Name: Thomas' Retreat Bukit Lawang
Address: Jl. Orang Utan, Desa Bukit Lawang, Kec. Bahorok, Langkat, 20774 Bukit Lawang, Indonesia, Jl. Orang Utan, Desa Bukit Lawang, Kec. Bahorok, Langkat, Sumatra, 20774, Indonesia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $7 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.1

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Guesthouse Thomas' Retreat Bukit Lawang

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Super clean and nice, especially for the price! Beautiful property and common space. Loved it, would definitely stay again. Most of the staff were really friendly, kind, and helpful.

Darcy, United States of America

The rooms we’re very clean and well stocked! Staff was very friendly and accommodating.

Melissa, Canada

Amazing and hilarious staff and really good food. The trek was fun with brilliant entertainment at night - 5 star jungle experience!

Maresca, Malta

Great understanding staff we had some problems making it to the jungletrack. They helped us out and where very friendly and nice. Room was clean and spacious. Nice porch with view on the river. The location is very nice, just on the riverside. Food in the restaurant was great and we did an amazing jungletrack with a great guide. Saw many Urang Utangs and other wildlife. Would def. recommend to go tubing as well. Very easy and cheap to arrange for transport.

Geert-jan, Netherlands

I like the food at thomas retreat,the staff is care for me too even i just a solo local tourist, best place to escape from work.

Herman, Indonesia

The accomodation is located just at the side of a river and it feels so peaceful! There are a few rooms only and these add the tranquility of this place. They also provide restaurant with various tasty foods and drinks for a reasonable price. The bathroom is spacious and clean and so is the room.

Rizrouge10, Indonesia

My original stay was supposed to be 4 nights... Turned into two and a half weeks. The guys really made me feel like part of the family. Trekking with these guys was so much fun, I ended up going three times. The food here is amazing, the room very comfortable. If you like music, there is no lack of talent here. I am sad to leave, but look forward to my next trip here. Thanks guys for your friendship and an incredible experience in Bukit lawang

Jaimie, Canada

Room and bathroom looked very nice and new (new rooms, not the budget rooms) Food was good and priced good

Franziska, United States of America

Everything was amazing. The staff is very helpful and nice, they are ready to follow you everywhere you need in every moment. They organize awesome trekking tours in the jungle. They are a bit expensive but worth it. We went with Don, and he was a perfect guide. The food is good and cheap.

Alics, Italy

Everything was managed and arranged really well. They picked us up at the airport, they arranged our jungle trek and all food options were extensive and the food was really nice. During our jungle trek we stored our luggage at the property and after the trek we were provided with a room to change before the arranged transport back to Medan. Our jungle trek guide (Ren was his name but no clue how to spell it) was absolutely awesome! He really took the time to explain things and try and make our experience the best he could.

Saima, Netherlands

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9.6

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What guests loved the most:
“Super clean and nice, especially for the price! Beautiful property and common space. Loved it, would definitely stay again. Most of the staff were really friendly, kind, and helpful.”

Darcy United States of America
“The rooms we’re very clean and well stocked! Staff was very friendly and accommodating.”

Melissa Canada
“Amazing and hilarious staff and really good food. The trek was fun with brilliant entertainment at night - 5 star jungle experience!”

Maresca Malta
“Great understanding staff we had some problems making it to the jungletrack. They helped us out and where very friendly and nice. Room was clean and spacious. Nice porch with view on the river. ”

Geert-jan Netherlands
“I like the food at thomas retreat,the staff is care for me too even i just a solo local tourist, best place to escape from work.”

Herman Indonesia
“The accomodation is located just at the side of a river and it feels so peaceful! There are a few rooms only and these add the tranquility of this place. ”

Rizrouge10 Indonesia
“My original stay was supposed to be 4 nights... Turned into two and a half weeks. The guys really made me feel like part of the family. ”

Jaimie Canada
“Room and bathroom looked very nice and new (new rooms, not the budget rooms) Food was good and priced good”

Franziska United States of America
“Everything was amazing. The staff is very helpful and nice, they are ready to follow you everywhere you need in every moment. They organize awesome trekking tours in the jungle. ”

Alics Italy
“Everything was managed and arranged really well. They picked us up at the airport, they arranged our jungle trek and all food options were extensive and the food was really nice. ”

Saima Netherlands

One of our top picks in Bukit Lawang.Located in Bukit Lawang, Thomas' Retreat Bukit Lawang has a garden and a terrace. The property features a shared lounge, as well as a bar. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi.

