Resources for Travel & Event Professionals. All you need to know to sound like a NIHI expert.
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 31-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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All you need to know about Sumba, The resort, and our most iconic Experiences
DISCOVER NIHI SUMBA: KEY FACTS, UNIQUE EXPERIENCES, AND ESSENTIAL DETAILS
Our Price list for all our Experiences
Here’s our resort map with the latest Resort updates.
Follow one of our curated five-day paths and uncover what makes NIHI a feeling that stays with you.
Here’s a recap about the Edge of Wildness
NIHI is committed to supporting the communities around our resort.
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)
+351 915 611 044 (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]
PR Contacts
GLOBAL
Perowne International
+44 20 7078 0295
[email protected]
AUSTRALIA
Betsy Pie
+61 411 886 386
[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
Your day at NIHI begins with a little bit of magic. A refreshing morning swim, the sound of waves rolling in, and the sight of NIHI’s herd galloping freely along the shoreline below. Moments like these are part of daily life on the Edge of Wildness, where nature quietly sets the rhythm of the day.
A short excursion from NIHI Sumba leads you to Coconut Cove, a quiet stretch of palm trees overlooking calm turquoise waters. The perfect setting for a gentle introduction to surfing, followed by slow moments by the sea and pizza fresh from the stone oven.
The perfect spot to watch a sunset you’ll never forget, where the evenings feel a little wilder.
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#nihigram by @lin_suree
Venture along 2.5km of white sand on a morning beach ride, where the day begins with horses, ocean air, and an endless stretch of shoreline. With the sound of hooves meeting the rhythm of the waves, the ride follows the coast as the morning light rises over the palms.
Because dreams were never meant to live on paper.
They were meant to be lived.
Wake up to horses grazing, rolling green hills, and endless views of the Indian Ocean.
This is NIHI. Life on the Edge of Wildness.
Start your morning with a game of padel in paradise, where the ocean breeze lifts your spirit and the sound of waves sets the rhythm. At @nihi, play becomes poetry, moments of laughter, movement, and connection woven together on the Edge of Wildness. Here, padel is not just a game, but a love story shared with nature, family, and friends.
Under the New Moon at @nihi, we gather in a calm, sacred setting where the mind softens and the body unwinds. Listen to the gentle rhythm of waves rolling onto Nihiwatu Beach, while our horses wander quietly along the shoreline. Take a moment to set intentions for the cycle ahead, and create space for what’s ready to come.
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.
There’s a magic that lives on the edge of the wildness. At @nihi, it’s in the sea breeze on your skin, the endless pull of the horizon, and the thunder of horses running free along the shore. NIHI Sumba isn’t just a place, it’s a feeling of deep calm, connection, and escape.
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#nihigram by @tomkellyslack
Today was Pasola Gaura in Sumba. Once a year, the island’s ancient traditions come vividly to life as villages gather for Pasola, one of Sumba’s most powerful and sacred rituals. From @nihi, guests have the rare opportunity to witness this extraordinary cultural event.
Riders charge across the field on horseback, hurling wooden spears in a dramatic contest between rival villages. The spectacle is intense, fast paced, and deeply symbolic.
For the Sumbanese, Pasola is far more than competition. It is believed that when blood touches the earth during the battle, it blesses the land and ensures a prosperous rice harvest for the season ahead.
A tradition centuries old, Pasola remains one of the most extraordinary cultural experiences in Indonesia.
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