Name: On The Rocks Bungalows & Restaurant
Address: Orangutan Street, 20852 Bukit Lawang, Indonesia, Orangutan Street, Sumatra, 20852, Indonesia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $21 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.9

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Lodge On The Rocks Bungalows & Restaurant

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Orangutan Street, 20852 Bukit Lawang, Indonesia – Excellent location – show map

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Beautiful lodge, great food Very basic but really worth the money. Lovely staff. Do carry your own towels if you can

Vrinsing

Singapore

its truly value for money. You'll be surprised with the effort to reach the spot

Edi

Indonesia

Amazing setting on the hill, lovely views from bungalows and restaurant, super friendly people ... definitely worth to climb the 200 stairs ...for us is it was the perfect place!

Simone

Germany

Up on the hills at the very boundary of Gunung Leuser National Park, you hear nothing but the sounds of the jungle. The nights are cool and you wake up with the most wonderful views. The staff is always kind and smiling and they arrange all activities with the local guides. We have enjoyed so much the jungle trekking, orangutan encounters and river rafting. So glad to have spent these days on the rocks... We will never forget this experience.

Jesus

Malaysia

Original design of rooms and bathrooms. Very good restaurant. The whole place has a positive atmosphere. Fantastic location.

Simon

Australia

Great staff, great trekking. Very good food and nice rooms: def recommend staying here. Honest prices.

Julia

Netherlands

Very friendly staff, happy to help with anything! Very ecofriendly place, you can refill your own waterbottle for free and they use metal straws instead of plactic ones! Place is quite due to situation ‘on the rocks’, surrounded by nature, you even see monkeys here! Would highly recommend it!

Lieke

Netherlands

The room (butterfly) was unique, large, private, comfortable and very relaxing. The staff were helpful and friendly and the food was excellent. Not to mention the fabulous location. Amazing 🙂

Kirby

Australia

Great location next to the jungle. Friendly, qualified and funny staff. Very good food and self-made juices. The jungle tour and rafting were awesome!

Marvin

Germany

+ very nice and helpful staff that support you organize everything incl. Jungle treking, elephant Washing and Airport transport + Hotel Guides for Jungle Trekking are really good and groups are small + Bungalows are nice and Location is Unique as you can see and hear many animals (also orangutans)

Thomas

Germany

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“Beautiful lodge, great food Very basic but really worth the money. Lovely staff. Do carry your own towels if you can”

Vrinsing Singapore
“its truly value for money. You'll be surprised with the effort to reach the spot”

Edi Indonesia
“Amazing setting on the hill, lovely views from bungalows and restaurant, super friendly people ... definitely worth to climb the 200 stairs ...for us is it was the perfect place!”

Simone Germany
“Up on the hills at the very boundary of Gunung Leuser National Park, you hear nothing but the sounds of the jungle. The nights are cool and you wake up with the most wonderful views.”

Jesus Malaysia
“Original design of rooms and bathrooms. Very good restaurant. The whole place has a positive atmosphere. Fantastic location.”

Simon Australia
“Great staff, great trekking. Very good food and nice rooms: def recommend staying here. Honest prices.”

Julia Netherlands
“Very friendly staff, happy to help with anything! Very ecofriendly place, you can refill your own waterbottle for free and they use metal straws instead of plactic ones!”

Lieke Netherlands
“The room (butterfly) was unique, large, private, comfortable and very relaxing. The staff were helpful and friendly and the food was excellent. Not to mention the fabulous location. Amazing 🙂”

Kirby Australia
“Great location next to the jungle. Friendly, qualified and funny staff. Very good food and self-made juices. The jungle tour and rafting were awesome!”

Marvin Germany
“+ very nice and helpful staff that support you organize everything incl.”

Thomas Germany

Set in Bukit Lawang at the edge of Mount Leuser National Park, On The Rocks Bungalows & Restaurant offers an accommodations at the starting point of the jungle treks, away from crowded areas. Guests enjoy jungle and landscape view from the property.

Offering private wooden bungalows, some units have a terrace and/or balcony with mountain views. Guests enjoy spacious grounds with a colorful garden. There is a private bathroom with a bath or shower in every unit.

You can have delicious meals at the on-site restaurant with panoramic view. Indonesian and Western dishes are served.

Guests may encounter various wildlife animals around the property. Kualanamu International Airport is 53 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.6 for two-person stays.

