Beachfront
Airport shuttle

Kupu Kupu Garden Guest House & Cafe

Orangutan Street, 20852 Bukit Lawang, Indonesia
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Kupu Kupu Garden Guest House & Cafe

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Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
107 reviews

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. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in Asian cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bukit Lawang, like cycling. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Kualanamu International Airport is 117 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
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 bunk bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
High score for Bukit Lawang

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jane
    Singapore Singapore
    “My experience at Kupu Kupu Guesthouse was absolutely amazing. They have the kindest staff, each and every one of them went out of their way to make the stay special to us! The Kupu Kupu team felt like family, and their service at the guesthouse as...”
  • Marit
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Beautiful place in the jungle! We stayed here before and after our jungle hike and if was lovely! They had great breakfast and a delicious family style dinner in the communal area which we loved.”
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This is a wonderful guest house in a peaceful location, a 30 minute walk along the river. Porters are available for a small fee. A fabulous view into the jungle. Arif, Riski and the girls in the kitchen provide a friendly, laid-back atmosphere...”
  • Jasmin
    Australia Australia
    “The Kupu Kupu garden guest house is in a beautiful location with very friendly staff especially Arif who made us feel at home and welcome straight away! we enjoyed our stay so much that we booked in for longer because we didn’t want to leave! the...”
  • Muhamad
    Malaysia Malaysia
    “Very cozy place with a nice and quite atmosphere. A little walk to the juggle makes it super private place to stay. The staffs very friendly and speak fluent English.”
  • Yulia
    Russia Russia
    “The best accomodation in Bukit Lawang! Very cozy, calm hotel made with greate taste. It is located in the river, in front of it yiu can see splendid views on jungles! And of course his staff is the best! Mr Arif does his best, he is involved in...”
  • Dittmar
    Germany Germany
    “Wonderful guesthouse. Risky and Arif are amazing, the food is great and the location beautiful. We arranged a motorbike transport from the bus station and then it’s a 10 minute walk along the water. We would love to come back one day!”
  • Denzel
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Kupu Kupu is a special place on an even more special location. Just a 5 to 10 min walk away from the village, this hidden gem truely lays in the jungle of bukit lawang. its a nice and quiet place, where you can spot plenty of animals just from...”
  • Luis
    Spain Spain
    “Lovely staff, always willing to help. Thank you very much for such a pleasant stay especially Ariz and Risky. 100% recommended. Personal encantador, siempre dispuesto a ayudar. Muchas gracias por una estancia tan agradable especialmente Ariz y...”
  • Pietro
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Amazing place with amazing people! Nice and clean room, delicious food, calm athmosphere.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Kupu Kupu Garden Guest House & Cafe Team

Company review score: 9.8Based on 106 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

In 2009 the creation of Kupu Kupu Garden Guest House & Cafe in Bukit Lawang began. Built by local Bukit Lawang people a unique space was created. that can provide you with a unique experience, jungle adventures for travellers/tourists from all over the world. A true jungle adventure, a memory forever! The Kupu kupu Garden Guest House Team can assist you to organise transport, orangutan treks into the jungle and tours to surrounding areas in North Sumatra and provide for you a cultural and adventurous jungle experience. They can assist you to organise a personalised travel itinerary. At Kupu Kupu Garden Guest House & Cafe, the team of local guides and other workers are focused on providing tourism services with the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

Property information

Kupu Kupu Garden Guest House & Cafe located just outside Bukit Lawang village is a boutique, rustic, small eco-friendly tourism business. Set in a tranquil location surrounded by lush tropical rainforest on the edge of the Bohorok River with fresh, clean, flowing refreshing water and opposite Mt Leuser National Park, a 1,000,000 hectare UNESCO world heritage listed wilderness. This is a magical location and the perfect base for your jungle experiences and adventures - trek to meet the local Sumatran orangutan and other wildlife, tube / raft down the river, indulge in delicious Indonesian cuisine, relax, swim, explore and more ... Our boutique style guest house features 4 rooms, 2 deluxe rooms that are great for families and 1 deluxe double room. These rooms feature private bathrooms with hot water showers, a bar fridge and a secured safe deposit box, indoor and outdoor balcony seating areas to relax in when you are not out exploring. We also have 1 basic budget double room (currently with a cold water shower only). Free wifi is available in the communal areas. In our communal cafe area you can order food and drinks, play games, chat with guests and our workers.

Neighbourhood information

People from all around the world are attracted to Bukit Lawang. A most favoured activity is trekking and camping in the National Park's tropical rain forest. People have the opportunity to view many animals in their natural habitat and see exotic plants. Sumatran orangutans, gibbons (white handed, black/siamang, the 100 gibbon), Thomas Leaf Monkeys (endemic to North Sumatra), pig-tail and long-tail macaque monkeys, numerous birds including hornbills, eagles, argus pheasants and owls, numerous lizards and geckos including the large monitor lizards are often sighted. Water sport activities, swimming, rafting and tubing are also very popular. People can also experience a village agricultural/ cultural tour, travelling in a becak or riding a bycicle, exploring local farming and cottage industries. Learn about soya milk, tofu, tempe, palm sugar manufacturing, tropical fruit trees, cocoa (chocolate) trees, rubber trees and rice paddy fields. Visit the local Friday market. Try out woodcarving and coconut jewellery making. Learn how to cook your favourite Indonesian food. Relax and laze about in hammocks, chat with locals, enjoy the sounds of the jungle and the local musicians.

Languages spoken

English,Indonesian

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Kupu-Kupu Garden Cafe
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Kupu Kupu Garden Guest House & Cafe
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wired internet is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Wellness

  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Indonesian

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
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.

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

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rp 100 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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

Please inform Kupu Kupu Garden Guest House & Cafe in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Kupu Kupu Garden Guest House & Cafe

  • Check-in at Kupu Kupu Garden Guest House & Cafe is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Kupu Kupu Garden Guest House & Cafe has 1 restaurant:

    • Kupu-Kupu Garden Cafe

  • Kupu Kupu Garden Guest House & Cafe offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Beachfront
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live music/performance
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    • Cooking class
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Bike tours

  • Kupu Kupu Garden Guest House & Cafe is 0.8 miles from the centre of Bukit Lawang. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Kupu Kupu Garden Guest House & Cafe is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Kupu Kupu Garden Guest House & Cafe include:

    • Family
    • Double

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