Bukit Lawang Bed and Breakfast Inns | Places to Stay in Bukit Lawang

May 21, 2023 Alida England

Discover the best Bed and Breakfast Inns in Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra, Sumatra including Thomas' Retreat Bukit Lawang, Garden Inn and Restaurant, Waterstone, Back to Nature Ecotourism, Indra Valley Inn Bukit Lawang, Brown Bamboo, Wisma Leuser Sibayak, Lawang Inn, Sumatra Cheeky Monkeys, Batu Mandi Guest House Bukit Lawang.
Restaurants in Bukit Lawang

1. Thomas' Retreat Bukit Lawang

Jl. Orang Utan, Bukit Lawang 65111 Indonesia
Excellent
77%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 271 reviews

Thomas' Retreat Bukit Lawang

If you’re looking for a family-friendly guest house in Bukit Lawang, look no further than Thomas' Retreat Bukit Lawang. Thomas' Retreat Bukit Lawang features an outdoor fireplace, currency exchange, and a convenience store, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts an on-site restaurant. If you’re looking for a pub, consider a visit to Ricky's Bar (RNB), which is not far from Thomas' Retreat Bukit Lawang. The staff at Thomas' Retreat Bukit Lawang looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.

8 Years ago

Reviewed By 496jimmyv

We stayed at Thomas' Retreat back in 2013 (when the place wasn't renovated). What I remembered most is the kind people and the great location. Thomas is an excellent guide if you want to take a tour through the jungle.

2. Garden Inn and Restaurant

Jl. Orang Utan Center, Bukit Lawang 20774 Indonesia
Excellent
66%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 230 reviews

Garden Inn and Restaurant

Amazing hotel, beautiful location

Reviewed By ewilson89

The Garden Inn is beautiful, from the detail of the rooms to the immaculate garden and tasty food. The surrounding area is stunning, and all the locals are so welcoming and friendly. The Garden Inn is right by the river and it is so peaceful listening to the sounds while sleeping. We were lucky enough to see an orangutan and her baby from our balcony. We would definitely recommend the two day jungle trek. We saw seven orangutans, due to the amazing, knowledgeable and fun guides we had. We loved the jungle experience. Don't hesitate to book The Garden Inn!

3. Waterstone

Jl. Orangutan, Bukit Lawang 20774 Indonesia
Excellent
94%
Good
6%
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5 based on 87 reviews

Waterstone

Newly opened guesthouse in the middle of Bukit Lawang. Being placed on top of the river, it has the best view in town. The warm and friendly people will help you all day with everything you need. The owner of the guesthouse is half dutch/half indonesian so he can help the guests in multiple languages.

Awesome hotel

Reviewed By sahil_baghat55

Waterstones Hotel is wonderful locations wise no comparison. All the markets near by waterstones Hotel is in the hub and easiest location over all. I like to spend my most of the time in waterstones because I feel so homely after staying here. Wishing for this pandemic to get finish so that can visit soon to my all time favourite place

4. Back to Nature Ecotourism

Bahorok Guesthouse in the jungle, 40 minute walk from village, free luggage transport on arrival on arrival, Bukit Lawang 20774 Indonesia
Excellent
81%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 146 reviews

Back to Nature Ecotourism

BACK TO NATURE - THE HIDDEN PARADISE If you are looking for the most hidden place in Bukit Lawang, in the middle of nature, surrounded by the North Sumatran rainforest and its wildlife inhabitants, our eco-friendly Back To Nature Guesthouse or Back to Nature Jungle Camp is the perfect place for you! Our friendly staff will pick you up from the village bus terminal or car park, carry your luggage and guide you along the river bank track which was built by the owner himself over a period of several years. We can also provide private car pick-up service from Medan airport or other destinations. Back to Nature is a genuine jungle retreat full of peace and relaxation, inmidst beautiful, lush nature with lots of fresh air. It is a place away from the "hustle and bustle" of the world and all the troubles that come with it. If you are planning a personal time-out from your busy life to calm your mind and nourish your soul, practice meditation or yoga, or you want to enjoy pure nature and wildlife, try jungle trekking or traditional tube rafting, our guesthouse will be the perfect choice for you. Accomodation (total 6): A) In the main building close to the river: 4 double rooms (2 standard rooms / 2 rooms with river/garden view) B) In the garden area, both with a wonderful panorama, lots of privacy, only a few steps above the main building: 1 exclusive bamboo bungalow with a double bed and a big terrace 1 chalet with a veranda and a bedroom on the upper floor Guests staying with us can enjoy a refreshing swim in the river and visit our own nature trail and panorama outlook in our privately owned jungle (120 hectares). The nature trail will be slowly and continously expanded under eco-friendly aspects (following naturally given trails without using big machines or cutting jungle) We can arrange your jungle trekking experience with professional guides to see the orang-utans and more wildlife in Gunung Leuser Nationalpark which is just across the river. In our restaurant we serve tradional indonesian as well as western style food, fresh from the village market every day. Free WIFI in the evening hours. Our continuous mission is to buy even more jungle areal in the future to prevent further deforestation by logging and transformation in plantations. We grow fruit trees for the wild animals to prevent them from going near the crops of the villages. We have planted 1.500 fruit trees so far. YOU CAN HELP and contribute to our mission by staying at Back to Nature Guesthouse! Come to Bukit Lawang and see our breathtaking natural reserves and our precious orang-utans. As long as ecotourism can provide an income for the local people to earn a living and feed their families, they will protect their jungle and the animals that live in it. THANK YOU! Aca and his Back to Nature Guesthouse Team!

