NIHI Rote & Hospitality Academy opened its doors on Rote Island in 2026, carrying forward the same wild spirit that made its sister property, NIHI Rote was named to Robb Report’s 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth for 2026 – a rare distinction for a resort still in its opening season. The recognition arrived alongside a wave of acclaim from AFAR, Time Out, Matador Network, PaperCity Magazine, and Country & Town House, who each named NIHI Rote among the world’s most anticipated new hotel openings of the year.
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The 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth 2026
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NIHI Rote is more than just a resort. It’s a place where local talent is nurtured, traditions are celebrated and opportunities are created for the next generation.
At the heart of NIHI Rote is the @rote_hospitality_academy, bringing education and hospitality together in a meaningful way. Guided by our dedicated teachers, young Rotanese students learn English, develop essential hospitality skills in the classroom and gain valuable hands on experience within the resort.
Beyond education, we celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Rote through traditional dance, music and the customs that make this island so special.
Views from above NIHI Rote, where pristine white sand beaches meet impossibly turquoise waters and world class surf rolls in along the coastline.
Soak in the magic of spectacular sunsets at the edge of Indonesia. 🤍
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Unveiling NIHI Rote’s very own Motion Fitness Pump Track!
A new way to move, play and challenge yourself in paradise. Designed for all ages and abilities, it brings a little adrenaline, plenty of fun and a whole new adventure to island life.
Ready to take your first lap?
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A girls’ day out, NIHI Rote style.
Sailing across the turquoise waters of Rote Island, with the wind in your hair, your favourite people around you and the sun glistening on the water.
Sunshine, laughter and a little adventure at the beautiful edge of Indonesia.
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A view worth waking up for.
Morning swims as horses wander past, with the endless blue of the Indian Ocean just steps from your villa.
A beautiful way to begin the day at NIHI Rote.
Worth travelling to the edge of Indonesia for.
Experience the beauty of Rote, where horses wander past as you take your morning swim, with untouched coastline and the endless blue of the Indian Ocean stretching out before you.
Say yes to heaven at NIHI Rote.
Horses wander past as you take your morning swim, with endless views of the Indian Ocean stretching out before you.
Welcome to NIHI Rote.
A place of epic surf, white sand beaches and villas overlooking the ocean.
Beyond the coastline, discover the spirit of Rote through its people, traditions and everyday life. Taste the flavours of the island, listen to its music, experience traditional dance and spend time getting to know the culture that makes this place so special.
Come for the waves and the beauty. Leave with a deeper connection to Rote.
Enjoy a spa treatment in the privacy of your own villa, with the ocean in view and the beach just steps away.
A moment to slow down, switch off and settle into the rhythm of NIHI Rote.
We’re proud to share that NIHI Rote has been included in the MICHELIN Guide 2026, in our very first year.
NIHI Rote was created to celebrate the beauty, culture and character of Rote. At its heart is the NIHI Rote Hospitality Academy, creating opportunities for local Rotanese students to train, develop their skills and build careers in hospitality.
Thank you to our incredible team and to everyone who has been part of the NIHI Rote journey so far.
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