12 Affordable inexpensive hotels on Lake Toba with beautiful lake views
Although Medan is famous for its extraordinary culinary delights, a true traveler should not miss a vacation on Lake Toba (the Indonesian version of Lake Como in Italy!). Especially now with the presence of the newly built Silangit Airport, you can now fly directly from Jakarta to Lake Toba in just 2 hours - saving time and money right ?!
This lake is not only the largest volcanic lake in the world, but also has an attractionothers form magnificent views of volcanic craters and offer a variety of fun activities, such as kayaking and swimming.
Right in the middle of Lake Toba, you will also find Samosir Island, which is a volcanic island with several affordable lodging and restaurants that feature views of the lake as far as the eye can see.
And although the lake is not as popular as the beach, hotels with a spectacular view of Lake Toba will surely leave you spellbound!
Note: Prices listed are low season rates, not including tax and service. Accommodation rates often change according to room availability and high / low season. We recommend that you double check the final price before confirming the order.
1. Want to have breakfast in bed or by the pool ?: Tiara Bunga Hotel & Villa
If your imagination for a perfect vacation is to enjoy the breathtaking views with serenity, then Tiara Bunga Hotel & Villa is the hotel you are looking for. You will fall in love with this romantic lakeside hotel. Guaranteed there are no other hotels in this area that are as remote and quiet as Tiara Bunga!
This area is very popular as a fishing spot, so if that is your hobby, don't miss it ...
We suggest to bring some snacks to stay overnight, because the hotel is very remote and besides the hotel restaurant, there are no alternative eating places in the vicinity.
* Note: Boats from Ompu Herti Hotel to Tiara Bunga Hotel & Villas are available every 2 hours. Please contact Tiara Bunga directly to arrange your arrival and crossing times before arriving there.
Tiara Bunga Hotel & Villa
Room rates start from Rp.521,860 per night
Address: Jl. Tuktuk Tarabunga, Tara Bunga, Tampahan, Balige, Toba Samosir, Toba Samosir Regency, North Sumatra. Coordinates here.
Telephone: 0821 6242 5702
2. The beauty behind your window: Taman Simalem Resort
If you don't believe in falling in love at first sight, then you haven't
seen Taman Simalem Resort. It feels like staying at home with a beautiful
view. This ideal lodging is in a wide area with beautiful views of Lake
Toba.
With an ideal lakeside location, surrounding gardens, sunrise views and
several other activities; Taman Simalem Resort is an interesting vacation
spot!
And even more special, the services provided by the staff at this hotel
deserve a thumbs up!
The rooms here are well-lit and comfortable, but the most championship is
the Lodge Room type room, where you can see the phenomenal views of Lake
Toba.
Although you can easily spend all your time looking at this beautiful view
from your bed, we strongly encourage you to explore this 206 hectare area.
Start by catching a sunrise at One Tree Hill - the main favorite spot,
followed by a 1.5 hour forest trek that leads to twin waterfalls which is
one of the free activities at Taman Simalem Resort.
Anyway Taman Simalem Resort is truly ideal for those who (just like us) love
to enjoy the beauty of nature when waking up from a deep sleep.
Taman Simalem Resort
Room rates start from Rp. 1,200,000 per night
Address: Jl. Raya Merek No.KM. 9, Kodon-Kodon, Merek, Karo District, North
Sumatra 22173.
Coordinates here.
Telephone: 0811 6077 616
3. Perfect blend of traditional and modern: Samosir Cottages
Enjoy traditional Batak pottery, modern design and local hospitality! Some
of our colleagues have visited Samosir Cottages and this place seems to be
one of the few hotels that has succeeded in introducing contemporary
architecture while maintaining the beauty of traditional Batak culture.
With 4-star equivalent service, the hotel wants to make its guests enjoy a
relaxing and memorable experience. They also provide spacious rooms, modern
facilities and the best service for visitors.
You can choose from 6 different room types (extra-bed is also available if
needed). In fact, this hotel is truly a favorite for families because of
its dependable staff. In addition, there are many outdoor activities for
children, while parents enjoy a quiet romantic time by the lake.
Our team really enjoyed the Banana Boat activities complete with life
jackets. Don't be afraid of being cold because the lake's water
temperature isn't too cold.
If you're lucky and get a corner suite room, you can not only enjoy the pool
view, but also the endless views of Lake Toba.
