Location, great surrounding, in the vicinity of the jungle full with monkeys (Thomas leaf monkey), Sumatran orangutans and other animals, and close to the river; Very calm, no traffic noises, you only hear noices from animals and the river flowing. Staff is very friendly, helpfull and can organise for you orangutan trekking and other activities with affordable cheap prices.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

The location next to the nature park and along the river is vëry very nice. Beautiful garden. The food in the guesthouse is truly excellent and the staff very friendly and hospitable. We booked the jungle tour through Supri the manager. Supri is a certified guide and together with Chandra, also a certified guide, we made a great jungle hike and spotted the orang oetans. We have always received a lot of information from them. Even with transport. We can definitely recommend this guesthouse and the jungle hike with Supri and Chandra.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing, nothing and nothing. Everything was-100%-ok

De sympathie . Everybody like to help us. It was clean and the food was wonderful, better than in my house. The owner and the family are very lovely people. We come back . We also had made a 2days tour to see the animals in the jungle. We never have seen such a animal not far from us.But the guide and helper did todos what was possible. Food and a lot of things for eating. Sleep places, toilet etc. Everything was in the jungle. So next time, we go again . Frits and Manuel, Portugal.

Stayed in April 2024

I would like to stay here forever! It was just amazing. Beautiful garden all situated in nature next to the river but still close to village (5 mins walking). And the people here all smiling all the time, so nice, friendly and helpful. And the food so delicious.

Stayed in February 2024

- the only thing we can mention here: the rooms could be modernized (but they are still fine)

- the best food we had in Bukit Lawang - prices in the restaurant were really affordable - the garden was really beautiful - room was basic but clean - really good access to the river to take a bath

Stayed in July 2023

Thank you, Batu Mandi! We came here with horrible food poisoning and they absolutely did everything to help us to recover. They gave us traditional medicine and brought us everything we needed to our room. Room was basic, but very nice and comfortable. Their garden is next to the river, it's very quiet and peaceful.

Stayed in August 2023

Had a great stay here.All the family/staff are super nice.Beautiful grounds and by the river for morning dips.We booked our 2 day jungle trek with Josef who works there,and it was brilliant.He helped us out with anything we needed and even brought us to the family's wedding which was great highly recommend this place🙂

Stayed in June 2023

Beautiful location, great food and fantastic staff. We loved our stay here! Our host Josef organised our whole trekking experience and also organised our transport to and from the bus station. We did 3 days trekking with our brilliant guides Anwar and Darwan. Their expertise was second to none, it was such a pleasure to share this experience with such knowledgeable and friendly guides, we loved every minute. The only downfall was that we couldn't figure out any of Josef's card tricks 🤔 🤣

Stayed in June 2023

light of the bathroom did not always work

Our great and wonderful host mr. Josef

Stayed in April 2023

light of bathroom did not always work

Our helpfull host mr. Josef

Stayed in April 2023

No hot water, but with the heat tepid was refreshing anyway

Very lovely staff, Joseph is very knowledgeable and passionate about the surrounding jungle wildlife and flora. His wife is a very kind women and a great cook (try the gado gado). Sitting on the porch in the very well maintained gardens was serene, the river is less than 100m away from any of the rooms and again very peaceful stretch of the river. The accomodation is a 5min walk to the National Park and 10mins into town so everything is accessible whilst you're tucked away in a little slice of paradise. We stayed in the standard double room and you get what you pay for, but a very comfortable bed and bliss sleeping to the sound of the river. Would definitely come back here again!

Stayed in April 2023

nothing !

very beautiful place and the hosts are amazing! they take care of a lot of the guests. the food is perfect and the room is also :-) and they organize a lot of things like trekking in the jungle and they take care of nature and the environment. so it’s the best !

Stayed in March 2023

Excellent money for value, very nice family. Quiet area. 10-15 minute walk from city center.

Stayed in January 2023

Nothing really. Maybe the pillow was a bit hard, that's all.

Everything! My share taxi was late but Josef still picked me up from town. Quite an adventurous trip up the jungle tracks, only the scooter's headlight illuminating the sodden path, the narrow suspension bridge and the stones and roots he had to navigate. Then Jamila cooked the most exquisite Indonesian meals for me during my stay. The main house, my room with its porch, and the garden have this wonderful tropical, colonial atmosphere even though the guesthouse is owned and run by Batak people. And on my last morning, Josef organised a jungle trek for me on very short notice. If I hadn't already booked another guesthouse afterwards, I would just have stayed on and on. I really didn't want to leave!

Stayed in November 2022

Very nice place with amazing garden full of flowers and the nicest owner! Happy with everything.

Stayed in October 2022

If you have already made your own plans the property get offended and send you strange messages. Which were very disturbing. Why should staying at this accommodation mean you have to book everything else through them so they can exploit guests to over pay.

Upon making booking hosts pressure you into booking trekking tours through them. Ironically we met two guests who stayed here who said the same thing.

Stayed in August 2023

Mosquito net is necessary here and there were holes. Bathroom could use a little extra love- door can’t close from outside and constant dripping taps

Lovely garden and location by the river, out of town, nice restaurant, helpful staff, affordable.

Stayed in July 2023

The room was large but mattresses were not comfortable and the bathroom was in need to be refreshed. There was no table or anything to put our clothes / items.

The location is great, n'est to the river which is easily accessible. The restaurant and all the staff were very great. Good space for kids to play.

Stayed in December 2022

the pillow need to change

very clean and good staff, they allowed late check out i

Stayed in December 2022

there was a mold stain on the ceiling, but was okay. after ordering a meal not too spicy and tea without sugar I had chilis in my meal and sugar in my tea, so maybe you make sure what you want.

the staff was very nice and it was a beautiful stay. very friendly and I felt comfortable.

Stayed in October 2022

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Stayed in January 2023

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Stayed in December 2022

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Stayed in December 2022