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Riverside Guesthouse

Jalan Orangutan, 20774 Bukit Lawang, Indonesia
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Riverside Guesthouse

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Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
62 reviews

Situated in Bukit Lawang, Riverside Guesthouse provides accommodation with seating area. With mountain views, this accommodation features a terrace. The guest house has family rooms. At the guest house, units are fitted with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi, while some rooms include a balcony. At the guest house, each unit has bed linen and towels. Guests are welcome to eat in the on-site restaurant. Sightseeing tours are available within a reachable distance. 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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
6.7
Low score for Bukit Lawang

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Craig
    Indonesia Indonesia
    “Great location, friendly owners, able to speak Indonesian and English”
  • Karim
    Belgium Belgium
    “Clean and spacious rooms. Very friendly staff. Good location”
  • Dorit
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely and spacious clean room. Very helpful hosts.”
  • Yanic
    Canada Canada
    “Thanks to Fadil for our perfect stay in Bukit Lawang. We enjoyed every moments. Fadil took care of everything, from our pickup in Medan to our orang-outans trek. We had the chance to do the trek with Ibo as a guide. Really nice guide who took the...”
  • Antti
    Finland Finland
    “Riverside is our long time favorite because of the great location and the lovely family running the place.”
  • Anne
    Norway Norway
    “After having slept one night in the jungle it felt like heaven to come to this place. Spacious room, hot water and a nice terrace.”
  • Justin
    Malaysia Malaysia
    “Good location near the river with good view of the hill and jungle. Our host was friendly and helpful. Good value.”
  • Antti
    Finland Finland
    “We always return to this lovely place with perfect location. This part of the village is peaceful eneught but still next to some nice restaurants. The French-Indonesian couple running Riverside GH are kind and friendly. All the necessary...”
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Nice big spacious clean room. Lovely hosts. Great location. Close to shops and restaurants. Monkeys. Nice area.”
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Nice big spacious clean room. Lovely hosts. Great location. Close to shops and restaurants. Monkeys. Nice area.”

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.

Host Information

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
Our property is a very charming and well thought out three story building overlooking the beautiful Bohorok River. We have built our guesthouse with love as it is our home too! Our property is in a perfect location for wading in the river, hiking the Gunung Leuser National Park to see the incredible orangutans or just passing the day in a hammock watching the wildlife in peace. You are in the heart of the jungle so will see many beautiful birds, monkeys, etc. Our property is directly across from the stunning Bohorok river so your view will be not only of the river but a huge wall of jungle. It is absolutely beautiful. Fadill can help you arrange ethical treks in the Gunung Leuser National PArk, any local trips as well as drivers and excursions outside our area.
Fadill manages Riverside Guesthouse. He was born and raised in and around Bukit Lawang. His family has lived here for generations and has a true love and connection with the area. Fadill has built his life around conserving the beautiful orangutans and their jungle home.
Bukit Lawang is such a special place and visitors always say what a magical place it is. The town is about a mile long and is built on a cobblestone walkway filled with local restaurants and shops. What makes Bukit Lawang extra special is the local residents. They are always smiling, kind and welcoming. There are a variety of restaurants that serve not only local Indonesian dishes but also Western type meals. We have small shops for buying drinks and snacks and a local outdoor market on Friday as well.
Languages spoken: English,French,Indonesian

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Riverside
    • Open for
      Breakfast

Facilities of Riverside Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Hiking

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Transport

  • Public transport tickets

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Indonesian

House rules
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Check-in
From 13:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
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.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
Rp 50,000 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Rp 50,000 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rp 50,000 per person, per night

Prices for cots and 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 and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and 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 reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, Maestro and UnionPay credit card.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Riverside Guesthouse

  • Riverside Guesthouse is 250 yards from the centre of Bukit Lawang. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Riverside Guesthouse 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 Riverside Guesthouse include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Family

  • Riverside Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Water sport facilities on site

  • Riverside Guesthouse has 1 restaurant:

    • Riverside

  • Check-in at Riverside Guesthouse is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, Riverside Guesthouse is popular with guests booking family stays.