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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. Very nice, functional and clean bungalows in a beautiful tropical garden. Great hospitality. Restaurant Olala with good food next door and Iboih Beach in 3min walking distance. Pier for snorkeling and boat pick up for day trips right in front of the bungalows. Possibility to rent a scooter to explore the island.

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9.4
Superb
485 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. Very comfortable and you can’t beat being right on the water

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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. Amazing spot, super chill, friendly people and right in the beginning of the jungle

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9.2
Superb
524 reviews
Price from
US$13
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. 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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9.3
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. Green Travel lodge was beyond our expectations. The accommodation looks exacly like the pictures, it's really peacefull and relaxing. The food is also AMAZING, we even took a cooking class with the chef ( it's not offered but you can just ask Jay or Lulu ). I did the one night two days trek and I loved it. We had Rio and Mizin as guides and they were wonderful. They know everyting about the jungle and can show you so many different plants and for what they are used for, you are always learning somethings. They have a perfect english. We were also lucky to see 8 orang outan, a lot of Thomas's leaf monkeys, pig tail monkeys and a lot of differents birds. Even in the jungle we ate really well with the cook Padme, he did 5 differents dishes for us. Jay told him which kind of food we liked and he cooked in consequence. The other junior guide Sandra was also really nice, he is still learning english but he is always trying to help. All the guides took really good care of us and were always looking if we needed help or if we were happy. I told Rio that I loved waterfall and he took me to see one near the camp and they were no one except us. And the day after, we took an other path than the usual one to see an other waterfall, and again, we were alone. It was great to be finally away of all the tourist in the normal path. Rio knows the jungles so I you tell him what are your preference, he will do anything to satisfy you. When I was doing the trek, my mom was really sick. She had food poisoning in Bali. Jay called a doctor and she came 3 time a day to check on my mother. The whole team took really good care of her, always coming to check on her and to bring her food to get better. The price of the doctor was also really cheap for all the things she did. Because of the sickness of my mother, I was not sure to do the jungle trek, but jay reassured me that he will take care of everything and he did. I'm really greatful.

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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. I found Kokos out of desperation, because I had stayed at another hsotel in terrible conditions, and it was the best thing that ever happened to me. Giti (I apologize if I spelled your name wrong) was one of the most helpful staffs I have ever met. She gave me valuable tips for my stay and trip through Indonesia. Thanks to his recommendation, I discovered Mentawai, what a wonderful place. The beds are comfortable, there is a shower with hot water, and the place is well organized and clean. The location is a plus, it is next to the Siti Nurbaya Bridge, which has a view of the canal and the sunset that will take your breath away. I recommend it.

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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. I had a great experience staying here. The host is a really chill, down-to-earth guy who genuinely cares about his guests. He was very accommodating to my situation and made sure I was comfortable throughout my stay. The room was clean, spacious, and a great place to relax after a long day. At first, I wasn’t planning to do the trekking because it was a bit out of my budget, and we initially disagreed on the price. But despite that, he went as far as to let me set up my tent on his property for free to ensure my safety, which really showed his kindness and hospitality. One important thing to note—before booking, make sure you can afford the trekking with him. He’s very passionate about it, and there could be some misunderstandings if you stay without booking a trek. But overall, if you’re looking for a welcoming place with a great host and a solid trekking experience, this is a great choice!

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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. Nice location and view, exceptional architecture. Breakfast: watermelon, ananas, coffee, bread, nutella, omelette.

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9.1
Superb
268 reviews
Price from
US$52
per night

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