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 recommend. What a team ! Keep up the good work !

Stayed in May 2024

If I really really have to criticize something, then the lack of hangers and shelves to store things like toiletries bags. But that's just a recommendation, not a problem.

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 the rooms. The staff is super nice and welcoming and the atmosphere amazing, playing guitar and sitting together every night at the restaurant.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing, everything was so nice !

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 into the jungle with two amazing guide and we definitely recommend this experience. They know a lot about the jungle and they take care of you during all the trip. Thank you very much for making our stay an amazing moment.

Stayed in April 2024

Maybe they could put a dorm room or a couple more private rooms, cause it only allows 4 rooms at a time, so it’s not the most social guest house. But besides that it was a really good value for money.

It’s next to the jungle so you have really good chances to see orangutans and monkeys in the property. Also the food and staff are amazing.

Stayed in March 2024

The guest house is right in the jungle and has a beautiful atmosphere! We could see Urang Utans 50 meters behind our door. Don't worry about getting anywhere, they pick you up from the village and bring you back. The tour we booked through them was also really nice.

Stayed in March 2024

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I would describe the property as a great halfway experience between jungle and luxury accommodation. I was greeted with monkeys on arrival so was very happy. If you don’t mind staying abit out the way of Bukit Lawang this is a great place to stay. I did a 3 day jungle trek all organised through Bayu. From travel to food and camping, with not being afraid to go above and beyond should you need anything for the trip. The tour guides who are also staff of the guest house were fantastic and answered all my questions. Special thanks to Jupur and Bagus for being such great guides. I even got extra tours such as exploring the near by cave and night spear fishing with the staff. Overall great experience would definitely recommend!

Stayed in March 2024

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We booked this after reading the reviews and we were not disappointed. This felt like a cut above the other places to stay in providing a real experience of the area. It’s a beautiful and tranquil spot and a very well-run operation. It’s some way out of the village (which we appreciated) but the staff are excellent about transporting you in and out. This also means that there is a lot of wildlife around you (including possibly orangutans). The setting is stunning. Bayo, his brother Aji and all the staff really go out of their way to look after their guests and ensure that they have a great time. The service feels very personal. They are very knowledgeable about the local area and the wildlife and passionate about sharing their knowledge with their guests. And the food is fantastic, made largely with ingredients grown on site. They also organise jungle treks, using people who work for them or they know well. Ours was excellent, superbly led by Berry and Ndaka – they were brilliant at looking after us and ensuring that we had superb experiences of the wildlife and were safe. Again it seemed more personal and in a much smaller group than many of the tours that we heard about. This is also a real family and local venture. So stay here too if you want to feel that your tourist spend is going to support local people, the development of the community, the protection of the local environment and the sustainability of local tourism. The owners are excellent about employing young people from their community and supporting their training and development.

Stayed in March 2024

I had an amazing stay at Batu Kapal guest house. Baju and his friends go to an extend to make us feel welcome, help us with organizing jungle treks, and playing songs on the guitar. The place itself is on the edge of the jungle with high chance of spotting monkeys already. Would come again!

Stayed in February 2024

we had an amazing time at the hotel. we saw a few orang utan just around the hotel very close, that was such special moments. the room was very clean and cute. we loved the bathroom & the river just next to the hotel. the guys picked us up from the town and we had very good food there.

Stayed in January 2024

We had an amazing stay at Batu Kapal! From the moment we booked we were looked after, they organised our ride from the airport and our jungle trek. The food is amazing and all the team are so helpful and friendly! The location is unbelievable, right in the jungle with loads of birds, monkeys and sometimes orangutans coming to visit! They pick you up from town and drive you over to the house, which is a great introduction to jungle life! Cannot recommend this place enough. We had a fantastic stay, thank you to all the team!!

Stayed in January 2024

It was one of the best stay that we had in Asia so far. The surrounding, hospitality and food is amazing. You can go to sleep with the monkeys. orangutans and thousands of birds. The road there is nice adventure but guys know what they do. We did a trek into the jungle with them and everything was super good organized and the guid was knowledgeable. Also the owner Bayu took me for motocross trip and it was a great experience!

Stayed in January 2024

The scenery is beautiful with the river and rainforest views and we even saw an orangutan in the backyard. Trek was really nice, the guides were amazing and they helped us with everything.

Stayed in January 2024

i had a wonderful time here! the location is so peaceful and beautiful! the staff are very friendly and helpful! i did a 3 day trek with them and it was amazing - definitely recommend!! they adapted everything to us and fed us so well during the trek! i also asked if i could learn wood carving and they organised it for me, which was fascinating to see the skill and give it a go. there’s a river you can swim in and see some monkeys. whilst i was there two orangutangs came up close to the buildings! it’s a lovely place!!

Stayed in January 2024

Wonderful Environment The environment is beautiful, responsibly, and respectfully managed.

Stayed in January 2024

The stay was amazing. Bayu and allá the family from Batu Kapal was really nice to me, I didnt want to leave. Thank u guys for everything you are awesome. Also, the jungle Trek with them was incredible good. I highly reccomend this place to spend quality time with good people and beautiful nature. Hope to come back soon.