Amazing jungle retreat

Reviewed By 531rhendo

Amazing location in the heart of the jungle on the river. The hosts treat you like family and go out of their way to help you. All meals were delicious. The walk from town to Back to Nature is stunning. Hosts were also more than happy to sort out any jungle treks to spot orangutans.

5. Indra Valley Inn Bukit Lawang

Jl. Orangutan, Bukit Lawang 20774 Indonesia
Excellent
70%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 142 reviews

Indra Valley Inn Bukit Lawang

Indra Valley Inn is located in Bukit Lawang on the bank of the Bohorok River, only a three minute walk to the entrance of Gunung Leuser National Park. It offers riverside accommodation with 2 standard rooms and 4 new deluxe rooms (with hot water showers) which just finished in April 2016 and August 2017, respectively. All rooms have a beautiful view of the jungle and the river. Indra Valley Inn also has a tasty restaurant and offers wildlife trekking so guests can experience the Sumatran Orungutan in their natural environment. The owner Obiwan is a very experienced 3rd generation trekking guide.

Dishonest and careless

Reviewed By muhammadmZ2219YN

Dishonest river tubing package and dishonest staff. Frowsy room with minimum facilities. Money oriented and careless regarding your family safety. Absolutely not worth of your time and money. my advice: do not spend your time here.

6. Brown Bamboo

Jl. Bukit Lawang, Bukit Lawang 20774 Indonesia
Excellent
73%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 49 reviews

Brown Bamboo

Perfect for you who want to get away from crowded and many activities you always do. Brown Bamboo guesthouse is peaceful and the view from your room is the river. You will not hear any noisy sound but flowing water. The guesthouse has its own restaurant if you want to try Indonesian food and a tourist information center. The owner is also the leader of the Indonesian Guide Association.

Good experience

Reviewed By Claramoi123

Nice place with kind and helpful staff. Rooms are okay (ask for the ones facing the river, much better than the ones in the back). We had an amazing jungle trip with our guide Jasu, saw lots of cool animals and he acted respectfully towards the orangutans and the jungle (other guides didn’t) and made sure we did the same.

7. Wisma Leuser Sibayak

Jl. Orang Utan Bukit Lawang Center, Bukit Lawang 20774 Indonesia
Excellent
56%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 102 reviews

Wisma Leuser Sibayak

See why so many travelers make Wisma Leuser Sibayak their guest house of choice when visiting Bukit Lawang. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a budget friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Wisma Leuser Sibayak is a budget friendly guest house offering a mosquito net and a seating area in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free internet access is offered to guests. The guest house features a coffee shop, express check-in and check-out, and baggage storage. Plus, guests can enjoy breakfast, which has made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Bukit Lawang. If you are looking for some good spots to eat nearby, you may want to check out Kapal Bambu Restaurant (0.6 mi), Ricky's Bar (RNB) (0.2 mi), or Eriono Restaurant & Art shop (0.3 mi), all of which are within walking distance of Wisma Leuser Sibayak. At Wisma Leuser Sibayak, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Bukit Lawang.

Amazing!!!

Reviewed By livih2014

We loved our time here. Very clean, beautiful and all the staff were very friendly. Bob, the manager, was very welcoming and friendly, and helped us plan our jungle trek. Our guide Yahia, was great, and we saw 16 orangutans!!!! Amazing.

8. Lawang Inn

Jalan Orangutan, Bukit Lawang 20774 Indonesia
Excellent
82%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 55 reviews

Lawang Inn

Lawang Inn is unique in Bukit Lawang being based on a concept combining jungle style with modern Western facilities. A welcoming and comfortable environment, making you feel both on holiday and at home!Lawang Inn is situated in Bukit Lawang, a small village on the edge of the Gunung Leuser National Park which is known for its unique jungle trekking where you can see orangutans and other wildlife. We offer our guests besides a cozy restaurant with delicious food, excellent coffee, clean accommodation, adventurous jungle trekking and good service.

