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Palembang

11 guest houses

Jambi

9 guest houses

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Iboih

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Pulauberayan

4 guest houses

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Matraville Home Stay Tuk Tuk Lake Toba Samosir

Tuk Tuk

Situated in Tuk Tuk, Matraville Home Stay Tuk Tuk Lake Toba Samosir features accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

M
Martijn
From
Vietnam
Hospitality, size of the room, location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
Price from
US$27.05
1 night, 2 adults

Sumatra Expedition Lodge

Bukit Lawang

Sumatra Expedition Lodge is a recently renovated guest house in Bukit Lawang, where guests can make the most of its garden and bar. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

O
Osher
From
United Kingdom
Lovely place ran by a very nice family and their team in a peaceful little village not far from Bukit lewang. They arranged my jungle Trek as soon as I arrived which was perfect. Waking up to rice fields and mountain views, what more could you wish for?
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews
Price from
US$21.02
1 night, 2 adults

Hub Tata Guesthouse

Tuk Tuk

A recently renovated guest house set in Tuk Tuk, Hub Tata Guesthouse features a garden. The property features lake views. In good weather, guests are welcome to sit outside.

L
Luc
From
Belgium
This is one of the nicest places (guesthouses) I have ever stayed on my travels. I had 1 of the 2 rooms downstairs right by the water, get up and from your bed you have a view of the lake and the mountains.  Fantastic owner Nia but also a very good and friendly team behind her give you a very welcome feeling right away. I really can't say anything negative about this accommodation. Please note that this is a guesthouse, not a 5* luxury hotel.  The small beautifully maintained garden and all the plants everywhere contribute to a very nice atmosphere.  Please note that the rooms downstairs are more difficult to reach for people who are not very mobile due to the steep stairs (15 steps). There are rooms higher up but of course they lack the charm of staying close to the water.  The restaurant of this guesthouse (with a very nice view) is also worth it. A few special things on the menu but super tasty; definitely try the immune booster. The best restaurants for dinner for me (Hub Tata restaurant closes at 7PM) are on the other side of Tuktuk (15-20 minutes walk) but you can also rent a scooter at Nia.  I would have liked to stay longer but the room was fully booked so book in advance and keep in mind that the Samosir peninsula is so nice that you will probably want to stay longer than planned.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews
Price from
US$22.06
1 night, 2 adults

Jhony's Backpacker-Guest House only stay here book treking with us

Bukit Lawang

Located in Bukit Lawang in the Sumatra region, Jhony's Backpacker-Guest House only stay here book treking with us features a balcony.

L
Lars
From
Netherlands
The tour with Jhony and Lana was great! They made sure everything was in order and made sure I felt comfortable. We spotted some orang utans and other monkeys, the food was good, and the overnight place was good as well. The accommodation at Jhony in Bukit Lawang itself is perfect as well, everything you need. Jhony makes sure you get everything that you need, and also helps you out with your further travels.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Price from
US$2.32
1 night, 2 adults

JUNGLE LIFE GUEST HOUSE - Trekking & Transport Only Book With Us

Bukit Lawang

JUNGLE LIFE GUEST HOUSE - Trekking & Transport Only Book With Us is set in Bukit Lawang and has a pool with a view and river views.

M
Monika
From
Switzerland
I really enjoyed my stay here. It is a comfy and very convenient guesthouse. The staff is really kind and helpfull. They also organize great trekking tours to the jungle. And the location of the guest house is great. Right next to the river. From the terasse you can look down on the river and enjoy the village life.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
US$5.32
1 night, 2 adults

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.

P
Patrycja
From
Poland
A beautiful place, wonderful people, delicious food and a wonderfully organized jungle trek. We will remember this place for a long time! Very homely, friendly atmosphere, evenings with the guitar.... Thank you to the entire team for a wonderful time!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews
Price from
US$17.21
1 night, 2 adults

Gino's Place - Guest House & Jungle Trekking

Bukit Lawang

Located in Bukit Lawang, Gino's Place - Guest House & Jungle Trekking features a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property.

