Nihi Sumba Island

Sumba Island, Indonesia

9.5 Superior First Class
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About the Hotel

For those who seek excitement while savoring absolute privacy, Nihi Sumba Island is a singular retreat that resides in splendid isolation 400 kilometers east of Bali on the Indonesian Archipelago. Hidden on a secluded bay on the remote southwestern coast of Sumba Island, it offers just six bungalows and two villas, thatch-roofed and hand-built in contemporary Indonesian style by local craftsmen. Acres of dense tropical forest, rice terraces and grasslands add to the luxury that lives in harmony with the Sumbanese people and their island culture.

Location

Nihi Sumba Island
Kuta PoLeng Complex Block C/2
Sumba Island, Indonesia 80361

Nearest Airport: DPS

Features and Amenities

  • On-Site Amenities
  • Pool
  • Spa on Property
  • Spa Services
  • Interests
  • Active & Adventure

Reviews for Nihi Sumba Island

Mixed feelings

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 6 days ago

We spend 7 days at the Nihi - the views, the beach, the surroundings are great. The hotel , the room, the facilities are not so great, everything is a bit old and it feels outdated. The food, the service was also good, the buffet dinner was beautiful. The management is not very visible and we felt not very much cared for. Very expensive and therefore we would expect top notch care and attention, but nothing like that. Mixed feelings about the Nihi.

Vladimir K - Miami, Florida


An Amazing Experience

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 1 month ago

Nihi and Sumba Island was an experience of a lifetime. It was great to experience the local culture and the resort was amazing. The weather didn't work in our favour but the team made our stay special regardless. The service and food was amazing. The Spa Sarafi was next level. I hope we can come back again some day. Our warm thanks to Asnad, Raju, Madlen and the rest of the team for looking after us. - Angelo & Fiona

angelodS6498SB - Sydney, Australia


I loved the feeling of unregulated freedom marvelously combining luxury hospitality with the purity of unspoiled nature.

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 2 months ago

The place is unique, the Sumbanese people are generous and heartwarming hosts and the prevailing culture is enriching and present all around the resort. The team does a magnificent job from rooms to food & beverage, the Boathouse catering the famous surf spot occy’s left, an incredible activity program with amazing choices and not to forget the latest edition of wild wellness with equine therapy - a must do. Nihi Sumba / The Edge of Wildness is a place to recommend in full conviction. I will definitely be back 👌. Thank you to the entire Nihi Sumba team for a fantastic welcome and stay experience. 🙏

sglt


Until the next time

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 2 months ago

This was my second time and won't be my last. Such a spectacular experience we all had. Everything about it was outstanding. We were upgraded and we were completely overwhelmed by the breathtaking views. Yummiest food, the best freshest menu. Staff are so very kind and helpful .The horse activities are a must. shame I don't surf, next time i will try.

cindy p


A fantastic resort that gives back to the community.

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 3 months ago

It’s hard to know where to start with this review. Everything was wonderful. We stayed in one of the Maranga Villas. The interior spaces were beautiful and well designed. The Villas has a nice private pool and a terrace with bale. Great places to peacefully hang out. Walking through the garden, you’ll come to your very own hut by the shore with a bed, minibar, and loungers. Great place for the sunset. The whole vibe of the place very relaxed yet very professional. The restaurant was outstanding! Every morsel that went in my mouth was perfect. We didn’t try the spa—next time, definitely. For me, the highlights of this stay was visiting the Sumba Project and the English lessons. Our visit to the Sumba Project included one of the malaria clinics, and going to a local school to serve a special high-protein lunch to the kids. You can read about the Sumba Project elsewhere, so suffice it to say that they do great work. The English lessons were the highlight of the stay. We spent item answering questions that the kids had, and got to participate in the lessons. The kids are super curious and asked great questions.

Roger E


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