Nihi Sumba Island: Exclusive Luxury Resort in Indonesia

Stay Nihi Sumba Island comprises of just 32 villas, including one, two and three-bedroom villas. Each is designed in local style, crowned by conical roofs thatched with local Alang Alang grass and built with local materials. Interiors are open-plan, reflecting simple Indonesian architecture and furnished with four-poster beds, teak furniture and calming, sand-coloured textiles. Each villa is perched upon a terrace with a spacious outdoor veranda, mod cons, and private pools. 

ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at Nihi Sumba Island but there are no specific child related facilities. However, the living room in Lulu Amahu villas can be turned into a second bedroom and has its own bathroom; Ratu villas have lush tropical gardens to run around in; the one in the Wamoro Estate has a second floor and the two-bedroom Pantai Villas, are all ideal for families.

Dine Dining options at the Nihi Sumba Island include Ombak, the main restaurant. Sheltered beneath a spectacular thatched roof with sweeping ocean views, it is a perfect spot for breakfast and dinner. Chef Bernard Prim makes the most of the garden’s organic produce and catch of the day to create a contemporary style menu inspired by Indonesian cuisine. Lunch at the Nio Beach Club, located near the infinity pool, which is directly over the beach can include fish, salads and items from the grill.  

Relax In addition to the pools in every villa, Nihi Sumba Island has an infinity pool lined with sunloungers and pergola-shaded bales. However, the highlight here is the ‘Spa Safari’ experience, where guests trek through the rainforest and atmospheric villages to alfresco spa Nihioka. Perched on a cliff between two pristine beaches, it offers Sumbanese Dream treatment that combines a mineral-rich foot bath, relaxing massage, lavender-scented scrub and aloe-infused body mask. 

Experience Besides the 90-minute trek through the rolling hills to the Nihi Oka Spa Safari, there is much to do at the Nihi Sumba Island. There is a beautifully hand-crafted outdoor Bale for families with books and games, table tennis, pool table and area for children's movie night under the stars. While activity enthusiasts can go paddle boarding down a river to diving offshore, sport fishing, trekking to waterfalls, releasing baby turtles, yoga, horse riding, equine therapy, and surfing.