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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. Secluded location, friendly staff including Tyson and Ellie who also helped us arrange our jungle trek. Clean and comfortable property.

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9.3
Superb
185 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

Situated in Iboih, 200 metres from Iboih Beach, Santi Garden Bungalows features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace. Rooms are equipped with a balcony with garden views and free WiFi. The location is absolutely amazing, right next to the amazing sea but also in the jungle. We managed to see lots of amazing animals right from the bungalow terrace. Monkey, monitor lizards, birds, butterflies. Our bungalow was sea front, thanks to Robi who moved us after the first night. Very close to the bungalows is Olala restaurant, an amazing one, with a great terrace and view. It s like 50m away. We had hot water as well which I honestly didn't expect. Robi will help you with anything, motorbike rental at great prices, snorkeling equipment, snorkeling trips etc. I strongly recommend this place!

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9.4
Superb
487 reviews
Price from
US$19
per night

Located in Bukit Lawang, Gino's Place - Guest House & Jungle Trekking features a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service. The place is super clean and all the staff is amazing!! The whole place is a 10/10 and the food on the premises is delicious😋😋😋 We would like to give a big thank-you to Putri for the great communication from the date we booked and throughout our stay and to Nani for always greeting us daily at the reception/restaurant area with her genuine smile. “Big SHOUT OUT to Jack and Rico for being excellent guides during our two day jungle trekking…..and of course a big thank you to Junet our amazing taxi driver who picked us up at the airport and at the end of our stay drove us to lake Toba in the most professional way possible🙏🙏😊😘🦧

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9.2
Superb
180 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

Providing garden views, SeaGate Bungalows in Sabang offers accommodation, a private beach area, an open-air bath and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The most wonderful place we stayed during our trip. Very welcoming owners, helpful and friendly. Thanks for the lovely stay!

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9.8
Exceptional
203 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

Featuring mountain views, Orangutan Bungalow in Bukit Lawang features accommodation, free bikes, a garden, a terrace, a restaurant and barbecue facilities. Complimentary WiFi is offered.

There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Nice bungalows near nature and park. I recommend also to take trip to jungle with Robin (Robinto Carlos;) and Dian. We spent 2 days/1 night with them, and it was amazing experience. Guides are very sympathetic and funny, also professional as well. They respected all rules for contact with Orangutans and other animals. Meals in jungle were very tasty with a lot of fruits. Our 10 years son was also very happy and spent great time, enjoying trip.

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9.2
Superb
524 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

Set in Bukit Lawang, Sahnan Guest House has a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property. A tour desk can provide information on the area.

At the hotel, every room is fitted with a balcony. At Sahnan Guest House the rooms come with a private bathroom. Beautiful bungalow sat in a lovely garden. They also have a restaurant on site. Staff was very nice, they arranged car to Berastagi. Room spacious and very clean.

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9.3
Superb
202 reviews
Price from
US$16
per night

Situated in Bukit Lawang, Green Travelodge Bukit Lawang features accommodation with free WiFi and seating area.

There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries.

The lodge offers an Asian or halal breakfast. The place is absolutely great! Located in quiet part of the village, on the edge of the jungle, yet close to village centre and easy to walk around. Huts are beautiful, surrounded by wonderfully maintained garden. Rooms are spacious, clean and nicely equiped. There is no aircon, but fan was enough. Breakfast is tasty. Personnel is very friendly and helpful, there is very nice atmosphere in this place. They organized transport for us to and from Bukit Lawang. They arranged for us village tour (sugar factory, rice fields etc.) and 1 day jungle trek with rafting at the end, and all was perfect. Our guides Eman and Rizky took super care of us, we felt very safe with them. They shares their jungle knowledge with us, they did great job to show us many animals. We saw orangutans, Thomas leaf monkeys, macaques, argus, monitor lizard! That was fantastic stay and great trek! Highly recommended!

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9.5
Exceptional
474 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Kokos Hostel Padang City features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Padang. Offering a bar, the property is located within 2 km of Samudra Beach. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Perfect location you could ask for, close to nice coffee shops, walkable to mentawai ferry and the staff is very cordial, makes you feel at home, very reapectful and goes over and beyond with any help you could need as a traveler. Very chill, melow vibes.

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9.3
Superb
269 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Set in Bukit Lawang, Jungle treking & Jungle Tour if you want to stay here, you must book treking only with us offers a garden. The accommodation offers room service, and currency exchange for guests.

At the hostel, each room is fitted with a balcony with a mountain view. At Jungle treking & Jungle Tour if you want to stay here, you must book treking only with us the rooms are equipped with a TV, a shared bathroom, and a terrace with a city view. Had an amazing 3 day tour with Annuar, very friendly, knowledgeable and funny! Highly recommend!

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9.1
Superb
165 reviews
Price from
US$2
per night

Situated in Bukittinggi, 1.5 km from Gadang Clock Tower, Padi Ecolodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. Located around 1.8 km from Hatta Palace, the hotel is also 21 km away from Padang Panjang Train Station. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The location and the buildings were STUNNING.

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9.1
Superb
268 reviews
Price from
US$52
per night

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