helped with our onwards travel.
I would suggest getting the whole package - accommodation and coaching. It seemed a bit of mess around to organise the surfing yourself. I found it to be good value for money.
Could not recommend Nalua highly enough. I will be back for sure.
Written September 8, 2022
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It was a pleasure for us to have you and Vicky staying with us at Nalua. Thank you as well for recommending us to Gemma who stayed just a few weeks after you at our place. We´re so happy that you had such a great time at our place.
Written October 8, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
JohnCS55
Singapore, Singapore3 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
This is a great place to stay! Accommodation is well thought out: it’s central in Kuta with great access to bars, restaurants, supermarkets. Everything you need (even non-surfers) is there.
The team looked after us really well. As a group with different abilities, they made sure we had a choice of spots each day. It was no problem to go to different breaks, and Mido and Takim know the tides so well we had good waves each day. There’s a range of boards and no problem to change what you take. Mido and Takim super enthusiastic in the water and very keen to help you progress in your surfing. They also rip when they get their own waves!!
The food was good too - the BBQ at the end of the week was a highlight. Ben’s pancakes meant no need to find a cafe each morning . Fantastic also to have a fridge for cold drinks so there’s always something there after a surf.
It’s a top surf camp. Highly recommended!
The team looked after us really well. As a group with different abilities, they made sure we had a choice of spots each day. It was no problem to go to different breaks, and Mido and Takim know the tides so well we had good waves each day. There’s a range of boards and no problem to change what you take. Mido and Takim super enthusiastic in the water and very keen to help you progress in your surfing. They also rip when they get their own waves!!
The food was good too - the BBQ at the end of the week was a highlight. Ben’s pancakes meant no need to find a cafe each morning . Fantastic also to have a fridge for cold drinks so there’s always something there after a surf.
It’s a top surf camp. Highly recommended!
Written September 8, 2022
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Hi Julie, Ellie & Jhon,
Thank you very much for your time to review your stay at Nalua.
We are happy you enjoyed your surf trip and we hope to see you next year again.
The Nalua team
Written October 9, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Maya V
2 contributions
Jan 2023
An experience beyond words! Everyone should go stay at Nalua and surf with the local guys there. So heavenly! My surfing improved very quickly especially thanks to Mido and Ahmed, such legends! I loved staying at this guesthouse located in the heart of Kuta with the loveliest people taking care of you always. Already miss this place soo much! Excited to go back one day and say hi to them all in the line up (in Areguling Bay especially!). A week i will never foget - Much Love to Everyone!
Written February 1, 2023
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Nic
6 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Spent an beautiful week with Nalua in dry season (May), which apparently isn't the best for surf but the standards must be high in Lombok! We went to three different spots depending on conditions and got plenty of waves every day. Mido and the instructor team strike a nice balance of fun and expertise to maximise progression, and had us go from perfecting pop ups to practicing top and bottom turns. Accommodation was v comfortable and breakfast was a nice inclusion. Kuta is also a lot of fun with plenty of great restaurants. You'll catch yourself asking if you should move there permanently more than once. We'll be back
Written May 29, 2023
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