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
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Rating: 9.0

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Guesthouse Thomas' Retreat Bukit Lawang

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Jl. Orang Utan, Desa Bukit Lawang, Kec. Bahorok, Langkat, 20774 Bukit Lawang, Indonesia –

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Probably best place to stay in Bukit. nice bungalow style facilities, great bar and lovely staff.

Marc

Thailand

Unlike other hotels around. This hotel has lots more open space towards to river. And the locals working here has a heart to welcome you sincerely. It just so nice that you don’t have to tuck yourself in to ‘forest’ if you have option to be in the open river view in front of your room. The owner, Thomas is very tentative and very like to do best for you. All staff working here are very friendly and sincerely try their best to introduce the area.

Yukie

Canada

Room was large and clean, overlooking the river on the quiet side of Bukit. The restaurant was fantastic - pumpkin curry!!!! Staff very friendly and helpful. We took a one day jungle trek through them and the guides were absolutely great, very helpful and knowledgeable.

Leslie

Canada

Location wonderful. Staff hospitable and obliging. Food delicious and generous portions. Incredibly helpful in trek organising and guiding.

Karen

New Zealand

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

It was clean in general. Good size of the room. Only stayed one night. Came back from trekking and had to leave early in the morning.

Annemarie

Germany

The restaurant is very nice with cheap and delicious food. The friendly staff creates a great atmosphere. The rooms are big and clean. The hotel is directly on the river and you could go everywhere only in a few minutes.

Antonia

Germany

The view The terrace Proximity with the river It was very clean Nice staff Nice restaurant

Julie

France

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9.4

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What guests loved the most:
“Probably best place to stay in Bukit. nice bungalow style facilities, great bar and lovely staff.”

Marc Thailand
“Unlike other hotels around. This hotel has lots more open space towards to river. And the locals working here has a heart to welcome you sincerely.”

Yukie Canada
“Room was large and clean, overlooking the river on the quiet side of Bukit. The restaurant was fantastic - pumpkin curry!!!! Staff very friendly and helpful.”

Leslie Canada
“Location wonderful. Staff hospitable and obliging. Food delicious and generous portions. Incredibly helpful in trek organising and guiding.”

Karen New Zealand
“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
“It was clean in general. Good size of the room. Only stayed one night. Came back from trekking and had to leave early in the morning.”

Annemarie Germany
“The restaurant is very nice with cheap and delicious food. The friendly staff creates a great atmosphere. The rooms are big and clean.”

Antonia Germany
“The view The terrace Proximity with the river It was very clean Nice staff Nice restaurant”

Julie France

One of our top picks in Bukit Lawang.Thomas' Retreat Bukit Lawang features a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Bukit Lawang. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests.

At the guesthouse, every room comes with a balcony. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, while certain units at Thomas' Retreat Bukit Lawang also provide guests with a seating area.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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“The staff were incredibly hospitable, the jungle trekking guides were amazing and had great knowledge of the area as well as the flora and fauna and Thomas'...”

Kristin

Canada

“Location, food and friendly staff”

Charmaine

Malta

9.5

“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

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Food: Asian

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

Menu: À la carte

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“Unlike other hotels around. This hotel has lots more open space towards to river. And the locals working here has a heart to welcome you sincerely. It just so nice that you don’t have to tuck yourself in to ‘forest’ if you have option to be in the open river view in front of your room. The owner, Thomas is very tentative and very like to do best for you. All staff working here are very friendly and sincerely try their best to introduce the area.”

“Room was large and clean, overlooking the river on the quiet side of Bukit. The restaurant was fantastic - pumpkin curry!!!! Staff very friendly and helpful. We took a one day jungle trek through them and the guides were absolutely great, very helpful and knowledgeable.”

“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.”

“The restaurant is very nice with cheap and delicious food. The friendly staff creates a great atmosphere. The rooms are big and clean. The hotel is directly on the river and you could go everywhere only in a few minutes.”

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Reviewed: September 18, 2019

Annemarie
Germany

1 helpful vote
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom a bit dirty and slightly broken. Footpath to property has a part where there is no light.
It was clean in general. Good size of the room. Only stayed one night. Came back from trekking and had to leave early in the morning.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 17, 2019

Antonia
Germany
8.8

“Jungle feeling in Bukit Lawang”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was a broken window in our bathroom and only a cold shower.
The restaurant is very nice with cheap and delicious food. The friendly staff creates a great atmosphere. The rooms are big and clean. The hotel is directly on the river and you could go everywhere only in a few minutes.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 8, 2019

Maximilian
United States of America

2 helpful votes
7.1

“Good hotel, bad location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
No hot water. Inconvenient location -- Google maps shows it correctly, but booking.com doesn't. The hotel has no streets/roards or sidewalk leading up to it. It's all gravel, and requires crossing the bridge with heavy luggage from the other side of the river. Fortunately my trekking company helped out because hotels staff didn't bother meeting us there.
Cheap, decent location, spacious room.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 6, 2019

Julie
France
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The view The terrace Proximity with the river It was very clean Nice staff Nice restaurant

