Hotel Orangutan

Hotels
9.2 (141 reviews)
Jl. Orangutan , Bukit Lawang , id

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Tour desk
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful views
Friendly staff
Good local tours
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Steep stairs
Noise from monkeys

Categories

Cleanliness
7.89
Several issues with cleanliness were noted, including a curry smell on sheets and a dirty toilet.
Service
9.86
Friendly staff who arranged tours and breakfast, but responsiveness could improve.
Location
9.9
The location provides beautiful views and is well-situated for local tours.
Room Quality
8.85
Rooms are spacious and clean, but steep stairs can be an issue for some guests.
Amenities
8.38
Limited amenities mentioned, but some guests found them sufficient for a jungle stay.
Value for Money
9.34
Good value for location and service, despite some cleanliness issues.
Food and Beverage
9.39
Breakfast and meals received positive feedback, although service times could improve.
Overall Experience
10
Despite some issues, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the natural setting.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 00:20

Property Description

Garden Oasis with Mountain Views

Luxurious Accommodation
Hotel Orangutan provides 3-star accommodation with balconies offering stunning mountain views. Each room features a private bathroom and comfortable bed linen, ensuring a restful stay.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a culinary journey at our on-site restaurant, offering a diverse menu of British, Indonesian, and international cuisine. Special dietary requests such as vegetarian, dairy-free, and halal options are also catered to with care.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
Enjoy the convenience of a tour desk, luggage storage, free WiFi, evening entertainment, and a concierge service during your stay. Additionally, a paid airport shuttle service is available for seamless travel experiences.

Experience a tranquil retreat at Hotel Orangutan - Book your stay now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform 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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: KNO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for Rp 50,000 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 141 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.89
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 8.85
Amenities: 8.38
Value for Money: 9.34
Food and Beverage: 9.39
Overall Experience: 10
E
Eric family_with_children be
10
Pros:

Het prachtige uitzicht over Bukit Lawang en de jungle.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Clémence couple fr
10
Excellent
Pros:

We had the double room with balcony. You don't really see the river but you have a nice view anyway. The bed is comfy, there is good wifi, the big bathroom has hot shower and everything is clean. The owner and her staff are really nice and helpful. I was sick one day and they went to the pharmacy and brought me medicine.

Cons:

It's not suitable for old or disabled people because there are high stairs to reach the rooms.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
J
Jasper couple nl
9
Geweldig
Pros:

Uitzicht en faciliteiten

Cons:

Geen warm water, veel beestjes en hoge trappen haha

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Adrienne couple ch
10
I would always come back to stay at Hotel Orang Utan!
Pros:

Nice, big and clean rooms with balcony. We did not hear any music even though it was party time down the river in the village. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. Made sure our luggage was safe during our trek and organised laundry for us after it. Multiple options for breakfast, loved their lemon tea!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Tamara family_with_children nl
10
Great room, lovely staff, amazing tours, laundry service and great (vegan) food.
Pros:

We loved everything about our stay, beautiful clean family room with amazing rainforest view from the balcony. The hotel offers very convenient laundry service and is run by the most kind family who arranged the tours and (airport) transport for us. The 2D/1N jungle tour was more wonderful than we could have imagined beforehand, we were lucky enough to meet the orang utan and many more animals! Also the tuk tuk village tour was very enjoyable and interesting. We loved swimming in the river which is very close to the hotel and the food was great with the menu including vegan options as well. Definitely a ten out of ten! Don’t hesitate to book here!

Cons:

We loved everything, there was the occasional gecko in the house and therefore there was some gecko poop on the floor and as said in other reviews there are little monkeys everywhere. We did expect this in the jungle and for us it contributed to our overall experience. Also we had to walk a steep stair to get to the room but this was also expected and no problem for us and the view from up there was more than worth the climb.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
A
Adrienne couple ch
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
C
Chelle family_with_children au
1
Not safe for solo travellers
Pros:

The area around the hotel.
Great view (if you ignore all of the construction)

Cons:

- Slippery clay slope to enter through a construction site.
- no privacy, men working all around the room can see straight into the shower, toilet and bedroom.
- running water to the room stopped half way through a shower and noone available to assist until next morning
- construction starting just metres from the room each morning very loud and very early, lasting all day.
- found termites eating the bedframe
- sheets in bed had a curry smell
- only person in the hotel, unsafe for a woman on her own as everyone in the area will know you are there and alone.
- asked to discuss the issues with the owner multiple times but no response.

2025-12-11 via Nuitee
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Tom family_with_children fr
8
2025-11-11 via Nuitee
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Begoña couple es
9
Pros:

Acogedor, buenas vistas, agua caliente. El personal muy amable. Se come bien.

