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Nihi Sumba Island (formerly Nihiwatu Resort)

Sumba, Indonesia

86 Very Good 427 Reviews
Formerly known as Nihiwatu, a secluded island resort with bespoke villas offering chef-prepared dining featuring locally-sourced ingredients, equestrian experiences, surf lessons, organic chocolate factory, and a beachfront pool. The exclusive retreat is a one-hour flight from Bali.
Nihi Sumba Island (formerly Nihiwatu Resort)

Summary of 427 verified reviews

86
Very Good

Very good hotel. Awesome vibe. Beautiful beach. Great room.

Set amidst 560 acres of tropical beachfront property, Nihi Sumba Island by Christopher Burch, formerly Nihiwatu Resort, is a luxury resort with a variety of activities including hiking, horseback riding, snorkeling, spearfishing, surfing, and yoga.

Offering 33 high-end villas, guests can select from several styles of accommodations including Wamoro with a lush jungle setting and private pool, Lamba with a wavefront setting and private garden, Mamole treehouses, and Haweri, the most private of the villas and home to the original owners, Claude and Petra Graves.

The resort's specially-designed dining options feature fresh product from the on-site garden as well as local fish caught daily. Ombak is a sandy-floored open-air restaurant that serves as a social hub with a restaurant and bar lounge, as well as a large deck cantilevered over the ocean. The beachfront Nio Beach Club & Pool has open-aired pavilions and the Kapten's Goa serving fresh lunches next to the state-of-the-art resort lap pool with epic sunset views.

The Boathouse Spa is perched above the crashing waves of the Indian Ocean with a range of treatments and services, including Nihi Signature massages.

The property offers an array of unique experiences for guests such as sunrise yoga, hikes into local villages, weaving classes, an organic chocolate factory, and surf lessons with world class instructors. There are spa safaris, and equestrian activities like sunrise or sunset beach rides. Plus, the beachfront swimming pool. For children, Chris and Charly's chocolate factory provides an escape for young travelers with dedicated babysitters, daily organic chocolate making, and cultural activities.
Hotel Address:
  • Nihi Sumba Island (formerly Nihiwatu Resort)
  • Desa Hobawawi
  • Kecamatan Wanukaka
  • Sumba, 87272
  • Indonesia

Location Summary
About a one hour plane ride from Bali, the Nihi Sumba Island resort is located on Sumba Island in Indonesia, about 400 km (248 miles) from Bali.

Directions to Hotel
International guests will need to travel via Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar. There are regular flights with Garuda Indonesia although most of them depart in the morning, thus an overnight stay in Bali is often required for international travelers.
Awards
Travel And Leisure Award
Fine Dining On Site
Ombak is a sandy-floored open-air restaurant that serves as a social hub with a restaurant and bar lounge, as well as a large deck cantilevered over the ocean.
Child Programs
Chris and Charly’s chocolate factory provides an escape for young travelers with dedicated babysitters, daily organic chocolate making, and cultural activities.
Pool Outdoor
State-of-the-art beachfront pool.
Spa Facility
Boathouse Spa offers a range of treatments and services, including Nihi Signature massages.
Hiking
Guided treks through the jungles and nearby villages.
Horseback Riding
Equestrian experiences include sunrise and sunset horseback rides.


Guest Review Highlights

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Hotel Amenities
  • - Fine Dining On Site
    - High Speed Internet
    - Child Programs
    - Pool Outdoor
    - Spa Facility
Available Activities
  • - Beach
    - Boating
    - Dining
    - Hiking
    - Horseback Riding
    - Jet Skiing


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