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.
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Kasambi Suite
Kasambi Suite is a quiet retreat with its own private garden and an Indian Ocean bedroom view.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Villa Rahasia
“Rahasia,” meaning “secret” in Indonesian, offers a sanctuary of privacy atop the resort’s coveted NIHI Spa.
Nihigram
The first glimpse of NIHI is one you’ll never forget. As the road opens and the coastline unfolds below, it’s hard to imagine anything could live up to the view.
Then you settle in, and somehow, it does. From wild horses and world-class waves to quiet mornings, endless ocean views and moments you’ll carry home with you, NIHI is one of those rare places that exceeds every expectation.
Listen to the natural sound of hooves pounding the sand along Nihiwatu Beach as our Sumba horses runs 2.5 km stretch of shoreline. Palm tree shadows stretch across the beach, and the herd runs exactly as nature intended, free, wild and at one with nature. 🤍
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#nihigram by @gedewahyuu_
Morning begins with palm tree shadows stretching across the sand. Day-old turtles make their first journey to the ocean while the surf rolls in. As the sun sets, locals wash their horses in the sea, and life moves to the rhythm it always has.
These are the moments that make NIHI more than a destination, they’re the memories you’ll carry long after you’ve left. 🤍
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#nihigram by @scottybauer_
Mornings begin with horses running freely along the shoreline, mist drifting over the hills, and the gentle rhythm of the ocean in the distance.
A refreshing swim, breakfast by the sea, and nowhere else to be but here.
It’s the kind of place that reminds you to slow down, breathe a little deeper, and soak up the beauty around you.
Perched above the Indian Ocean, Raja Mandaka is the owner’s private villa and the crown jewel of NIHI. Designed for complete privacy, it overlooks Nihiwatu Beach, where horses gallop free on the white sand and sunsets melt into the horizon.
From sunrise swims to evenings spent listening to the waves below, every moment here feels worlds away.
@nihi’s padel game just went up a level as professional padel player @denise.hoefer.3005 takes to the court. Surrounded by lush tropical beauty, and with our herd of horses as her audience, Denise shows us how to have fun on the Edge of Wildness.
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#nihigram by @hafido_hk
Wake to horses wandering the shores of Nihiwatu Beach, spend your afternoons by your own private pool in your villa retreat, rally beneath the golden glow at the Ride & Racquet Club, and watch the sun catch the magic of @nihi as it melt into the horizon.
@nihi takes you beyond the resort and connects you with the soul of the island. By exploring the traditional villages and experiencing a rich and unique culture that harks back to a forgotten time, you’ll find a forever place in your heart for Sumba.
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#nihigram by @tarashupe
An evening rally at @nihi’s brand new Ride & Racquet Club, where tennis meets equestrian life. Passing horses become your audience as you play surrounded by Sumba’s wild beauty while listening to the sound of the ocean nearby in between serves.
Some mornings, the horses leave more than footprints. They leave silhouettes that stretch across the sand, fleeting works of art shaped by the morning light. Another unforgettable day at the Edge of Wildness.
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#nihigram by @childsphotos
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