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Solo Travelers & Couples Villas

A haven for reflection, reconnection, and romance

NIHI Sumba’s villas for solo travelers and couples invite you to escape into a world of barefoot luxury and natural beauty. Each villa is thoughtfully designed to offer privacy, comfort, and an intimate connection with the surrounding landscape—whether nestled among tropical gardens or perched above the turquoise waves. Here, time slows down, and the rhythm of the island becomes your own.

For solo adventurers seeking soulful solitude or couples longing to share meaningful moments, NIHI Sumba offers experiences that inspire and rejuvenate. Enjoy sunrise rides along pristine beaches, sunset dinners under the stars, and quiet mornings in your private plunge pool. Every moment is crafted to awaken the senses and nurture a deeper connection—to nature, to each other, and to yourself.

Kasambi Suite Villa Nihi Sumba 3

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Kasambi Suite

Kasambi Suite is a quiet retreat with its own private garden and an Indian Ocean bedroom view.

 2 adults
 1 Bedroom
 King-size bed
Nihi Sumba Hillrise Villa Pool Ocean View 1

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Hillrise

This elevated one-bedroom hilltop villa is designed around stunning 270º views of the Indian Ocean, the beach, and the surf.

 2 adults
 1 Bedroom
 King-size Bed
View of the Marangga Villa at NIHI Sumba, featuring a thatched roof, outdoor lounge area, and lush tropical surroundings, showcasing the villa's serene and natural beauty.

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Marangga

Nestled along the coastline, Marangga villa features private grounds, and endless ocean views.

 2 adults
 1 Bedroom
 King-size bed
Puncak Sumba House at NIHI® Sumba, featuring a thatched-roof exterior with a private pool, sunbeds shaded by an umbrella, and an outdoor dining area surrounded by lush tropical greenery.

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Kanatar Sumba House

Privacy. Space. A sense of home. Situated high above the rest of the villas sits Kanatar Sumba House.

 2 adults + 2 children
 2 Bedrooms
 King-size bed
Private pool at Mandaka Sumba House with lush tropical gardens, palm trees, and traditional thatched architecture, offering breathtaking views of the ocean at NIHI Sumba

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Mandaka Sumba House

Mandaka Sumba House is a two-bedroom villa elevated on a gentle jungle slope as part of the Mandaka Estate.

 2 adults + 2 children
 2 Bedrooms
 King-size bed
Mandaka Surf Villa at NIHI Sumba, showcasing a private plunge pool with direct access to the boathouse, framed by tropical greenery. A shaded bale with comfortable seating offers ocean views, while vibrant white flowers and lush plants surround the serene outdoor space, providing an idyllic hideaway under the trees.

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Mandaka Surf

Mandaka Surf is a lush, private one-bedroom villa in the Mandaka Estate with direct access to the resort's Boathouse.

 2 adults
 1 Bedroom
 King-size bed
Aerial view of Marangga Occy’s Villa at NIHI Sumba, showcasing the villa’s private plunge pool, outdoor dining area, and lush tropical gardens leading directly to the secluded white-sand Nihiwatu Beach and turquoise sea.

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Marangga Occy’s

Set close to the shoreline, Marangga Occy’s is a single-level villa with a private lawn oriented toward the ocean.

 2 adults
 1 Bedroom
 King-size bed
Private plunge pool and shaded bale at Lulu Amahu Saudara, a two-bedroom villa at NIHI® Sumba designed for families, surrounded by lush gardens and furnished with green sun loungers and cushions.

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Lulu Amahu Saudara

Lulu Amahu Saudara is a two-bedroom villa designed for families, with ocean views and a private pool set within landscaped gardens.

 2 adults + 2 children
 2 Bedrooms
 King-size / twin bed
Lantoro Nihi Sumba 1

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Lantoro

Set in close proximity to the beach, Lantoro is a one-bedroom villa with access to Nio Pool and Nihiwatu Beach via a private garden path.

 2 adults
 1 Bedroom
 King-size bed
Guests enjoying a sunset view over the Indian Ocean from the private balcony of Kanatar villa at NIHI Sumba, surrounded by tropical palms and tranquil luxury.

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Kanatar

A two-level, one-bedroom villa featuring a ground-floor private pool deck and an elevated primary suite with sweeping Indian Ocean views.

