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Taman Simalem Resort

Property class: 4

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A traditional multi-story building with a central courtyard, surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking a body of water.
A rooftop terrace with a clear view of the sunset over the sea, surrounded by trees and featuring a glass railing.
A landscaped garden with a building labeled "Pearl of Lake Toba."
A golf course with a clear view of the water and mountains in the distance.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov

Explore the area

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Km 9, Jalan Raya Merek, Sidikalang, Merek, North Sumatra, 22173
  • Place, Sipiso-piso Waterfall
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Toba
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Tongging Point Hotel Superior Double/Twin (Restricted View)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom.

Tongging Point Hotel Superior Double/Twin (Restricted View)

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Tongging Point Lodge Superior (Shared Bathroom)

A lobby with red chairs, a television, and a staircase.

Tongging Point Lodge Superior (Shared Bathroom)

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Waterfall Hotel Superior (No View Has Balcony)

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large window.

Waterfall Hotel Superior (No View Has Balcony)

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Tongging Point Hotel Deluxe Double/Twin (Lake Toba View)

A hotel room with a wooden bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

Tongging Point Hotel Deluxe Double/Twin (Lake Toba View)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the area

Merek

A family-friendly stay in Merek awaits you at Taman Simalem Resort. You'll be 9.8 km (6.1 mi) from Sipiso-piso Waterfall and 19.4 km (12.1 mi) from Lake Toba. Highlights at this resort include 3 restaurants, 3 coffee shops/cafes and a golf course. .The restaurant, Tea House, serves Chinese cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the free kids' club along with access to horse riding/hire and rock climbing. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and free supervised childcare. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of airport pick-up service. .Sights in the vicinity of this 4-property class Merek resort include Parbaba Beach and Huta Bolon Simanindo Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Sipiso-piso Waterfall - 15 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Lake Toba - 20 min drive - 15.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Loken Resort - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rumah Makan Muslim Suroboyo - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Vhiew Rest Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Agro Mart & Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rumah Makan Borneo - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Taman Simalem Resort

There are 3 restaurants and 3 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli. Public spaces have free WiFi. Taman Simalem Resort offers its guests a golf course. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, a complimentary children's club, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Taman Simalem Resort. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Merek resort.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 coffee shops
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
Taman Simalem Resort offers 100 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. This Merek resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Agro
  • Kodon Kodon
  • Pangambatan
  • Tea House
  • Toba

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Free children's club
  • Golf
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing
  • Ropes course

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The property recommends that guests bring their own vehicles to get around this 494-acre (200-hectare) resort and to visit nearby attractions. Shuttle service to resort facilities is available on request; guests can expect to wait at least 30 minutes for pickup. Resort shuttle service does not include the One Tree Hill area, where some accommodations are located. Guests may choose to rent a vehicle onsite (subject to availability; 3-days advance booking required).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Taman Simalem Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: IDR 950000 per vehicle

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 0242010181883

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Taman Simalem Resort?

Yep, Taman Simalem Resort has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Taman Simalem Resort?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taman Simalem Resort on 12 Nov 2026 start from AU$126, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Taman Simalem Resort?

The closest beach to Taman Simalem Resort is Parbaba Beach (29.5 km).

Is Taman Simalem Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club, free supervised childcare and a playground, it's no surprise that Taman Simalem Resort is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Taman Simalem Resort?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Taman Simalem Resort?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Taman Simalem Resort's onsite restaurant that serves Chinese cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Taman Simalem Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Taman Simalem Resort?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Taman Simalem Resort?

Yep, Taman Simalem Resort has a 9-hole golf course.

Taman Simalem Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the lake. Comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
friendly staffs and great view
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The resort feels very work in progress. It was a comfortable stay but as a resort in the wild, there were ants and bugs that could get into the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible Forest with nature sounds

This is amazing hotel located on the hills of Lake Toba, it takes around 4 hours from Silangit airport and 5 from Medan. If you like nature and relax away from buzzy cities this is your spot, also inside the property are plenty activities to do as you are isolated in the middle of the forest. With incredible landscapes similar to Scotland this hotel was recomended for some friends who visited few years back. Staff makes your stay unforgettable. Food options are limited to Indonesian, however inside the hotel facilites are food trucks and mini mart where you can opt for western alternatives. You need 3 days at least to annoy here actually the hotel has his own waterfalls and cliff if you are an avid trekker. Solos, families and friend will enjoy, not to much teenagers but there is karaoke in case. Internet speed is good. English wide spoken. You can book tours to samosir, berastagi and piso piso; also Tongi village, it will take few hours and I got little dizzy going down by those curved hills, But views are impressive, Also my driver was great Facilities are not 5 stars but within Indonesia impressed me!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Schöne Anlage, jedoch etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Sehr freundliches Personal. Fantastischer Blick auf den See.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite cold, big property to check out the place. Number of free in house activities. Nice views around the resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff and services. The staff take good care of two female travellers and they always look out for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Splendid Taman Simalem Resort

