Name: Salty Dog Hostel
Address: Jalan Baloho Indah, 22865 Telukdalam, Indonesia, Jalan Baloho Indah, Sumatra, 22865, Indonesia
Rating: 9.7

Salty Dog Hostel

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About this property

Beachfront Location: Salty Dog Hostel in Telukdalam offers direct beachfront access with Baloho Beach just metres away. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or explore the lush garden. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and balconies with sea views. Each room includes a kitchen, dining area, and free WiFi in public areas. Dining and Leisure: A traditional and romantic restaurant serves Asian cuisine for brunch and dinner. The bar provides a relaxing atmosphere, while the coffee shop offers outdoor seating. Activities and Services: Guests can enjoy windsurfing, walking tours, and snorkelling. Additional facilities include a minimarket, games room, and free on-site private parking. Binaka Airport is 92 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Options with:

Sea view
Landmark view

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests	Today's price	Your choices	To save you time, we’ve selected this property’s typical room type for two people. You can always change room type or quantity below. Select amount
Budget Twin Room 2 single beds 194 feet² Private kitchen Private bathroom Landmark view Barbecue Shower Kitchen Toilet Towels Linen Socket near the bed Tile/marble floor Desk Seating Area Fan Towels/sheets (extra fee) Electric kettle Outdoor furniture Outdoor dining area Toaster Dining area Dining table Entire unit located on ground floor Toilet paper Board games/puzzles Books, DVDs, or music for children Entire unit wheelchair accessible	Max persons: 2	US$7 per night Price US$20 Excluded: 10 % Tax	Breakfast included in the price Partially refundable Pay online • We have 1 left	Select rooms
King Room 1 extra-large double bed 215 feet² Private kitchen Private bathroom Air conditioning Barbecue	Max persons: 2	US$11 per night Price US$33 Excluded: 10 % Tax	Breakfast included in the price Partially refundable Pay online • We have 1 left	Select rooms
Family Room with Garden View 2 extra-large double beds 291 feet² Private kitchen Private bathroom Balcony Sea view Air conditioning Barbecue	Max persons: 4	US$13 per night Price US$38 Excluded: 10 % Tax	Breakfast included in the price Partially refundable Pay online • We have 1 left	Select rooms
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 6 single beds 291 feet² Private kitchen Private bathroom Balcony Sea view Air conditioning Barbecue	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$6 per night Price US$18 Excluded: 10 % Tax	Breakfast included in the price Partially refundable Pay online • We have 1 left	Select rooms
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 6 bunk beds 215 feet² Private kitchen Private bathroom Balcony Sea view Landmark view Air conditioning Barbecue	Max persons: 1 Only for 1 guest	US$6 per night Price US$18 Excluded: 10 % Tax	Breakfast included in the price Partially refundable Pay online • We have 1 left	Select rooms

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Guests who stayed here loved

Simon

Germany

“very friendly team and the best hostel on the island (so far)”

Simon

Belgium

“This is one of those places where you arrive as a stranger, but leave as family. Areef and his family and staff are super friendly and welcoming! There's a super chill vibe hanging around the place and they regularly organize activities for their...”

Felicity

Australia

“We loved our stay here. Areef (sorry mate I don’t know how to spell it 😂) was such an incredible host! The hostel is located in a beautiful quiet bay overlooking the water. He was able to provide a scooter at a very good price, we thought the room...”

Matthew

United Kingdom

“I had a fantastic stay at Salty Dog Hostel- my only regret was I couldn't stay longer!. Arif, Axel and the whole family create a really nice family vibe in the hostel and will always go out of their way to make sure you get the most from your stay...”

Albéric

France

“Arif the owner speak English perfectly and you can ask him everything the place is cool !”

Windle

Australia

“Arif was the sweetest most accommodating host, as far as amenities go I can summarize with; clean, comfortable and cheap.”

Maja

Poland

“The owner was so nice and talkative. You will feel in the hostel like right home. The rooms were clean and spacious. You can use kitchen and cooked for yourself which is really nice tho. Surely if I will be back in Nias I will come back to the...”

Eden

France

“- Arif is a super kind, welcoming and funny host! - Location on the beach is magical - Friendly dogs and a super cute funky puppy named Coco - Good price for backpackers :) - Lovely community & atmosphere - The best place to stay in Nias for sure!”

Eden

United Kingdom

“Absolutely loved the vibes at salty dog, met some amazing people from all over the world and Arif and his family. Best social environment on the whole island in Nias but also very chill, Arif went above and beyond with sorting everything from...”

Rebekka

Germany

“This is the best place you can stay at. The hostel owner Arif is the most kind and helpful person ever and makes you feel welcome and happy to stay at salty dog. We planned to stay for 7 days and ended up leaving after 22 days but we could stay...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

WAX Warung

Cuisine
Asian
Open for
Brunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Traditional • Romantic

House rules

Salty Dog Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:00 to 12:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of Rp 100,000 is required on arrival. That's about US$6. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Salty Dog Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of Rp 100,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.