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Sumatra Thomas Leaf Monkey Guesthouse & Jungle Trek

Bukit Lawang

Sumatra Thomas Leaf Monkey Guesthouse & Jungle Trek is set in Bukit Lawang. This homestay offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The owner was really helpful with everything and communication was easy (his english is really good). The last day, he organised us a taxi within a few minutes, for a fair price, what we appreciated. The Guesthouse is really small: only three bungalows. Even if Bukit Lawang is really touristy, we didn‘t feel like that.

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9.2
Wonderful
199 reviews
Price from
$12
per night

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

Padang

Situated in Padang and only 1.2 km from Air Manis Beach, The view padang, Amazing view, food, drink, sleep, transport, 8 mins Mentawai fast ferry features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated guest house features a building dating back to 2020, which is 4.9 km from the Siti Nurbaya Bridge. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. As the name suggest, there is an amazing view. The family is very hospitable, thank you guys for all the help. The breakfast or any other other food from menu is really amazimg.

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9.2
Wonderful
135 reviews
Price from
$17
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. We like to travel a lot and for sure this is one of the best places we have ever visited. Situated next to the river with the most beautiful views. All the persons working here made our stay very special, making music at night and playing cardgames with the kids. The food also was delicious. We did three different excursions (village tour, jungle trek for 2 days and bat cave) and everything was very well organized. Also from the moment you make the reservation, there is a very good contact with the host for all your questions. We definitely want to return one day.

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9.5
Exceptional
124 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

SeaGate Bungalows

Sabang

Providing garden views, SeaGate Bungalows in Sabang provides accommodation, a private beach area 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. Borja and Yuyun are excellent hosts that offers you the warmest welcome that you can imagine. They are very kind and help you with any and every question you might have about the place and the island. Every single item in the rooms were well thought. Room was very clean. Having a mini fridge, boiler in the room was great to have. Location is fantastic as it's a bit remote in the island which offers you a calm place to relax. Having the ocean right beneath you is remarkable. Food in the restaurant which is running as a side business, "La Boca Chica", was a great surprise for us as it really exceeded our expectations for taste and variety. We were not comfortable to ride scooter and Borja was kind enough to give us a practice session which shows how far they are willing to go for helping their guests!

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9.9
Exceptional
111 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.

All units in the guest house are fitted with a kettle. Some units feature a terrace and/or a balcony with lake views. The units at the guest house come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. Juma is a really nice place to stay. Very nice apartments (mine had a really nice balcony) with beautiful view on Toba lake. Best of staying at Juma was the owner Pino, who made me feel at home, and made an itenary for me every morning when I rented a scooter and traveled the area.

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9.1
Wonderful
197 reviews
Price from
$46
per night

Bua Guest House

Medan

Featuring garden views, Bua Guest House offers accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 9.3 km from Medan Grand Mosque. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen, along with free WiFi throughout the property. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service. The staff is super nice and extremely helpful! All the green space really helps to relax

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9
Wonderful
226 reviews
Price from
$13
per night

Kaesa Homestay

Berastagi

Situated in Berastagi, 25 km from Mount Sinabung, Kaesa Homestay features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

All units at the homestay are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Each unit is equipped with a private bathroom. At the homestay, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. The host and his family made us feel very welcome from the start. They organized the tour to the vulcano and provided us with all the info and tips for around Berastagi. The enthousiasm of the host is contagious!

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9.4
Wonderful
703 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. Wonderful staff great tour :)

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9
Wonderful
137 reviews
Price from
$9
per night

Smiley's Homestay

Berastagi

Featuring mountain views, Smiley's Homestay is set in Berastagi, 24 km from Mount Sinabung. This 5-star homestay offers free shuttle service and a housekeeping service. The homestay features family rooms. Loved everything about it! Smiley and his wife are exceptional host. The food is amazing. They both are super helpful and knowledgeable when it comes to things to do in the area, where to visit next and how to actually make it there.

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9.3
Wonderful
169 reviews
Price from
$19
per night

SECOND HOPE LODGE

Padang

Set in Padang, SECOND HOPE LODGE offers beachfront accommodation 2.7 km from Samudra Beach and provides various facilities, such as a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities. The air-conditioned accommodation is 700 metres from Siti Nurbaya Bridge. The homestay offers an outdoor fireplace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Excellent location nestled on hill, overlooking old Padang and district where Bat and Arrow is located on opposite side of river. x2 minute walk to old district via quaint rope bridge. Okta and team are legends as hosts and they help you out on what you need.

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9.6
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
$6
per night

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