Stay in Ketambe, Sumatra!

Pondok Wisata is the oldest guesthouse in Ketambe. The name "Pondok Wisata" means "House for Tourism." Since August 2017, we, Irwan and Dieuwertje, have proudly owned and managed this guesthouse. It is the perfect place to start your jungle trekking adventure in Ketambe.

Our rooms & prices

We have 10 rooms available: 3 basic rooms, 1 family room, 4 private bungalows, and 2 luxury bungalows. To ensure availability, we recommend contacting us in advance. Below are the different room options:

• A small basic room for 150.000 idr per night                                      Each room is equipped with a double bed, mosquito net, private bathroom, and a shared terrace with three other rooms.
• A large basic room for 200.000 idr per night                                     Each room is equipped with a double bed, mosquito net, private bathroom and a shared terrace with three other rooms.
• A private bungalow for 250.000 idr per night
  Each bungalow is equipped with a double bed, mosquito net, a fan, private bathroom and an own terrace located in the garden. 

• A family room for 350.000 idr per night
  Equipped with a double bed & bunk bed, mosquito net, fan, private bathroom and a shared terrace with 3 other rooms. 
  
• A luxury bungalow for 500.000 idr per night (since 2024)
  Each bungalow is equipped with a doubled bed, mosquito net, a fan, private bathroom with hot shower & sink, a small inside living area, your own terrace and a fishpond in front of your bungalow.

Our restaurant

The guesthouse has its own restaurant serving Indonesian and Acehnese dishes, as well as pasta and traditional Dutch meals. It's also a great place to meet local people from Ketambe and enjoy a relaxed evening together. Before starting your trek, you can also meet your guide here for a short jungle trekking briefing.

Garden & surroundings

In the garden, you'll find large trees, where monkeys and birds will observe you during your stay. At the back of our guesthouse, you can find Gunung Leuser National Park, and if you're lucky, you might even spot orangutans or hornbills before you even start your jungle trek!

Interested in jungle trekking during your stay? Read more about our trekking tours here.