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Press & Awards

Over the past decade, NIHI Sumba has not only been recognized among the world’s most extraordinary resorts but also holds the singular distinction of being the only hotel in the history of Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards to be named the #1 Hotel in the World for two consecutive years. This year, NIHI proudly joins an elite circle as one of only three resorts in Indonesia to receive the prestigious Three-Key distinction in the Michelin Hotel Keys 2025.

In 2023, we continued to captivate global travelers with our unique blend of luxury and adventure. In 2024, we were honored as Indonesia’s Best Hotel by Condé Nast Traveler and ranked #10 among The World’s 50 Best Hotels. Kicking off 2025, NIHI Sumba proudly claimed the inaugural Edge List award from Forbes Travel, cementing our legacy at the Edge of WildnessTM , and solidifying our place as one of the most beloved and iconic resorts in modern hospitality.

Luxury Wellness Travel Awards
Tatler Best Asia Pacific 2025
Michelin Keys 2025
Tatler Best 2025

Latest Awards

  • Tatler Best Hotel in Asia-Pacific 2025
    Best 100
  • MICHELIN Keys for 2025
    Three MICHELIN Keys · An extraordinary stay
    (Only three hotels in Indonesia have earned the prestigious 3 Keys)
  • Tatler best-in-class awards Indonesia 2025
    hotel of the year & best destination
  • Robb Report 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels 2025
    No. 7
  • Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia-Pacific
    No. 4 Hotel & No. 3 Spa
  • The Edge List, Forbes Travel 2025
    Inaugural Winner
  • Travel + Leisure 2025
    500 List

  • TATLER BEST AWARD’S
    Tatler Best Asia 100 Hotels
  • THE WORLD’S 50 BEST HOTELS
    #10 in the World
    #1 in Indonesia
  • DESTINATION DELUXE
    People’s Choice Awards Best Hotel & Retreat
  • TRAVEL+LEISURE
    5 Favorite Resorts Indonesia #4
    15 Favorite Resorts in Asia #7
    100 Favorite Hotels in the World #38
  • CONDé NAST TRAVELER
    #21 Best Resorts in the World
    #1 Resort in Indonesia

  • The World’s 50 Best Hotels
    #18
  • Condé Nast Traveler
    Gold List
  • TRAVEL+LEISURE
    5 Favorite Resorts Indonesia, 15 Favorite Resorts in Asia and 100 Favorite Hotels in the World
  • Robb Report
    50 Greatest Luxury Hotels
  • Net a Porter
    #1 Prettiest Beach Hotel in the World

  • TripAdvisor Awards
    Travellers Choice (Best of the Best)
  • 2022’s World’s Best Awards
    Top 50 in the World

  • World’s Best Awards
    Top 50 in the World
  • Travel + Leisure
    500 List

  • TripAdvisor Awards
    Travellers Choice
  • Travel + Leisure Awards
    Top 5 Resort Hotels in Indonesia

  • Travel + Leisure Awards
    8th Best Resort/Hotels in Asia
  • Andrew Harper Editors’ Choice Award
    Hideaway of the Year
  • Destination 2
    World’s Most Instagrammable Hotels

  • Travel + Leisure
    #9 Hotel in the World and #3 Best Hotel in Asia

  • Travel + Leisure Awards
    Best Hotel in Indonesia, Best Hotel in Asia and Best Hotel in the World
  • Condé Nast Traveler
    The World’s Best Hotels Gold List

  • Travel + Leisure Awards
    Best Hotel in the World, Best Hotel in Indonesia, Best Hotel in Asia
  • The Telegraph UK
    One of the 50 greatest hotels in the world
  • Condé Nast Traveler
    The World’s Best Hotels Gold List

Nihigram

Morning swims at Putri Hillrise makes the world you know feel far away. A villa set high above @nihi that offers sweeping views of the Edge of Wildness and a true sense of escape.
Last chance to win a stay at NIHI Sumba!It’s the final few days before our competition for a 3-night stay on the Edge of Wildness ends. To celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse, one lucky follower will stay where horses roam and the days feel untamed. To have the chance to experience the magic of NIHI Sumba, all you have to do is:* Follow @nihi* Share this post to your storyCompetition closes 30th April, 2026. Full T&C available in our link in BIO.The Edge of Wildness is closer than you think!.#nihigram @alifeiimagined
Raw beauty, untamed adventure, and moments that stay with you forever. Welcome to @nihi. A place that stays with you long after you’ve left. Experience the magic in the spaces between nature and luxury. A retreat from the modern world out on the Edge of Wildness.
Wake up to the wonder of untamed nature as first light filters through the palms and the mist rises.@nihi is where breakfast is served slowly and enjoyed with the sight of horses to admire and the background sound of waves rolling in. Spend your days with quiet swims by the ocean or in the comfort of your own private haven. The Edge of Wildness awaits to be discovered.
Experience Sumba’s ancient ways on Nihiwatu’s shoreline right in front of @nihi. On Mini Pasola nights by NIHI Sumba, you get an introduction to Sumba’s rich culture. Young riders from the nearby traditional villages pit their skills against one another by racing along the pristine white sand. A friendly and competitive race that guests can watch and cheer for. Proceeds go to the @sumbafoundation to help fund equipment the kids from the nearby villages may need for schooling.
As light hits the rolling waves, magic stirs to life. At @nihi, the wonder of untamed nature is all around you waiting for you to discover its charm. Welcome to the Edge of Wildness.
Dive straight into sunset as the sky melts into the horizon. Perched above the ocean and tucked among the trees, Mamole Tree House is a place to slow down, let go, and take in the wild beauty.
No AI. No filters. No added sound. Just pure, raw, beautiful moments, straight off the phone..This is how your day starts at NIHI.
This is not AI. This is NIHI..On the island of Sumba, horses are part of everyday life. Woven through generations in tradition, ceremony, and culture. Symbols of freedom, strength, and spirit.Each day across the island of Sumba, locals bring their horses to the shoreline, where they wade into the sea to bathe and swim in the saltwater. A ritual as old as the island itself.
Where horses race along the shoreline and every moment feels untouched. The sight of @nihi’s herd galloping down the white sand of Nihiwatu Beach is unforgettable. Framed by the Indian Ocean and swaying palm trees, this is a type of magic you can only find and feel on the Edge of Wildness.

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