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Batu Kapal Guest House offers an accommodation in Bukit Lawang by the Landark River overlooking Leuser National Park. The hotel has a terrace and views of the mountain, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Some units feature a seating area where you can relax. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. You will find a 24-hour front desk and gift shop at the property. You can engage in various activities, such as cycling and fishing. The property is 45-minute walk or 15-minute motorbike ride from Bukit Lawang. The nearest airport is Kualanamu International Airport, 84 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Asian


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.6
High score for Bukit Lawang
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  • Alfredo
    Italy Italy
    Many thanks to every single member of Batu Kapal. They’re doing a great job ! Magical location, delicious food and great people. Big thanks especially to Endrah, Ali and Chef Baim, our guides during the 2 days jungle trek, which I really...
  • Ina
    Germany Germany
    This hidden gem was by far the best place we've ever stayed in 6 months of traveling South East Asia. The location is in the middle of the jungle, you can see monkeys and orang utans from your room and you can go swimming in the river 100 m from...
  • Lou
    France France
    Best place in Sumatra. In the middle of the jungle, very cosy place to stay for enjoy the nature. There is river where you can swim, the food was very good and all the staff were very friendly, helpful and kindly. We did the 3 day 2 night trekking...

Hosted by Julia Bayu designing a batik t-shirt

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score

Julia Bayu designing a batik t-shirt
Welcome to our family's Batu kapal guest house. We would love you to come and stay with us in North Sumatra. You will find our beautiful guesthouse a 40 minute walk or 15 minute motor bike ride from Bukit Lawang village on the peaceful Landak River overlooking Gungung Leuser National Park. We were the only guest house here but now there is 2 more , which is perfect for nature lovers and people looking for a tranquil place to get away from the hustle and bustle of busy city life. With an abundance of nature on your door step, you will love hearing the gibbons morning and night spotting wild orangutans from your guest house. Enjoy our traditional Indonesian family food, we only use natural and fresh ingridients from our garden that we planted ourself here in a backyard,our family working so hard to build our family guest house and dream to introduce our place to the people from all over the world, and we love to make you enjoy and comfortable and be entertained in the evenings by the campfire and the strumming of the guitar. We look forward to welcoming you to our little piece of paradise. electricity 24 hours On booking please contact us to arrange pickup from Bukit Lawang or Medan airport to our guest house. best regard Batu kapal guest house family
We have great friendly staff on site. My Brother Bayu is the Artist in Residence here. Come and have a look at his artwork in the gallery or take an art lesson with Bayu to make your own Batik Tshirt to take home!
There are so many things to see and do when you visit us Swim in the river, play badminton or takraw the local soccer game played on a volleyball court Visit Ship Cave Go on one of our many treks and day tours We have a range of treks and day trips we can organise for you during your stay at Batu Kapal. We are also happy to organise your day trips for you after you arrive. Sumatra Orangutan Treks Choose from our popular 3 hour (550.000 IDR pp) , 1 day (900.000 IDR pp) or 2 day treks (1.5 M IDR pp) to see the wonderful Orangutans that call this place home. The Gunung Leuser National Park is home to over 7000 Orangutans, most of them wild with a small semi-wild population (approx 220 were released here after rescue and rehabilitation). Jungle Trek Wild Exploring 3 to 7 days Tubing and White Water Rafting Market and Village Tour by Becak (Tuk Tuk), Bicycle or Motor Bike Gelugur Hot Springs With Picnic Lunch Tangkahan Elephant Encounter Day Trip Saringgana Waterfall Day Trip with Picnic Lunch Volunteer to teach English at the next village English School house. Plant trees as part of the local reforestation project in Selang Pangeran
Languages spoken: Catalan,English,Spanish,Indonesian

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • batukapal resto
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of Batu Kapal Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
View
  • River view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Public Bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • Catalan
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Indonesian

House rules

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Check-in

From 13:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 12:00 to 13:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

5+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rp 100,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The property runs a generator from 6 pm to 10 pm every night.

Please contact the property using the details in the booking confirmation to inform your expected time of arrival, so they can arrange the motor bike transfer from Bukit Lawang Village or the bus terminal.

FAQs about Batu Kapal Guest House

  • The prices at Batu Kapal Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Batu Kapal Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Bungalow
    • Dormitory Room

  • Batu Kapal Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Badminton equipment
    • Public Bath
    • Entertainment staff
    • Walking tours
    • Cooking class
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live music/performance

  • Check-in at Batu Kapal Guest House is from 13:00, and check-out is until 13:00.

  • Yes, Batu Kapal Guest House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Batu Kapal Guest House has 1 restaurant:

    • batukapal resto

  • Batu Kapal Guest House is 2.3 miles from the centre of Bukit Lawang. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Batu Kapal Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Asian