At NIHI Rote, we are committed to celebrating and preserving the rich history and customs of Rote Island. Guests are encouraged to immerse themselves in local traditions through interactive experiences. From learning the art of Ikat weaving with master artisans to listening to the melodic strains of the Sasando, every moment preserves traditions and offers a deeper connection to the island’s heritage.
The Ti’ilangga is Rote’s iconic traditional hat, woven from lontar palm and representing both identity and everyday life. Under the guidance of a local artisan, you’ll learn the weaving technique from scratch before leaving with your own handmade creation.
DURATION
60 min
PRICE
Complimentary
The Sasando is one of the world’s most remarkable instruments, a cylindrical harp amplified by a fan of lontar palm leaves that produces a sound unlike anything else. Found only on Rote, it is the island’s defining cultural symbol. A local musician introduce sits history, demonstrates traditional playing techniques and guides you through your first notes. No musical experience is required.
DURATION
60 min
PRICE
Complimentary
Discover Rote’s traditional textile art, where intricate patterns are created through resist-dyeing threads before weaving begins. Local artisans often spend months completing a single textile. Learn about the craft, experience the loom first-hand and browse finished pieces available directly from the weavers.
DURATION
60 min
PRICE
Complimentary
One of Rote’s most quietly extraordinary experiences. Join the local congregation for Sunday Mass, conducted in the Rotenese language and filled with traditional singing. Guests are warmly welcomed to experience a respectful and authentic insight into the island’s spiritual life.
DURATION
60 min
PRICE
Complimentary
Merdeka! 🇮🇩
@nihirote bangga menyebut Indonesia sebagai rumah kami. Dari Rote, kami berdiri bersama untuk merayakan Hari Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia yang ke-81.
Mari kibarkan Sang Merah Putih dengan bangga dan rayakan semangat, kehangatan, serta kebersamaan yang menjadikan Indonesia begitu istimewa. Rakyat Indonesia memiliki hati yang besar dan semangat yang tak tergoyahkan.
Selamat Hari Kemerdekaan, Indonesia! 🇮🇩
Merdeka! @nihirote are proud to call Indonesia home. From Rote, we stand together to celebrate Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day.
Today, we fly the red and white flag high and celebrate the warmth, spirit and togetherness that make this country so extraordinary. The people of Indonesia have huge hearts and an unbreakable spirit.
Happy Independence Day, Indonesia! 🇮🇩
#HariMerdeka #Indonesia #NIHIRote
12/10 stay at NIHI Rote.
Private pool, island views and nowhere you need to be. Welcome to your own little corner of NIHI Rote.
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#nihigram by @kenanwibisono
Rote is one of Indonesia’s best-kept secrets.
Untouched beaches, rich culture and a beauty that still feels wonderfully undiscovered.
This is NIHI Rote.
White sand, crystal-clear water and an island that still feels beautifully untouched. An island still beautifully untouched, where days are made for adventure and there’s always somewhere new to discover.
An island unlike anywhere else.
Wild, untouched and abundantly beautiful, Rote is a place made for discovery. And we’ve only just scratched the surface. Come see for yourself.
If heaven is a place on earth, it might just be Telaga Nirwana.
Hidden within the untouched beauty of Rote Island, this natural saltwater lagoon feels almost too beautiful to be real.
Arrive at NIHI Rote and swim in the sparkling blues of the Indian Ocean. Spend your days surfing, cooling off in your private pool, or simply slowing down to the rhythm of island life.
Whether you’re chasing adventure or doing absolutely nothing at all, this is the kind of place that lets you do both. Welcome to NIHI Rote.
Wake up. Swim. Ocean. Repeat. The days just hit different at NIHI Rote.
There are places you visit…
And then there are places that keep calling you back.
Welcome to NIHI Rote.
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#nihigram by @thetravelscollection
The greatest beauty of Rote is its people. This is Uni, one of our NIHI Rote Hospitality Academy graduates, proudly wearing her traditional attire as she shares the island’s culture, heritage, and traditions with guests from around the world. Every woven thread tells a story, and every smile is a warm invitation to discover the heart of Rote.
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