PS: Looking at it, the swimming pool is similar to the one on a cruise ship
right? 😉
Samosir Cottages
Room rates start from IDR 363,000 per night
Address: Jl Lingkar Tuk Tuk Danau Toba, Samosir Island, North Sumatra
22395.
Telephone: (0625) 451 170 | 0882 6183 1811 | 0821 6459 1448 | 0813 7584
4395
4. Follow the stairs to Lake Toba: Inna Parapat Hotel & Resort
Looking for an Instagrammable place to stay? Inna Parapat is a
European-style hotel with direct access to Lake Toba.Even if you don't like
getting up early (like some of us), you will be willing to get up early to
enjoy the fun of swimming in the infinity pool that is right above the
lake!
Even though it doesn't look fancy, this manicured hotel hotel is very
comfortable and ideal for those of you who plan to spend most of your
vacation time by the lake. At night, you can take a romantic walk along
the vast expanse of white sand "beach" or take a boat along the lake.
No need to worry about food, you will find several cafes, restaurants and
shops just by walking.
If the weather is sunny, you will be able to see the beauty and splendor
of Lake Toba; and you can also swim in the clear shallow waters right in
front of the hotel!
Inna Parapat Hotel & Resort
Room rates start from Rp.596,412 per night
Address: Lake Toba, Jl. Marihat No.1, Tiga Raja, Girsang Sipangan Bolon,
Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra 21174.
Coordinates here
Telephone: (0625) 41012
5. Between the two choices, lake view or infinity pool?: Debang Resort
With its lime green exterior, Debang Resort looks so united between the
hills and the lake. Standard, but comfortable. The main attraction of this
resort is the infinity pool overlooking Lake Toba and is framed by hills and
volcanoes in the distance.
Its location can make you endlessly chuckle at the beauty.This place is
suitable for people who are looking for calm and peace, because the area is
in a quiet place. Perfect for a family vacation with children and parents,
because there are 3 types of rooms that you can choose from, and all include
a simple breakfast.
If you want more than just a good view, you can also choose a traditional
village tour package or trekking to Debang Hill, while other attractions are
around an hour's drive.
Debang Resort
Room rates start from IDR 350,000 per night
Address: Jl. Silahi Sabungan, Silalahi 3, Sabungan, Paropo, Silahi
Sabungan, Dairi Regency, North Sumatra 22281.
Telephone: 0811 6067 661 (please direct reservation)
6. Enjoy the sunrise from your lounge chair with your toes in the water: Samosir Villa Resort
Samosir Villa Resort consists of two swimming pools and direct access to
Lake Toba. You can only reach the hotel by boat because it is located on
Samosir Island, right in the middle of the lake.
Don't expect anything fancy here except beautiful lake views. The swimming
pool area offers panoramic sunrise over Lake Toba. While from the
restaurant terrace, attractive plants, birdsong, mountain and lake
panoramas will give you a beautiful view at breakfast. The Suite room with
its lake view is amazing too!
The atmosphere in this hotel feels very calm and secluded even though the
location is not too far from other accommodations and eating places. You
will definitely enjoy relaxing in the spacious room and relaxing on the
balcony, sitting all day to enjoy the amazing view.
A buffet breakfast is served every morning with mostly local dishes.
During certain seasons, the weather here can be very cold, so wear a
jacket or sweater at breakfast.
note: Samosir Villa Resort is a popular hotel among local tourists, so it
tends to be crowded during school holidays in June, July, December and
January. So we will not recommend you to stay in those months if you want
to find peace.
Samosir Villa Resort
Room rates start from Rp.439,368 per night
Address: Jl. Lingkar Tuktuk Siadong, Simanindo, Samosir Regency, North
Sumatra 22395.
Coordinates here.
Telephone: (0625) 451 399
7. Enjoyable family vacation by the lake: Silintong Hotel
Do not value the condition of the hotel that looks old school, first see
the amazing lake views and beautiful gardens!
Silintong Hotel is located on Samosir Island and you can choose their
special package that includes rooms and ferry transfers - so you don't
have to bother taking care of the two separately. The air here is very
cool, it doesn't even matter if there is no air conditioner in the room!
