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Here’s Everything You Need to Know About NIHI Sumba.
NIHI© takes you back to the Edge of Wildness™. It’s the serenity, culture, and undeveloped landscape that most people envisioned Bali to be. NIHI® Sumba is a 29-villa-only property on Sumba Island in East Indonesia and was awarded the best hotel in the world for two consecutive years.
This page aims to provide a quick access to key contacts, resources, and the latest information from NIHI Sumba.
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How to Get to NIHI Sumba
DENPASAR, BALI (DPS) – SUMBA (TMC)
The team can organize the transfer to the resort from Bali (Denpasar) for your convenience.
For flight schedules and more information please visit
- Multigen
- Honeymoons & Couples
- Destination celebrations
- Family vacations Groups of friends
Bali || Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud, Uluwatu
Partner Bali Hotels || Capella Ubud & Legian Bali
Cultural Indonesia || Borobudur, an Unesco Heritage site
City Pairing || Singapore is an ideal hub for long-haul flights.
- Three daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and all non-alcoholic drinks
- Unlimited Wi-Fi
- In-villa mini bar (1 full restock per day)
- Happiest Hour, daily from 5:30pm to 6:30pm with free-flow domestic beers and house wine
- Complimentary tour of projects by The Sumba Foundation
- Water Activities: Stand-up paddle boarding and snorkeling around Nihiwatu Beach (when weather conditions permit)
- Guests can also participate in our scheduled group yoga & meditation classes.
Deposit Policy and Payment Details
- 25% nonrefundable deposit is required at the time of booking
- The balance of 75% is required 3 months prior to arrival
Cancellation Policy
- 90 – 61 days before arrival = 50% of total booking
- 60 – 31 days before arrival = 75% of total booking
- 30 days or less = 100% of the total booking
- No refund will be given for any cancellations 30 days prior to arrival including no-shows or days not used resulting from early check-out.
- Any reservation canceled 91+ days before arrival will adhere to the nonrefundable 25% deposit taken at the time of booking. In the event of a late arrival, the resort will be pleased to extend a stay, provided there is availability, however, the resort cannot be held accountable for any flight delays or cancellations.
Please see this link to NIHI’s activities and experiences, including surfing, yoga, spa, excursions, and more. Should you have additional questions, we are happy to further discuss and send you additional information and photos about our activities, dining experiences, and special packages.
We appreciate that some of our guests would like to use drones in order to capture special images, memories, and/or footage of their time at NIHI® Sumba but we also need to guarantee that all of our guests are afforded the highest levels of safety and privacy during their stay with us.
We do permit our guests to bring a personal drone to the island for photography or videography purposes but please note that it must be declared to the NIHI® Sumba team on arrival, who will then advise on safety and security, including details around approved fly zones and flying times. Download the full policy here.
Contacts
Reservations
BALI
+62 361 757 149
+62 811 3821 2910 (WhatsApp)
[email protected]
Fidelia Widadi
Head of Travel Designer
+62 812 3823 660 (WhatsApp)
[email protected]
EUROPE
Alfonso Martinez Fischer
+34 639 135 808
[email protected]
Shanty Niez
+1 910 622 2657 (WhatsApp)
[email protected]
AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, AND EUROPE (FRENCH-SPEAKING MARKETS)
Léa Seguier
+33 660 08 17 98 (WhatsApp)
+61 447 526 229 (WhatsApp)
[email protected]
UNITED STATES
Galit Schwarz
+1 646 761 2761
[email protected]
Ayu Binanti
+1 910 274 3457 (WhatsApp)
[email protected]
Jon Makhmaltchi
+1 310 907 6082
[email protected]
UNITED KINGDOM
Nick Wilson
+44 20 7078 0295
[email protected]
JAPAN
Chiaki Funaoka
+81 80 3410 1789
[email protected]
GCC
Sabine Renner
+971 56 681 8395
[email protected]
CIS
Valentina Myagkova
+7 916 171 31 10
[email protected]
INDIA
THRS India
+91 95990 24246
[email protected]
CHINA
Jane Jiang
+86 138 1825 7049
[email protected]
PR Contacts
UNITED STATES & EUROPE
Perowne International
+44 20 7078 0295
[email protected]
AUSTRALIA
Betsy Pie
+61 411 886 386
[email protected]
ASIA
Petrie PR
+852 2521 9608
[email protected]
For the Surfers
We are host to one of the world’s best waves, Occy’s left. To maintain a globally unparalleled surfing experience, we limit the wave to fifteen (15) registered surfers per day, so please ensure you get your bookings in to avoid disappointment (max 1 per room subject to availability).
