Nihi Sumba

Widely acclaimed as one of the world’s top resorts, Nihi has been repeatedly ranked in global luxury hotel lists and was named the Best Hotel in the World in past Travel + Leisure awards. Located on the remote western coast of Sumba Island in eastern Indonesia. At Nihi, experience living on the Edge of Wildness, where rugged luxury meets unregulated freedom. Surf the world’s most coveted exclusive wave, swim with horses at sunset, and even release sea turtles into the ocean.

A slice of French toast topped with whipped cream, blueberries, and a mint leaf, garnished with honey on a round beige plate.
Person holding a young coconut with a straw and a small yellow umbrella, with a beach and tree in the background.
A boat moving through the water near a shoreline with green hills and a slightly cloudy sky.
An aerial view of a tropical beach with turquoise waters, white sandy shoreline, and lush green vegetation with scattered houses nearby.
A tropical-style bedroom with a large bed decorated with green and white pillows, white linens, and a green bed runner, surrounded by white curtains and tropical decor including a ceiling fan and wall art.
A woman in a black bikini standing in a swimming pool, holding a drink, with a floating tray of breakfast decorated with flowers, in a tropical outdoor setting near water and palm trees.
Aerial view of a tropical resort with green lawns, trees, thatched roof bungalows, swimming pools, walkways, and a beach with waves and rocks.
A woman relaxing on a hammock under a thatched roof on a beach with rocks and a view of the ocean in the background.
A bowl of Asian-inspired food topped with parsley, featuring rice, vegetables, savory sauce, and shredded purple cabbage.
Sunset over a tropical beach with waves crashing and a green hillside with small huts lining the shore.
Outdoor dinner setup on a wooden deck overlooking the ocean at sunset, with a round table, wicker chairs, lanterns, and hanging lantern lights.
Aerial view of a person swimming in clear turquoise water.
A boat with people on board moving across a lake at sunset.
Aerial view of a boat cruising through calm blue water, leaving a trail of waves behind.
Floating wicker picnic basket with tropical flowers on a swimming pool with lush greenery and trees in the background.
A small turtle on a sandy beach, leaving a trail of footprints towards the ocean, with rocks and the sea in the background during sunset.
A cozy outdoor dining setup on a wooden deck overlooking the ocean at sunset, with a fire pit, a table set with glasses and plates, and lanterns providing warm lighting.
A tropical open-air restaurant with thatched roof, wooden pillars, and wicker furniture, surrounded by green plants and trees under a partly cloudy sky.
A tall coconut palm tree with green fronds against a blue sky with white clouds, surrounded by large green banana leaves.
Hand holding a wine glass with orange-colored drink and ice cubes outdoors with trees and greenery in the background
A view of the ocean through tropical trees and plants at sunset, with waves visible and a stone pathway in the foreground.
Two women are engaged in a craft or textile activity, with woven fabrics hanging behind them, in an outdoor setting with greenery in the background.
A wooden surfboard with the words 'NIHI SUMBA' and 'SEASIDE & BEYOND' leaning against a wooden wall in a rustic, beach-themed interior.
A small turtle on the sandy beach near the shoreline with turtle tracks leading to the water.
A hand holding a coconut bowl filled with smoothie and topped with strawberries, granola, banana slices, and seeds. A scenic ocean view with trees and hills is in the background.
A couple sitting at a table on a wooden deck overlooking the ocean, decorated with pink and red flowers hanging from above and plants on the sides, with lanterns and candles on the table.
Surfer riding a wave while three paddleboarders follow behind in the ocean.
A white martial arts gi hanging on a wooden hook against a rustic wooden post.
Poolside area at a tropical resort with yellow lounge chairs under white umbrellas, decorated with flowers, and surrounded by green palm trees and lush vegetation.
A young man riding a horse on the beach with cliffs and ocean in the background.
Person holding a basket of assorted pastries and condiments, wearing a navy shirt with a name tag and a logo, standing on wooden decking.
Aerial view of a beachside resort with multiple villas, swimming pools, lush green trees, and a sandy beach with turquoise waters.
Aerial view of surfers and paddleboarders in the ocean, some riding waves and others floating or paddling.
Tropical coastline with palm trees on rocky land, ocean waves in the foreground, misty hills in the background, and a pinkish sky.