A lovely trip

Reviewed By 114riannem

We stayed for 2 nights only and we wished we could have stayed longer it was so lovely! From the moment we got collected from the airport it was so simple, our driver was friendly and drove us safely to Bukit Lawang - despite Indonesia’s crazy driving! The drive was around 4 hours due to traffic. When we arrived we were walked to the hotel (as cars cannot go on the road) and welcomed with food and drink which was lovely! Jerri and his team are extremely hospitable. We arranged the jungle trek with them too and this was a great experience! There were a few tour guides with us; so we felt safe if something were to happen! The tour guides were funny and interesting and answered any questions, and were great at making sure we were all okay and stopped whenever we needed. We saw three orngutans and it was AMAZING! We did the rafting back which was sooooo fun! Our room was so cute, and very clean! I was expected it to be like bugs life as we’re in the jungle but the most we saw was a little ant haha. The food was great and cooked by our lovely chef, who caters very well for vegan / vegetarian! When we left (sadly) our flight was early morning so we had to leave at 4am, Jerri and The driver were super helpful and arranged for us to leave at that time! The drive was faster on the way back as traffic was less. Overall it really was lovely, and Jerri and his team looking after us really made us feel at ease! Thanks again ??

9. Sumatra Cheeky Monkeys

Dusan 4 Simpang 4 irigasi, Bukit Lawang 20774 Indonesia
Excellent
87%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15 reviews

Sumatra Cheeky Monkeys

Sumatra Cheeky Monkeys Guest House and Trekking is a tucked away little piece of paradise, just far enough away from the crowds of Bukit Lawang and situated only 15 minutes walk to the entry of Gunung Leuser National Park, 20 minutes to Landak River, 10 minutes to Bat Cave and 3 minutes to Bohorok River. Cheeky Monkeys is the perfect place to relax, unwind and listen to the sounds of the jungle while you swing in your hammock, enjoy a picnic on the grass or enjoy a sunset massage surrounded by nature. The restaurant serves dishes made from fresh ingredients offering a selection of Indonesian, Indian and European Dishes. Our dedicated Chef can prepare a variety of dining options whether it’s a BBQ with friends, a romantic candle lit dinner for 2 or a lunchtime picnic on the lawn. All of our rooms come with Jungle views and a terrace so you can soak up the spectacular scenery and fresh air. Activities can be arranged through Cheeky Monkeys Guest House and Trekking, with our team of expe

All kinds of wonderful!!

Reviewed By 448mariskaj

We booked a 2 days and one night trek where we got to go into the jungle, spent one night camping by the river and went back tubing. We saw a mother orangutan with her baby, gibbons, thomas, hornbills before crossing the river to camp. The trek was harder than we thought because Bukit Lawang was closed during the pandemic so the vegetation has grown prosperously and gotten very thick. However, Cheeky’s cru was more than capable to handle the trek and guide us. The team knew their way by heart and put our safety as first priority. They were also capable of producing elaborate dinner, breakfast and lunch, in the jungle mind you, with the bare minimum. We’re still rather in awe. We had the best of time trekking, certainly the most memorable one with lots of tales to tell in many years to come. Sumatra Cheeky Monkeys is absolutely recommended to guide you to see orangutans in their natural habitat. The hosts Sarah and Agus (and their daughter) were very friendly, only second to their dogs. Two thumbs and two big toes up

10. Batu Mandi Guest House Bukit Lawang

Dusun 1 Bukit Lawang Kec. Bahorok, Kab Langkat, Bukit Lawang 20774 Indonesia
Excellent
100%
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5 based on 8 reviews

Batu Mandi Guest House Bukit Lawang

Batu Mandi Guest House Bukit Lawang is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Bukit Lawang, offering many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Batu Mandi Guest House Bukit Lawang features room service, currency exchange, and sun umbrellas, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts an on-site restaurant. If you are driving to Batu Mandi Guest House Bukit Lawang, free parking is available. If you are looking for a good cafe, you may want to check out Ricky's Bar (RNB) or Yusri Cafe while staying at Batu Mandi Guest House Bukit Lawang. Enjoy your stay in Bukit Lawang!

Tranquil and beautiful at the edge of the jungle

Reviewed By SusanChem

All eight of us (2 families: 4 adults, 4 teenagers) were immediately entranced when we arrived at Batu Mandi for our three night stay. What a stunning place, with the jungle on one side and the river on the other! We were welcomed by Jamila who proved to be an amazing chef and lovely hostess. We had anticipated venturing into town for at least one or two meals but we quickly realized that we wouldn't be leaving--her cooking is amazing! Her son took us on a tour of the garden, where they grow an impressive variety of fruits that Jamila transforms into the freshest juices we will ever have. The kids loved swimming in the river and playing frisbee in the expansive lawn. The rooms are basic but clean and comfortable. If we go back to Bukit Lawang, we will be staying at Batu Mandi!

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