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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. We stayed here for one night before our jungle trek. We booked our Medan airport to Bukit Lawang transport and the jungle trek with them. From the time of booking till we left the place; Brian and his team were extremely helpful. Sarah cooked delicious dinner for the night. The place is value for money and they even provide good breakfast. Our tour guide for the forest trek was Rosyid & his assistant Theo. They were absolutely amazing and the best throughout. I could complete my trek on the last day because of their motivation throughout. We can't recommend them enough. The food that they served during trek was also really good. Rosyid and Theo went out of their way to help a random guy during the trek who was unwell and made sure to give him the medicines and took extremely good care of him till he got better and help arrived. It didn't matter to him if the guy was part of our group or no and that shows how professional and caring they are. Magic tricks by Rosyid at the campsite was very entertaining. There was also Manto who cooked extremely delicious dinner and breakfast for us and helped with the river tubing. Would definitely recommend staying at Sumatra Thomas Leaf Monkey Guesthouse in Bukit Lawang.

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9.2
Superb
185 reviews
Price from
DKK 74
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. The hospitality is great! Easy communication with the host. Robert was great at getting back to me with questions I had. The place is very clean, comfortable bed. I had an excellent meal there. Hot shower. The view is beautiful. The place is located in a more secluded area, not near the city but very close to the ferry.

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9.3
Superb
122 reviews
Price from
DKK 129
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. Ellie helped us to organise a trip in Sumatra from getting picked up at the airport to being dropped off, including activities such as jungle tour, elephant washing, lake toba, etc. Not only was she very professional during the organisation but she was also available all along in case something happened! Upon arrival at the discovery villa, we were greeted by Tyson and a delicious watermelon juice, while he walked us through the planning of the next couple days. Every guide we had was very knowledgeable ( Dany walked us through the jungle, he stopped often to show us some plants and of course the various monkeys/ orangutans) and always seemed very happy! The food was very diverse and delicious, especially the juices😋 The whole trip felt like pure holidays, we did something everyday but never felt rushed or stressed as the guides were usually flexible! Everything was absolutely amazing, we would definitely recommend staying there and take contact if there is any special requests, they are always happy to help their hosts!! We will hopefully be back one day!

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9.5
Exceptional
113 reviews
Price from
DKK 104
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.

At the guest house, every unit has a desk. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and sea views is offered in every unit. The units include a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The hosts, Jujun and Borja are very kind and helpful persons. At the end, it was a bit sad to say goodbye to them. The room was very comfortable, we had everything what we needed. It has a big terrace, big enogh to do yoga or just relax comfortably. Their kitchen is very good, breakfast and dinner are available, but they also made lunch for us the day when we arrived and was very hungry. There are just a few bungalows, it's really cosy and private.

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9.9
Exceptional
101 reviews
Price from
DKK 323
per night

Juma cottages

Tuk Tuk

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.

The nearest airport is Sisingamangaraja XII International Airport, 130 km from the guest house. Everything. It’s a wonderful, peaceful place with a great spot to watch the sunset. The owners are also very lovely and helpful people - they recommended many things and are just really nice to chat to as well. They built the hotel themselves! Excellent, very clean and new rooms with a comfy bed and balcony.

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9.2
Superb
181 reviews
Price from
DKK 323
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 bed was really comfortable, the place is nicely decorated, the grounds are beautiful. The staff were friendly and accommodating. We really enjoyed talking with the host. They were very nice even though we arrived for a very late check in.

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9
Superb
205 reviews
Price from
DKK 91
per night

Sumatra Cheeky Monkeys

Bukit Lawang

At the guest house, every unit is equipped with a wardrobe. A patio with an outdoor dining area and mountain views is offered in all units. At the guest house, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. The owner was so kind. Let me stay in a slightly more expensive room inside without paying the difference and got a ride back to the guesthouse from the city center at night. I wasn’t there for long but definitely felt it was a good deal for the price. It is pretty far from the center of butik lawang. You can walk it in 20min or get a tuktuk for 30rp. The walk is nice. You get to see another side to the area.

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9
Superb
127 reviews
Price from
DKK 64
per night

Romlan 3 stars

Tuk Tuk

Facing the seafront, Romlan is a guest house offering a 3-star accommodation in Tuk Tuk. It has a private beach area, garden and private parking. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, luggage storage space and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. Hard to fault it. Great value for money. Free kayak rental, amazing restaurant at a really affordable price and the staff went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. Don’t forget the stunning lake views.

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9
Superb
481 reviews
Price from
DKK 97
per night

Fun Family Guest House n Jungle Tour 2 stars

Bukit Lawang

Fun Family Guest House n Jungle Tour is offering accommodation in Bukit Lawang. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. This 2-star guest house offers private entrance. Place and people are amazing. All around great!

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9
Superb
122 reviews
Price from
DKK 30
per night

Hisar Guest House

Tuk Tuk

Featuring lake views, Hisar Guest House in Tuk Tuk features accommodation and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

Units are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower, while some units at the guest house also boast a seating area. At the guest house, certain units are equipped with a kettle and chocolates or cookies. Beautiful view, good location, clean room, very nice owners, fair price

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9.4
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
DKK 150
per night

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