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Berastagi

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Padang

13 guest houses

Palembang

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Jambi

9 guest houses

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Timbanglawang

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Sabang

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Kampungdurian

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Iboih

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Matraville Home Stay Tuk Tuk Lake Toba Samosir

Tuk Tuk

Situated in Tuk Tuk, Matraville Home Stay Tuk Tuk Lake Toba Samosir features accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

L
Lih Ting
From
Malaysia
Thou there are some teething issues, but to my amazing the customer oriented host, Mr Dimmer is attentive and friendly - always ready to help. The home stay is about 800 m away from jetty. You can contact the host prior to arrival. He is more than happy to provides free shuttle and pick up service. Homestay is located lake front, morning and evening breeze make you pleasing. The room is sparkling cleaned with towels and basic amenities. Eatery outlets or warung and minimart are at walking distance. The home stay has car or motorcycle for rent if you need one. We stayed 3 nights here and truly enjoyed. Highly recommended. We will come back to this homestay if we are back to Samosir Island 🏝.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
Price from
US$29.57
1 night, 2 adults

JUNGLE LIFE GUEST HOUSE - Trekking & Transport Only Book With Us

Bukit Lawang

JUNGLE LIFE GUEST HOUSE - Trekking & Transport Only Book With Us is set in Bukit Lawang and has a pool with a view and river views.

S
Samuele fiore
From
Italy
Amazing place! Nabil and Alek are super helpful to organize everything, and the jungle trek was exceptional! Mershy is such a great guide (ask for him!), we spotted a lot of animals... special mention for the food during the trek (thanks Manto!)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
US$4.94
1 night, 2 adults

Sumatra Orangutan Discovery Villa

Bukit Lawang

With mountain views, Sumatra Orangutan Discovery Villa is situated in Bukit Lawang and has a restaurant, full-day security, bar, garden, sun terrace and picnic area.

C
Conny
From
Austria
Everything was perfect. Family and staff was incredible friendly and very helpful. The trekking was amazing. I saw a lot of animals in the jungle. The Bungalows are beautiful. The surrounding peaceful. You can hear the wild animals. I loved The place. I hope I can return one day. Thank you soooo much for everything. I wish you all the best. Conny
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews
Price from
US$18.82
1 night, 2 adults

Gino's Place - Guest House & Jungle Trekking

Bukit Lawang

Located in Bukit Lawang, Gino's Place - Guest House & Jungle Trekking features a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property.

P
Pierre
From
France
Great bedding, very clean, amazing food and extremely welcoming hosts.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews
Price from
US$10.75
1 night, 2 adults

SeaGate Bungalows

Sabang

Providing garden views, SeaGate Bungalows in Sabang offers accommodation, a private beach area, an open-air bath and a garden.

T
Tessa
From
Canada
We loved SeaGate, the owners were wonderful and great fun to be with. They (and the rest of the staff) took great care of us and were very kind. The snorkelling right off the bay in front of our bungalow was spectacular
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
Price from
US$50.77
1 night, 2 adults

Bua Guest House

Medan

Located within 9.3 km of Medan Grand Mosque and 10 km of Maimun Palace, Bua Guest House provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Medan.

S
Sophie
From
Canada
Beautiful location, nice garden and super friendly hosts. Car pick up was on time and the fruit breakfast was delicious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 572 reviews
Price from
US$19.71
1 night, 2 adults

Sumatra Cheeky Monkeys

Bukit Lawang

Situated in Bukit Lawang, Sumatra Cheeky Monkeys features accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

M
Michal
From
Czech Republic
This was such an amazing place. The owners Sarah and August welcomed us very friendly. We had a pickup at the bus station. The rooms were nice, spacious and comfortable. The food was tasty and for reasonable price. We did 3 days trekking with guide Bai and friends and had so much fun. We saw tons of animals including wild orangutan, siamangs, argus and turtles. The camping in nature was simple but very fun and the food was amazing. We felt like in a family. Thank you 🙂
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews
Price from
US$9.14
1 night, 2 adults

Batu Kapal Guest House & Jungle trekking

Bukit Lawang

Featuring quiet street views, Batu Kapal Guest House & Jungle trekking in Bukit Lawang offers accommodation, a garden, a terrace and a bar. The property has mountain and garden views.