A very relaxing stay in Taman Simalem Resort. The staff were all so friendly, lead by their capable GM Benard. Special thanks to Kaban, Citra and Jessica for their exceptional services, as well as the restaurant staff at Tongqing and Waterfall venues. The resort has nice rooms overseeing the Lake Toba.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great escapade and affordable

the scenery is jaw dropping. The estate is big covering 1 hill i guess. But the drawback is you need car to travel from one end to another. Amenities are plenty to choose and keep you busy for few days stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room has good view for sunrise. Food selection not as much, but generally it’s delicious. The resort has tons of activities to do. Good for family and couple!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like how this place is so in tuned with nature. Staff were so polite and everything seems perfect. Tree planting shows how this place respect nature so much. Would be good if they have a butteefly garden to complete the feeling of the place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the weather is nice but is better to install air conditioner in every room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A most amazing place to stay. Combining sustainability with
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A must-stay

Wonderful place with so many activities included. Differents type of rooms, staff very welcoming, good good. It's really worth it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Kamar tidak ada toilet dalam

Kamar ini tidak memiliki toilet di dalam tapi tidak ada deskripsinya. Saya mengajak ke 2 orang tua saya yg berumur 80 tahun dan malam mereka sering hrs ke toilet. Waktu mau upgrade ternyata mereka tidak mempunyai kamar 4 orang dengan toilet di dalam. Saya terpaksa menghabiskan 3 jura rupiah untuk sewa 1 kamar yang ada toilet dan dikenakan harga walk in yang mahal lagi.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An unassuming experience

We wanted to visit Lake Toba and decided to Taman Simalem Resort (TSR) after reading much about the activities catered by the Resort. Was impressed with the homely service provided by the staff in TSR, it feels like another trip to Club Med. We decided to stay at Tongging Point Lodge as they have room for 4 twins which is convenient for me to gather my 2 teens to get moving for activities. We have great experience with the lady (forgot her name) who brought us through the coffee processing and roasting process. Definitely very enriching for city dwellers like us. The jungle treking was absolute a good workout and a refreshing one at the Twins waterfalls. We were highly encouraged those who visits TSR to go One Tree Hill for the breathtaking view though Tongging Point does have great view as well. The key highlight is the foods served in TSR, they were mainly organic vegetables and fruits. Last but least, we sincerely wanted to say a great thank you to all the staff in TSR despite there is imperfection.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Should have some water activities and more interaction from hotel mgt
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service is great, buffet adequate, but ala cart is good. I enjoyed the mie goreng, goreng pisang and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ファミリーに最適！

大自然の中の大規模な施設。 ロッジは清潔で、シャワー良し、ベッド良しで快適に過ごせた。 アクティビティはファミリー向け。 もう少し大自然のアクティビティ、例えば火山の見学ツアーとかあれば幅は拡がると思った。
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A place with great nature and great services. jungle treking and the agro farm tour is a must try!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
view is fantastic. Selection of food is limited. Not suitable for gastronomic tourism
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice sunrise view of lake toba, staffs are friendly, and tons of activities in the resort. However, have to use public shared toilet for 4 persons room and don’t have aircond.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Most beautiful spot at Lake Toba

Really beautiful place to stay.... give yourself at least 2 nights so that you can really explore the hotel and it surroundings...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view is really beautiful and for the future guests do not underestimate the weather, it's really cold and windy, make sure you bring long sleeves, sweater, socks etc.The staffs are friendly and helpful. We paid 2.4 juta rupiah per night but there was no toiletries provided, only soap and shampoo in the bathroom but they didn't refill it, plus the outside toilet was so dirty and smelly in the morning and at night.There is no tv in the room and wifi is not working, every time you logged in, u must call the receptionist to get new wifi password which is so troublesome. It's very expensive for the basic room which is no tv, wifi problem, toilet outside (smelly and dirty). no toiletries provided,no iron. Just bear in mind, it's expensive because of the view with a really basic room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A should go place!

It was an amazing stay. The sun rise....the view. I definitely will come back here and would recommend friends and family to put it as their to go place. However, your staff are not really helpful when i ask for information regarding my transport back to medan as i was told by the driver that i only booked a one way trip. Your staff told me that i have to wait and see whether they have a driver on that day. Which is too late, what if there is no transport? In the end i have to do everything on my own. From going online booking and confirming my trip back. Staff during breakfast and dinner lacks the initiative to top up foods and drink before it runs out. Which would result in a long queue and too long of a waiting time. Apart from this eveyone there have been friendly and helps out in everyway. Thank you so much for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018