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Batu Kapal Guest House & Jungle trekking

Batu Kapal, Desa Timbang Jaya, Kecamatan Bahorok, 20774 Bukit Lawang, Indonesia
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Batu Kapal Guest House & Jungle trekking

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Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
146 reviews

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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. Some units have a seating area and/or a balcony. Asian and vegetarian breakfast options with local specialities, pancakes and fruits are available each morning. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house traditional restaurant, which specialises in Asian cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and halal options. The area is popular for cycling and fishing, and bike hire is available at the guest house. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Kualanamu International Airport is 116 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Asian

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
4 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.6
High score for Bukit Lawang

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It’s in the middle of the jungle. The guest house collects you from the bus and then take you by motorbike to the guest house. 15 mins of dirt bike tracks so not for the faint hearted! The place is so peaceful and situated footsteps from the...”
  • Julia
    Germany Germany
    “We enjoyed a lot this remote place. The staff members are amazing. They helped with everything and made our stay to an unforgettable experience. Thanks a lot. Hope to see again on day”
  • Patricia
    Colombia Colombia
    “Bayu has an amazing place close to the forest. His staff makes everything affordable and easy to do. His mom's food is incredibly yummy, and coconut water is very refreshing. I really recommend this place to stay.”
  • Fleur
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “We had a wonderful stay at Batu Kapal Guest house. The staff is so friendly and make you feel like you are at home. We did the 2 day 1 night jungle trek with them, it was amazing. They explained everything very well. We were lucky and we saw many...”
  • Richard
    Canada Canada
    “I stayed for 3 weeks at Batu Kapal and would recommend to others that they not just stay for a day before and/or after a jungle trek but enjoy this peaceful and beautiful location for multiple days. The primates (several monkey species and...”
  • José
    Portugal Portugal
    “Very friendly staff. Great location. Everything was well organised. We made a great jungle trekking with 2 fantastic guides: Chipur and Wise (sorry if I‘m misspelling)”
  • Kate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We loved our stay at Batu Kapal Guest House! We were so welcomed from the moment we arrived by the most amazing team! The place has beautiful scenery and the food was delicious. We we saw lots of orangoutangs, monkeys, birds and chameleons on our...”
  • Caron
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We really enjoyed our stay in Batu Kapal Guest House... The owner and all members of his staff were absolutely brilliant!! Nothing was to much trouble. From pick ups, drop offs, organising trips and cooking our food..... The guest house is 45...”
  • Mon
    Australia Australia
    “Beautiful secluded location about 15-20min moto ride from the village. Make sure you travel light. They can organise a pick up or drop off for a reasonable cost. A clean river is just a minute away for a refreshing swim. We rented a moto from them...”
  • Paola
    Spain Spain
    “The accommodation has stunning views of the jungle. The room was very nice and clean. It was wonderful to wake up to that balcony. Upon arrival we were offered a complimentary drink and then spent the evening with all the staff singing and...”

Hosted by Julia Bayu designing a batik t-shirt

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Julia Bayu designing a batik t-shirt
Welcome to our family's Batu kapal guest house. We would love you to come and stay with us in North Sumatra. You will find our beautiful guesthouse a 40 minute walk or 15 minute motor bike ride from Bukit Lawang village on the peaceful Landak River overlooking Gungung Leuser National Park. We were the only guest house here but now there is 2 more , which is perfect for nature lovers and people looking for a tranquil place to get away from the hustle and bustle of busy city life. With an abundance of nature on your door step, you will love hearing the gibbons morning and night spotting wild orangutans from your guest house. Enjoy our traditional Indonesian family food, we only use natural and fresh ingridients from our garden that we planted ourself here in a backyard,our family working so hard to build our family guest house and dream to introduce our place to the people from all over the world, and we love to make you enjoy and comfortable and be entertained in the evenings by the campfire and the strumming of the guitar. We look forward to welcoming you to our little piece of paradise. electricity 24 hours On booking please contact us to arrange pickup from Bukit Lawang or Medan airport to our guest house. best regard Batu kapal guest house family
We have great friendly staff on site. My Brother Bayu is the Artist in Residence here. Come and have a look at his artwork in the gallery or take an art lesson with Bayu to make your own Batik Tshirt to take home!
There are so many things to see and do when you visit us Swim in the river, play badminton or takraw the local soccer game played on a volleyball court Visit Ship Cave Go on one of our many treks and day tours We have a range of treks and day trips we can organise for you during your stay at Batu Kapal. We are also happy to organise your day trips for you after you arrive. Sumatra Orangutan Treks Choose from our popular 3 hour (550.000 IDR pp) , 1 day (900.000 IDR pp) or 2 day treks (1.5 M IDR pp) to see the wonderful Orangutans that call this place home. The Gunung Leuser National Park is home to over 7000 Orangutans, most of them wild with a small semi-wild population (approx 220 were released here after rescue and rehabilitation). Jungle Trek Wild Exploring 3 to 7 days Tubing and White Water Rafting Market and Village Tour by Becak (Tuk Tuk), Bicycle or Motor Bike Gelugur Hot Springs With Picnic Lunch Tangkahan Elephant Encounter Day Trip Saringgana Waterfall Day Trip with Picnic Lunch Volunteer to teach English at the next village English School house. Plant trees as part of the local reforestation project in Selang Pangeran
Languages spoken: Catalan,English,Spanish,Indonesian

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • batukapal resto
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of Batu Kapal Guest House & Jungle trekking
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

View

  • River view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Fishing

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Wellness

  • Public Bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • Catalan
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Indonesian

House rules
Batu Kapal Guest House & Jungle trekking takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 12:00 to 13:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

5+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rp 100,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The property runs a generator from 6 pm to 10 pm every night.

Please contact the property using the details in the booking confirmation to inform your expected time of arrival, so they can arrange the motor bike transfer from Bukit Lawang Village or the bus terminal.

FAQs about Batu Kapal Guest House & Jungle trekking

  • Batu Kapal Guest House & Jungle trekking offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Badminton equipment
    • Public Bath
    • Entertainment staff
    • Walking tours
    • Cooking class
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live music/performance

  • Batu Kapal Guest House & Jungle trekking has 1 restaurant:

    • batukapal resto

  • Batu Kapal Guest House & Jungle trekking is 2.3 miles from the centre of Bukit Lawang. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Batu Kapal Guest House & Jungle trekking can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Asian

  • Check-in at Batu Kapal Guest House & Jungle trekking is from 13:00, and check-out is until 13:00.

  • Yes, Batu Kapal Guest House & Jungle trekking is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Batu Kapal Guest House & Jungle trekking may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Batu Kapal Guest House & Jungle trekking include:

    • Double
    • Bungalow
    • Dormitory Room