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 3, 2019

Christoph
Germany

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Very nice stay in the Jungle”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
- bathroom little smelly
- pick up service worked flawlessly - very friendly and helpfull staff - comfortable bed - good wifi

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 14, 2019

Thomas
Singapore

1 helpful vote
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
a bit too laid back a bit far from the ecotravel room didn't get done in 3 days
laid back quiet aircon

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 14, 2019

Šimon
Czech Republic

1 helpful vote
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Noisy ventilator and winking light in the bathroom even when switched off.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 14, 2019

Jumerply77
Slovakia

2 helpful votes
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
The smell from paint in bathroom, it was not super clean, but ok to spend 2 nights, it would be nice to have kettle to make coffe in the room. The transfer prices are slightly higher then elswhere, so we dediced not to book transport with them, but it was not big deal.
The location was nice, it is the last hotel on this side of river. We took one day trek with the accomodation and it was great. The food was nice, it was possible to pay by card wihout commision. The balcony is nice, the wifi was working, the aircon as well. Thomas was alright, he was helpful when we needed information and I have got free avocado :).

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 13, 2019

Robert
Germany

1 helpful vote
6.3

“Disappointing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
We arrived at the property in the evening and Thomas sat down to talk to us about the tour the next day. Rarely have I met such an unkind person. After realizing that he could not sell us a two-day tour, as we had booked another place for the next night, he was even more annoyed and we agreed to at least go rafting ($ 10 per person) to help him out appease. Although we had agreed on a transportation price with Thomas in advance (600,000 for both routes), he asked twice the price the next day because he told us the 600,000 would be just for one way (although we showed him his message in it stood differently). In addition, we had booked a room with air conditioning, but this did not work the whole night because there was no electricity. Power outages certainly occur, but then demand the same price, I think is very cheeky.
The food in the restaurant was very good and Thomas staff were super friendly. The over Thomas booked day trip was great.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 12, 2019

Teevee09
Singapore
10

“Bukit Lawang Gem”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Except for the broken balcony light, everything was perfect!
Thomas’s Retreat is a gem in Bukit Lewang. Thomas is very friendly, responsive in text, and knows how to treat the guests well. The entire staff is also very hospitable and can converse well in English. Lodging: We stayed for 4 days 3 nights - they offer rooms with fan or air conditioning, and some bathrooms have hot water. Room is quite spacious. Only area of improvement: our balcony didn’t have lights and we were near a construction site (although it didn’t affect us that much as we were out). Tip: you can check with Thomas’ directly on the prices. Food & drinks: We were “bar” hopping in the village and their beer is probably the cheapest in most of the inns/ guesthouses we explored and served ice cold. Food is awesome, they make really delicious local dishes - nasi goreng (fried rice), mee goreng (fried noodles), and our favorite is the chicken pumpkin curry. One side dish that didn’t impress us was the chicken nugget (served like cheese sticks) and didn’t taste like the famous fast food nuggets. Their restaurant is like a lounge area where you can interact with the other guests. Area of improvement: the outdoor tables/ chairs could be more homey. Location: Thomas’ is situated by the river, not on the main road with bikes which was perfect for us. It is quiet and in semi-private area. We explored the village and those by the main road are accessible by bikes (good for those who prefer less walking), but a bit noisy. Point to consider: You will cross a suspension bridge, which could be scary for those afraid of heights, but only for 1-2 minutes. Car transfer: They provide transfer and we had one to & from the airport. Price: IDR 600,000 for 1 way Important: the place is about 3 hours away from the airport via the main highway. Remind the driver to go via the highway, there is additional fee but this is borne by Thomas. DO NOT PAY the driver. Jungle Trek: we did the 2-day trek with our guides Vinu and Asmu(really great and helpful!

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 5, 2019

Sophia
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Really lovely room, wasn’t expecting it to be so nice as you are in the middle of the jungle. Staff always willing to help, easy to sort out transfers.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 5, 2019

Briony
New Zealand
9.2

“Excellent accommodation for our time in Bukit Lawang with really helpful staff looking after us.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was very hot even with the fan
The staff were absolutely delightful and very helpful.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 4, 2019

Ramon
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Its a bit expensive if you compare it with other guest houses in Bukit Lawang. But for me it was totaly worth it. We booked the suite but when we arrived we got an other room. AC in the room is Nice but the location of it is a bit odd, the cold air didnt reach the bed.
The location is very Nice! Its one of the last guest houses on that side of the river so its quiet and clean. You got a nice swimming spot near the house, if you walk towards the river and head left you can see a little rock beach at the other side of the river. Easy to get too and just the right spot too swim or the tan. Rooms are clean! Bed is comfy and sheets are realy soft

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: July 31, 2019

Jeana
Australia
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not the fault of the hotel, but occasional power cuts for a few hours each day seemed common in the area
Staff were friendly and helpful, room was nice and clean, hotel situated right on the river front so excellent views and can jump straight into the beautiful clear water for swimming. The small restaurant there also serves food at a reasonable price

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 24, 2019

Laetitia
United Kingdom

7 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast wasn’t great
Lovely staff, great location.

Stayed in July 2019

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