Latitude Zero resort review

On my term break, I went to a surf trip in Sumatra. I went there with my brother, uncle, cousins and friends, total amount of people was about 24. The trip was a blast! Great surf, and we also stayed in a very nice resort in a remote island.

The resort Latitude Zero, where we stayed, is located in a remote island called Telo, The island is located off North Sumatra. The hotel got its name “Latitude Zero” due to its location, it lies on the Equator. The island itself is very lush and green, it has the clearest waters and the whitest sands. It has a peaceful atmosphere, you don’t think about time and dates on the island.

If you are looking for a huge selection of amazing waves, catering to all skills level, then this is truly the place to go.  The island offers a wide variety of waves,  from mellow waves to steep, huge waves. The resort offers a boat transportation to take you to the surf spots. The boat itself is quite luxurious for a speedboat, and makes the trip even better. In the boat you get professional surf guides from Australia, the guides are friendly, helpful and easy to talk to, especially if you are looking for a wave that suites your skills. There’s a professional photographer on the boat with you, he takes amazing pictures. Great lunch is also served on the boat, it’s especially delicious after you had an amazing surf.

The boutique resort offers you luxury accommodation. The rooms of the family complex are spacious, there’s a big living room. The living room has satellite tv, a Wii and very comfortable couches. The rooms are very simple yet luxurious, I shared a room with brother and we both got our own beds. All the rooms are air-conditioned, and very clean. If you’re up for some games, there is a games room available in the resort. The games room is open for anyone, it’s a great place to hang out and chat. In the games room you can find billiards, ping pong table, a fully functional gym and a 40 inch tv, which is used in the end of the day, for showing the slideshows of the pictures of you surfing from today. After a surf, everyone seems to go for a dip in a pool, the pool is a great place for the kids and friends.

The food in the resort is amazing, it’s always fresh and delicious. Every day I would be pleasantly surprised by the food I was served. The three meals you get a day, are simply amazing, can’t complain!

The staff in the resort are very welcoming, and very professional.  They always come to you with a smile when you need them. There’s also a golden retriever that lives on the island. The dog’s name is Larry and he sure does make the guest happy. I reckon Larry has the best life for a dog!

If you’re not a surfer, there’s still a lot for you to do. There are different activities on offer such as:

·      Local village tour

·      Island walk

·      Spear fishing

·      Gym

·      Fishing

·      Snorkeling

·      Stand up paddle boarding

My overall rating for this luxurious resort is a 10/10! This trip is worth every penny, definitely a once in a life time experience!

If you’re interested, then go to their website: http://resortlatitudezero.com/