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Riding & Racquet Club

The New Heart of NIHI Sumba

Launched June 2026, the Riding & Racquet Club is NIHI Sumba’s most anticipated new chapter — a private members’ club aesthetic translated onto the sand, where the romance of the great polo clubs meets the raw, elemental beauty of Sumba. Set beachfront alongside our newest villas, the club is home to NIHI’s Sandalwood Stables, a brand new international tennis court, a clubhouse lounge and bar, and our signature Monday night Bakar di Kandang Kuda dinner. There is nothing quite like it on the island. There is nothing quite like it anywhere.

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The social heart of the Riding & Racquet Club. Dark teak panelling, thatched ceilings, warm amber light, and a deep forest green bar create an atmosphere reminiscent of the world's great polo and racquet clubs. By day, a gathering place for riders, players, and families — guests can enjoy a light bite, follow the world's great sporting moments, or retreat from the midday sun between matches and rides. By evening, it transforms into one of Sumba's most distinctive sunset destinations.

NIHI's infamous Sandalwood ponies are stabled beachfront, visible from the terrace as the sun drops into the Indian Ocean. The herd has been central to NIHI's identity since the very beginning — ancient, untamed, and woven into the soul of the island. Our stable offers a variety of equestrian adventures, from focused horse riding lessons to the exhilarating freedom of a beach horse ride. For a moment you will carry with you forever.

A beautifully appointed new international tennis court set directly off the lounge terrace, available for private coaching, friendly matches, and everything in between. We have partnered with the experts at Liga Tennis to provide professional coaching, ensuring you have top-tier guidance in the heart of Sumba.

NIHI's signature Monday evening BBQ on the beach at the Sandalwood Stables. Our culinary team prepares a generous open-fire feast — beautifully smoked meats and vibrant accompaniments — beneath the stars with the horses close by and the sound of the ocean beyond.

A carefully curated collection of NIHI's most distinctive creations, featuring limited-edition apparel, collectible heritage pieces, equestrian and racquet club essentials, artisan-crafted accessories, and exclusive collaborations inspired by the culture, craftsmanship, and wild beauty of Sumba.

"This is where polo lounge meets Sumba — the rawness of the Sandalwood ponies, the open fire, the spirit of the island. Polo has always been an important part of my life, and this is the version of it only NIHI could produce."

– JAMES McBRIDE, CEO & CO-FOUNDER NIHI SUMBA –

Nihigram

Reformer Pilates has arrived at @nihi with The Pilates Project.

Move to the sound of the ocean, overlooking Nihiwatu Beach as NIHI’s horses gallop along the shore. A morning that feels almost too magical to be real.

Probably the most beautiful place in the world for Reformer Pilates.

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Reformer Pilates has arrived at @nihi with The Pilates Project.Move to the sound of the ocean, overlooking Nihiwatu Beach as NIHI’s horses gallop along the shore. A morning that feels almost too magical to be real.Probably the most beautiful place in the world for Reformer Pilates.

At NIHI’s Ride & Racquet Club, it’s not uncommon to see a few familiar faces wandering past the tennis court as they make their way to the stables. Just another morning at NIHI.
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At NIHI’s Ride & Racquet Club, it’s not uncommon to see a few familiar faces wandering past the tennis court as they make their way to the stables. Just another morning at NIHI. .#nihigram by @alifeiimagined

Simple quiet mornings at NIHI. Everyday life unfolds along the beach, with horses wandering the shoreline against this incredible landscape. A genuine glimpse of Sumba in a truly magical setting.

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Simple quiet mornings at NIHI. Everyday life unfolds along the beach, with horses wandering the shoreline against this incredible landscape. A genuine glimpse of Sumba in a truly magical setting.

Not just an ordinary hotel.

Wake to uninterrupted ocean views from your bed, where morning light dances across the water, mist rises from the hills, and Nihiwatu’s white-sand beach awaits below. Discover an island shaped by deep-rooted culture, soulful traditions and the warmth of its people.
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Not just an ordinary hotel.Wake to uninterrupted ocean views from your bed, where morning light dances across the water, mist rises from the hills, and Nihiwatu’s white-sand beach awaits below. Discover an island shaped by deep-rooted culture, soulful traditions and the warmth of its people..#nihigram by @lucaspinhel

A wellness experience unlike any other awaits at Nihioka Spa.

Five kilometres from the resort, the journey begins on foot, horseback, or by safari Jeep through traditional villages and rolling hills. Your first glimpse awaits at the Nipi Lima Wishing Hand, where NIHI Spa appears between the rice fields and the ocean below.

Set across 100 acres of Nihioka, this is wellness shaped by nature. Design your own experience with open-air treatments that unfold over hours, carried by ocean breezes and skilled hands.

Equine massage, reiki, hidden coves, and even a private villa stay are all part of the magic awaiting you at NIHI Spa Safari.

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A wellness experience unlike any other awaits at Nihioka Spa.Five kilometres from the resort, the journey begins on foot, horseback, or by safari Jeep through traditional villages and rolling hills. Your first glimpse awaits at the Nipi Lima Wishing Hand, where NIHI Spa appears between the rice fields and the ocean below.Set across 100 acres of Nihioka, this is wellness shaped by nature. Design your own experience with open-air treatments that unfold over hours, carried by ocean breezes and skilled hands.Equine massage, reiki, hidden coves, and even a private villa stay are all part of the magic awaiting you at NIHI Spa Safari.

If heaven was a place on earth, it might look a little like NIHI.

There is something endlessly beautiful about watching horses roam free, running the shoreline and swimming in the ocean, life as it was intended. These majestic creatures are woven deeply into the culture of Sumba, companions to its people and part of the very soul of the island.

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If heaven was a place on earth, it might look a little like NIHI.There is something endlessly beautiful about watching horses roam free, running the shoreline and swimming in the ocean, life as it was intended. These majestic creatures are woven deeply into the culture of Sumba, companions to its people and part of the very soul of the island.

Enjoy the quiet life at NIHI Sumba.

Peaceful mornings, the sounds of nature, space to slow down and disconnect.

This is the magic of NIHI, the soul of the island felt in every breeze, every wave and every still moment. A place where the wild beauty of Sumba seems to soften time itself.

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Enjoy the quiet life at NIHI Sumba.Peaceful mornings, the sounds of nature, space to slow down and disconnect.This is the magic of NIHI, the soul of the island felt in every breeze, every wave and every still moment. A place where the wild beauty of Sumba seems to soften time itself.

Reformer Pilates with @wearetpp comes to NIHI Sumba until 20 October.

Known for expert coaching and a highly personalised approach to Pilates, The Pilates Project brings private Reformer sessions to The Edge of Wildness™️.

Combining strength, stability, mobility and control, each session is tailored to the individual, overlooking the Indian Ocean as Sumba’s horses wander along the shoreline below.

Expert-led Reformer Pilates in a setting unlike any other.

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Reformer Pilates with @wearetpp comes to NIHI Sumba until 20 October.Known for expert coaching and a highly personalised approach to Pilates, The Pilates Project brings private Reformer sessions to The Edge of Wildness™️.Combining strength, stability, mobility and control, each session is tailored to the individual, overlooking the Indian Ocean as Sumba’s horses wander along the shoreline below.Expert-led Reformer Pilates in a setting unlike any other.

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