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Where the NIHI Experience Begins

Some of the most memorable moments at NIHI Sumba unfold without ever leaving the resort. Spend your days unwinding beside infinity pools, playing padel beneath the island sun, visiting the Sandalwood Stables, or moving your body through wellness experiences overlooking the vast Indian Ocean. Here, the rhythm of the island is felt in every moment, offering countless ways to relax, reconnect, and experience the spirit of Sumba.

Two guests enjoying the clear turquoise water of a tidal rock pool at Cleopatra Rock during low tide, with one guest swimming and the other relaxing by the pool's edge at Nihiwatu Beach.

Rock Pooling

Ocean
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Aerial view of NIHI Sumba’s vibrant padel court set amid lush tropical gardens, with guests playing a match against the backdrop of thatched villas and the Indian Ocean — a highlight of the resort’s Active Wellness program.

Padel

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Aerial view of the Pickleball Court at NIHI Sumba, surrounded by lush jungle and overlooking the crystal-clear ocean. The vibrant blue court sits harmoniously within the tropical landscape, offering a serene and scenic setting for pickleball enthusiasts.

Pickleball

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Gym

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Weekly Activities

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Children Horse Riding Lesson

Equine
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Children

A yoga practitioner performing a graceful pose in the open-air yoga pavilion at NIHI Sumba, with a stunning view of Nihiwatu Beach and the Indian Ocean in the background, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

Yoga and Wellness

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Sumba pony trainer guiding a young girl during a riding lesson at NIHI Sumba's Sandalwood Stables, with tropical scenery in the background.

Kids Pony Club

Equine
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Children

Woman practicing mindful stretching atop a calm Sumba horse on Nihiwatu Beach at NIHI Sumba, during a Horse Yoga session designed to deepen body awareness and emotional balance in a serene coastal setting.

Horse Yoga

Equine
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Sumbanese woman weaving traditional ikat fabric by hand using ancient techniques and natural dyes

Tenun Ikat Weaving

Cultural
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Children

A chef at NIHI Sumba selecting fresh squid at the Seafood Market during the resort’s Friday seafood feast. Wearing a NIHI-branded uniform and gloves, he carefully picks from a variety of shellfish and seafood, preparing the display for an elegant beachfront dining experience.

Seafood Market

Culinary
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Couple enjoying a tropical floating breakfast in a private pool surrounded by vibrant flowers and lush greenery at NIHI Sumba.

Floating Breakfast

Culinary
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Silhouette of a chef walking behind the counter at the Chef’s Table at Nio, with the beautifully set dining area in the foreground. The ambient lighting and elegant setup highlight the refined atmosphere of this exclusive East-meets-West culinary experience at NIHI Sumba.

Chef’s Table

Culinary
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Japanese Cooking Class

Culinary
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Smiling young girl in an apron and gloves stirring melted chocolate during a hands-on kids’ chocolate-making class at NIHI Sumba’s Chris & Charly’s chocolate factory.

Chocolate Making

Culinary
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Children

Cooking Class

Culinary
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