Medan
Most noteworthy for being the former De Boer Hotel, built in 1909, today the Grand Inna has subtle reminders of its former glory but its ugly high-rise…
Medan
Most noteworthy for being the former De Boer Hotel, built in 1909, today the Grand Inna has subtle reminders of its former glory but its ugly high-rise…
Sumatra
A reasonable budget choice, Fortuna has simple and sparsely furnished rooms, but its main advantage is the central location, concealed in a quiet retail…
Sumatra
This fairly scrappy property is one of the few options for staying in Canti, with overpriced villa-style rooms that cater more to the needs of local…
Banyak Islands
The only land-based accommodation on Pulau Tuangku is this surf lodge situated in the so-called Bay of Plenty. Rates include transfers and full board…
Banda Aceh
This hotel is in a residential area southwest of Banda Aceh's centre, 15 minutes' walk from the Tsunami Museum. Rooms could use some sprucing up, but on…
North Sumatra
A 15-minute walk north of Berastagi's centre in a quiet residential neighbourhood, this family-run guesthouse has a handful of motley rooms fronting a…
North Sumatra
While it's well placed for Tangkahan's elephant activities, in reality this scenic riverside guesthouse is a bit of a mixed bag. The only recommendable…
Padang
The centrally located Savali is just a short stroll from the beach and good restaurants. The hotel’s 23 rooms are set around a Zen-style garden, the…
Medan
This hotel is in an odd location occupying the top floors of the Medan train station, so you'd expect it would be noisy and drab, but it's not. Rooms are…
Banyak Islands
This guesthouse overlooks the water and has hot and stuffy rooms, but what do you expect at these prices? It also has passable air-con rooms.The owner is…
Sumatra
Overlooking its namesake break (one of the island's best right-handers) in the far south of Telos is this idyllic Aussie-run resort with modern-fitted A…
West Sumatra
This long-established budget inn has a good travel desk, helpful staff and a sociable downstairs space. Rooms on three levels are pretty basic, but all…
North Sumatra
Behind Sibayak Trans Tour & Travel, this long-standing cheapie has rooms that have a lot of Indonesian personality, making the place feel more like a…
West Sumatra
The southernmost homestay in Kersik Tua is found uphill next to the tea plantation and then left along the football field. It's a solid choice, with cosy…
Bukit Lawang
There’s an excellent range of wooden tree houses here, as well as more solidly built rooms painted in sunny Mediterranean colours. Rooms have four-poster…
Sumatra
Recommendable only for its price tag is this dirt-cheap hotel with a choice of fan or air-con rooms. The cheapest rooms with shared mandi are grim, but…
Sumatra
One of Tanjung Setia’s longest-established losmen is still one of the area’s best, with stylish concrete bungalows with private verandahs, and a terrific…
Banda Aceh
In a town full of pricey accommodation, this downtown hotel offers one of the better budget choices. You'll get a balcony and private bathroom, but keep…
Sumatra
Located 4km south of Gunung Sitoli, this place has spacious, motel-style rooms. The service is friendly but erratic and the mattresses uncomfortable, but…
Sumatra
Here at one of Bengkulu’s smartest hotels you can expect clean, simple lines and contemporary design, complemented by such perks as a gym, pool and…
Sumatra
Red Planet is sleek, contemporary and minimalist, with plenty of crimson accents and mod cons. Its main road location is convenient for overnight stays en…
Aceh
On the main road as you enter town is this solid choice featuring comfortable rooms with air-con and wi-fi, but local-style bathrooms (with squat toilets…
Banda Aceh
One of Banda Aceh's most established midrange options, Hotel Medan has a good central location in the happening market area north of the river. Rooms are…
West Sumatra
White is the predominant colour at this smart, central hotel, the most upmarket on this little Bukittinggi hotel strip. Rooms are compact yet comfortable…
Mentawai Islands
This cute little cottage on the beach boasts a prime location in the heart of Nyang Nyang village. It only has two rooms, which are very basic affairs,…
Sumatra
Just across the street from Panjang Beach, in the southern part of Bengkulu, this quiet hotel lets you choose between rather dated bungalow rooms with…
West Sumatra
Located above an outdoor adventure store in the heart of Kersik Tua, this friendly homestay is popular with local climbers. It's pretty bare-bones though,…
West Sumatra
The seven rooms at this friendly but very basic homestay come with Indonesian bathrooms and creaky beds. Owner Yanna is good for a chat.
North Sumatra
One of Parapat's upmarket choices, the Atsari Hotel is close to the lakefront and has clean, spacious rooms, a cafe and a pool.
Danau Toba
Samosir Cottages has undergone a dramatic transformation from backpacker guesthouse into one of the more upmarket resorts on the Toba lakefront. Rooms are…
Sibayak Multinational Resthouse
North Sumatra
Set in immaculate gardens and with a hill-country vibe (as long as the dogs aren’t barking), the vast, modern rooms here are a decent, if overpriced, bet…
Medan
Decked out in sedate creams and browns, rooms here are compact and comfortable. Gandhi Inn is just a short walk from Thamrin Plaza Mall and the Pasar…
Medan
The lime-green Residence, down a side street across from the Mesjid Raya (Grand Mosque), has a wide variety of budget rooms, but they're uniformly dull…
West Sumatra
This fairly grim hotel is strictly for penny-pinchers, with its cold bucket showers, narrow, short beds and water stains on the walls. It's in a central…
Banda Aceh
In Banda Aceh's market area just north of the river, Siwah has well-priced rooms and is centrally located, although it's a bit dark and institutional…
Aceh
Mr Bean bucks the trend of Iboih huts with its boxlike waterfront cottages with floor-to-ceiling windows, air-con and TV. More budget hotel than beach…
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