Stayed in September 2023

Set in the jungle about a 15 minute motorbike ride from Bukit Lawang. They arranged pick up from our accomodation in Medan. Beautiful setting. We sat and ate breakfast with big groups of monkeys most days and other guests had orangutans pass through. Peaceful and quiet with a beautiful river one minutes walk away that you can swim in when it’s hot. The staff are lovely and go above and beyond. They were always available to take us into town whenever we wanted and offer great advice. Local Indonesian food is good with lots of options. Western options for breakfast like pancakes, fruit and omelettes. We went into the jungle for 2 days with a private tour with the guys too and it was incredible. Saw everything on our bucket list and more. They took things at our pace and gave us options for what we wanted to do. Campsite was clean. Food was amazing and they took such good care of us. Definitely add on the rafting to get home. Once in a lifetime trip

Stayed in September 2023

Be aware that the guest house is about a 15 minute motorbike ride from the main road and town, if you are not an extremely confident off-road motorcycle rider then you are pretty much confined to the guesthouse unless you pay for a tour or ride to the town. This could be positive or negative depending on you. Also bring your own soap and toiletries as they are not provided.

The guest house is away from the main town so you are next to a nice river and lots of jungle, we saw a Thomas leaf monkeys right from our room. The staff is exceptional and their food is good as well.

Stayed in September 2023

the staff are all really friendly and helpful

Stayed in September 2023

The guesthouse impresses with a unique location in the middle of nature, situated on a creek. After an adventurous 15-minute motorbike ride, you arrive and are warmly welcomed by the boys working there. On site you can explore a cave, get to know the flora and fauna, book an orangutan trek or just relax. You don't get this amazing nature and stunning views if you stay in Bukit Lawang. The food and drinks were really great and the prices more than fair. You should definitly try the jungle food and the magic tea! We recommend to bring enough cash as there is no other way to pay. We would also recommend that you bring a small, thin sleeping bag and your own pillow if these are very important to you. An insect repellent can't hurt either, but can also be purchased there. Remember that you will be in the middle of the jungle so it's a bit basic and humid. Don't forget your rain jacket, flip flops and maybe a small flashlight or headlamp. Overall we had a really great time: we felt at home and were able to have great conversations at any time. If you have enough time you should stay 4 to 6 nights and do a 2 day jungle trek with water rafting.

Stayed in August 2023

Location: The Guesthouse is situated in the beautiful rainforest. You will love it if you like it quiet. It’s a bit off-grid, but that’s exactly ehat we wished for. 45min walk to the Bat Cave is absolutely worth it. Staff: The owner speaks perfect English and all staff speaks sufficient English. They are very kind and helpful. If you need anything, they will help. Food: The food and their fruit juices are delicious. You can eat anytime you want! Price: They probably have the fairest price in town. Other places rip you off. Tipp: Bring enough cash, otherwise there’s an ATM about 20mins drive away. Also, we didn’t volunteer but we‘ve heard from other guests that it is a great experience to volunteer at the local school (you can even do just one day)! Don’t forget to give tips to the staff!

Stayed in August 2023

Batu Kapal guesthouse is in an amazing location ~ 20- 30 minutes of an adventurous motorbike ride through the jungle away from the village. Everyone drives very safe and we felt very comfortable. Bayu,Jaka and the rest of the boys went above and beyond to make our stay amazing. They always made sure we‘re safe, comfortable and well fed. We felt very well looked after all the time! They showed us local life and definitely cooked up the best food.

Stayed in August 2023

The scenery was amazing. Super remote. The staff were always so lovely and they arranged my airport pick up / drop off and a jungle trek. Everything was so easy.

Stayed in August 2023

We loved everything!!!

We absolutely loved this place. So quiet and calm in the middle of the jungle. When you come to Sumatra, you have to book a room with Bayu and his brothers. They are so welcoming and warm. They will treat you like family the whole time you are there. We stayed for 5 nights and were really sad to leave. If you have time, plan more nights with them! The place is in the middle of the jungle, so if you love nature, you will never want to leave. The food was always fresh and amazing. The vegetables and fruits came directly from the jungle. We absolutely loved the whole vibe and how the guys played guitar in the evening and were singing along. They also organised a jungle trek for us. The guide Henra was very professional and kind as well. Felt like a good friend :) In summary: best people, best food, best accommodation, best travel experience we ever had!!

Stayed in August 2023

It is a bit of a motorride to get to the guesthouse from the centre of Bukit Lawang, something we didn’t know. It was 20 minutes on the back of the motor, through a rough road. The guest house picked us up and dropped us off, so that was no problem at all. But a good thing to know! We also found the jungle trekking to be expensive (€105). Later we found out that the other jungle trekkings in the area were a lot cheaper, so we were a bit disappointed by that. We also found it strange that the jungle trek guide was smoking in the jungle. We know it is more common here to smoke sigarettes, but it felt a bit inappropriate to smoke so close to the orang-oetans.

We were suprised at how beautiful this location is. You are surrounded by jungle and the guest house itself is also beautiful. We stayed for one night, but would def stay 2-3 nights if you have the time. Peaceful surroundings, great food and lovely staff. The room was spacious and nice. No AC, but there was a fan. A lot of activities to do, such as volleyball, fishing, jungle hikes, swimming in the river… Could have stayed much longer.

Stayed in July 2023