Taman Simalem Resort

+ The location is superb. The scenery is fantastic. Staff are friendly and courteous. - The room is dated and shower cubicle is mouldy. Noisy, no climate control. Trip price is more expensive

The rooms at this hotel are very comfortable, clean, and modern. Perfect for resting after an exhausting day..This hotel has the perfect balance between comfort, style, and premium service. I will definitely stay here again when visiting this place.

Best experience and very nice view of the Hotel. Comfortable bed, complete amenities. Lots of activities in the hotel keeping us busy from morning until the afternoon. Free karaoke till 11 PM, you should try that one. I would say this trip is very worth it.

Great place to hang out with family, very serene and peaceful with lots of activities for family friendly to explore. Elderly might find it a little challenging to go around but with committed family members to help, and helpful staffs, it is still possible. Our favorite is jungle trekking. Mr. Kaban and his subordinate (young man) were very inspiring. They inspire us to love nature and their passion is truly commendable. The trek is suitable for family. Yoga by Ms. Louisa is also very enjoyable, she made the kids felt comfortable. The air is really fresh and we are happy, overall.

2-night stay for 5 adults in 3 rooms Upside: (1) Views - Resort's location on a ridge overlooking Lake Toba means that more expensive room categories and public areas have unobstructed views (weather permitting) of the gorgeous lake. Worth it to pay up for lakeview rooms, but be aware that other guests can access the gardens outside the rooms on the lower floors, so curtains have to be closed for privacy. Also worth it to drive out 15 minutes (but still within resort grounds) to One Tree Hill for the views. (2) Staff - Shout out to Fitria, who was our point of contact for our reservation, and who arranged transport to/from the resort and for a day of sightseeing. She was proactive, reliable and pleasant to deal with, whether via email, WhatsApp or in person. (3) Amenities/Facilities - Despite the remote location, there was ample hot water and good water pressure in the showers. Wi-fi was decent in terms of speed and stability, both in rooms and in public areas. Note that rooms don't have fans, air-cons or heating given the cool climate year-round. Downside: (1) Unfinished - Despite the fact that the resort has been operating for several years, the upper floors of the main block are still under construction. Bizarre! This also means that there is no interior access to the restaurant and reception. Golf cart/truck/van shuttles are offered up and down the short, but steep, distance between the rooms and the reception/restaurant. This was particularly appreciated whenever it rained. However, we weren't disrupted by any renovation noise. (2) Remote location - Resort has extensive grounds, so it's a 20-30 minute drive out to places of interest (e.g. Sipiso-piso waterfall) or to town (e.g. Tongging) to eat in a restaurant. So, like us, you'll probably eat breakfast and dinner at the resort. Confirm if your rate includes breakfast and dinner. Breakfast was buffet-style, while dinner was buffet one night and steamboat/hotpot the other. None of the meals were particularly outstanding, but they did the job.

We had a great experience staying at Tongging Rooms for 3 days 2 nights with our old age parents. We especially appreciate the professional arrangement by Citra and Fitria who always make sure we are safe and enjoy the trip in Medan and Lake Toba. Also, Kaban is a great jungle guide who share his passion for nature and we take away some jungle survival knowledge throughout the journey.

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!

Beautiful location with a great view, lots of activities and very friendly local staff. Penny took good care of us during our stay. We also tried the free coffee tasting and the massage service which was very nice plus the dinner at the restaurant with a view over the lake

It is great. The view is amazing. Luckily, the weather is nice so we can enjoy sunrise. The breakfast has great of option and the taste is very good. Overall, the expereience staying here is the best to go if you visit medan.