At the guesthouse, rooms include a balcony. With a private bathroom, some units at Thomas' Retreat Bukit Lawang also feature a mountain view. The rooms are equipped with a seating area.

Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant, which serves a variety of Asian dishes.

The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental is available at the accommodation.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Bukit Lawang! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Bukit Lawang! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.4 for two-person stays.

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Restaurants & Markets

Indomaret Supermarket
0.6 miles
Pajak Pagi Market
0.6 miles

Natural Beauty

Bohorok River River
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Closest Airports

Kualanamu International Airport
53 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The guide "Rainbow" (Ran) is a great guy and guide👍✌he is a real professional!!! The hotel was good and next to the river to take youre daily "ba...”

Guido

Netherlands

9.5

“Good location. Good Wi-Fi. Safe place. Highly recommended.”

Karolinanina

United Kingdom

“The location was stunning and the rooms clean and bright. Thomas and his staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, helping us to arrange transport to and from...”

Chloe

United Kingdom

9.1

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Food: Asian

Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, High tea

Menu: À la carte

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

All children under 12 years are charged IDR 50 per night for extra beds.

Any additional older children or adults are charged IDR 50 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

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

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Pets are not allowed.

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This property only accepts cash payments.

“Super clean and nice, especially for the price! Beautiful property and common space. Loved it, would definitely stay again. Most of the staff were really friendly, kind, and helpful.”

Darcy

United States of America

“Great understanding staff we had some problems making it to the jungletrack. They helped us out and where very friendly and nice. Room was clean and spacious. Nice porch with view on the river. The location is very nice, just on the riverside. Food in the restaurant was great and we did an amazing jungletrack with a great guide. Saw many Urang Utangs and other wildlife. Would def. recommend to go tubing as well. Very easy and cheap to arrange for transport.”

Geert-jan

“The accomodation is located just at the side of a river and it feels so peaceful! There are a few rooms only and these add the tranquility of this place. They also provide restaurant with various tasty foods and drinks for a reasonable price. The bathroom is spacious and clean and so is the room.”

Rizrouge10

Indonesia

“My original stay was supposed to be 4 nights... Turned into two and a half weeks. The guys really made me feel like part of the family. Trekking with these guys was so much fun, I ended up going three times. The food here is amazing, the room very comfortable. If you like music, there is no lack of talent here. I am sad to leave, but look forward to my next trip here. Thanks guys for your friendship and an incredible experience in Bukit lawang”

Jaimie

Canada

“Everything was amazing. The staff is very helpful and nice, they are ready to follow you everywhere you need in every moment. They organize awesome trekking tours in the jungle. They are a bit expensive but worth it. We went with Don, and he was a perfect guide. The food is good and cheap.”

Alics

Italy

“Everything was managed and arranged really well. They picked us up at the airport, they arranged our jungle trek and all food options were extensive and the food was really nice. During our jungle trek we stored our luggage at the property and after the trek we were provided with a room to change before the arranged transport back to Medan. Our jungle trek guide (Ren was his name but no clue how to spell it) was absolutely awesome! He really took the time to explain things and try and make our experience the best he could.”

Saima

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Reviewed: December 6, 2018

Darcy
United States of America
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The manager was a bit overbearing and his presence seemed forced. He asked sneaky questions and didn’t seem to pick up on social cues.
Super clean and nice, especially for the price! Beautiful property and common space. Loved it, would definitely stay again. Most of the staff were really friendly, kind, and helpful.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 4, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.6

“Simple but surprisingly luxurious”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Such great value for money - no air con but powerful fan. It was perfect for us

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: November 11, 2018

Franziska
United States of America
Age group: 45 – 54

8 helpful votes
8.3

“For Party People”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The owner called my whatsapp a few times to sell his tour. Staff always catches you on the way out and when you come back and asks you non stop about tours. When we checked out to move to another Hotel , the owner even asked us How much we will pay there. Staff would not let you pay your bills and basically insisted we pay in the very end.Of course the check out took a long time since they had to calculate everything.
Very nice and new roo..Nice bathroom

