NIHI Sumba

NIHI takes you back to the Edge of Wildness™. It’s the serenity, culture, and undeveloped landscape that most people envisioned Bali to be. NIHI Sumba is a 29-villa-only property on Sumba Island in East Indonesia and was awarded the best hotel in the world for two consecutive years.

The team can organize the transfer to the resort from

Bali (Denpasar) for your convenience.

ACTIVITIES

Many horse activities such as: Swimming with horses, horse riding lessons for adults & children, horse yoga.

Other activities like cooking classes, chocolate making, fishing and spearfishing, wanukaka river adventure, snorkeling, tenun ikat weaving, mountain biking, boat charters, hikes and treks, yoga and wellness, surfing, spa safari, etc.

Silhouettes of people riding horses along the beach during sunset, with waves crashing and hills in the distance.
A person on a yellow watercraft riding a large wave, with two dolphins leaping out of the water in the background and a person in the water observing.
Silhouette of a person surfing on a red surfboard in the ocean during sunset or sunrise, with water splashing around and a cloudy sky in the background.
Aerial view of a person on a surfboard in the ocean, with white foamy waves on the left and dark water on the right.
Beachside wellness or massage cabana with two massage tables, colorful flowers, and a sunset over the ocean.
Silhouette of a person doing yoga on a mat near a beach with horses on the sand and ocean waves in the background, viewed from under a thatched-roof structure.

Accommodation

Raja Mandaka

The owner’s main villa and the crown jewel of NIHI Sumba. With the capacity of 4 adults, total area of 590 meters square and loacted on the beach front with direct access to the Boathouse restaurant.

Extra-bed option, balcony with ocean views, lap pool, cold plunge pool, waterfall pool, outdoor dining area (pizza oven, barbecue), independent kitchen, interior living and dining area, entertainment (Ping-Pong table, TV, library), powder Room, walk-in closet, balcony with ocean view, indoor and outdoor bathtubs, beach bag, sandals, bathrobe, safe deposit box, individual AC, ceiling fan, insect repellant, lighted vanity mirror, and a yoga mat

A tropical resort scene with a swimming pool, thatched roof huts, colorful flowers, lush green trees, and two women sitting in the pool enjoying the sunny weather.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, white curtains, a blue sofa with patterned pillows, a round wooden table with vases, and wooden walls and ceiling.
A tropical beach with turquoise water, palm trees, and lush greenery. In the foreground, there is a thatched-roof hut and a swimming pool with people swimming, surrounded by vibrant flowers.
Outdoor tub filled with water and floating white flowers, surrounded by lanterns and lush greenery with bamboo fencing.
A chef using a pizza peel to remove a pizza from a wood-fired outdoor pizza oven in a garden setting, with a thatched roof structure and pink flowers in the foreground.
Fireworks display in the night sky over a tropical resort with a thatched roof building, lush greenery, and an infinity pool reflecting colorful fireworks.

CULINARY

Meals are flame-grilled, fire-toasted, slow-cooked, and wood-smoked — honoring ancient methods and island traditions, but reimagined with elevated, global flair. Our all-inclusive approach means you’re free to indulge without limits: three daily meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks: all included, all extraordinary. Dine at your villa, in our open-air pavilions, or in hidden corners of the property curated just for you.

Desserts and drinks by the water, surrounded by flowers.
A chef preparing food in an open-air kitchen during sunset, with candles and lanterns for lighting.
A chef serving a dessert to a guest.
Two people clinking drinks, one in a textured glass with a pink-colored cocktail garnished with a flower, and the other in a martini glass with a green cocktail garnished with a lime wedge and mint.

Ombak Restaurant

Our main restaurant is Ombak, meaning ‘wave front’ and is the heart of NIHI Sumba’s dining activity. This laid-back, open-air restaurant and lounge bar, serves a la carte breakfast and dinner daily, in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. Think palm trees, beach sand beneath your feet, and an ocean breeze. Shoes are optional.

Outdoor dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by wicker chairs with cushions, under a rustic wooden roof with hanging pendant lights, and lush tropical plants in the background.
A plate of grilled grilled seafood with lemon wedges and greens on top.

Kaboku Restaurant

Indulge in an Omakase exploration of food at NIHI®
An intimate and elegant fine-dining experience in an indoor, temperature-controlled space.

Boathouse Bar

The Boathouse’s dramatic location offers spectacular sunsets and sweeping views of the sea and surf.

Nio Beach Club

Leaving the Boathouse, you’ll find a sandy path parallel to the ocean that will lead you past the turtle hatchery to our Nio Beach Club.

A green bowl with grilled squid, lime wedges, chopped onions, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and pine nuts.
A bartender holding a pink cocktail garnished with a lime wedge and a celery stalk.