Over the past decade, NIHI Sumba has not only been recognized among the world’s most extraordinary resorts but also holds the singular distinction of being the only hotel in the history of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards to be named the #1 Hotel in the World for two consecutive years. This year, NIHI proudly joins an elite circle as one of only three resorts in Indonesia to receive the prestigious Three-Key distinction in the Michelin Hotel Keys 2025.
In 2023, we continued to captivate global travelers with our unique blend of luxury and adventure. In 2024, we were honored as Indonesia’s Best Hotel by Condé Nast Traveler and ranked #10 among The World’s 50 Best Hotels. Kicking off 2025, NIHI Sumba proudly claimed the inaugural Edge List award from Forbes Travel, cementing our legacy at the Edge of WildnessTM , and solidifying our place as one of the most beloved and iconic resorts in modern hospitality.
Latest Awards
- La Liste Awards 2026
Top 1000 Hotels: NIHI Sumba – 98.5/100
- Tatler Best Hotel in Asia-Pacific 2025
Best 100 - MICHELIN Keys for 2025
Three MICHELIN Keys · An extraordinary stay
(Only three hotels in Indonesia have earned the prestigious 3 Keys) - Tatler best-in-class awards Indonesia 2025
hotel of the year & best destination - Robb Report 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels 2025
No. 7 - Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia-Pacific
No. 4 Hotel & No. 3 Spa - The Edge List, Forbes Travel 2025
Inaugural Winner - Travel + Leisure 2025
500 List
- TATLER BEST AWARD’S
Tatler Best Asia 100 Hotels - THE WORLD’S 50 BEST HOTELS
#10 in the World
#1 in Indonesia - DESTINATION DELUXE
People’s Choice Awards Best Hotel & Retreat - TRAVEL+LEISURE
5 Favorite Resorts Indonesia #4
15 Favorite Resorts in Asia #7
100 Favorite Hotels in the World #38 - CONDé NAST TRAVELER
#21 Best Resorts in the World
#1 Resort in Indonesia
- The World’s 50 Best Hotels
#18 - Condé Nast Traveler
Gold List - TRAVEL+LEISURE
5 Favorite Resorts Indonesia, 15 Favorite Resorts in Asia and 100 Favorite Hotels in the World - Robb Report
50 Greatest Luxury Hotels - Net a Porter
#1 Prettiest Beach Hotel in the World
- TripAdvisor Awards
Travellers Choice (Best of the Best) - 2022’s World’s Best Awards
Top 50 in the World
- World’s Best Awards
Top 50 in the World - Travel + Leisure
500 List
- TripAdvisor Awards
Travellers Choice - Travel + Leisure Awards
Top 5 Resort Hotels in Indonesia
- Travel + Leisure Awards
8th Best Resort/Hotels in Asia - Andrew Harper Editors’ Choice Award
Hideaway of the Year - Destination 2
World’s Most Instagrammable Hotels
- Travel + Leisure
#9 Hotel in the World and #3 Best Hotel in Asia
- Travel + Leisure Awards
Best Hotel in Indonesia, Best Hotel in Asia and Best Hotel in the World - Condé Nast Traveler
The World’s Best Hotels Gold List
- Travel + Leisure Awards
Best Hotel in the World, Best Hotel in Indonesia, Best Hotel in Asia - The Telegraph UK
One of the 50 greatest hotels in the world - Condé Nast Traveler
The World’s Best Hotels Gold List
Nihigram
No trending music. This is what magic really sounds like: waves rolling onto the shores of Nihiwatu Beach, horses cooling off in the salty waters, and the wild spirit of NIHI Sumba.
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#nihigram by @evelien_louise
Front-row seats to one of NIHI’s most iconic morning rituals.
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Grab breakfast with a friend as horses wander freely along the shoreline, with the Indian Ocean stretching beyond. 🤍
Hidden within the raw terrain of the island are little known gems waiting to be discovered. Embark on an adventure with @nihi by exploring the natural environment of Sumba. You’ll set off in an open aired vehicle and drive through the landscapes with a sense of excitement at what you may encounter. A trek to the Blue Waterfall is one such adventure that you’ll long remember for years to come and live with the memory of being left in awe at the wonder of nature.
No trending audio. Just NIHI, exactly as it sounds.
Some places don’t need a soundtrack to be unforgettable. Here, it’s the waves, the horses running along the beach, and the quiet moments in between that tell the story. 🤍
As the sun slips below the horizon, summer nights at NIHI take on a magic of their own. Romance in the air, stars overhead, and the feeling of being forever wild.
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#nihigram by @lucaspinhel @laylafoz
A new chapter begins on the shores of Nihiwatu as @nihi’s new Riding & Racquet Club meets the Edge of Wildness.
A private members’ club aesthetic, translated onto the sand, with an international tennis court and a terrace overlooking the ocean for sunset drinks. This is where the romance of great polo clubs meets the raw, elemental beauty of Sumba.
The Riding & Racquet Club is unlike anywhere else. A concept that could only exist at NIHI.
As the tide recedes along Nihiwatu Beach, local people, young and old, come together to venture onto the exposed reef, gathering sea grapes and seafood from the rock pools.
Timed by the rhythm of the ocean and shaped by generations of knowledge, it’s a simple yet enduring part of life in Sumba.
At @NIHI, these authentic moments offer a glimpse into the island’s way of life.
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#nihigram by @tarashupe
The first glimpse of NIHI is one you’ll never forget. As the road opens and the coastline unfolds below, it’s hard to imagine anything could live up to the view.
Then you settle in, and somehow, it does. From wild horses and world-class waves to quiet mornings, endless ocean views and moments you’ll carry home with you, NIHI is one of those rare places that exceeds every expectation.
Listen to the natural sound of hooves pounding the sand along Nihiwatu Beach as our Sumba horses runs 2.5 km stretch of shoreline. Palm tree shadows stretch across the beach, and the herd runs exactly as nature intended, free, wild and at one with nature. 🤍
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#nihigram by @gedewahyuu_
Morning begins with palm tree shadows stretching across the sand. Day-old turtles make their first journey to the ocean while the surf rolls in. As the sun sets, locals wash their horses in the sea, and life moves to the rhythm it always has.
These are the moments that make NIHI more than a destination, they’re the memories you’ll carry long after you’ve left. 🤍
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#nihigram by @scottybauer_
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