The hotel is also known as one of the few hotels in Silintong that is
awarded the white sand beach of Lake Toba; and even though it looks simple,
you can choose a room with a beautiful lake view. Want a relaxing massage by
the lake? You can do this here at affordable prices too.
Don't worry about food, just a few steps from the hotel and you will find
many restaurants that offer delicious traditional Batak food, including
fresh seafood caught directly from the lake.
note : Guests can only enjoy hot water for a certain period of time
(5:00 to 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.), so make sure you take a
shower at the right time!
Silintong Hotel
Room rates start from IDR 400,000 per night
Address: Tuktuk Siadong, Simanindo, Samosir Regency, North Sumatra
22395.
Telephone: (0625) 451 242 | 0823 6660 0090
8. Just left and right, I see, lots of pine trees: Hotel Niagara Parapat
The location of Niagara Hotel is indeed amazing. Rows of green hills, bright
blue skies, and breathtaking views of Lake Toba all in one!This rather old
hotel has a large swimming pool with a round shaped jacuzzi right in the
middle, so you can jump right from the pool to the jacuzzi pool.
The hotel lobby is on the 3rd floor - please note that this hotel does not
have an elevator and there are no facilities for wheelchair users. At the
time of booking, we recommend that you request a room on the 3rd floor,
because this is the only way to avoid carrying your suitcase up and down
the stairs.
Although it does not have direct access to Lake Toba, the hotel offers
views of the lake from the top of the hill due to its high location.
Prepare your stamina for trekking!
The spectacular view is the main attraction at Niagara Hotel, and by dusk
you can watch the sunset slowly descending on the horizon directly from the
room's balcony.
Niagara Parapat Hotel
Room rates start from Rp.632,000 per night
Address: Jl. Development No. 1 Parapat Girsang Sipangan Bolon Simalungun
North Sumatra 21174.
Coordinates here.
Telephone: (0625) 41028
9. A small paradise with Swiss hospitality: Zoe’s Paradise Waterfront Hotel
The atmosphere at Zoe Paradise is so warm and comfortable like home. Its
charming appearance will surely captivate your heart at first glance.
The 14-room family hotel is named after the owner's daughter, Zoe, and is
run by a Swiss woman and her husband. Guests who have stayed here even
rated it as "the best accommodation choice on Lake Toba". We seem to
understand why he thinks so.
The cleanliness factor at Zoe Paradise takes precedence - the rooms and
surroundings are clean and the swimming pool is well maintained. Breakfast
served at the hotel is unlike anywhere else on the island - you not only get
a variety of choices but everything is fresh! We recommend their famous
canapes.
The more explored every corner of this hotel, the more you will fall in
love with it!
PS: As an excellent service, you will be able to go to the hotel's private
pier using the ferry from Parapat to Tuk Tuk, and they are even ready to
help if you want to rent a motorbike to get around.
Zoe’s Paradise Waterfront Hotel
Room rates start from Rp417,488 per night
Address: Jalan Lingkar, Tuktuk, Pulau Samosir, North Sumatra 22395.
Coordinates here.
Telephone: 0812 6327 1701
10. Breakfast on the shores of Lake Toba: Parapat View Hotel
If you are on a lake vacation, then you must book a Superior Lake Room
View room with views of Lake Toba; because this room is equipped with a
balcony so you can see the giant lake directly.
You can relax to spend time by the pool in comfortable chairs, enjoy the
gentle breeze or just swim with the lake and hills in the background.
On the main road, you can choose several restaurants or cross to Samosir
Island for a pleasant day trip!
But don't forget to immediately return to the hotel pool area in the
afternoon to see the sunset view behind Lake Toba!
Parapat View Hotel
Room rates start from Rp.596,412 per night
Address: Jl. Sidaha Pinto No. 7, Simalungun, Girsang Sipangan Bolon,
Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra 21174.
Coordinates here.
Telephone: (0625) 41376 | 0813 7608 2596 | 0812 6059 7376
11. Jumping into the lake or hanging on a hammock ?: Mas Cottages
Confused choose between a nature and cultural themed holiday? At Mas
Cottages, you will get the best of both, the amazing nature in the heart
of beautiful Lake Toba and experience in the midst of traditional Batak
culture.
Spend the day taking a walk in front of the hotel while admiring the
beautiful lake (before jumping into it) then turning into the hotel
grounds and enjoying the beautiful garden view!
