Hi all no doubt there are a few on here that ventured to this beautiful Island, hopefully some more recently than me, 95 & 98.

Anyone got recommendations on accommodation at Lakeys?

any leads appreciated cheers all

Stormboy said...

Hi all no doubt there are a few on here that ventured to this beautiful Island, hopefully some more recently than me, 95 & 98.

Anyone got recommendations on accommodation at Lakeys?

any leads appreciated cheers all

You will be blowen away how busy the place is now.Its a shame.
The peak with 3 of us out,,a long time ago.

When I went a couple of years ago there was only three of us.
This was mid august, how many when you went?

Lakeys is such a sick place. Haven't kited there but there was a few liters in camp (nov) and they got no wind. But who cares when the peak pumps.

I stayed at the Mona Lisa (I think that's the name) way cheaper than aman gati and perfect if you just wanna be in the water all day. I thought the gati was way overpriced.

Have fun.

lotofwind said...

Is la stari (spelling?) still there?
Alex(heard he opened his own losmen)was one of the workers ,Annie and Toddy use to run it.
It was to the left of Mona Lisa's(if your looking at the surf)
How about Fat ma's(I think it was called),right up the end in front of pipe,,they use to have some wicked food.

Fatmas is still there, good food and good view.
Anyone know the name of the place pretty much directly inline with the tower, and it has a two storey eating area. Also had a shop and table tennis table?

surfingboye said...


Fatmas is still there, good food and good view.
Anyone know the name of the place pretty much directly inline with the tower, and it has a two storey eating area. Also had a shop and table tennis table?

Aman Gati
I went there 2 years ago with some mates, had a great time. Yes it was the most expensive hotel on the beach but when you meet other surfers staying elsewhere and they talk about how cheep there accommodation is - also ask how the bed bugs bite?

Joe Cron said...

2008, paddling out to the peak in the pre dawn dark to beat the crowd, find 5 surfers already in the water. By the time the sun comes up over the mountain, about 30 in the water. Like all named surf breaks in Indonesia, great waves but more crowded than Bondi. Not worth the effort in my opinion.

Same in 2010...Walked 30min in the dark to Periscopes and paddled out before sun up to find a few people already in the water.
If you have decided on Lakeys then I would recommend Aman Gati. Great spot. I will never go back due to the crowds / attitudes in the surf.
Only 3 Kiters there which was some relief. (Late July was pretty consistent.)
Have fun.

check out senior tribe in indo on u tube.
i am a regular visitor to sumbawa for surf but one day i will kite it
iksurfmag has an article on it this month
spend the bucks and stay at arman gati. you only live one time

contact reserve@armangati.com

Above all Pack light.

storm carew going off

Maybe try a little island to the east of sumbawa which might also start with an S.shhhhhh

Yeah Sumbawa.
KSS is planning an 8 day tour of the working surf breaks anywhere within CooEee of Sumbawa on a fully chartered old wooden sailing ketch in late August.
Skipper has 16 yrs experience in finding the best surf on any given day.
All meals & 24/8 living quarters on board.
PU & drop off from the airport included (but we will also be offering a few days of a Bali adventure stop-over as well - optional).
Dive gear provided gratis - that means you dont have to pay for it ;-)
Ducky & jet ski support for rescues &/or tow-ins.
A couple of longboards on board if U want a bit of a retro experience without having to BYO.
lots more - only posting prematurely due to the current post.
Ring if you are keen to get on the list for updates - places allocated strictly on 1st in best dressed basis. (no favours)

yeah 'lot of wind' my brother stayed there for a month in 97. But didnt visit the next one over that has also had good reviews.

Arent we lucky that we are so spoilt for choice :)