Taman Simalem Resort - Tongging

Hilltop resort overlooking Lake Toba with on-site organic farms and a cool climate at 1,200 meters above sea level

Location & Setting

Taman Simalem Resort sits on a hilltop overlooking Lake Toba at 1,200 meters above sea level, offering a cool climate year-round. The resort is a 4-hour drive from Kualanamu International Airport, with scheduled shuttle service available upon request. Nearby attractions include Samosir Island, Sipiso Piso Waterfall, and an Ancient Batak Tribal Village for cultural immersion.

Accommodations

The resort offers two distinct accommodation options: Tongging Point Hotel with lake views and Waterfall Hotel set beside a jungle waterfall. Rooms at Tongging Point Hotel feature large windows with garden, jungle, river, or lake views, while Waterfall Hotel rooms provide a nature-immersive experience with the sound of falling water. Each room is equipped with a desk, closet, and telephone, and guests can choose between lake-facing, garden, or waterfall-facing units.

Dining & Organic Farm

Three on-site restaurants serve meals: Tea House Cafe, Pangambatan Cafe, and a third option offering Indonesian and international dishes. The resort operates its own organic farm that supplies fresh produce for all dining, including vegetables used in buffet breakfast and dinner. Guests can also enjoy coffee and tea tasting from the resort's own plantations, with English Breakfast tea available for purchase.

Activities & Recreation

Outdoor activities include jungle trekking to a twin waterfall, guided farm tours, horseback riding, hiking, cycling, and golfing on-site. The resort also offers archery, billiards, darts, fishing, and a maze challenge, plus a flying fox and wall climbing for children. A resort discovery tour takes guests to One Tree Hill, the amphitheater, and the flower meadow, all included in the stay.

Wellness & Services

Wellness offerings include daily yoga sessions, sound healing meditation, and a range of massages such as foot, full body, hand, head, and traditional deep tissue massage by skilled therapists. The resort provides a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and luggage storage, with shuttle service and laundry available at extra cost. Corporate groups and school programs can use meeting/banquet facilities for up to 50 people, with specialized educational programs on agriculture and local culture.

• Location: Hilltop at 1,200 meters above sea level overlooking Lake Toba
• Rooms: Two distinct hotels - Tongging Point Hotel and Waterfall Hotel
• Dining: 3 restaurants with organic produce from on-site farm
• Activities: Jungle trekking, golf, archery, horseback riding, and farm tours
• Wellness: Yoga, meditation, sound healing, and traditional massage
• Business: Meeting facilities for corporate retreats up to 50 pax

License number: 0242010181883,55112