 2 adults
 1 Bedroom
 King-size bed
Lulu Amahu Villa Nihi Sumba 1

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Lulu Amahu

Lulu Amahu is a one-bedroom villa in the midst of the resort’s manicured gardens. Sitting atop a slope with an elevated view of the ocean.

 2 adults
 1 Bedroom
 King-size bed
Private plunge pool at Kasambi Villa, surrounded by tropical gardens and overlooking the ocean at NIHI® Sumba.

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Kasambi

Nestled within the resort’s landscapes is Kasambi. This one-bedroom suite has its own private pool and ocean views.

 2 adults
 1 Bedroom
 King-size bed
A stunning aerial view of Villa Rahasia, located within the Nihioka Spa at NIHI Sumba, nestled amidst lush tropical greenery and overlooking the tranquil Indian Ocean. This secluded villa offers ultimate privacy with direct access to a pristine beach.

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Villa Rahasia

“Rahasia,” meaning “secret” in Indonesian, offers a sanctuary of privacy atop the resort’s coveted NIHI Spa.

 2 adults
 1 Bedroom
 King-size bed

Nihigram

A true @nihi journey that has only just begun.Cherish is a graduate from the Rote Hospitality Academy. Today, he is proudly part of the team at @nihirote, welcoming guests from around the world and sharing the beauty, culture and stories of the island he calls home.@rote_hospitality_academy is proud to help create opportunities for Rote’s next generation, providing the skills and pathways to build their futures on the island.
Where culture runs deep and nature remains wild.From ancient traditions and the enduring bond between the Sumbanese people and their horses, to untouched coastlines, rolling hills and endless horizons, Sumba is a place shaped by both its people and the land they call home.At NIHI, every journey is a chance to experience the island as it has been for generations: raw, beautiful and deeply connected to its roots..#nihigram by @gedewahyuu_
Mornings to dream about.Wake to the sound of rolling waves, swaying palms, and birdsong as the island slowly comes to life. Here, peace isn’t something you have to search for, it’s all around you. In the quiet, away from the everyday, you’ll find space to reconnect with nature, with the moment, and with yourself.The simplest mornings often leave the greatest impression.
Experience one of NIHI Sumba’s most magical moments: swimming with horses at Nihiwatu Beach.Deeply woven into Sumbanese culture, the local people have bathed their horses in the ocean for generations. More than just an adventure, it’s a rare opportunity to connect with these incredible animals while experiencing a tradition that has been passed down through the ages.Join the daily swimming with horses experience and discover one of Sumba’s most beautiful and authentic rituals.
The soul of Sumba lives in its traditions.Here, culture isn’t something preserved behind glass. It’s woven into every thread of ikat, passed from one generation to the next through age-old stories and legends, and carried proudly by the people who call this island home.The bond between the Sumbanese people and their horses runs deep, shaped over centuries and celebrated in the ancient Pasola festival, where tradition, courage and community come together in one of Indonesia’s most extraordinary cultural events.Even today, these timeless scenes can still be found along the beaches of Sumba, where horses roam freely and the island’s heritage continues to live on..#nihigram by @gedewahyuu_
The first light spills across the ocean, the mist slowly lifts, horses wander freely along the shoreline, and the world seems to move a little slower.This is the magic of mornings at NIHI, quiet, wild, and beautifully untouched.
No notifications. No playlists. No endless scrolling.Just birds singing, waves rolling onto the shore, and the kind of silence that reminds you what peace actually sounds like.
As the sky melts into brilliant shades of gold, amber, and fire, there’s no better place to be than on horseback along the shores of Nihiwatu Beach as the sun slips below the horizon. This is NIHI Sumba..#nihigram by @lucaspinhel
Venture beyond @nihi to one of Sumba’s most beautiful coastlines..Head out onto the open water to the best fishing spots and cast your line before continuing onwards to Konda where you’ll be welcomed by @kondamaloba..Unwind between an oceanfront pool and Sumba’s turquoise waters while your freshly caught fish is prepared over an open fire before being served for lunch..If you’re feeling like you need some more adventure, take to the water on jet ski and feel the wind in your hair as you explore the natural beauty of the bay..This is an experience shaped and refined by the wild beauty of Sumba..#nihigram by @gedewahyuu_

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