Next door to Tabo Cottages, Bagus is the recovering professional's choice, a bit more hip for midlife wanderers. Rooms in traditional Batak houses overlook avocado trees and a children's playground. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Considered Tuk Tuk's swankiest (a relative term), Carolina is neat and orderly, perhaps too much so for dishevelled types. But its economy rooms are an eagle's eyrie with a hilltop perch in a polished Batak-style building. Carolina's swimming area is the best on the island. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Cheap and laid-back, Christina's is comfortable like a well-worn pair of jeans. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A half-dozen birdhouse bungalows are perched on the cliff, with good views and a steep descent to the water below. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

A chill universe is created here by a lazy-day garden and arty versions of traditional Batak houses. Crawling around the balconies and shortened doors of the rooms feels like being a deck hand on a Chinese junk. In the evening, Liberta is a local hot spot for guides and guitars. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Popular with a German clientele. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

Travellers who get stranded in Parapet overnight typically get escorted to Samosir Cottages, a package-type hotel that discounts its rooms to suit budget tastes. A nice sun and swim area keeps those travellers put. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

The professionals' choice, Tabo Cottages has modern rooms set in a beautiful garden. Lots of expats from Jakarta and Aceh bring the family here for a weekend getaway. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

One of the cheapest on Tuk Tuk, and it shows. Full Lonely Planet Review ›