Tropical Tidings at NIHI Rote
Welcome to NIHI Rote, where festive traditions meet the laid-back spirit of island life.
From family adventures and sunset cocktails to unforgettable evenings by the ocean, join us for our first festive season on the shores of Bo’a Beach.
Welcome to Tropical Tidings at the Edge of Indonesia.
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Overview
Christmas Eve begins with a gingerbread decorating workshop for our younger guests. As evening approaches, join us for sunset cocktails, carols by candlelight and the lighting of our Christmas tree, followed by a special dinner overlooking the ocean at Savu.
THE GINGERBREAD WORKSHOP
10:00 AM | GAMES PAVILION
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT
5:00 – 6:00 PM | SAVU
HAPPIEST HOUR
5:00 PM | SAVU
TREE LIGHTING & CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER
6:30 PM | SAVU
Christmas Day at NIHI Rote begins with younger guests decorating tree ornaments, followed by a festive feast at Savu and a visit from Santa. Enjoy an afternoon of island life before sunset cocktails and dinner by the ocean.
ORNAMENTS OF WONDER
9:00 – 11:00 AM | JACKSON’S SURF SHACK
CHRISTMAS MORNING FEAST
11:00 AM | SAVU
SANTA’S ARRIVAL
11:00 AM | SAVU
HAPPIEST HOUR
5:00 PM | SAVU
CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER
6:00 PM | SAVU
Keep the celebrations going with a morning of festive colouring for younger guests. Spend the afternoon on the beach before gathering at Savu for Boxing Day sundowners and a relaxed dinner with seasonal specials.
SANTA’S LITTLE ARTISTS
10:00 AM | GAMES PAVILION
BOXING DAY SUNDOWNERS
5:00 PM | SAVU
BOXING DAY DINNER
6:00 PM | SAVU
Join us for a special evening at the NIHI Rote Hospitality Academy. Begin with sunset cocktails, followed by a traditional Liwetan dinner alongside our Academy students, celebrating local hospitality and the people behind NIHI Rote.
SUNSET COCKTAILS
5:30 PM | HOSPITALITY ACADEMY
ACADEMY NIGHT DINNER
6:30 PM | HOSPITALITY ACADEMY
Celebrate the final evening of 2026at NIHI Rote. Begin with sunset cocktails at Savu, followed by a special New Year’s Eve dinner overlooking the ocean. As the evening continues, enjoy music and entertainment with our DJ, before welcoming 2027 with a midnight countdown and fireworks over Bo’a Beach.
THE GREAT NEW YEAR’S TREASURE HUNT
10:00 AM | GAMES PAVILION
HAPPIEST HOUR
5:00 – 7:00 PM | SAVU
NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER
8:00 PM | SAVU
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
10:00 PM | SAVU
MIDNIGHT COUNTDOWN & FIREWORKS
12:00 AM | SAVU
Welcome 2027 with a relaxed New Year’s Day at NIHI Rote. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast followed by an interactive lunch at Savu, before an afternoon of friendly competition with our golf simulator tournament and pump track adventures for younger guests. End the first day of the year with sunset cocktails overlooking the ocean.
NEW YEAR’S DAY BREAKFAST
7:00 – 10:30 AM | SAVU
NEW YEAR’S DAY LUNCH
12:00 – 2:00 PM | SAVU
THE NIHI NEW YEAR’S GOLF CUP
2:30 PM | GAMES PAVILION
LITTLE RIDERS, BIG ADVENTURES
2:30 PM | GAMES PAVILION
HAPPIEST HOUR
5:00 PM | GAMES PAVILION
NEW BEGINNINGS DINNER
6:00 PM | SAVU
Nihigram
Imagine waking up on Rote island, at the edge of Indonesia, with a white sand beach just beyond your door and the ocean stretching out before you. At NIHI Rote, days begin slowly, with the island’s untouched beauty all around you.
Out on the water, taking in one of Rote’s most beautiful sunsets. A perfect way to end the day, and just one of the many ways to experience the island, from foiling and surfing to snorkelling, spearfishing and beyond.
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Just a stroll from the comfort of your villa, NIHI Rote’s very own Motion Fitness Pump Track brings a little extra adventure to the day. Take on the turns, pick up speed and see who’s up for one more lap. Fun for all ages and abilities.
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Welcome to Rote Island, the Edge of Indonesia. Discover crystal-clear lagoons, untouched landscapes and a rich island culture shaped by generations of tradition.
At NIHI Rote, the beauty of the island is all around you.
Rote island is renowned for its beautiful sunsets. At NIHI Rote, watch the sky turn gold from your villa, or paddle out for one last surf as the evening light settles across the water.
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The island escape you need.
Epic surf, white sand beaches, oceanfront villas and horses by the sea. NIHI Rote is made for days spent outside, chasing waves, exploring the island and discovering somewhere that still feels wonderfully untouched.
Set on the edge of Indonesia, Rote is remote, unspoilt and far from the usual path.
Come for the adventure. Leave already planning your return.
The search for the perfect wave begins with NIHI Rote’s Surfari.
Venture beyond the legendary Bo’a Barrel and discover some of Indonesia’s most extraordinary surf breaks. Guided by @tropicsurf, explore remote coastlines, chase the swell and experience the thrill of discovering waves in one of the world’s most untouched surf destinations.
An unforgettable surfing adventure awaits at the edge of Indonesia.
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Experience the breathtaking beauty of Telaga Nirwana with NIHI Rote, where you can stand up paddle through the crystal clear turquoise waters of a hidden lagoon, surrounded by dramatic limestone cliffs and untouched nature.
A little slice of paradise, and one of the many reasons to explore this extraordinary island on the edge of Indonesia.
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Mornings in Rote have a way of making you forget what time it is. A quiet dip in the pool, the ocean breeze drifting through, fresh tropical fruits and a glass of chilled juice by your side.
Nothing on the agenda, nowhere else to be. Just the luxury of taking your time at NIHI Rote.
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Where turquoise waves roll onto empty shores, golden sunlight warms your skin, and time slows to the rhythm of island life, you’ll find your kind of escape.
Welcome to NIHI Rote, where salt-kissed breezes, swaying palms, and long, unhurried days create your little corner of paradise in Indonesia.
#NIHI #Indonesia #LuxuryTravel #roteisland #beautifuldestination
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