Tabo Cottages

We had such a wonderful experience at Tabo Cottages! The location is incredible — right on the lake, surrounded by lush greenery and peaceful views. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing, making it the perfect place to unwind after exploring Samosir Island.||Our room was spacious, clean, and beautifully designed with local charm. The staff were all so kind and welcoming, always ready to help with a smile. The restaurant was another highlight — delicious food and fresh bakery options with an amazing view of the lake.||We couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Highly recommend Tabo Cottages to anyone visiting Lake Toba!

We really enjoyed our stay at tabo cottages. Easy to book via whatsapp and all staff were very friendly. We also loved the breakfast (we liked to try all the local sweets) and coffee (proper espresso machine and oat milk available). It has a beautiful garden and pool overlooking the lake. We had the cheaper room that's behind the restaurant and that was ok. We just missed a mosquito net and would have liked it if the ventilator worked on low speed (now we had to choose between very high speed or nothing). The room is also a bit close to the parking area and can get a bit noisy when it's busy with guests. Might be worth it to book one of the nice rooms overlooking the lake. But overall a very good experience and we would definitely come back! Probably the best place to stay on samosir :)

We first discovered Tabo Cottages years ago, and we love coming back! The grounds, accommodation, restaurant and staff are beautiful. The rooms are comfortable with traditional styling - but with great amenities and much attention to detail. Tabo is the perfect place to relax by the lakeside pool after a day of exploring. The grounds are peaceful with lush gardens and little private rotundas to relax in. There is some lovely bird life to be spotted in the manicured gardens, as well as some very loved resident dogs and cats who can often be spotted lounging around the grounds. They are quite shy, and never disturb guests - just happy living their best lives, like we do whenever we are here! ☺️ Thank you again to the wonderful team at Tabo Cottages for making us feel so welcome, as always, and giving us the perfect holiday! 🙏🏻🌴

We had a good stay at Toba Cottage. The staff was very kind, helpful and speaks good English. The restaurant and swimming pool have a nice view to the lake, and the coffee and food are good. The room was big, however the see though curtains made that you could see into the room during the night and the shower had little bit to much molt. The system to leave your key at the service desk if you want a clean room is very smart, and you can always ask for new towels. We loved staying here and would recommend it to others!

I had a great stay at Tabo Cottages and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet place to relax and enjoy the view over lake Toba. The room was clean and I especially enjoyed the jungle shower. The pool was also a great plus and perfect for relaxing. I only removed one star because there is some room for improvement when it comes to the restaurant. The food wasn’t bad, but it was a bit bland and slightly expensive for what was offered.

I stayed here for three days during my tour. A beautiful location overlooking the lake. The rooms are clean and well-maintained. The staff is friendly and speaks good English. The food is a nice combination of Indonesian and European cuisine. This was the only place at Sumatra where i saw a schnitzel at the menu

Stayed for 2 nights, and the reason why I picked this place over the others is because they state very clearly on their website what they offer. I booked my airport transfer and tour through them and was very satisfied. This gets a 4 star only for 3 reasons. I felt that the food was below average in quality, yet above average in price. I also felt that the rooms could be cleaner. The toilet in particular, while not dirty, should be renovated. The massage was really bad, don't even bother. Still, this is probably one of your top options for staying in Tuk Tuk.

We’ve been staying here for more than ten years and it still feels like a little slice of home every time I arrive. The staff are kind, genuine, and always go out of their way to help. The owner has built something really special, you can tell there’s pride and heart in every corner.||The rooms are spotless and comfortable, and if anything ever needs attention, it’s sorted straight away. There are plenty of quiet little spots to sit and unwind, the pool is perfect after a hot day, and the breakfast buffet is always fresh and generous.||The dogs and cats are calm and beautifully behaved, maybe a bit too independent for my liking because I’d love more cuddles, but they add such charm to the place.||Saturday night Batak dancing is one of my favourite things. It’s warm, joyful, and captures exactly what makes this place so special, connection, culture, and community.||After all these years, we still wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Toba. It’s peaceful, authentic, and full of heart.