Nihi Sumba - 50 Best Hotels Of The World - Watukarere

5-star beachfront resort in Watukarere, recognized among the 50 Best Hotels of the World

Accommodations & Personalized Service

Nihi Sumba assigns a personal butler to each villa, managing everything from activity bookings to in-villa dining through a dedicated WhatsApp group. The villas offer private pools, outdoor showers, and sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. Each unit includes air conditioning, a minibar, a coffee machine, and a safety deposit box.

Culinary Experiences

The resort has a restaurant serving Indonesian, Pizza, and Seafood cuisine, with options for vegetarian, dairy-free, and halal diets. Its award-winning Japanese restaurant offers an omakase experience with locally sourced fish. The dining program includes themed dinners such as seafood market nights, Sumbanese Rijstaffel, and jungle parties.

Wellness & Spa Safari

The Nihioka Spa offers a Spa Safari that begins with a trek through local villages and rice fields, ending in a cliff-side treatment area with a private beach. Treatments include body scrubs, full body massages, facials, and light therapy. Separate spa facilities include a hot tub, foot bath, massage chairs, and a spa lounge.

Activities for All Ages

Hotel Nihi Sumba provides horse riding directly on the beach, including swimming with horses at sunrise. The resort has a kids' club, children's playground, babysitting, and board games. Evening entertainment includes live music, nightclub/DJ, themed dinner nights, and movie nights.

Location & Surroundings

The resort sits on a 1 mile private beach fronting the Indian Ocean, with direct access to world-class surf breaks. Nearby attractions include Laguna Ramuk Waru national park, a teak forest, and Coconut Cove. The property supports the Sumba Foundation, which provides clean water, education, and healthcare to local communities.

• Location: Private beachfront on 1 mile of coast, 36 miles from Tambolaka Airport
• Rooms: 27 villas with private pools, butler service, and ocean views
• Dining: 3 restaurants including award-winning Japanese omakase
• Wellness: Spa Safari with cliff-side treatments and private beach access
• Activities: Horse riding, surfing, yoga, cultural village tours
• Target audience: Couples, families with children, wellness travelers

License number: 55110,8120118241545