As a backpacker I stayed here in 1993 and - after more than 30 years - returning to Beach Guesthouse felt like stepping back into the good old nineties. Same beautiful spot right at the lake, same amiable family that runs the place and still the same positive vibe. It was great to be back here. The rooms are also still very basic, so if you're looking for luxury, this isn't a hotel for you. However, if you are looking for warm hospitality and a relaxing atmosphere in an idyllic setting, then this might be the place you are dreaming of. The adjacent Bagoes Café 'n' Resto serves delicious food, delicious juices and cold beers. And as you gaze across the calm waters of Lake Maninjau, you realize that life isn't so bad after all... Staff is super friendly and can help to arrange your onward transport. Motorbikes and bicycles are for rent if you want to go around the lake. Good to know that the lake is a popular getaway for local tourists and day trippers at weekends, so it can get a bit more crowdy (and noisy) in the guesthouse. During the week you probably have the place almost to yourself and it’s just peace and harmony.

Beach Guest House has a fantastic location directly at the beautiful Maninjau Lake. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They made us feel at home right from the start. And cooked us lovely food. Rooms are basic, but we had everything we needed. And with such beautiful surroundings you spent little time indoors. And nothing can match an early morning swim right at your doorstep!

This place is very beautiful and idyllic. There’s rooms on the lakeside with amazing views at any time of the day. There’s a great bar and restaurant with good food. The staff is very nice and helpful. You can rent a motorbike to go around the lake. Highly recommend staying here!

The location of Beach Guest House is fantastic; next to the lake. The staff is also very friendly and helpful and made us feel at home. The food served at Bagoes Cafe is lovely; lots of choice (also for vegetarians) and affordable. Rooms are basic but had everything we needed since we spent most time outside exploring the beautiful area.

beautiful view, good wifi, nice restaurant. You can rent a bicycle or motorbike. Good price value

The room is very moldy. The pillow smelled really bad. The toilet is really small but it's better than a squat toilet 😆

Wonderful stay at the guest house, unique location and views, amazing staff, and very good food available at all times! A perfect stay, thank you so much Fifi and team!

Simple but very good accomodation. Clean. Fifi the Host IS very friendly and a wonderful Cook. Being located next to the Lake makes IT a Special place.

Beautiful location, with some nice chill-out areas and restaurant overlooking the Lake. The Staff were extremely kind and helpful.

Room facilities were ok, but mattress springs made for a slightly uncomfortable sleep

Really beautiful location, friendly and helpful staff, excellent local food options at the restaurant...

Rooms are not very welcomey nor particularly attractive, but you get what you pay and it's overall a good value!

Grilled fish for dinner, setting and views, cotton sheets

The room is let down, the price seems high compared to the rest of Sumatra