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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Nihigram
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.
Welcome to NIHI Rote. Where turquoise water steals the show, island culture runs deep, and every corner feels like a postcard. The hardest part? Deciding whether to dive in or simply soak it all up.
Sunset yoga. Salt air. The sound of the ocean. Sometimes the best therapy is simply slowing down long enough to take it all in.
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