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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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At NIHI, horses roam freely along untouched shores, wellness is found in the serenity of the spa, and romance flourishes amidst the island’s untamed beauty. Here, ancient traditions, extraordinary landscapes, and meaningful connections create experiences that linger long after you leave.From the Edge of Wildness to moments of complete tranquility, every corner of NIHI celebrates the unmatched beauty, rich culture, and timeless spirit of Sumba.

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Beneath swaying palms and beside the sound of the ocean, retired sea horses become gentle partners in relaxation and healing. This deeply calming equine massage invites guests to slow down, reconnect, and experience the quiet presence of these remarkable horses.

Part of NIHI Spa’s Equine Wellness offering, alongside equine reiki and yoga, this experience can be included as part of your half or full day at NIHI Spa.

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A truly unique wellness experience awaits at NIHI’s Equine Sanctuary.Beneath swaying palms and beside the sound of the ocean, retired sea horses become gentle partners in relaxation and healing. This deeply calming equine massage invites guests to slow down, reconnect, and experience the quiet presence of these remarkable horses.Part of NIHI Spa’s Equine Wellness offering, alongside equine reiki and yoga, this experience can be included as part of your half or full day at NIHI Spa.

Raw, simple moments.

Two horses lingering at the water’s edge, their wet hooves sinking into the sand as waves roll in and out around them. No saddles, no riders, no destination. Just the quiet rhythm of the ocean and the freedom to simply be.

These are the moments that stay with you long after Sumba.
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Raw, simple moments.Two horses lingering at the water’s edge, their wet hooves sinking into the sand as waves roll in and out around them. No saddles, no riders, no destination. Just the quiet rhythm of the ocean and the freedom to simply be.These are the moments that stay with you long after Sumba..#nihigram @lina_jyoga

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When the early morning mist still sits over Nihiwatu Beach and you wake up to breakfast overlooking wild horses living free along the shore. There’s nowhere else on earth quite like this. @nihi is less a destination and more a dream you never want to leave.

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Set beneath swaying palms at NIHI Spa, and accompanied by the soothing rhythm of the ocean, this unique Equine Wellness experience invites guests to slow down, reconnect, and experience the profound sense of peace that can arise in the presence of horses.

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From 1–14 June, we welcome visiting practitioner Carol, NIHI’s renowned Horse Whisperer.Lie in the quiet presence of our horses as Carol guides a deeply restorative Reiki experience. Through gentle energy work and the horses’ calm, heart-centred presence, stress softens and you are gently returned to the present moment, where healing begins.Set beneath swaying palms at NIHI Spa, and accompanied by the soothing rhythm of the ocean, this unique Equine Wellness experience invites guests to slow down, reconnect, and experience the profound sense of peace that can arise in the presence of horses.

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Raw beauty, untamed adventure, and moments that stay with you forever. Welcome to @nihi. A place that stays with you long after you’ve left. Experience the magic in the spaces between nature and luxury. A retreat from the modern world out on the Edge of Wildness. Remote by nature, refined by design.

Experience the place where Sumba’s raw beauty meets soulful renewal. Welcome to Nihioka, home of NIHI Spa.

The journey is part of the magic. Ride on horseback along the coast, travel by jeep through rolling hills, or trek at sunrise past rice fields and villages before arriving at this secluded sanctuary by the sea.

Beneath swaying palms and to the rhythm of the Indian Ocean, discover treatments designed to restore balance to body and spirit. Among Nihioka’s most unique offerings is its Equine Wellness experience, where retired horses guide guests through moments of connection, calm, and healing.

From equine reiki and yoga to the signature horse massage, guests are invited to experience the gentle presence of these remarkable animals in a way found nowhere else. Whether enjoying a Spa Safari, spending a day immersed in wellness, or simply lying in stillness among the horses, every moment is designed to reconnect you with nature and yourself.

Be wild. Be free. Be well.
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#nihigram by @catalinavonbonin @jonaways

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Experience the place where Sumba’s raw beauty meets soulful renewal. Welcome to Nihioka, home of NIHI Spa.The journey is part of the magic. Ride on horseback along the coast, travel by jeep through rolling hills, or trek at sunrise past rice fields and villages before arriving at this secluded sanctuary by the sea.Beneath swaying palms and to the rhythm of the Indian Ocean, discover treatments designed to restore balance to body and spirit. Among Nihioka’s most unique offerings is its Equine Wellness experience, where retired horses guide guests through moments of connection, calm, and healing.From equine reiki and yoga to the signature horse massage, guests are invited to experience the gentle presence of these remarkable animals in a way found nowhere else. Whether enjoying a Spa Safari, spending a day immersed in wellness, or simply lying in stillness among the horses, every moment is designed to reconnect you with nature and yourself.Be wild. Be free. Be well..#nihigram by @catalinavonbonin @jonaways

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