Hotels near TAHURA (Taman Hutan Raya), Karo

very good

Have stayed several times at this hotel, as it is one of the best hotel at Brastagi. But this time got a very bad experience. Going on weekday to avoid the crowd on weekend, but yet hotel is fulfilled with so many bunchs of group from government. All of the surroundings from once you step into the hotel till the way you get into your room are fulfiled with the smell of their cigarattes that make the air is not refreshing. It really gives a feeling like you are entering and staying at a hostel instead of a 4-5* hotel. Even they dare to smoke in the non-smoking breakfast area and no staff concerned. Staying at super-deluxe which is newly renovated, turns out having itchy skin on both hands and legs coz of the cleanliness of the bed sheet. Dunno its a bed-bugs or not, but there are some snacks residue and stain on the bed. Cleaning staff must be improved! They even forgot to refill the tea/coffee sachets and i have to ask it from reception. Really cannot enjoy the night.. the groups are having a party at the azalea with so large speaker sound till late midnight. Hotel should consider the other guests especialy those staying with elderly or infant. Can you imagine till 2am and still so noisy! Ohmygod.. my baby cannot sleep well and cranky all the nights. Hotel should not give permissions to use the hall till so late and disturb other guests. This is really unfair..we also pay for our stay! Super Deluxe room is so damn hot. Turn on the ceiling fan, and dust from the fan fell down to bed. Ohmygod, complete! Hot+Noisy and also can hear other baby was crying from another room..This group really did a good job on spoiling the holiday of the rest of the hotel guests. Mikie Holiday should re-manage group rules, despite it comes from government or public.

This place was recommended by a friend, and although it was a little over our budget we went and booked it anyway. We travelled as a group and took 10 rooms. The rooms were very clean but they were too damp, in some rooms the water heaters were not working properly, the pillows were in poor condition. All the furnitures were beautifully handmade but all were too low that they were not really comfortable. Some beds were not in good shape. The complimentary breakfast could be much better, maybe like adding local fruits to the selection (we paid 500k-750k per room). Putting the owners’ potraits in the guest bedrooms was a little eerie 😅. However, the service was exceptionally good, manager was super friendly.

This hotel is beautiful, it feels like you are in a lush jungle, I like it much more than the modern luxury hotels that cost more and don't have nearly as much character. The staff was amazing, they were incredible helpful and kind. The breakfast and Cafe food was delicious and I loved the room and the price.

I used it on my second Blastagi trip. It was located in a scenic location, the food was delicious, and it was crowded with many tourists. One thing that bothered me was that there was no remote control in the room as the air conditioning was throughout the building. I had to cancel due to a sudden change in my plans for the next day, but I would like to use the service again if I have the opportunity. (Thank you very much for driving me to my destination the next day.)

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We came to Sapo Karo coincidentally, spent only one night at the hotel but can only highly recommend to stay there. The rooms are simple but we found ours clean, quiet and with a hot shower. What made our stay extraordinary was Edwin, the care taker of the hotel and aside from that our guide to Mt Sibayak in the morning. It was really extraordinary how much time he took to show us around: first to Mt Sibayak and the hot springs, then the northern shore of Lake Toba and afterwards even back to get our flight in Medan in the evening. During our time in Indonesia we hardly found a more friendly, authentic and caring guide who we dont even met as a guide but as an inspiring and beautiful human being with the best conversations and a lovely sense of humor. Thank you Edwin, it was a pleasure for us and we will be back at Sapo Karo when we are hopefully visiting Sumatra again soon! Linda and Patrick

Taman Simalem Resort is one of the best destinations to unwind and to enjoy the right balance of retaining creature comforts and getting up close and personal with nature. Every moment of my 5D4N @Taman Simalem Resort was certainly worth the long journey from Medan airport to the Resort. From waking up to a magnificent view of Lake Toba from the beautiful hotel room every morning to the lovely weather, hospitable staff and delicious meals, I couldn’t ask for more. Special mention to Kaban the very knowledgeable guide with a great sense of humour, Citra and Nida the front desk staff who saw to all our needs and never fail to check in on us daily. ThankU for a perfect holiday!