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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. Brian and Sarah were so nice and hospitable! They picked me up at the bus station, gave me a welcome drink, and answered all my question. Brian helped set up the jungle trek with Rosyid, who was a incredible guide. He was very knowledgeable, fun and made sure we had a great time. Definitely recommend booking the trek through the guesthouse. I’m going to have to come back and do a longer trek with them.

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9.2
Superb
195 reviews
Price from
£8
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. As the name suggest, there is an amazing view. The family is very hospitable, thank you guys for all the help. The breakfast or any other other food from menu is really amazimg.

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9.2
Superb
130 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. Everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful. They also helped us arrange the most incredible trek in the jungle. A very unique stay. All of the staff was attentive, the cook was very sweet and made great meals, and everyone really paid attention to our needs and safety during the trek.

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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. The Place was amazing. Great value for money. The room has a sea view, it is very quiet, comfortable, clean and you have a fridge, desk and drinking water in the room. Wifi works well and I could work and take online meetings with no problem. The food prepared at the restaurant is some of the best I have eaten in Indonesia. Because of Ramadan food options needed to be arranged in advance but the host cooked for us during lunch also because on the island there would have been very limited options otherwise. The best thing is the reef right in front of the property that is basically your backyard. Beautiful snorkeling you can stay in the water for hours. They arranged for us a pick up and drop off at the ferry port and also a scooter rental at a reasonable price.

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9.9
Exceptional
110 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

Juma cottages

Tuk Tuk

Set in Tuk Tuk in the Sumatra region, Juma cottages features a garden. There is an on-site restaurant and free private parking.

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. Juma is a really nice place to stay. Very nice apartments (mine had a really nice balcony) with beautiful view on Toba lake. Best of staying at Juma was the owner Pino, who made me feel at home, and made an itenary for me every morning when I rented a scooter and traveled the area.

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9.1
Superb
192 reviews
Price from
£31
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. Best homestay in medan We really loved the owners they were so kind location is a bit out of medan but we didn't want to be near city center so was fine. Very nice house with beautiful garden, breakfast and coffee was great. Got to try lots of fruit from the garden and really enjoyed spending time with the hosts. They picked us up from airport and organized a shuttle bus to bukit lawang. Stay here if you are spending a night or two in medan on your way to other destinations.

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9
Superb
221 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Kaesa Homestay

Berastagi

Situated in Berastagi, 25 km from Mount Sinabung, Kaesa Homestay features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

All units at the homestay are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Each unit is equipped with a private bathroom. At the homestay, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. The hospitality, wauw! We felt so at home and had the best time with Keas and his family! Thanks for the great stay

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9.4
Superb
682 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Sumatra Cheeky Monkeys

Bukit Lawang

Situated in Bukit Lawang, Sumatra Cheeky Monkeys features accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of the picnic area or the barbecue, or enjoy views of the lake and river. 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
134 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Smiley's Homestay 5 stars

Berastagi

Featuring mountain views, Smiley's Homestay is set in Berastagi, 24 km from Mount Sinabung. This 5-star homestay offers free shuttle service and a housekeeping service. The homestay features family rooms. Lovely family that organized everything for me from transport to tours and amazing food!

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9.3
Superb
164 reviews
Price from
£13
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. 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
£8
per night

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