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Samosir Cottages Resort
Lake Toba
A lakeside resort with Batak-style architecture and direct views of the lake.
Lake & river · No. 13 in Indonesia
Boutique hotels in Lake Toba
Lake Toba fills a vast supervolcano crater in Sumatra, with the Batak island of Samosir rising in its middle.
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Where to stay in Lake Toba
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Tuk Tuk Timbul Bungalows
Lake Toba
Simple, clean bungalows right on the water.
Lake Toba is the largest lake in Southeast Asia, formed by a colossal volcanic eruption some 74,000 years ago. Samosir, an island about the size of Singapore, sits in the middle, home to the Batak people, their carved boat-shaped houses and ancient stone tombs. The water is cool and clear, and the pace is slow.
Where to stay
Tuk Tuk, on Samosir's peninsula, has most of the guesthouses and small resorts, many with their own swimming jetties.
Good to know
Fly to Silangit or Medan and take the ferry from Parapat. Accommodation is simple and good value.
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Questions about Lake Toba
How many boutique hotels are there in Lake Toba?
We list 2 boutique hotels in Lake Toba, including Samosir Cottages Resort and Tuk Tuk Timbul Bungalows.
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