From May to the end of September expect moderate to high surf. It is consistently in the 4-6+ foot range, with days where it can get into the 6-9+ foot range. It is during this time of year that it is possible to see the largest surf, with waves at Nihiwatu beach reaching a maximum of 12 feet. It is the peak season for surfing, with regard to both consistency and size. The trade winds can pick up in the afternoons, so mornings are usually the best time to surf. May and September typically have the calmest/most favorable winds, and July and August have the largest surf.
Nihigram
Step into a Wild Wonderland at NIHI Sumba this festive season, and celebrate Christmas and New Year with us.
Wake to horses running along the beach, experience a Pasola demonstration with local children, and share the magic of Sumba through a festive programme for the whole family. Little ones can decorate gingerbread and join Pony Club, while Christmas and New Year bring special celebrations for everyone.
Discover what’s on in our festive season schedule and join us on the Edge of Wildness. To book, contact our Reservations team via the link in bio or send us a DM.
The festive season is just around the corner. Celebrate Christmas and New Year at NIHI Sumba, where festive traditions meet the wild beauty of the island. From family activities and festive celebrations to unforgettable sunsets in the evenings, make this season one to remember.
Discover Wild Wonderland at the Edge of Wildness with our full festive programme. Click the link in bio to learn more and speak to our NIHI Travel Designers.
Part One of Untamed Heartbeat explores the bond between the people of Sumba and their horses. Woven into culture and ceremony, horses are part of a deeper connection between people, the land and tradition.
NIHI CEO James McBride speaks about the island’s distinct character and Marapu culture, while owner Chris Burch reflects on its untamed spirit. Together, their perspectives offer a glimpse of what makes Sumba so special: its people, its wild landscapes and the traditions carried forward.
Watch the full film on YouTube via the link in bio.
#nihigram by @tarashupe
No soundtrack needed at NIHI. Wherever the day takes you, the ocean is there in the background, joined by the sounds of horses and nature. Sumba’s natural soundtrack, all around you throughout your stay.
Take your Pilates practice somewhere extraordinary. This May, join Em Krzus of The Pilates Project for four nights of reformer Pilates at NIHI Sumba, with one of the world’s most beautiful views as your backdrop.
Alongside personalised instruction, the retreat includes the experiences that make NIHI so special: swimming with the horses, our signature Spa Safari and time to enjoy the resort at your own pace.
Places are extremely limited. Find out more via the link in our bio or send us a DM.
We’re thrilled to share a first glimpse of Untamed Heartbeat, a four-part documentary series by Tara Shupe, coming soon to our social channels.
Journey into the spirit of Sumba, where deep-rooted traditions, community and the future move together. Here, the past lives on in what is carried forward: in the people, their culture and the future generations.
The series also shines a light on the work of The Sumba Foundation, NIHI’s Sumba Horse Project and English Goes to Kampung, and their contributions to the future of Sumba’s communities.
Together in a similar stride. We will run.
Stay tuned for Part One, coming soon.
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Film by @tarashupe
The magic of NIHI is found in its quiet moments: morning mist lifting over the hills, rays of light filtering through the palm trees, and horses running along the beach. As fishermen head out to sea and local boys ride along the shore, the island’s culture and daily life are all around you.
At NIHI Sumba, the resort is woven into these moments, offering a experience that feels deeply connected to the island. Recognised with Three MICHELIN Keys, the Guide’s highest hotel distinction, NIHI Sumba offers what Michelin describes as an extraordinary stay.
Be among the first to experience a Pilates retreat at NIHI Sumba, with one of the world’s most beautiful views as your backdrop for reformer Pilates.
Led by Em Krzus of The Pilates Project, this intimate four-night retreat pairs personalised instruction with the experiences that make NIHI Sumba so special: swimming with the horses, a signature Spa Safari and time to enjoy the resort at your own pace.
The retreat takes place this May, with places extremely limited. Find out more via the link in our bio or send us a DM.
Celebrate your wedding on the shores of Nihiwatu, with a beautifully set table on the beach, the sun setting and NIHI’s herd of Sumba Sea Horses wandering majestically by.
An extraordinary setting to gather with those you love, raise a glass and celebrate the beginning of your next chapter together.
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#nihigram by @tearosewedding
A land where the spirit of generations lives on, where the connection between people, nature and their ancestors runs deep, and where traditions are not simply remembered, but lived every day.
Children ride their ponies along wild beaches in traditional dress, villages are filled with life, and a deep sense of community is woven into the very soul of the island.
Nestled within this extraordinary landscape is NIHI Sumba, a paradise of beautiful private villas, unforgettable spa experiences and moments of pure tranquillity, surrounded by the raw, untamed beauty of the island. Beyond the resort, village life and centuries-old traditions are never far away, offering a meaningful connection to the people and culture that make Sumba so special.
It is this extraordinary connection between land, people and tradition that makes Sumba a place unlike anywhere else on earth.
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