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Situated in Tuk Tuk, Matraville Home Stay Tuk Tuk Lake Toba Samosir features accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The guest house has family rooms. Our three-night stay at Matraville Homestay was a very welcome change-of-pace after jungle treks and volcano hikes in Bukit Lawang and Berestagi. Our unit was VERY large (it would have easily suited a family of four) and well-appointed with a TV, fridge, sink and kettle for use. It was also spread over two levels, with the downstairs serving as the entrance/living room area/kitchenette, and the bedroom and bathroom/separate shower area upstairs. BONUS(ES): the unit entrance featured a little patio with a table and chair where you could have an early-morning coffee or tea while facing the sunrise; the upstairs level also provided a small balcony area to take in the morning sun or evening dusk. While the room we chose was across the street from the water (a 90-second walk at most, down a couple of shallow flights of steps, and therefore didn’t provide a direct waterfront view), there are two rooms available in another portion of the property that face the water and are just steps from it. Our excellent Host, Dimmer, picked us up from the Tuk Tuk ferry landing (and can also drop you off when you depart) and will provide you with everything you might need to make your stay comfortable, including tips on places to eat or have coffee nearby and suggestions for what to do/see on Samosir Island. He will also provide scooters for daily/multi-day use for very reasonable rates.

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9.5
Exceptional
108 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

Situated in Tuk Tuk in the Sumatra region, Bloom Home Stay has a balcony. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

All units in the homestay are fitted with a kettle. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, units at the homestay also feature free WiFi. At the homestay, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. The Homestay was like a hotel. My friend and I were very comfortable at Mr Bloom’s place. The place was very clean and modern. Mr Bloom, his friends and family were very welcoming and helpful. Would highly recommend.

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9.3
Superb
33 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

Marbun is located in Tuk Tuk and offers a terrace and a bar. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

The property offers mountain views.

Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and Asian options. Great staff very sociable, helpful and easy to contact as well as great cuisine, because the restaurant and drinks are on the ground floor of the hotel. Super place at a good price.

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9.2
Superb
33 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

Set in Tuk Tuk in the Sumatra region, Toba Boi has a terrace and mountain views. With lake views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

The property offers quiet street views.

Sisingamangaraja XII International Airport is 130 km from the property. Best thing was Star and his wife ! Such nice people. Star took me out one night to drink like a local and watch the England game. Super good English speakers and very helpful. Great area with a very nice cafe opposite with live music Thursdays and Fridays. The couple have a little shop at the front of the property selling crisps, drinks,sweets, beer and cigarettes. Nice view from the balcony as well.

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9.4
Superb
97 reviews
Price from
US$14
per night

Maruba inn is set in Tuk Tuk and has a garden and a terrace. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The homestay features family rooms.

The homestay offers certain units that feature mountain views, and the units come with a private bathroom and a wardrobe. At the homestay, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Lovely staff who helped us organise bikes and delicious food at the restaurant.

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8.9
Fabulous
109 reviews
Price from
US$14
per night

A recently renovated guest house set in Tuk Tuk, Hub Tata Guesthouse features a garden. The property features lake views. In good weather, guests are welcome to sit outside.

At the guest house, each unit comes with a desk. Featuring a private bathroom, units at the guest house also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms will provide you with a terrace. 1. The food delicious 2. Staff very friendly 3. The room so cute 4. View from the room very beautiful

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8.9
Fabulous
262 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Set in Tuk Tuk, Vandu's View Guest house & Restaurant offers accommodation with seating area. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Every room includes a balcony with lake views. Great place to stay. Amazing view

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8.1
Very good
310 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Set in Tuk Tuk, Juma cottages offers accommodation with an outdoor pool and a garden. There is an on-site restaurant and free private parking.

All units in the guest house are fitted with a kettle. Some units feature a terrace and/or a balcony with lake views. The units at the guest house come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. Lake access and beautiful view from the garden as well as the room - I think The most beautiful out of all The accomodation I’ve seen while walking around Tuk Tuk Village. New and very clean apartaments. Great banana pancaces for breakfast:) Very warm and helpful owners- helped organize a guide and transport around The lake as well as futher trip.

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8.6
Fabulous
305 reviews
Price from
US$59
per night

Situated in Tuk Tuk in the Sumatra region, Leokap Homestay has a balcony and lake views. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the guest house free of charge.

Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the terrace, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Lovely, big, clean room Breakfast was delicious, they have an excellent value package with lots to choose from The staff were so friendly:)

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8
Very good
327 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Facing the seafront, Romlan is a guest house offering a 3-star accommodation in Tuk Tuk. It has a private beach area, garden and private parking. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, luggage storage space and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. Loved it, great energy right on the lake and good food in the restaurant. I was lucky to have one of the villa rooms right on the lake!

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8.7
Fabulous
695 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

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