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)
[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
From 1–14 June, we welcome visiting practitioner Carol Sharpe, NIHI’s renowned Horse Whisperer.
Lie in the quiet presence of our horses as Carol guides a deeply restorative Reiki experience. Through gentle energy work and the horses’ calm, heart-centred presence, stress softens and you are gently returned to the present moment, where healing begins.
Set beneath swaying palms at NIHI Spa, and accompanied by the soothing rhythm of the ocean, this unique Equine Wellness experience invites guests to slow down, reconnect, and experience the profound sense of peace that can arise in the presence of horses.
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. Remote by nature, refined by design.
Experience the place where Sumba’s raw beauty meets soulful renewal. Welcome to Nihioka, home of NIHI Spa.
The journey is part of the magic. Ride on horseback along the coast, travel by jeep through rolling hills, or trek at sunrise past rice fields and villages before arriving at this secluded sanctuary by the sea.
Beneath swaying palms and to the rhythm of the Indian Ocean, discover treatments designed to restore balance to body and spirit. Among Nihioka’s most unique offerings is its Equine Wellness experience, where retired horses guide guests through moments of connection, calm, and healing.
From equine reiki and yoga to the signature horse massage, guests are invited to experience the gentle presence of these remarkable animals in a way found nowhere else. Whether enjoying a Spa Safari, spending a day immersed in wellness, or simply lying in stillness among the horses, every moment is designed to reconnect you with nature and yourself.
Be wild. Be free. Be well.
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#nihigram by @catalinavonbonin @jonaways
As the sun sets over @nihi, guests gather on Nihiwatu Beach to witness Mini Pasola, a captivating celebration of Sumba’s rich heritage where young riders from neighboring villages race horses across the white sand in a spirited display of skill, tradition, and community.
More than just a spectacle, this immersive event also supports the @sumbafoundation, with proceeds helping provide vital school supplies for local children.
For those visiting outside of Pasola season, Mini Pasolas offer a meaningful glimpse into this sacred ritual, traditionally held during February and March.
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#nihigram by @catalinavonbonin @jonaways
Perched above the wild beauty of Nihiwatu, @nihi’s Putri Hillrise Villa looks out across endless ocean views, rolling coastline, and glowing sunsets. This two-bedroom sanctuary was designed for slowing down, switching off, and disappearing into nature. Drift between quiet mornings by the pool and evenings where the sky melts into the sea.
When the day begins with breakfast overlooking the ocean as wild horses wander along Nihiwatu Beach, all while you sip your morning coffee. You can feel the world slow down. There’s no rush here, only time to listen to the soothing rhythm of the waves, to watch the horses wade into the water, and to wander barefoot down the path until you’re standing among the herd. It’s moments like this when you know you’re not somewhere ordinary. You’re at @nihi.
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#nihigram by @mathilde_capp
Experience the powerful blend of energy healing and nature with a reiki session at NIHI Spa. Surrounded by the gentle presence of our Sumba horses, you’ll be guided by our expert healer, Lina, through a deeply restorative equine reiki experience designed to bring balance, clarity, and connection.
As first light filters through the palm trees, catching the rising mist and hitting the rolling waves, magic stirs to life. At @nihi, the wonder of untamed nature is all around you, waiting to be discovered. Swim in your private pool overlooking the wild beauty of Sumba, where jungle, ocean, and sky exist in perfect harmony. Welcome to the Edge of Wildness.
Woven into the experience of staying at @nihi, the ancient traditions of the island remain deeply present.
In the fading light on Nihiwatu Beach, the silhouettes of Sumbanese warriors stand against the sunset glow, looking out across the land where generations have carried the spirit of Sumba.
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#nihigram by @alifeiimagined
Discover the magic of @nihi, where days are filled with inspiring light, beautiful horses, romantic sunsets, and tranquil moments. These are the experiences you’ll have out on the Edge of Wildness.
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#nihigram by @gedewahyuu_
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