Nihi Sumba - 50 Best Hotels Of The World - Watukarere

5-star award-winning beachfront resort on Sumba's wild Indian Ocean coast

Villas & Butler Service

Each villa at Nihi Sumba is assigned a personal guest captain who manages all requests via a dedicated WhatsApp group, from daily activities to in-villa dining. Accommodations include private bathrooms, air conditioning, and sea views, with access to a sun terrace and the resort's outdoor swimming pool. The property also offers a private beach area, sun loungers, and beach towels for guest use.

Dining & Culinary Experiences

The resort houses an award-winning Japanese restaurant that serves omakase-style meals, alongside a menu of Indonesian, Asian, and international dishes. Breakfast can be delivered to the villa, and special diet menus are available with advance notice. Themed dinner nights, a pool bar serving cocktails, and daily happy hour with canapés are part of the dining program.

Spa & Wellness

The NIHI Oka Spa offers body treatments, facials, scrubs, wraps, and massages in a dedicated spa lounge with relaxation areas. The exclusive Spa Safari experience takes guests on a journey to a cliffside treatment location for a multi-hour wellness session. Other facilities include a hot tub, yoga classes, a fitness centre, and spa packages available for booking.

Activities & Experiences

Transformative equestrian programs focus on healing and self-discovery, with horse riding on the beach and swimming with horses in the ocean. Water sports include surfing lessons, snorkelling, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding, plus guided hikes and cycling tours. Evening entertainment features movie nights, live music, a nightclub with DJ, billiards, and a games room.

Family & Community

A kids' club, babysitting services, and a children's playground allow families to enjoy supervised activities for younger guests. The resort works with the Sumba Foundation to support local education and healthcare; guests can visit village schools and medical clinics. Nearby attractions include Laguna Ramuk Waru national park, the Teak Forest, and Coconut Cove for day excursions.

• Award: 50 Best Hotels of the World
• Beach: Private beach area with 5 km of unspoiled sand
• Dining: Award-winning Japanese restaurant with omakase
• Wellness: Exclusive Spa Safari experience
• Service: Personal guest captain for each villa
• Activities: Equestrian programs, surfing, and yoga
• Family: Kids' club and local community visits

Licence number: 55110,8120118241545