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gunung leuser national park Mountain
0.1 miles
bohorok river River
0.2 miles

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Polonia Airport
37.8 miles
Kualanamu International Airport
52.9 miles

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Food: Indonesian, International

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Children of all ages are welcome.

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0 - 1 year	Can use a crib when requested	Rp 40,000 per child, per night
0 - 1 year	Can use an extra bed when requested	Rp 75,000 per child, per night
2+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	Rp 75,000 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

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Pets are not allowed.

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This property only accepts cash payments.

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Please inform On The Rocks Bungalows & Restaurant of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

“Amazing setting on the hill, lovely views from bungalows and restaurant, super friendly people ... definitely worth to climb the 200 stairs ...for us is it was the perfect place!”

“Up on the hills at the very boundary of Gunung Leuser National Park, you hear nothing but the sounds of the jungle. The nights are cool and you wake up with the most wonderful views. The staff is always kind and smiling and they arrange all activities with the local guides. We have enjoyed so much the jungle trekking, orangutan encounters and river rafting. So glad to have spent these days on the rocks... We will never forget this experience. ”

“Very friendly staff, happy to help with anything! Very ecofriendly place, you can refill your own waterbottle for free and they use metal straws instead of plactic ones! Place is quite due to situation ‘on the rocks’, surrounded by nature, you even see monkeys here! Would highly recommend it!”

“The room (butterfly) was unique, large, private, comfortable and very relaxing. The staff were helpful and friendly and the food was excellent. Not to mention the fabulous location. Amazing 🙂”

“+ very nice and helpful staff that support you organize everything incl. Jungle treking, elephant Washing and Airport transport + Hotel Guides for Jungle Trekking are really good and groups are small + Bungalows are nice and Location is Unique as you can see and hear many animals (also orangutans) ”

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Reviewed: March 16, 2020

Simone
Germany
10

“A perfect relaxed place in the jungle...”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Amazing setting on the hill, lovely views from bungalows and restaurant, super friendly people ... definitely worth to climb the 200 stairs ...for us is it was the perfect place!

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 1, 2020

Jesus
Malaysia
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Up on the hills at the very boundary of Gunung Leuser National Park, you hear nothing but the sounds of the jungle. The nights are cool and you wake up with the most wonderful views. The staff is always kind and smiling and they arrange all activities with the local guides. We have enjoyed so much the jungle trekking, orangutan encounters and river rafting. So glad to have spent these days on the rocks... We will never forget this experience.

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: February 2, 2020

Simon
Australia

4 helpful votes
9.0

“I regret not staying longer.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
Wi-fi not so good, but you don't come here to use the internet!
Original design of rooms and bathrooms. Very good restaurant. The whole place has a positive atmosphere. Fantastic location.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: February 2, 2020

Anonymous
New Zealand

1 helpful vote
4.0

“Nice place but only for really fit people as so many steps. Definitely not for solo female travel.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Too high up. Too lonely for single travellers, especially women. Local guys hassled me every time I walked out of the hotel making animal noises and asking if I was single. The staff were not friendly and didn’t speak any English, they stared at phones whole time and barely made eye contact or said hello. I was really scared at night alone here. Staff seemed annoyed whenever I asked for anything. I cut trip short as hadn’t slept well and was getting bad vibes.
Beautiful gardens

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: January 25, 2020

Julia
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Lovely stay and staff!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We booked a car via on the rocks to parapat and it turned out to be a nightmare. Please check if it’s a official minivan beforehand. For on the rocks I would not recommend offering this service to your guests if you don’t want to be responsive. As it’s not your transport service it can damage your reputation if your guests have to deal with angry and rude drivers and that’s not fair to all the great work your team is offering!!
Great staff, great trekking. Very good food and nice rooms: def recommend staying here. Honest prices.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 14, 2020