N
Natasha
From
New Zealand
Bayu, Jaka and their whole team provided the best customer service I’ve ever experienced—genuinely warm, attentive, and always willing to go the extra mile. I felt completely safe and incredibly welcome throughout my stay, which made all the difference for a solo female traveller. Every staff member I interacted with went above and beyond to make sure my visit was as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. They helped me organise the jungle trek which I was initially nervous about but they made sure I was comfortable with the options. I will definitely be back for a longer stay. The trek they organised was fantastic too. My guides - Ponidi and Naufal - were knowledgable, friendly and made sure we had a unique experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews
Price from
US$22.85
1 night, 2 adults

Indra Valley Inn Bukit Lawang

Bukit Lawang

Indra Valley Inn Bukit Lawang features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Bukit Lawang. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

A
Angela Mai Khanh
From
Netherlands
The property was very nice and clean! Deluxe room is very spacious, clean, and had a beautiful view. You could even see different animals from the balcony. Obiwan and his team were so kind and helpful. We really felt like they treated us as family instead of guests. Very genuine people. Their jungle trek is the best! They know the jungle so well and also treat the animals respectfully.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Price from
US$16.43
1 night, 2 adults

Ecotourism Bukit Lawang Bungalow

Bukit Lawang

Ecotourism Bukit Lawang Bungalow is located in Bukit Lawang and features a garden and a terrace. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

C
Chanel
From
Australia
Putra, his wife Maya and the other staff at EcoTourism made our stay a memorable one. Maya is an incredible cook and very accommodating. Putra took us on a half day jungle trek ending with tubing down the river and it was the highlight of our whole trip! The accommodation is about a 30/40 minute walk from town however it’s a nice walk!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$7.17
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$11.35
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 642 reviews
Good location Easy to organise activities through guest house Very good restaurant Good size room Restaurant serves beer Cheap food Mosquito net on bed Drying rack for clothes
Guest review by
Sam
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
The guesthouse is a quiet peaceful place with nice garden, gazebos for you to view the lake and have barbecue. The facilities are good. Kettle is available by request. If you use the passenger boat from Tiga Raja port, it will take you right to your accomodations around tuktuk area, so it's easy to reach the guesthouse.
Guest review by
Elisabeth
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$2.54
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews
Jhony was a great host and guide. I highly recommend to anyone looking for an authentic and ethical experience trekking through the jungle. Got to see lots of orangutans!
Guest review by
Hamburg
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews
Arif and Risky are great hosts. The hotel is 30 minutes walking into the jungle and in a nice quiet area. Al you can hear is the river flowing by, the animals and the rain on the roof Awesome jungle trekking with Wanda and Juli. And great local food at night made by Risky.
Guest review by
Jorn
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$20.97
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews
What a lovely quiet little corner far away from the tourist crowds, filled with the nature sounds. Very friendly host was extremely helpful :) Discover the nearby green village and mix with the locals :)
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Maya
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$19.11
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 193 reviews
Guesthouse just outside the city center (15 mins walk). Early check-in was a bonus and the garden (where the breakfast is served) is well kept by the family. The rooms are in a seperate house after some steps. Guesthouse arranged an interesting guide.
Guest review by
Richard
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$14.93
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Great Location, lovely Host and Staff. Very good local food - one of the best chicken rendang I ate so far. The Organisation for the Jungle Trekking was also fabulous.
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Simon
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$29.87
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
We very like this homestay where we stayed 4nights. Easy to communicate in English with Feby, our super host who helped us in many ways : sim card, atm, taxi driver, laundry,... The guesthouse is very nice with garden, secure parking, a lot of place for kids can play, ... kitchen, fridge, air con, laudry available. The room was confortable with big bed and the pillow and bed sheets were so soft and confortable. All is perfect. We will come back again!
Guest review by
Estelle
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$15.43
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 324 reviews
Great hosts, nice food, good beds, cheap and good scooter for rent (120idr per day including gasoline and helmets). Great value for money!
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Pascal
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 360 reviews
Great guesthouse, the family is lovely and very helpful. The cheaper rooms are basic but big and very comfortable. Has access to the lake in a quiet area. Their food is really good. Difficult to find anything better for the price. 100% recommended
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Daniel
Young couple