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Nihi Sumba

Hoba Wawi, Wanokaka, West Sumba Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia · Sumba Island, Indonesia

  • 4.5/5Google rating852 reviews · 19 Aug 2026
  • 98.5/100La Liste19 Aug 2026
  • 56.0/100The World's 50 Best Hotels19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • wellness
  • beach
  • adventure
  • privacy

About Nihi Sumba

Nihi Sumba offers 31 villas set along a private stretch of Nihiwatu Beach on Sumba Island, Indonesia. Guests can enjoy rooms with private plunge pools overlooking the renowned Occy’s Left wave, and access to a two and a half kilometre private beach. The NIhioka Spa provides tailored treatments with ocean views, and the property features a swimming pool and world-class tennis facilities.

Recognised in The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 (rank 56) and La Liste Top 1000 Hotels 2026, Nihi Sumba combines natural surroundings with a high standard of service and amenities. The resort is designed for those seeking privacy, wellness, and adventure in a remote island location.

Why it stands out

Nihi Sumba is listed as EMPTYJET Preferred for its award-winning status, including a place in The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 and La Liste Top 1000 Hotels 2026. Its location on Sumba Island, private beach, spa, and villa accommodation make it notable for privacy, wellness, and adventure.

Key facts

Keys
31 villas
Type
Beach, Island, Wellness, Remote

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Private beach — Set before the two and a half kilometre stretch of Nihiwatu Beach
  • Beach access — evidence: Set before the two and a half kilometre stretch of Nihiwatu Beach
  • Swimming pool — evidence:
  • Tennis — evidence: world-class tennis

Rooms

  • Rooms with private pool — watching the legendary wave, Occy’s Left, from your own plunge pool

Wellness

  • Spa — NIhioka Spa pairs hours of tailored treatments and ocean views in the most extraordinary spa settings

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
NIhioka Spa — tailored treatments and ocean views in the most extraordinary spa settings

Beach

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Beach
Private beach

Awards & affiliations

  • The World's 50 Best HotelsList · #562025
  • La ListeTop 10002026

Location

-9.7776, 119.3762
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