Jonathan
Japan

1 helpful vote
10

“A wonderful experience!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The one fall back was that somehow we had not seen that the property is cash only, we brought some to cover expenses and tips but not enough to cover the whole stay. BUT it wasn’t a problem, the front desk helped us tally our bill, we covered what we could and changed money once we got back to the airport and sent the rest back with our driver! Crisis averted! But please be aware that the property only deals in cash!
My friend and I stayed at the property on December for 2019. The host was quick to respond to all of my emails and inquiries in the days leading up to our stay at Bungalows on the Rocks. We arranged pick up at the airport through the front desk which was on time and very convenient. After a walk through the town and a short hike up a set of stairs we arrived to friendly faces and beautiful views! The facilities are stunning, an arrangement of separate beautiful private suites and houses set around a common space restaurant. Everywhere you look is green and lush with plants and staff work on the grounds maintaining the property every day. The staff members in the kitchen are phenomenal! The food in the restaurant is delicious and extremely affordable. Every single thing that we ordered was absolutely delicious. Hands down, it was the best food we had during our whole trip. The front desk also helped us to arrange an Orangutan Trek with a very knowledgeable guide who customized our hike based on our experience and abilities. He was helpful and provided lunch and fruit along the trail for us. Luckily we were able to see many orangutans that day! And we were so glad to have also arranged to raft back to town, after a long day of hiking and sweating it was wonderful to be able to kick back and relax in the raft as we floated back into town. All in all, the property was an amazing gem sitting perched on top of the mountain side in the jungle. We dined with long tailed macaques, Thomas leaf monkeys, geckos, praying mantis, three cats who work there catching mice and rats, and the puppy patrol in residence, Boomer. We also arranged transport back to Medan through the front desk and he was as quick and efficient as possible even with some difficulties in the road due to erosion and traffic in the city. A wonderful stay at a gorgeous oasis!!

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: January 12, 2020

Lieke
Netherlands
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very friendly staff, happy to help with anything! Very ecofriendly place, you can refill your own waterbottle for free and they use metal straws instead of plactic ones! Place is quite due to situation ‘on the rocks’, surrounded by nature, you even see monkeys here! Would highly recommend it!

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 11, 2020

Kirby
Australia

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The stairs!!! It's worth the walk. On our 2nd night we had a frog of some description just outside where we slept. Its croak echoed through the room...all night.... at least you know you're in the Jungle....
The room (butterfly) was unique, large, private, comfortable and very relaxing. The staff were helpful and friendly and the food was excellent. Not to mention the fabulous location. Amazing 🙂

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: November 5, 2019

Marvin
Germany
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Future Guests should know that there are a lot of stairs to climb to reach the location. We’re relatively sporty so that was not a problem but not suitable for everybody. The bed or the wall next to the bed (don’t know exactly) smelled a bit unpleasant.
Great location next to the jungle. Friendly, qualified and funny staff. Very good food and self-made juices. The jungle tour and rafting were awesome!

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: October 9, 2019

Thomas
Germany
9.2

“Awesome Bungalows at the Jungle”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
- only cold water in the shower
+ very nice and helpful staff that support you organize everything incl. Jungle treking, elephant Washing and Airport transport + Hotel Guides for Jungle Trekking are really good and groups are small + Bungalows are nice and Location is Unique as you can see and hear many animals (also orangutans)

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 4, 2019

Steven
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cold shower
Everything else

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 30, 2019

Vrinsing
Singapore

4 helpful votes
7.9

“Fantastic way to meet orangutans and just chill -- beautiful lodge”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
Smelly towels
Beautiful lodge, great food Very basic but really worth the money. Lovely staff. Do carry your own towels if you can

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 25, 2019

Stephanie
United Kingdom
10

“One of the most beautiful places on earth.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
I can't really think of anything that I didn't like to be honest. My mum wasn't a huge fan of the lack of hot water in the showers, but for me this wasn't a problem. Sure, you're not staying in the Ritz - it's a million times better than that. You're staying in a place that brings us all back to our roots. For that, I would take a lifetime of cold showers.
I stayed for 2 nights at On The Rocks, and honestly fell in love with the place. You can tell that Wawan has taken a lot of time, care, energy and love to build that place into what it is today. You can also tell that Wawan deeply cares for the animals, environment and guests that enter his property. Seeing orangutans in the wild is an ultimate bucket-list moment for me that I have been dreaming of making happen since I was about 14 or 15 when I first heard tales from a friend who went to Sumatra herself. My only regret is that I didn't stay longer, but I promise I WILL be back, and I WILL meet JACKIE (the friendly orangutan). I am in awe of the place, the natural beauty, the kindness of the people and the way that a lot of GOOD THINGS are happening in Bukit Lawang. I genuinely left a piece of my heart there!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 21, 2019

Ricardo
Netherlands
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
The people

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 18, 2019

Lisa
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lovely people and the location of the hotel is really magnificent! To get to the hotel you’ll have to climb 270 steps but the view makes it worth every step! Both breakfast and dinner is really good!

Stayed in September 2019

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