Nihi Sumba Island

I’ve been fortunate enough to travel to many beautiful places in my life, but Nihi was definitely my top 2. Everything about it was pure magic. From the exquisitely beautiful villas, the stunning beach the unbelievable food (the chef Heri has worked all over the world at 5 star top-tier hotels and his food is unspeakably delicious - don’t miss the braised short beef ribs and s’mores cookies) the sunsets, the horses, the surfing, the spa safari… but my favourite of all was the attentiveness of the staff. They welcomed us with open arms and were there to deliver on and often anticipate our every need. There aren’t many hotels in the world like Nihi Sumba - it just doesn’t get much better.

We’ve been lucky enough to stay in some wonderful hotels around the world, so I don’t say this lightly — NIHI Sumba is unlike anything else. There’s a rawness and soul to this place that no design or ambition can manufacture. It’s remote, it’s immersive, and it gets under your skin in a way that very few places ever do. We left knowing we’d be back. Worth noting for anyone weighing it up — all meals are included, and the food is exceptional. At any comparable luxury property, that alone would cost a substantial amount. You genuinely feel the value. One non-negotiable: the Spa Safari. I genuinely cannot think of another hotel on earth offering anything close to it. For barefoot luxury travelers who think they’ve seen it all — you haven’t. Not until NIHI.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Our recent trip back to Nihi was the ultimate luxury holiday. The staff, in particular Ayu and Upi our guest captains were there to make our experience seem less and unforgettable. The perfect location to completely switch off, relax, whilst offering a variety of experiences for a memorable holiday. The accommodation is lux, and provides the most breathtaking views. Nihi was the perfect romantic getaway for my husband and I, however we cannot wait to bring the kids next time as there’s so much on offer for the whole family.

We had an absolutely amazing stay. This has been our favorite trip by far, and we’re taking home so many wonderful memories from the trip. We were taken care by amazing captains Asna & Dus. Always happy and always there for us. They made our stay perfect.

i’ve been coming to this hotel for 15 times now and this is my favorite hotel of all time. I really like how kind and good the stuff is. There are the best people in the world.❤️