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 11, 2018

Franziska
United States of America
Age group: 45 – 54

8 helpful votes
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
-Room smelled moldy -Wifi Only in restaurant -Staff constantly asking you about Tours and Trekking and involving you in conversation -Owner calling me via whatsapp a few times to talk about Tours -Party every Saturday lasts till 3am (you will hear this everywhere even if you book another Hotel neaarby)
Room and bathroom looked very nice and new (new rooms, not the budget rooms) Food was good and priced good

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: October 22, 2018

Alics
Italy
Age group: 25 – 34
9.6

“Great place”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The Wifi doesn't work in the room if you are not close to the reception. The live music on Saturday night is cool, but you can't sleep until 2 am even if you want.. if you have the trekking tour next morning is not the best.
Everything was amazing. The staff is very helpful and nice, they are ready to follow you everywhere you need in every moment. They organize awesome trekking tours in the jungle. They are a bit expensive but worth it. We went with Don, and he was a perfect guide. The food is good and cheap.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 19, 2018

Saima
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Great experience”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Coming from Europe and only having been in Indonesia two days, we struggled a bit with the climate and intensity (not used to / trained for hiking) of the jungle trek, so keep this in mind if you decide to do then overnight jungle trek. It is a lot of walking through the mountains and the last bit down to the camp was very steep. But overall the experience was really cool!
Everything was managed and arranged really well. They picked us up at the airport, they arranged our jungle trek and all food options were extensive and the food was really nice. During our jungle trek we stored our luggage at the property and after the trek we were provided with a room to change before the arranged transport back to Medan. Our jungle trek guide (Ren was his name but no clue how to spell it) was absolutely awesome! He really took the time to explain things and try and make our experience the best he could.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: October 14, 2018

Daniela
Germany
9.6

“Fantastic familiar stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We had a wonderful time with Thomas and his lovely team! Thanks a lot for the pleasant stay and the unforgettable jungle tour with Udin and Tandil! The food was excellent, homemade and very cheap. Everyone was really nice and we felt like home after the first day. There is a good WiFi, also. We were there in October and I would recommend the low season to everyone because the treks are more private. We were only four people and saw a lot of Orang Utans. An experience we will never forget

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 8, 2018

Lyn
New Zealand
10

“Excellent stay, tasty food and friendly staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Excellent food and friendly staff. Good laundry service. Very clean with lots of space in the rooms. Look forward to Live Music every Saturday night.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 27, 2018

Melissa
Canada
10

“I would highly recommend this place - especially if you’re doing the jungle trek”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The long drive from the airport to the retreat
The rooms we’re very clean and well stocked! Staff was very friendly and accommodating.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 20, 2018

Guido
Netherlands

7 helpful votes
9.6

“Great trekking and guide”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing !!!!
The guide "Rainbow" (Ran) is a great guy and guide👍✌he is a real professional!!! The hotel was good and next to the river to take youre daily "bath" 😊 the people in the hotel were verry kind and helpfull.. food is.good and also the.chill Bintang ..

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 11, 2018

Anonymous
Netherlands

2 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff in the camp made a lot of noise the in the camp during the trekking night. Played games untill late and shouted a lot.
Good location. Really friendly staff and nice food. We had the ac room for 2 people, really home! We did the 2 day 1 night trekking, saw a lot of Urang Utangs and other animals!

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 10, 2018

Dakota
Canada

1 helpful vote
7.5

“Would highly recommend to anyone looking for an incredible jungle experience!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff was incredible! Helped us with all our needs, food was great, jungle trek was absolutely amazing, very friendly happy people!!

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 2, 2018

Anonymous
Netherlands
9.2

“Amazing Jungle Experience”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Simple (but that's totally okay in the jungle in my opinion).
Location, staff, good ambience (also with other people we met there), nice food, amazing jungle trekking (nice guides!), very kind driver from airport to location and back (good help when you feel ill!)

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 15, 2018

Priya
Germany
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A magical place, the people are lovely. Booked a grat jungle trekking tour! We love that place!

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 8, 2018

J_O_anna
Poland

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Great place and fantastic service! Room was spacious, clean, well furnished, with cozy terraces. Very helpful owner, who is also an organizer of jungle expeditions. The 3-day trek was perfectly organized with the best guides.

Stayed in July 2018

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