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Sumatra Expedition Lodge

Bukit Lawang

À la carte and American breakfast options with local specialities, pancakes and juice are available each morning. Guests are welcome to eat in the on-site traditional restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, cocktails and high tea. One of the best guesthouses I have ever stayed in - do yourself a favour and book this guesthouse! After a tiring long day of travel to BL I was welcomed with a refreshing complimentary drink, upgrade to my room and ordered the best Gado Gado I have ever had for dinner. The room was beautiful, clean, large and the bed was super comfortable. A highlight of the property is the beautiful scenery and serenity - situated in a quiet, peaceful area overlooking rice paddies, palm trees, mountains and if you’re lucky a volcano can be spotted in the distance on a clear day. The family who own & run this guesthouse are beautiful - made me feel completely at home, helped with anything I needed and we had some great chats overlooking the beautiful rice paddies each night. The owners shared stories of the area and broader Sumatra helping me plan my onward travel, I loved cuddling with their sweet dog Padi and playing with their little boy Osaka. The other staff were also so sweet and helpful. Even though it is a little further from the main area/where I was starting my hike, they dropped me off and picked me up, and have everything on site (food, drinks, shops nearby etc) so not an issue at all. And I much preferred because in this less touristy area that has a real local, authentic feel. I extended my stay one night after my hike and if I had time, would have stayed even longer. Will definitely be back here in the future.

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9.3
Wonderful
112 reviews
Price from
$37
per night

The view padang, Amazing view, food, drink, sleep, transport, 8 mins Mentawai fast ferry

Padang

1.2 km from Air Manis Beach, The view padang, Amazing view, food, drink, sleep, transport, 8 mins Mentawai fast ferry is a recently renovated property situated in Padang and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. The property has sea and quiet street views, and is 4.9 km from Siti Nurbaya Bridge. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The family is very helpful and friendly, amazing view, location and food. Perfect price-quality ratio

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9.2
Wonderful
207 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

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. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. The rooms are fitted with a balcony with garden views and free WiFi.

At the guest house, units have a wardrobe. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. All units have a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. The restaurant inside the lodge was very good, the food was super tasty. Good location for starting a orangutan trekking!

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9.5
Exceptional
153 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

SeaGate Bungalows

Sabang

Providing garden views, SeaGate Bungalows in Sabang provides accommodation, a private beach area, an open-air bath and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

At the guest house, every unit has a desk. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and sea views is offered in all units. The units include a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. - Watching the magnificent view of your private bay from the hammock. - Falling asleep and waking up to the sound of the waves. - The bungalow having hotel like luxuries like a mini fridge, your own drink water tank and coffee and tea supplies. - The roofless shower. But most of all: The delightful hosts who will do anything in their power to make you feel as comfortable as possible and deliver the services that you may want or need. They are genuinely good people who really care about you, the community and also the environment. Tips: - Go have dinner with them at least once. Yuyun is a really good cook. And there is a future restaurant in the making! - Ask Borja for tips what to do around the island and where to get the best coffee. - Rent a scooter from the hosts to see the island. They are safe, well-maintained and helmets available. - Rent snorkel equipment from the hosts. (One of) the most beautiful snorkeling spot(s) is right in front of you. - If you want to go diving, make sure to enquire about it with Borja and Yuyun as they are both divemasters.

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9.9
Exceptional
149 reviews
Price from
$46
per night

Juma cottages

Tuktuk Siadong

Set in Tuk Tuk in the Sumatra region, Juma cottages features a garden. There is an on-site restaurant and free private parking.

The units in the guest house are equipped with a kettle. Some units feature a terrace and/or a balcony with lake views. At the guest house, the units come with a private bathroom with a shower. We would like to thank the owner and his lovely staff for our stay at Juma cottages. The owner picked us up at the ferry pier and we were able to do some laundry, which was very handy. We loved the location on the shore of Lake Toba, the room was huge and extremely confortable with a great bed. Shower was separate from the toilet by a short wall, which is rare enough to be mentioned. The food was very good also (I will dream of the delicious guacamole taco) with a wide choice and freshly made. The garden was very well maintained just like in the picture :)

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9
Wonderful
250 reviews
Price from
$59
per night

Bua Guest House

Medan

At the guest house, all units include a balcony. Units come complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, while certain units at the guest house also provide guests with a seating area. Guests can enjoy a meal at an outdoor dining area at the guest house. You felt right at home, which made it even more comfortable. It’s away from the busy city of Medan and within a little bit of nature.

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9
Wonderful
366 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

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. Guests can make use of the picnic area or the barbecue, or enjoy views of the lake and river. The staff are so kind and friendly, really made the experience great. Sarah was very communicative during the booking process too. Eli the chef is really talented, we wished we could have eaten more there!

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9.1
Wonderful
174 reviews
Price from
$10
per night

Toba Sunset

Tuktuk Siadong

All units at the bed and breakfast are fitted with a seating area. The bed and breakfast features some units that have a balcony, and every unit is fitted with a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. At the bed and breakfast, units come with bed linen and towels. Comfortable, clean and quiet; kind host; 15 minutes walking to centre; 40 minutes walking to Siallagan’s stone chairs; reasonable price. I do recommend this place.

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9.2
Wonderful
220 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

Kupu Kupu Garden Guest House & Cafe

Bukit Lawang

A recently renovated guest house situated in Bukit Lawang, Kupu Kupu Garden Guest House & Cafe features a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the outdoor fireplace, or enjoy views of the mountain and river.

All units at the guest house are fitted with a seating area. Every unit is fitted with a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. At the guest house, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. As a solo traveler traveling in low season, I expected there might be some inconveniences. however, the staffs of Kupukupu helped me to overcome all the difficulties, planning and arranging my trips well with good value. I also like the cookings from their kitchen. You need to order dinner in the morning then they can buy fresh food in the day and cook the dishes well. I tried some other restaurant with high rating in the village, unfortunately, their food are not fresh at all. I really appreciate the Kupu Kupu kitchen prepares the dishes with heart, even for one single guest.

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9.7
Exceptional
102 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

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. The guest house features river views, an outdoor fireplace and a 24-hour front desk. Price, Staff, food and accommodation was sooo nice, nature bath in the river, jungle road to place. Live in a deep nature-that’s what I really want in Bukit Lawang. Owner Bayu and his team help me with everything, I will come back brothers

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9.6
Exceptional
147 reviews
Price from
$8
per night

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