A bright double room in the palm garden, with a rattan headboard, a fan and its own small terrace.
Free Wi-Fi · Power sockets by the bed · Ceiling fan · Mosquito net · +8 more
From Rp 550.000 / night (about US$34. Estimate in US dollars at 1 USD = Rp 16.250. You pay in IDR.)
View room →Two single beds, a big board rack and lockable storage: made for surf buddies on a mission.
Free Wi-Fi · Power sockets by the bed · Ceiling fan · Mosquito net · +7 more
From Rp 480.000 / night (about US$30. Estimate in US dollars at 1 USD = Rp 16.250. You pay in IDR.)
View room →Our largest room: a queen bed and two singles, a sitting area and a veranda over the garden.
Free Wi-Fi · Power sockets by the bed · Ceiling fan · Air conditioning · +12 more
From Rp 1.200.000 / night (about US$74. Estimate in US dollars at 1 USD = Rp 16.250. You pay in IDR.)
View room →Surf & spots
Places to visit near the homestay, chosen by our team.
The north coast's famous left-hand reef: long, fast walls and barrels on solid south-west swells.
The legendary right-hand reef of South Nias: a perfect, barrelling wave and a classic day trip.
The white-sand beach in front of the homestay: palm shade, fishing boats and long sunsets.
The hilltop village of South Nias famous for its traditional houses and the stone jumping, hombo batu.
A gentle beach break in front of the homestay, perfect for first waves and lazy afternoon sessions.
Raised coral, clear calm water and easy floating: a favourite weekend beach in Lahewa.
Facilities
Fibre-backed Wi-Fi in the rooms and the lounge, good enough for video calls on most days.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner from our kitchen: Nias and Indonesian dishes, fresh fish and fruit.
Shady spots between the bungalows to read, nap and watch the sea breeze in the palms.
Covered racks for your boards, a rinse tap, wax, fin keys and a ding-repair kit to borrow.
Rinse off salt and sand before you go inside: two outdoor showers by the garden path.
A breezy lounge with sofas, board games and a shelf of books left by guests from around the world.
Gallery
Photos and videos of the homestay, the beach and the waves.
Travel guide
Four steps to plan your trip to Nias, plus money, language, health, safety and the best season.
Nias is not difficult to reach, but it is remote, and a little planning makes the trip much easier. Here is how our guests usually plan, step by step.Your trip in four stepsBook your room. Choose your dates and room on the Rooms page. Add the airport pickup and any rentals or lessons as extras.Book your flights. Fly to Medan (KNO) or Jakarta (CGK), then on to Binaka (GNS). See Getting here. Check the airline's…
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Pasir Putih is a family-run homestay on a white-sand beach on the north coast of Nias, an island in the Indian Ocean off the west coast of Sumatra. We have five rooms in wooden bungalows around a palm garden, a kitchen that cooks Nias and Indonesian food, and a small team that loves showing guests the island.
Surfers come for the reefs around Afulu and for day trips to the legendary Point at Sorake. Everybody else comes for the empty beaches, the waterfalls, the villages and the slow island rhythm. Have a look at our rooms, the local spots and our trip planning guide, and send us a message if you have any question.
Your booking goes straight to us: the best price, no middleman and a host who answers your messages.
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Our guides grew up on these reefs. We'll tell you where and when to surf, and arrange boards, lessons and transfers.
Reviews
“Proper surf trip vibe. The surf photography session was worth every rupiah. The road is long, but the waves make up for it.”
Daniel O. · Cape Town, South Africa · sample review
Stayed December 2025
“Masakannya enak sekali! Lovely hosts, calm atmosphere and a great place to learn to surf.”
Rina S. · Medan, Indonesia · sample review
Stayed August 2026
“Our kids loved the hammocks and the bonfire evenings. The Family Suite had plenty of space and the staff helped with everything.”
Laura and Tim · Hamburg, Germany · sample review
Stayed April 2026
Fly to Medan or Jakarta, then on to Binaka airport (GNS) on Nias: our driver brings you to the homestay in about two hours.
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