How to Get to NIHI Rote
Your journey to NIHI Rote begins with a flight into Kupang (KOE) in West Timor, the gateway to Rote Island. You can connect to Kupang from Jakarta, Bali, and Sumba.
From Kupang, a brief 30 minute domestic flight brings you to Rote (RTI), where our team will be waiting to welcome you at D.C. Saudale Airport. Upon arrival in Rote, the NIHI Rote team will welcome you and assist with your luggage, before escorting you on a scenic and comfortable 90 minute transfer to the resort.
Your immersion into Rote begins the moment you leave the small island airstrip. The drive to NIHI Rote passes through traditional villages and palm tree groves that reveal the island’s raw and unfiltered beauty. Chilled beverages and light refreshments are provided en route, and on arrival to the resort, you’ll be given a warm NIHI welcome.
Our reservations team are always available to assist you with the latest route options and concierge support. As flight schedules may change seasonally, we recommend confirming all travel details with our reservations team ([email protected]) prior to departure to ensure the smoothest possible journey.
All foreign travelers to Indonesia need at least six months remaining on their passport as well as one full clean page for the visa on arrival stamp. This is strictly reinforced: Guests will not be allowed to board the plane in their departing country if this is not adhered to. Kindly contact our Travel Designers at [email protected] if you require any information to enter Indonesia.
Please note that airlines can change their flight schedules, and these changes are beyond our control.
Return Airport Transfers
Round-trip transfers from the airport to the resort are included in your nightly rate. The 90 min journey is a scenic experience through Rote’s stunning landscapes in one of our open-air safari vehicles (shared car).
Alternatively, if you prefer a more private option, you may book a private car transfer (maximum of 4 guests).
Denpasar, Bali (DPS) to Kupang (KOE)
SUPER AIR JET
Days Operation: daily
Kupang (KOE) to Denpasar, Bali (DPS)
SUPER AIR JET
Days Operation: daily
Kupang (KOE) to Rote (RTI)
SUSI AIR
Days Operation: monday, wednesday, friday
WINGS AIR
Days Operation: monday, wednesday, friday
Rote (RTI) to Kupang (KOE)
SUSI AIR
Days Operation: monday, wednesday, friday
WINGS AIR
Days Operation: tuesday, thursday, saturday
Tambolaka, Sumba(TMC) to Kupang (KOE)
WINGS AIR
Days Operation: tuesday, thursday, saturday
Kupang (KOE) to Tambolaka, Sumba(TMC)
WINGS AIR
Days Operation: tuesday, thursday, saturday
Denpasar, Bali (DPS) to Sumba(TMC) to Kupang (KOE)
NAM AIR
Days Operation: monday, wednesday, friday, sunday
A Seamless Journey to Rote Island
Reaching NIHI Rote is part of the experience – a seamless journey from Bali through Kupang to the remote shores of Rote Island. Here, days are shaped by world-class surfing, endless ocean adventure, and island exploration. Whether traveling with family or friends, reserving additional bedrooms and extending your stay offers greater value.
Getting to Rote
Your journey begins in Bali with a commercial flight on either Monday or Friday, followed by a shared Caravan charter via Kupang to the remote shores of Rote. This charter connection keeps waiting time between DPS, KOE, and RTI very short.
Included in Every Stay
Rates include return commercial flights Bali ↔ Kupang for two guests per bedroom, Shared Caravan charter Kupang ↔ Rote, all ground transfers, full board accommodation.
UME BO’A
2 of 8 seats
7-nights
$2,300++
per bedroom/night
4-nights
$3,500++
per bedroom/night
UME LEO or NANARU
4 of 8 seats
7-nights
$1,550++
per bedroom/night
4-nights
$2,200++
per bedroom/night
UME BO’A + UME LEO or NANARU
6 of 8 seats
7-nights
$1,300++
per bedroom/night
4-nights
$1,800++
per bedroom/night
UME LEO + NANARU
8 of 8 seats
7-nights
$1,200++
per bedroom/night
4-nights
$1,600++
per bedroom/night
*Rates exclude government tax and service charges and are quoted per bedroom, per night.
A private plane may be chartered directly from Kupang to Rote. Please note there is a strict weight restriction in terms of passengers as well as hold and hand luggage.
Please contact our reservations team for more details.
IDR 1,000,000 (approx. USD 60) per board; maximum length of 200 cm (6 feet 6 inches). Payment must be cash upon check-in. Charge is per board (not per bag).
Nihigram
NIHI Rote is more than a beautiful escape. It is an invitation to experience the rich culture of Rote, the genuine warmth of its people and the extraordinary nature that surrounds the island.
Discover vibrant marine life beneath crystal-clear waters, untouched white-sand beaches and epic surf.
Wild, welcoming and wonderfully remote, this is Rote.
Find your place beneath the shade of a beach umbrella, fresh coconut in hand, and watch the turquoise waters of NIHI Rote roll onto the shore.
Island life, exactly as it should be.
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#nihigram by @jackjohns @condenasttraveller
Paddle through the crystal-clear waters of Telaga Nirwana, past its iconic heart-shaped coral formation. Just one of the extraordinary experiences waiting beyond NIHI Rote.
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Somewhere at the edge of Indonesia, there’s a villa with a private pool, palm trees overhead and horses grazing in your garden.
A little slice of everyday magic at NIHI Rote.
We’re delighted to announce our collaboration with @tropicsurf, making NIHI Rote one of only a select few destinations in Indonesia to offer their expert instruction and guided surf experiences.
Whether refining your technique or discovering the island’s best breaks, explore Rote’s exceptional waves alongside a dedicated @tropicsurf instructor.
What 4:00 pm looks like at NIHI Rote. An afternoon swim in your private pool, surrounded by tropical gardens and the quiet beauty of the island.
Offline, disconnected and exactly where you’re meant to be.
A private villa, all to yourself, a good book and nothing but the sounds of the nature to listen to.
#NIHI #RoteIsland #LuxuryResort
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.
#NIHI #RoteIsland #LuxuryTravel #LuxuryResort #Indonesia
On Rote, the island’s untouched culture lives on through its people, its traditions and the beauty of everyday life. At the heart of NIHI Rote, the Rote Hospitality Academy carries that spirit forward, empowering young Rotanese people with skills, experience and opportunities that help shape their future and that of their island.
Let us take you to Rote, the Edge of Indonesia. Remote, beautiful and authentic, this lesser-known island of turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches and endless ocean views was made for adventure.
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