• Indonesian rupiah will be the currency of necessity while visiting Samosir Island.banknotes of indonesia image by Steve Lovegrove from Fotolia.com
  
  Located on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, Samosir Island lies in the middle of Lake Toba, an impressively large lake,roughly half the size of Rhode Island,created by a volcanic eruption 100,000 years ago. Samosir Island has become a popular tourist destination due to its breathtaking vistas, exotic history and relatively cheap prices. Most tourist resorts on the island are in the Tuk-Tuk region.
  
  

Hotel Silintong

• On the eastern tip of Tuk-Tuk, Hotel Silintong is beautifully landscaped with orchids throughout the building and a lily pond in the front. This hotel offers gorgeous views of the eastern shores of Lake Toba. Rooms are amply sized and come with their own terrace or balcony. A simple place with great location, Hotel Silintong does not have air conditioning or provide any of the resort-style amenities, such as a spa or fitness center. It boasts a restaurant and several eateries within the area.
  
  Hotel Silintong
  
  Jl. Durian No. 5 Tuk-Tuk Siadong
  
  Samosir, Sumatra 20234
  
  Indonesia
  
  

Hotel Carolina

• With options to suit any budget, Hotel Carolina can offer a range of experiences during your time on Samosir Island. The hotel has 30 rooms in all, but those rooms are broken down into family suites (with four beds, bathroom, living room, overlooking the beach), beachfront rooms and rooms on the hill behind the main building overlooking Lake Toba. Hotel Carolina provides hot water, high-speed Internet access, authentic Indonesian fare in its on-site restaurant and a barbeque area next to the beach.
  
  Hotel Carolina
  
  Jl. Lingkar Tuk-Tuk Siadong
  
  Samosir, Sumatra
  
  Indonesia
  
  0625-451-210
  
  

Toledo Inn

• Advertising amenities such as satellite television, air conditioning, fully-stocked minibars, swimming pool, gymnasium and sauna, the Toledo Inn allows guests to step away from the bustle of city life right on the shores of Lake Toba. Rooms come with modern furniture and separate bathrooms. The hotel restaurant serves local Indonesian cuisine and hosts barbeques, corporate seminars and wedding receptions throughout the year. It is also close to the traditional Toba Batak villages, the original inhabitants of Samosir Island.
  
  Toledo Inn
  
  Jalan Tuk-Tuk
  
  Samosir, Sumatra
  
  Indonesia