Wisma Batu Mandi and Jungle trekking

Wisma Batu is a peaceful and authentic accommodation surrounded by nature, run by a local family who lives on the property. The highlight is the beautiful garden, carefully maintained and full of fruit trees, creating a relaxing and lush environment. The property is also close to a small stream where you can cool off after a hot day.
The place is clean and welcoming, and the host can prepare delicious local dishes on request. What truly makes the stay special is the incredible hospitality of the family: they are genuinely kind, helpful with anything you might need, and make you feel at home very quickly.
During our stay we also did a 2-day jungle trekking with Supri, an excellent guide that we highly recommend. He is friendly, knowledgeable, and very attentive. He even came to pick us up by motorbike to bring us to the accommodation he collaborates with. Throughout the trek he explained everything we encountered in the jungle, from plants to animals.
Trekking prices are generally similar because they are coordinated locally, and most short treks follow standard routes. Longer treks (5 days or more) are much more customizable and offer a deeper adventure which I suggest. Even with just two days we had a fantastic experience. The jungle is rich in wildlife and you will almost always see animals. The best season is roughly from June to August when fruit is abundant and monkeys are more active.
The trekking team included Mardan and Mister Joe, the camp cook, who prepared generous and incredibly safe & tasty meals. Honestly, we ate better in the jungle than in many restaurants around Sumatra. In the evening at the riverside camp, after a refreshing swim, we even learned some fun local card games together.
A real experience feeling as an hiking friend group.

It's a beautiful garden setting. If I were to stay in BL for a week I might want the quiet that Batu Mandi offers. But for someone new to BL, who likely won't stay for more than 4 days, I think "downtown" makes more sense. I also visited during the low season. There were very few tourists about (I was the only one staying at Batu Mandi) and I got the impression that their well regarded restaurant was not open for business.

Unglaublich freundliche Familie! Versucht einem, alles gut zu gestalten und hilft beim Buchen von Transfer und Tour. Man wird auch von der Bushaltestelle abgeholt, wenn man mit dem Local Bus kommt. Ich war glaube ich der einzige Gast, sodass sich besonders um mich gekümmert wurde! Perfekter Ausgangspunkt für eine Jungletour durch den Nationalpark, die ich beim Bruder der Gastgeberin gebucht habe. Wenn man mit einfacher, indonesischer Ausstattung klar kommt, ist dies ein wunderbarer Ort mit großem Garten!

Le personnel est vraiment adorable.
Très joli jardin à proximité du centre et au calme.

La gentillesse de la famille qui nous a hébergée
Ils sont éloignés de la station de bus mais ils viennent vous chercher.
Ils travaillent avec des guides expérimentée avec des prix référencés
Le jardin est splendide
La proximité avec la rivière

Sehr freundliche Familie, die sich um alles kümmert. Ich habe vor allem den ruhigen Garten am Fluss nach dem anstrengenden Dschungel-Trekking zu schätzen gewusst. Es lohnt sich, einige Tage hier zu verbringen.

sehr nette Familie, gute Nähe zum Fluss, schöner Garten

De eigenaresse is zeer vriendelijk en heeft ons goed geholpen toen we last minute een plekje zochten om te overnachten.
De tuin is werkelijk fantastisch, daar kun je in alle rust van genieten.

Muy buena comida. Un remanso de paz. Ojo, sitio para gente que sabe donde va, a un lugar donde no se pueden dar todas las supuestas comodidades del mundo moderno.

We hebben drie nachten verbleven bij Guesthouse Batu Mandi en het was geweldig! De familie is ontzettend warm en lief, en het eten is heerlijk. De locatie heeft een waanzinnige tuin en het is maar een klein en leuk stukje lopen naar het dorpje aan de rivier.

Eigenlijk hebben we maar twee nachten daar geslapen, omdat we via de guesthouse een jungletocht met overnachting hadden geboekt. Deze trek werd begeleid door Supri en zijn vrienden/collega’s. Sup (zoals we hem mochten noemen) is een warme, vriendelijke en goed Engels sprekende local die alles weet van de jungle.

De overnachting was erg basic, maar dat is ook te verwachten – dat geldt voor de meeste trekkings in Bukit Lawang. Er werd echter goed voor ons gezorgd qua eten en water, en de tent stond op een waanzinnige plek aan een rivier in de jungle, waar je lekker in kunt dompelen.

We raden de guesthouse én de trek dan ook zeker aan. En als je het leuk vindt, kun je zelfs nog wat Indonesisch van ze leren 😉

People working here are amazing, fun, and kind! We enjoyed hanging out with Dwi, Gina, and talking with other people working in the hotel. The hotel has a beautiful garden in the front and also offers lot of food and delicious fresh juices.
We signed up for a 3 day jungle trekking via this hotel and also enjoyed the trekk a lot! Our guide Coco went the extra mile to make sure we are having a great time. If you have a chance ask for Coco as your tour guide and sign up for a longer trekk if you're feeling adventurous!

Room upgrades promotion(if books small 1bed room, up grade large 3 bed room) is absolutely fake promotion. location is far from village. No restaurant No shop near by. No wifi in the room. quiet atmosphere with good garden but there are many inconvenient things such as not good amenities linen toilet.

Batu Mandi is an amazing and quiet place. It feels like a home, the family is very kind. They helped me to learn some Indonesian.
The food was delicious, always fresh and beautifully decorated. Many fruits and herbs from their lovely garden. Thank you so much Jamila, Gina and Dui.
I enjoyed the jungle tour with Leo. He is a great guide.
It's difficult to leave this wonderful place.

Really nice people and a quiet beautiful place.. 😍

The staff was very nice. When a frog got into my room, they dealt with it promptly. The eating area has great views.

Lovely quiet location, surrounded by beautiful gardens, the jungle and river very close by. Nice family. Rooms a decent size.
Fan in the room is enough to keep us cool.