We redefine luxury hospitality by emphasizing genuine human connections, sustainability, and authentic, fun experiences. Recognized repeatedly for our excellence as the World’s Best Hotel by Travel + Leisure in 2016 & 2017.In 2023, we were celebrated among the World’s 50 Best Hotels and continued to shine in 2024 by winning the Best Hotel in Indonesia by Condé Nast Traveler, as well as ...

• Water Activities: Stand-up paddle boarding and snorkeling around Nihiwatu Beach (when weather conditions permit) • Guests can also participate in our scheduled group yoga & meditation classes. NOTE:

NIHI Sumba is home to more than 29 uniquely designed villas. Each villa offers breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean and Nihiwatu Beach

• Water Activities: Stand-up paddle boarding and snorkeling around Nihiwatu Beach (when weather conditions permit) • Guests can also participate in our scheduled group yoga & meditation classes.

The beach of Nihiwatu, meaning “mortar stone,” was named by early settlers for its isolated rock formation along the tide. The Graves aptly called the resort Nihiwatu for its surrounding legacy. By 2012, stories of the unregulated freedom and beauty of NIHI reached renowned brand-building American entrepreneur Christopher Burch, who was ...

Novice and first-time surfers can still get their feet wet with lessons on Nihiwatu beach, depending on the swell. Calmer waters can often be found at nearby Coconut Cove, where surfers can spend half a day with breakfast or lunch and do some light surfing, then be driven back to the resort.

Whether exploring the turquoise waters of Nihiwatu bay, the traditional villages that nest on the highlands of Lamboya, the many untamed waterfalls or the lush rice fields of Wanukaka, there is no shortage of wonderment in this ancient landscape, that …

From long walks along the remote Nihiwatu beach to surfing Occy’s Left, rejuvenating spa treatments at our award-winning Spa Safari, unique hikes and treks, to meditating underwater, practicing yoga in the jungle, or building trust with our wild sandalwood horses through soulful Equine Connection experiences, wellness at NIHI ® is pure and ...

Hunting the perfect wave at Nihiwatu Beach, as it hosts the greatest wave on the island. Explore and check out other wave sites and you can do so by car or boat.

As the swell lowers and high tide wanes, meet our Sumba ponies on Nihiwatu® beach for a bareback horse ride in the waves of the Indian Ocean. Feel at ease as your horseman leads you down into the crystal clear waters in front of the Boathouse.