Cons:

La limpieza, sobre todo del wc, debería mejorar. Estuvimos 3 noches y no tenían servicio de habitaciones para limpiar aunque fuera el suelo, ya que en esa zona con poco se llena de tierra.
Nos dijeron que cerraban el restaurante a las 21h, bajamos a las 20h y nos dijeron que estaban ya cerrados, al parecer porque no tenían más gente... nos quedamos sin cenar.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
B
brac couple fr
10
Pros:

Super établissement
Personnel adorables
Vue magnifique sur bukit lawang
Je recommande
Les plats y sont excellents

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
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NOEMI solo_traveller es
9
Fenomenal
Pros:

Limpio y amplio

Cons:

Que no tuviera wifi

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
C
Christoph family_with_children de
8
2025-09-03 via Nuitee
A
Alexander family_with_children de
7
Pros:

Die Lage der Bungalows ist sehr schön, steil am Berg – mit einem wunderschönen Blick über das Dorf und auf den Fluss. Auch das Frühstück im Restaurant war sehr lecker, und das Personal war jederzeit freundlich und bemüht, uns zu helfen.

Cons:

Das Hotel hat seine Versprechen nicht in allen Punkten erfüllt. In unserem Familien-Bungalow sollte es laut Beschreibung ein Schlafsofa für die Kinder geben, tatsächlich standen jedoch lediglich drei Matratzen auf dem Boden zur Verfügung. Decken für die Kinder haben wir auf Nachfrage sofort erhalten.

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
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Flip family_with_children nl
9
Nice stay, friendly people. Recommended
Pros:

Nice hotel with friendly people. Daisy organised the hiking and rafting tour for our family consisting of three adults and three kids (ages 6,6 and 10). And we made a nice three hour tuktuk tour through the village to see the rice fields, palm sugar and tempeh and tofu production. A good way for our children to see how people in Indonesia live and work. Daisy also served nice pancakes and porridge for breakfast.

Cons:

Rooms are nice and spacious, but the stairs to get there are steep! Not for people with limited mobility.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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alison family_with_children gb
8
Great location and lovely people.
Pros:

The staff and the location

Cons:

The monkeys! But what do you expect when staying up in the trees? It’s their home but there were alot and very noisy on our roof. Definitely wear ear plugs. You cannot keep your windows and doors open. We have intruded into their world. So we cannot complain.
We had the pent house/family room. The steps were tough. Harder than my trek! But worth the view and our room was the coolest with a good ceiling fan. My children had the lowest rooms and they were quite hot but they liked their rooms.

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
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Leen family_with_children be
7
Pros:

Mooie ligging, originele setting tegen de bergflank, vriendelijke en behulpzame mensen, lekker eten

Cons:

Zeer slecht geslapen door afschuwelijk luide live muziek tot de vroege uurtjes, en daarna bavianen op het dak maar dat laatste hoort nu eenmaal bij de jungle

2025-08-06 via Nuitee
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Matteo family_with_children it
8
Welcome to the Jungle with our jungle boy ❤️
Pros:

Eravamo nella stanza più alta e, nonostante i vari gradini (che ci hanno tenuti allenati), la vista sulla giungla era esagerata, così come il fatto di essere totalmente immersi nella natura

Cons:

-

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
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Patricia family_with_children nl
8
Fijn verblijf om de jungle te bezoeken.
Pros:

Mooie locatie met prachtig uitzicht.

Cons:

We hadden het bovenste appartement, de klim is echt stevig. Het was in de nacht enorm warm.

2025-07-26 via Nuitee
M
Maik family_with_children de
10
Bukit Lawang
Pros:

Es ist ein kleines Familienunternehmen mit sehr freundlichen Personal und einer super Küche. Wir haben vor Ort eine zwei Tagestour in den Nationalpark gebucht. Es war einfach nur beeindruckend! Die Betreuung vor Ort und auf der Tour war sehr gut! Wir sind nun das zweite Mal hier gewesen und es wird sicherlich nicht das letzte Mal gewesen sein. Unbedingt zu erwähnen ist auch wie der Umgang mit Kindern ist, unsere Tochter 5 Jahre wurde sehr Respektvoll behandelt. Danke für die schöne Zeit.

Cons:

Nichts

2025-07-16 via Nuitee
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Yannick young couple nl
9
Great place, really nice staff!
Pros:

Nice place close to the river. Beautiful view.

Cons:

You have to walk some steep stairs to get to your room. Tip: while checking in ask for a room without the roof. The monkeys will keep you up the entire night (like they did to us). Staff can’t help it of course, but it was a pretty tough trekking with 2 hours of sleep.

2025-07-12 via Nuitee