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A Hidden Sanctuary on Sumba’s Wild Coast

Just 15 minutes from NIHI Sumba, Nihioka Spa is a sanctuary immersed in nature. Set across 100 acres of pristine land framed by rice fields, jungle, and ocean, it offers a setting where wellness and wilderness exist in perfect harmony.

With access to two secluded beaches and a freshwater pool overlooking the coastline, Nihioka invites guests to slow down and reconnect to the land, to the elements, and to themselves.

Nihioka is also home to our retired horses, who now live peacefully within this sanctuary. Here, they begin a second chapter through gentle equine wellness experiences. Guests may simply observe their calm presence or participate in guided equine therapy sessions, a deeply grounding and often transformative encounter.

Here is more than a spa, but a place of meaningful connection.

Aerial view of the Nihioka Spa rice terraces at NIHI® Sumba, with lush green paddies cascading down the valley slopes toward the Indian Ocean, surrounded by tropical foliage and stone-lined garden paths.
Spa therapist giving a relaxing outdoor massage at Nihioka with ocean views and lush tropical greenery in the background.
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Two massage tables inside an open-air thatched-roof treatment bale at NIHI® Sumba’s Spa Safari™, overlooking the Indian Ocean at sunrise, with warm golden light streaming through the roof and soft waves below.
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Wellness Menu

BROCHURE

Full Body Massages

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.

DURATION
60 minutes
90 minutes

A restorative medium pressure massage, with sweeping massage motions incorporating the use of elbow and forearm. Tailored to the individual.

DURATION
60 minutes
90 minutes

A powerful strong deep tissue massage combined with Thai stretching techniques. Utilises a buffalo horn to alleviate deep-seated tension and muscular stress.

DURATION
60 minutes
90 minutes

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.

DURATION
60 minutes
90 minutes

For the ultimate nirvana, enhance your massage experience with two therapists and four hands working in tandem for double the relaxation.

DURATION
90 minutes

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.

DURATION
60 minutes
90 minutes

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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..We are proud to be one of only three hotels in Indonesia to receive this prestigious accolade..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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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..

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.

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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.

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.

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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

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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. .#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.

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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.

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