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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. You feel like at home with Brian and his family/friends. Lot of kindness and helpfull. You can ask him what you need. He organized our trek in the jungle with Rosyid. It was a great experience with him. We enjoyed our trek, Rosyid explained us everything he could. The evening we laughed a lot. Our stay was just amazing. Great guys ! Thank you for everything

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9.2
Superb
197 reviews
Price from
£9
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. Amazing host, comfortable beds and the hospitality they provided just simply amazing. We will come back for sure!

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9.2
Superb
132 reviews
Price from
£14
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. Best place for Orang Utan Trekking (we did 3 days / 2 nights). Staff and guide were great: very nice, knowledgeable, trustworthy and familiar - was a great experience that I can recommend to everyone! p.s. we were very lucky and were able to see 7 different orang utans

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9.5
Exceptional
120 reviews
Price from
£12
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. - Watching the magnificent view of your private bay from the hammock. - Falling asleep and waking up to the sound of the waves. - The bungalow having hotel like luxuries like a mini fridge, your own drink water tank and coffee and tea supplies. - The roofless shower. But most of all: The delightful hosts who will do anything in their power to make you feel as comfortable as possible and deliver the services that you may want or need. They are genuinely good people who really care about you, the community and also the environment. Tips: - Go have dinner with them at least once. Yuyun is a really good cook. And there is a future restaurant in the making! - Ask Borja for tips what to do around the island and where to get the best coffee. - Rent a scooter from the hosts to see the island. They are safe, well-maintained and helmets available. - Rent snorkel equipment from the hosts. (One of) the most beautiful snorkeling spot(s) is right in front of you. - If you want to go diving, make sure to enquire about it with Borja and Yuyun as they are both divemasters.

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9.9
Exceptional
110 reviews
Price from
£27
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. We loved our stay here! Pino, his family and the staff were all so welcoming and lovely! We ended up staying here longer than expected. The rooms were very big, clean and a great balcony to chill on! Food in the restaurant was tasty, bike rental was easy and the bikes were in great condition. One of our favourite stops during our trip :)

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9.2
Superb
193 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

Sahnan Guest House

Bukit Lawang

Set in Bukit Lawang, Sahnan Guest House has a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, and organising tours for guests.

At the hotel, every room is fitted with a balcony. At Sahnan Guest House the rooms come with a private bathroom. There was nothing not to love here. The property was clean and well-located, the staff went above and beyond for us by helping us organize rides and activities, the bed was quite comfortable, and the food at the restaurant was tasty and cheap. With the river running by so close, it felt like we were staying at an alpine lodge! The family running the guest house is extremely kind. We couldn’t recommend this place enough. Make sure to bring cash with you, though. As of writing this it’s a cash-only town with the nearest ATM about 7km away.

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9.5
Exceptional
108 reviews
Price from
£12
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. I have never felt so welcome in my life in a hotel. Adi, Coco, Sarah, Santa, Ellie, and everyone else. You are all amazing people. The amount of work you put in the Cheeky Monkeys and all this while wearing the biggest smile and showing the kindest heart is not to explain in words, only in experience. Cheeky Monkeys gives real meaning to 'Arrive as a stranger, leave as a friend'.

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9
Superb
137 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Tropical Jungle Hut

Bukit Lawang

Located in Bukit Lawang in the Sumatra region, Tropical Jungle Hut features a balcony and mountain views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and currency exchange for guests.

Towels and bed linen are provided in the guest house. At the guest house, there is a dressing room for guests to change in. The most beautiful people i ever stayed with And beautiful room with an amazing atmosphere Quite and peaceful,the bed so comfortable the bathroom with really nice decorations and good shower and it was super clean and well decorated.To get to this bungalow really easy access and you can get something good in super market (indomaret)just about 5 minute away with scooter, The view of the ricefield and the green surrounding is just what I looking for. They organize my jungle trekking with the best guide (jipur,aji and bagus)for 3 days 2 night Which is so great and fun So much knowledge of the jungle,animals and medical plants. Thank you very much for everything We will definitely come back jungle brothers Best regard Liam & Julie

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9
Superb
7 reviews
Price from
£14
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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9.3
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Sumatra Expedition Lodge

Bukit Lawang

À la carte and American breakfast options with local specialities, pancakes and juice are available each morning at the guest house. Guests are welcome to eat in the on-site traditional restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, cocktails and high tea. Had a great time at this lovely place! The hosts make you feel very welcome, and they help out with every question you have!

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9.4
Superb
60 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

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