Taman Simalem Resort offers lush scenery with golf, horse riding, and rock climbing. Three restaurants serve meals, including kids' options. Enjoy spa treatments for relaxation after active days. Free WiFi and several coffee shops complete the experience.
Merek is home to Taman Simalem Resort. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Toba and Sipiso-piso Waterfall. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Merek travel guide
Km 9, Jalan Raya Merek, Sidikalang, Merek, North Sumatra, 22173
What's nearby
Lake Toba
15 min drive - 12.2 km
Sipiso-piso Waterfall
14 min drive - 7.2 km
Restaurants
Tea House Cafe
8 min walk
Sitopsi Cafe
21 min drive
RM. Anak Rantau Aek Popo
10 min drive
RM Minang Jaya
15 min drive
Rumah Makan Sya'riah Merek Sidikalang
16 min drive
About this property
Taman Simalem Resort
Upscale family-friendly resort
Take advantage of a golf course, a terrace and 3 coffee shops/cafes at Taman Simalem Resort. Adventurous travellers may like the hiking/biking trails, horse riding and rock climbing at this resort. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and Chinese cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground.
Other perks at this resort include:
Free self-parking
Bike hire, airport pick-up service (surcharge) and a gift shop
Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and barbecues
Room features
All 100 rooms include amenities, such as free WiFi, free bottled water and room service.
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
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Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Room service
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Ceiling fan
Desk
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
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: IDR 950000 per vehicle
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Property is also known as
Taman Simalem Resort Merek
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Taman Simalem Resort Merek
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Frequently asked questions
Is Taman Simalem Resort pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Taman Simalem Resort?
As of 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Taman Simalem Resort on 9 Mar 2026 start from Rp1.190.083, excluding 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.
How much is parking at Taman Simalem Resort?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Taman Simalem Resort?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Taman Simalem Resort?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Taman Simalem Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of IDR 950000 per vehicle applies.
Where is Taman Simalem Resort located?
Set in Merek, this family-friendly resort is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Sipiso-piso Waterfall and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Lake Toba. Berastagi Fruits Market and Taman Mejuah Park are also within 32 miles (52 km).
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Reviews
Taman Simalem Resort Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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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!
Hannelore
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Helmut
28 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Schöne Anlage, jedoch etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Sehr freundliches Personal. Fantastischer Blick auf den See.
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.
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.
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!
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
Wonderful place with so many activities included. Differents type of rooms, staff very welcoming, good good. It's really worth it!
Jean-Claude
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
7 Jul 2019
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Muhammad
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
8/10 Good
Rosneh
18 Dec 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff are very helpful and efficient. Need to improve on the hotel restaurant menu and food since the resort is very big and far , won't be a le ri find food outside