Traditional Healing
A deeply relaxing massage, light to medium pressure including a specialized stomach massage, reflecting the Sumbanese belief that the stomach is the body’s second brain.
Situated 15 minutes from the main resort on 100 acres of pristine land, surrounded by rice fields, jungle and ocean, our spa offers a unique blend of wellness and connection to nature: 2 beaches, a pool.
Nihioka is also home to our retired Sumba Sea Horses. Here, our retired horses have found a second life in this peaceful sanctuary. These gentle creatures now participate in equine therapy, offering guests a deeply healing and transformative experience. Whether you choose to simply observe their grace or engage in guided equine therapy sessions, their presence adds a unique and soulful dimension to your spa journey.
Open to outside guests, this unique experience offers a taste of luxury and adventure unlike any other.
Here, we offer a wide range of wellness treatments, with a minimum treatment time of 90 minutes. For added convenience and privacy, you may also enjoy any treatment in the comfort of the resort, either at your villa or at our exclusive wellness bale, an open-air sanctuary with breathtaking ocean views.
A deeply relaxing massage, light to medium pressure including a specialized stomach massage, reflecting the Sumbanese belief that the stomach is the body’s second brain.
A restorative medium pressure massage, with sweeping massage motions incorporating the use of elbow and forearm. Tailored to the individual.
A powerful strong deep tissue massage combined with Thai stretching techniques. Utilises a buffalo horn to alleviate deep-seated tension and muscular stress.
Soothing technique to relieve tension, promote relaxation, and improve circulation, leaving you feeling calm and rejuvenated.
Contrast therapy has been shown to be extremely effective in stimulating micro-circulation, flushing away tissue toxins and acids. Choose only hot stones for a more muscle warming experience or only cold stones to cool and soothe overly sun-kissed skin.
For the ultimate nirvana, enhance your massage experience with two therapists and four hands working in tandem for double the relaxation
By incorporating dynamic movements, passive stretching, and acupressure techniques, Thai massage can help alleviate muscle tension, improve flexibility, and reduce stress levels. A special Thai shirt and pants are provided for your comfort while receiving the treatment.
A cooling treatment for overly sunned skin. A soothing mask of aloe vera infused with chamomile is generously applied over the entire body before you are wrapped in green banana leaves to draw heat from the skin and tissues. Leaves you deeply hydrated while repairing damaged, lackluster skin.
Using rice powder, green tea extract and other natural spices, this exfoliation gently buffs the skin, while providing a rich vitamin E, antioxidant boost. The body scrub is removed with cooling natural yogurt balm, leaving skin smooth and silky.
This mineral-rich body scrub contains a refreshing blend of soft local sea salt, sweet almond oil, lavender, sandalwood & lemon. Perfect for enhancing your refreshed, tropical glow by nourishing deeply while buffing and polishing your skin.
An exotic spicy blend of clove, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger come together to make this warming body scrub to tone and detoxify the skin. Excellent for achy joints and muscles.
An intensely hydrating crème bath for the hair! A combination of hair growth promoting essential oils avocado cream, coconut and cocoa butter, your hydrating mask is soothingly massaged into your hair and scalp. While working its magic, drift off with a deeply relaxing neck, shoulder and arm massage.
A detoxing cellulite break down massage. Fascia-loosening rollers, cold stones and lymphatic drainage cupping work to eliminate toxins and excess fluids, smooth skin, de-bloat, increase cellular metabolism and boost the immune system.
A restorative facial tailored to your skin type, using natural ingredients to refresh and rejuvenate. Finished off with our miracle Sumba Seven botanical elixir oil.
A powerful strong deep tissue massage combined with Thai stretching techniques. Utilises a buffalo horn to alleviate deep-seated tension and muscular stress.
This ancient healing treatment targets the subtle energy field in and around your body. Reiki induces deep relaxation, while assisting the body’s natural healing processes, relieving emotional stress and improving overall wellbeing.
In this sweaty session, you will benefit from muscle recovery, stress reduction, detoxing, and improvement of your heart health. Whilst in the sauna blanket, your therapist will use lymphatic drainage techniques on your neck and face to support the lymphatic system detoxification process.
Pressure is applied, using thumbs and fingers, to specific areas on the feet which link directly to the internal organs throughout the body. A dynamic mix of stimulation and relaxation.
Enjoy the silky sensation of a coconut oil cleanse, followed by a pampering face massage and a honey mask for a deliciously nourished glow. Perfect for sensitive skin.
Soothing aloe vera and chamomile treatment will restore, nurture, and cool the most delicate of skin. Great to reduce sunburn.
A gentle and soothing massage treatment designed to relax and calm. Uses light and nurturing strokes.
Gentle exfoliation treatment to reveal glowing skin for your mini-me.
A nurturing 90-minute experience featuring a soothing full-body massage, a deeply hydrating hair smoothie treatment, and a glow-enhancing facial — perfect for mothers and children to relax and connect.
A nurturing 90-minute experience designed for expecting mothers, featuring a soothing side-lying body massage to relieve tension, a gentle hand and arm massage to ease stiffness and swelling, and a calming scalp and head massage to promote deep relaxation —using only natural, chemical- free products and no essential oils for the utmost safety and comfort.
An invigorating journey to eliminate toxins, while leaving you feeling alive and renewed. Reignite yourself with a restoring body scrub, muscle melting deep tissue massage and Sumbanese natural facial. This spa ritual is specifically designed to leave your body, mind and spirit feeling revitalised, so you are ready for your holiday adventure.
We do have Nihioka Spa
Nihioka Spa is located at Nihioka beach, less than 15min away from the resort.
We have our iconic open air safari Nihioka Shuttle every Xh and in 15min you arrive in the most spectacular spa in the world. From the car you walk 10min to the reception area.
We have 7 private treatment rooms, our iconic Nihioka Bales. Each bale has capacity for 2 guests and is set over the cliff overlooking the ocean, and their unique names is inspired on our Sumba 7 Botanical Elixir ingredients. If you want a extra touch of uniqueness, you can also book our Villa Rahasia private bale.
Nihioka’s signature experience is Spa Safari™ (add link to the page).
Kick off your jet lag and begin your NIHI experience in the most rejuvenating way possible, taking++ your spa experience to the next level.
Spa Safari is a transformative wellness journey designed for those seeking profound relaxation at NIHI® Sumba, amidst Sumba’s natural splendour.
Embark on a 120-minute trek, a 90-minute horseback ride, or a breezy 15-minute safari drive along Sumba’s rugged west coast.
At the spa grounds, stroll along secluded beaches, swim in a pristine jungle pool, and soak in the tranquility before your ultimate spa experience: 2,5h or 5h of unlimited treatments of your choice.
After Nihioka, your Spa Safari continues on the following day with a 60-minute Sumba 7th Heaven Massage in your villa, featuring a full-body massage and a 30-minute facial with our signature botanical elixir. Enjoy 50% off additional treatments and 30% off Sumba 7 products throughout your stay.
We take 90min treatment slots. For 1h treatments you can have it in the comfort of your private villa. If you want to pamper yourself to a memorable wellness experience, we recommend our HDSS or FDSS where you can enjoy unlimited treatments for half day or full day.
Our Nihioka Spa is home to our iconic Sumba Horses who are able to retire in the most magical location. We have several wellness equine experiences: massage and reiki with horses. equine connection, yoga with horses.
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Our Nihioka Spa is open every day from 7:30AM to 5:00PM. Should you wish for an appointment outside NIHI® Sumba’s normal opening hours, please ask your Guest Kapten or our Experience Team.
Cancellations made with less than 24 hour notice will be charged.
Feel free to contact us if you need any further information