If you are looking for a secluded lakeside vacation, then Mas Cottages is
the right place, because the location is far from the city center and all
the hustle and bustle. A peaceful, calm and peaceful environment; truly
the perfect place to relax.
We suggest you to choose to live in a traditional type of Batak house,
because besides being able to enjoy the panoramic view of Lake Toba, you
can also blend with local wisdom.
Mas Cottages
Room rates start from Rp.208,744 per night
Address: Tuk Tuk Pinda Raya, Tuk Tuk, 22395, North Sumatra.
Coordinates here.
Telephone: (0625) 451 051
12. As if floating in Lake Toba: Carolina Hotel
Do you have to leave the hotel and hike a few hours to watch the sunrise?
Certainly not if you stay at the Carolina Hotel! Enjoy the beauty of the
color of the sky while dipping your feet in Lake Toba.
In this almost heavenly location, you might feel that you are floating on
Lake Toba!
Around the hotel is decorated with lush and beautiful greenery (negative
effects: lots of mosquitoes and other insects, so prepare an anti-mosquito
lotion). Don't forget to close the room door after sunset to avoid the
insects entering the room.
The rooms at this hotel are standard but comfortable. Besides towels and
small soaps, don't expect any other equipment to be provided; so be sure
to package all your needs! The staff here are also known to be friendly to
guests.
But if what you prioritize is the view, extraordinary experiences will be
found here. Even when enjoying breakfast in an outdoor restaurant in your
hotel you will be presented with an extraordinary panorama.
Carolina Hotels
Room rates start from IDR 326,026 per night
Address: Tuktuk Siadong, Simanindo, Samosir Regency, North Sumatra
22395.
Telephone: (0625) 451 210 | (0625) 451 100 | 0812 6500 0422 (WhatsApp)
Here are some tips on crossing by ferry on Lake Toba from one of our
Medan-based writers who recently traveled to Lake Toba:
- Look for Pandu Hotel Prapat because they have their own standard ferry
that is well maintained, with an adequate amount of lifevest. You need to
rent the entire ferry with prices starting at Rp. 700,000 during the
normal season. They often work with travel agents. So if you come in a
large group of 15-20 people, this is a practical and safe choice.
- Around the area near major hotels, there are ferry services in better
condition and a little more expensive (Rp. 25,000 per person) than ferries
that are anchored at the main port near the market.
- Pay attention to weather conditions (especially wind) before boarding
the ferry, because most ferries (other than those we mentioned above) are
wooden ferries that are very unstable. The wind tends to appear around 3-4
pm and so on.
- There is money and goods. Our writer tried a wooden boat at a cost of
Rp. 15,000 per person, and the boat was very outdated. Because the price
is cheap, they continue to wait for more passengers.
- We recommend choosing a ferry boat from how it looks. If it looks new,
sturdy and reliable, even if the price is more expensive, you should
choose it for your own comfort and safety.
How, ready to enjoy the enchanting beauty of Lake Toba? Who would you like
to have fun with here? Their mention in the comments section below!
Transportation
To enter Tuk Tuk, Samosir Island (Lake Toba's main tourist area), you have
to take a ferry from Ajibata Harbor in Parapat to Tomok Harbor in Tuk Tuk.
The trip will cost around IDR 8,000 per person but remember to double
check prices to avoid fraud.
If you rent a car, you can also cross the car to Tuk Tuk (including
drivers and passengers) for only Rp. 91,500.
Ferry Schedule
Parapat to the Tuk Tuk: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 a.m.,
1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 18:30 p.m.
Tuk Tuk to Parapat: 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00,
14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00
Important note: Keep in mind that the schedule can change at any time!
On Samosir Island, we suggest you rent a bicycle or motorbike (around Rp.
100,000 / day) to explore the island. Both are available on the island and
still be careful when driving.
The best time to visit
To be able to enjoy the beauty of Lake Toba to the fullest, we recommend
you to visit during the dry season (May to September). During this period,
you will get brighter blue skies and pleasant weather for activities.
Avoid visiting in the rainy season (November to the end of March), unless
you want to spend your vacation stuck in a hotel room because the rain
never stops.
National holidays such as the Idul Fitri holiday or Chinese New Year are
also not ideal times to travel here, because besides going to be crowded
and crowded with tourists, prices will also usually be more expensive.
Everything listed above is the latest data at the time this article was
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