G
Giovanni
From
Italy
Everything was perfect, people, food and hospitality!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews
Price from
US$9.84
1 night, 2 adults

SeaGate Bungalows

Sabang

Providing garden views, SeaGate Bungalows in Sabang offers accommodation, a private beach area, an open-air bath and a garden.

Y
Yuhan
From
China
The food is awesome, plus the stunning ocean view!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
Price from
US$46.45
1 night, 2 adults

Bua Guest House

Medan

Located within 9.3 km of Medan Grand Mosque and 10 km of Maimun Palace, Bua Guest House provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Medan.

A
Anthony Stanley
From
Malaysia
cute little abode with rich foliage in the garden 🪴 gives a homely and “green” feel to the place. the host Mrs Rama is fabulous, attends to your every need and with a warm and friendly, cdemeanour. clean and comfortable. despite its proximity to the city the place makes you a thousand miles away so tranquil
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 571 reviews
Price from
US$18.03
1 night, 2 adults

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.

W
William
From
Denmark
We did the 2-day, 1-night hike and it was an amazing experience. Our guide was excellent – knowledgeable, friendly, and very informative. The staff were all so kind, helpful, and great company throughout our stay. I can highly recommend this place to anyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews
Price from
US$9.19
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$10.27
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 642 reviews
Good location Easy to organise activities through guest house Very good restaurant Good size room Restaurant serves beer Cheap food Mosquito net on bed Drying rack for clothes
Guest review by
Sam
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
The guesthouse is a quiet peaceful place with nice garden, gazebos for you to view the lake and have barbecue. The facilities are good. Kettle is available by request. If you use the passenger boat from Tiga Raja port, it will take you right to your accomodations around tuktuk area, so it's easy to reach the guesthouse.
Guest review by
Elisabeth
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$2.70
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Jhony was a great host and guide. I highly recommend to anyone looking for an authentic and ethical experience trekking through the jungle. Got to see lots of orangutans!
Guest review by
Hamburg
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews
Arif and Risky are great hosts. The hotel is 30 minutes walking into the jungle and in a nice quiet area. Al you can hear is the river flowing by, the animals and the rain on the roof Awesome jungle trekking with Wanda and Juli. And great local food at night made by Risky.
Guest review by
Jorn
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$16.21
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews
What a lovely quiet little corner far away from the tourist crowds, filled with the nature sounds. Very friendly host was extremely helpful :) Discover the nearby green village and mix with the locals :)
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Maya
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$39.03
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 194 reviews
Guesthouse just outside the city center (15 mins walk). Early check-in was a bonus and the garden (where the breakfast is served) is well kept by the family. The rooms are in a seperate house after some steps. Guesthouse arranged an interesting guide.
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Richard
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$15.01
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Great Location, lovely Host and Staff. Very good local food - one of the best chicken rendang I ate so far. The Organisation for the Jungle Trekking was also fabulous.
Guest review by
Simon
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
We very like this homestay where we stayed 4nights. Easy to communicate in English with Feby, our super host who helped us in many ways : sim card, atm, taxi driver, laundry,... The guesthouse is very nice with garden, secure parking, a lot of place for kids can play, ... kitchen, fridge, air con, laudry available. The room was confortable with big bed and the pillow and bed sheets were so soft and confortable. All is perfect. We will come back again!
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Estelle
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$13.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 327 reviews
Great hosts, nice food, good beds, cheap and good scooter for rent (120idr per day including gasoline and helmets). Great value for money!
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Pascal
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews
Great guesthouse, the family is lovely and very helpful. The cheaper rooms are basic but big and very comfortable. Has access to the lake in a quiet area. Their food is really good. Difficult to find anything better for the price. 100% recommended
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Daniel
Young couple
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