About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Sumatra Orangutan Discovery Villa in Bukit Lawang offers a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out services, a paid shuttle, and live music enhance the guest experience. Dining Options: Breakfast includes continental, American, à la carte, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, and Asian selections. Local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, pancakes, cheese, fruits, and juice are available. Amenities and Activities: Guests can enjoy a terrace, balcony, patio, private bathroom, barbecue, bidet, garden and mountain views, dining table, outdoor furniture, and free toiletries. Cycling is available, and Kualanamu International Airport is 115 km away. Highly rated for its convenient location and excellent service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American


Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Emily
    Germany Germany
    The jungle trek was great, we saw many animals and had lots of fun with our guides Raja and Risky. The food provided was also very good. We spend two more days at the Discovery Villa, it's a nice place away from the city with communal hangout...
  • Jake
    Australia Australia
    The location was beautiful and peaceful, a little bit out of town so surrounded by greenery. The room was clean and bed very comfortable, and the food from the restaurant was excellent. And the people were wonderful, all so friendly and helpful -...
  • Stephen
    China China
    Staff help me to join the group to see the orangutan
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    They were super helpful and kind and we did our orangutang trek with them and they were very ethical. We also arrived late and they stayed up to help us check in
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had an incredible time during our stay in Bukit Lawang, which is such a beautiful and welcoming place. We did a 2 day overnight trek where we saw orangutans in their natural habitat – truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We also did the...
  • Angela
    Spain Spain
    The staff is amazing, we felt very welcomed. The rooms are very good and clean and the food really tasty. I would really recommend them, 10/10.
  • Sophie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had an incredible jungle experience staying here! The location is perfect if you want to relax after a day of trekking, the garden is beautiful with serene views of the jungle and fields next to the river. The food is amazing, I had jungle...
  • Vincent
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff are all resoundingly lovely and happy to help you. The food from the restaurant was also very good and everything fairly priced. Overall, very good value for money. Excellent communication ahead of the stay. Thanks, especially to...
  • Maruk
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean rooms and very nice common area to spend time in. Great food options available at the villa and all freshly prepared. Very friendly and welcoming staff.
  • Luke
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly and knowledgable staff who made me feel welcomed. Excellent location and nice that there is a restaurant onsite.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Tyson Sitepu and Ellie

9.8
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Tyson Sitepu and Ellie
Charming Villa home with detached garden bungalows surrounded by private tropical garden. Garden bungalows feature a private terrace with seating and a hammock, with a beautiful view over the garden and rainforest covered mountains. The property is surrounded by farmland and nature with no other properties in sight. The garden features seating areas to relax and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.
This is a friendly, charming villa where you can truly relax during your travels. With excellent staff who ensure you have the best experience in Bukit Lawang. The owner Tyson and his team of guides are all nature-lovers, who are interested in conservation and protecting wildlife. They also run a successful ethical trekking company, Sumatra Orangutan Discovery. You can see their reviews on tripadvisor or visit their website; sumatraorangutandiscovery At their property they grow a tropical garden with organic vegetables and fruit where the friendly pet cat and dog love to play. They can arrange an itinerary to suit your travel needs, and provide a number of authentic local activities and workshops to give you insight into Sumatran culture.
The Villa and bungalows are set in a quiet, peaceful area surrounded by farmland and mountain views. Bukit Lawang main town is 20 minutes walk away, while the local village and highstreet is 10 minute walk away. The property is only 2 minutes from the Bohorok River where you can swim and enjoy a bbq. The entrance to the national park is nearby. This location is an ideal spot to begin your jungle trekking.
Languages spoken: English,Indonesian

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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