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Edge of Wildness™
31 villas and estates set along one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.
From intimate honeymoon retreats and a one-of-a-kind treehouse to expansive family estates, each villa at NIHI Sumba is designed as a private sanctuary, full of character, comfort, and connection to its surroundings.
Set before the two and a half kilometre stretch of Nihiwatu Beach, NIHI Sumba’s villas feature sweeping ocean views and generous indoor-outdoor living spaces that embrace the island’s natural beauty. No two villas are alike. Spend your days on your own private deck catching the sunset or watching the legendary wave, Occy’s Left, from your own plunge pool. Each villa offers its own distinctive details and sense of place.
Discover a space that feels uniquely yours and welcome to your new home away from home.
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Raja Mandaka
Raja Mandaka, the crown jewel of NIHI Sumba, is the estate's principal residence offering uninterrupted Sumbanese coastline views.
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Marangga Family Estate
Perched high above, Marangga Estate boasts uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean and Occy’s Left surf break.
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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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The Treehouse
Set in an ancient forest, Treehouse features three elevated king bedrooms with sweeping Indian Ocean views.
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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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Putri Wamoro Jungle
Immersed in nature, this elevated two-bedroom duplex offers an open-air dining area and uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean.
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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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Putri Puncak
Putri Puncak is a two-bedroom duplex villa with two infinity pools and wide stretching views of the Indian Ocean and Nihiwatu Beach.
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Raja Puncak
Perched at the resort's peak, Raja Puncak delivers serene panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and Nihiwatu’s 2.5km stretch of white sand.
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Putri Hillrise
Positioned on one of the resort’s highest elevations, days at Putri Hillrise are spent captivated by the sweeping 270º views across the Indian Ocean.
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Wulla Marapu
This elevated, central villa is named Wulla Marapu, a beautiful nod to the Sumbanese words for "moon" and traditional ancestral beliefs.
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Putri Wamoro Beach
Set between jungle and coastline, Putri Wamoro Beach combines expansive ocean views with a secluded garden setting.
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Putri Lantoro
This two-bedroom villa is designed for large gatherings, combining elevation and flexible living with direct beach access.
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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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Putri Kasambi
Overlooking Nihiwatu Beach, this two-bedroom villa delivers prime, uninterrupted views of Occy's Left and the sweeping Indian Ocean beyond.
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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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Kasambi Suite
Kasambi Suite is a quiet retreat with its own private garden and an Indian Ocean bedroom view.
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Villa Rahasia
“Rahasia,” meaning “secret” in Indonesian, offers a sanctuary of privacy atop the resort’s coveted NIHI Spa.
Nihigram
Today, we bid a heartfelt farewell to one of our original Sumba sea horses, Hanna.
Hanna was our very first healing horse, the one who showed us the way. She spent her days at Nihioka Spa Safari, living peacefully beneath the palm trees and grazing on the hillside.
Through her gentle nature and intuitive energy, she brought comfort, connection and healing to so many. She touched the lives of everyone who had the joy of meeting her. Today, her herd honoured her in the water with a final farewell.
Her spirit will forever run free along the shores of Nihiwatu Beach. Thank you, Hanna, for the healing, love and cherished memories. You will always be a treasured part of the NIHI herd.
Start your day with a friendly game of tennis at NIHI’s new Ride & Racquet Club. Listen to the sound of the ocean as you play, while horses wander freely past the court, a morning that could only happen at NIHI Sumba.
We are deeply honoured to share that NIHI Sumba has been awarded the prestigious Michelin Three Keys for the second year in a row, recognising NIHI as an extraordinary trip of a lifetime stay, the ultimate in comfort, service, style, and elegance.
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We are proud to be one of only three hotels in Indonesia to receive this prestigious accolade.
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Our heartfelt thanks to our incredible team for their dedication, passion, and spirit.
No, this is not AI. This is NIHI.
Here, horses are at the heart of the culture, carrying generations of tradition, ceremony and an enduring sense of freedom.
Across the island, local Sumbanese people bring their horses to the sea to bathe and swim. At NIHI, our horses also enter the ocean daily, swimming or simply standing in the shallows as the cool water washes over them.
One of the comments we receive most often is that these scenes must be AI. But no, everything you see on this page is real, authentic and unmistakably Sumba.
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Arrive at NIHI by helicopter, just 17 minutes from Tambolaka Airport. Take in the beauty of Sumba from the air and see the island from an entirely new perspective. Soar above rugged coastlines, rolling savannahs and untouched landscapes on the way to NIHI.
To explore even further, private helicopter tours and picnics in some of the island’s most remote and beautiful locations can also be arranged on request.
A very special night for NIHI.
We are incredibly proud to celebrate two incredible honours at The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026.
James McBride @bapakjames has been named the 2026 SevenRooms Icon Award winner, recognising more than three decades spent reimagining hospitality and shaping NIHI into what it is today.
And NIHI Sumba has been named No. 35 in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026, once again standing among the very best hotels in the world.
A huge thank you to our incredible team in Sumba, our community, and everyone who has visited, supported and been part of NIHI’s story over the years.
Reformer Pilates has arrived at @nihi with The Pilates Project.
Move to the sound of the ocean, overlooking Nihiwatu Beach as NIHI’s horses gallop along the shore. A morning that feels almost too magical to be real.
Probably the most beautiful place in the world for Reformer Pilates.
At NIHI’s Ride & Racquet Club, it’s not uncommon to see a few familiar faces wandering past the tennis court as they make their way to the stables. Just another morning at NIHI.
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#nihigram by @alifeiimagined
Simple quiet mornings at NIHI. Everyday life unfolds along the beach, with horses wandering the shoreline against this incredible landscape. A genuine glimpse of Sumba in a truly magical setting.
The magic of Nihiwatu Beach lies in the local life that unfolds before your eyes. A meeting place for hundreds of villagers, the beach is a source of food, a place to fish in the morning and hunt for squid at sunset, to wash ponies in the ocean, walk buffalo along the shore and race horses with friends.
Raw and unfiltered. It is simply life in Sumba, natural and shaped by traditions that have lived on here for generations.
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