About this property

Beachfront and Private Beach Area: NIHI Sumba in Watukarere offers a private beach area and beachfront access. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or swim in the pool with stunning views. Spa and Wellness Facilities: The resort features spa facilities, a fitness center, and a hot tub. Yoga classes and wellness packages enhance the relaxing atmosphere. Dining and Leisure: A family-friendly restaurant serves Indonesian, Asian, and international cuisines. The bar offers cocktails, and evening entertainment includes film nights. Location and Activities: Located 36 mi from Tambolaka Airport, NIHI Sumba provides free airport shuttle service. Activities include yoga, cycling, and snorkeling.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

  • Fitness center

  • Fishing

  • Game room


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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sabina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I absolutely loved everything about this place! From the moment we arrived at the airport the service was exceptional.
  • Anfal
    Kuwait Kuwait
    Everything. Treated like royalty from the booking stage. We loved our experience and our wonderful guest captains Adji and Maxy made our stay so memorable. The hotels location is situated 1.5 hours from the airport which added to us getting to...
  • Franka
    United States United States
    Everything was perfect, fantastic facilities, staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, the beach is possibly one of the most beautiful in SEA, perfect conditions for surfing, the food is delicious, even a doctor on site who could help out our son...
  • Aleksei
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    This is a great resort for relaxation. What surprised us the most was the delicious food! We met here haute Italian cuisine and very high quality, fresh products. All food is free. We were assigned personal assistants upon check-in and we were...
  • Steve
    Australia Australia
    Everything,food was amazing, everywhere you looked was postcard worthy. Loved it.
  • Cristina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! Staying a Nihi is a wonderful experience. The staff was super attentive even before we arrived at the property and after they dropped us at the airport. Sumba is a beautiful island and the Nihi area didn’t disappoint, highly recommend...
  • Joshus
    Australia Australia
    Everything. Absolutely not one complaint, from the staff to the ammenities, food, and location, it was the most perfect stay. Worth every cent, can’t wait to come back.
  • Vasilisa
    Russia Russia
    Everything! the stuff, the food, the Villa, the beach , best hotel in Indonesia!
  • Egor
    Russia Russia
    Очень отзывчивый и приветливый персонал. Делал предложение девушке, помогли все организовать. Отличная вилла, вкусная еда. Все понравилось!
  • Cigdem
    Turkey Turkey
    en çok bölgenin doğasını beğendim, harika bir yer. otel cok lüks, yemekler harika. odalar cok konforlu. çalışanlar çok kibarlar. Bali Denpasar Havalimanı’nda bizi karşılayıp otele kadar ilgiyle takip ettiler. Sumba Havalimanı’ndan 1 saatlik bir...

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
  • Ombak
    • Cuisine
      Indonesian • Pizza • Seafood • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Nio Beach Club
    • Cuisine
      Indonesian • Pizza • Seafood • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

NIHI Sumba - 50 Best Hotels of the World takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
6 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
Rp 3,493,875 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rp 6,987,750 per person, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

We are host to one of the world’s most coveted waves, Occy's left. To maintain a surfing experience unparalleled in the world, we limit the wave to 12 advanced surfers per day and it is essential to reserve your slot (max 1 per room subject to availability). Due to renowned surf destination, highly recommend pre-

booking/paying for slot. A daily charge of USD100++ (Green Season) and USD125++ (High Season)

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NIHI Sumba Drone Policy

We appreciate that some of our guests would like to use drones in order to capture special images, memories, and/or footage of their time at NIHI® Sumba but we also need to guarantee that all of our guests are afforded the highest levels of safety and privacy during their stay with us.

We do permit our guests to bring a personal drone to the island for photography or videography purposes but please note that it must be declared to the NIHI® Sumba team on arrival, who will then advise on safety and security, including details around approved fly zones and flying times.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform NIHI Sumba - 50 Best Hotels of the World of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.