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Reviews of On The Rocks Bungalows, Restaurant and Jungle Trekking Tours 3 stars

Orangutan Street, 20852 Bukit Lawang, Indonesia

#13 of 50 hotels in Bukit Lawang

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 40 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    Great location close to the jungle with amazing food options!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was perfect, very close to the jungle with a great view. Also, the food was amazing! Freshly made food, typical local food. Taste is amazing!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Facilities on top of the hill are great with a jungle-like atmosphere. We had the jungle trek organised by the hotel and it was an amazing experience where we got to see a few orang-utans and other wildlife

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    8.0
    Sweet and amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Gedko in room that woke us up at all hours of the night

    Variety of food could be improved. Freindly staff. Trek was fantastic

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Because of a fire in the restaurant (October 23) the new one was in the process of being rebuilt (should be finished by now), so had to eat in the reception/bar area. Overnight stop in jungle was very basic.

    Very helpful staff, they couldn't do enough to help. Arranged jungle trek and local culture tour and transport to and from the airport. On jungle trek the guide made sure we saw lots of Orangutans and other wildlife.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    10
    Great service with a beautiful view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A fairly long walk to the property plus Many stairs to access property. However they do offer porter service and once you are on the property you begin the jungle trek at the same level.

    Beautiful location. The management organized exceptional private airport transportation as well as jungle trek. We were able to pay for all charges on credit card at the property.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location. Wonderful view and very comfartable chairs on the balcony, Staff is friendly and relaxed; we did the trekking with Henri and Jerry, was great!!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    10
    The best expereince in Bukit Lawang
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The walk up there was a bit steep, quite a lot of stairs. To that's a bit of a challenge, but nothing too bad :)

    This place was amazing! The bungalow was so nice spacious, clean and the view from the terrace was overlooking the jungle. Their restaurant menu is great and the food was delicious. We also took a jungle trekking tour with them; it was so cool. We saw so many orangutans during the 6-hour walk in the jungle. I was really happy with the place and would stay here again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    10
    It’s the best feeling you can get here in Bukit Lawang
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything there is nothing I would change. People should realize this is in the jungle. So stop complaining about not having hot water or insect in the room.

    Nothing in particular but everything was perfect. It’s clean and well maintained and very friendly hosts and staff. The sister of the owner (the chef 👨‍🍳) makes the best Klepon of Indonesia 😋

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    10
    Excellent stay and a memorable trip!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Flow of water in the shower - this could be increased

    Room was fantastic, the view from our house was absolutely spectacular The jungle guide was superb (Ivan?) Nice and helpful staff. They seemed genuinely happy to help us

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    10
    Of you go to Buckit Lawang, stay in On the Rocks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Perfect Location, bungalows are beautiful and private, wonderful host who helped with everything, jungle tour was terrificly organised. Prices were low, could lend a rucksack..

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s literally on the rocks. A 10 climb up stairs to get to the hotel.

    On the border of the jungle. I saw more animals sitting on the porch of my room than on the jungle trek. Staff are friendly and fun.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the restaurant was being rebuilt while we were there so we didn’t get to experience the resort in its full capacity. It should be rebuilt in a few months though.

    Great location above Bukit Lawang on the edge of the national park. You can see Orangutangs and monkeys from your balcony. The staff were excellent and always available to help with anything.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi didn’t work in the room. The water in the bathroom is cold.

    The location is beautiful. You’ll have the wildlife right outside of your doorstep, I saw so many different monkeys. I had a view of the jungle and the river from my porch, absolutely amazing! The staff is AMAZING. They were so helpful and nice. They really spread a good vibe. The rooms are gorgeous as well as the property.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    10
    Fantastic place with great staff who couldn’t do enough to help !
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely bungalow with unreal views of the jungle and wildlife

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    10
    All we could have wished for!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Fantastic location on the border of the jungle with great views. Despite the restaurant being gone due to a fire a week ago they still managed to serve us neals and generally being very welcoming with a nice disposition. Jungle trek intelligently adapted to our ability. Managed 2 good orangutan sightings. Very satisfied witj our stay.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    9.0
    Amazing view, people and place 🤍
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sheets and towels not good quality

    View and concept

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Alot of stairs to get up.

    Nice green location with a beautiful garden right next to the jungle.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2023

    10
    Best place to stay if you’re planning a jungle trip and want to have a more exclusive / less crowded experience. It’
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Tho whole On the Rocks crew is incredibly helpful, calm, hospitable, knowledgeable and respectful to the nature. The place is just as calm, kept perfectly clean and ideal to relax and enjoy nature.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2023

    9.0
    Great time here!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is quite a climb to the accommodation (we liked it, but we can imagine that an older person would not). the shower was cold (we didn’t care because of the heat, but we can imagine that some find it unpleasant)

    We saw urangutans from the restaurant so the location was perfect, good food, friendly staff, helpful owner, beautiful views from the room, nice activities to do.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    10
    Unforgettable stay at On The Rocks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unforgettable experience at on the rocks. The personnel was amazing, so friendly and helpful. The room was beautiful, the food in the restaurant was good and the trekking in the jungle was great, with nice and good guides and lovely food. We loved everything about our stay.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view from my bungalow was wonderfull. Staff is very helpful. The place is nice and cozy. You need to take steps to get to the hotel but totally worth for the view and quietness. Besides, if you are going to do a jungle track, what are some steps more?! 🙂

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only the thing that we forgot to ask for a blanket,because we were tired, so it was cold during the night.

    Everything from the start! Once we booked, we had everything we had to know, we got instructions on how to reach bungalows. Also, Gary helped us to book a tour with Ling, a great guide, that had a respectful attitude toward the jungle. We definitely would come back. We didn't miss anything, we had good food, water in availability, total trust and attentive staff.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    10
    Amazing place and people
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect

    What an amazing peaceful place and full of fauna all around. The gardens is maintained with such great care. Huge bungalow, shower was simple and rustic without warm water but it’s in the edge of the jungle. I’ve stayed one week there and Wawan took such a good care organizing jungle trek for everyone at his lodge. Always friendly and caring without being intrusive. You will see a lot of monkey just from you’re balcony and hear them at night.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2022

    9.0
    Jungle Retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room's mosquito netting wasn't able to be untied, which meant at night often insects would nibble at you. There was also no hot water.

    The location and staff were really awesome. The staff really helped to make our stay convenient. The room was convenient e.g. bucket and drying rack. The room was clean, but beacuse of the location it did get quite dirty quickly beacuse of the insects and geckos. The restaurant/lounge area was really lovely and the food was good. The rengdan and mie goreng were tasty.

    Stayed in November 2022

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