"It was our first time in Nihi Sumba and we already can’t wait to be back. This place is not only about the beautiful villas, amazing design of the property it is more then anything about the beautiful people who works there that make it a real unique destination. The 2km private beach is something you can’t really experience it anywhere in the world, paradise for surfer and a joy for people who love animals as you are sorrounded by beautiful horses in the beach property. A special shout out to our Captains Mrs Asna and Mrs Lian for helping us in arranging anything we needed. Thanks to Davano for bringing us in a beuatiful trekking to the amazing Spa. Dina at the spa was fantastic as well as the 2 spa therapist we had. Thanks to Vincent at the pool area for welcoming always us with a big smile and assisting. Thanks to Mr Arifin at dinner was assisting us and he was truly amazing. Thanks Mr Rikal at the horse riding for letting us have an amazing horse ride on the beach. Thanks to Jono for welcoming us at check in and show around the whole property. Special shoutout also to Dian and Amelia at the restaurant."

"Best trip of our lives! My husband and I went to Nihi Sumba for our honeymoon and the place is magical and the team is incredible! Our guest captains Maxy, Adit and Duss made it memorable and took great care of us during our stay. The sumbanese people are some of the kindest and happiest you will ever meet. This place has a feel good factor and the Nihi team has created something truly special here"

"NIHI Sumba is not simply a hotel stay — it is an experience, and one that we will never forget. From the very first moment we arrived, the level of service was exceptional. Every detail is taken care of with genuine warmth and attention, making you feel incredibly welcome and looked after without ever feeling intrusive. A very special mention has to go to our Guest Kaptens, Upi, Rue and Domi. We honestly could not have wished for better people to take care of us during our stay. They were always attentive to everything we needed, often anticipating things before we even had to ask, and constantly surprising us with thoughtful details that went far beyond our expectations. I celebrated my birthday during our stay, and both the hotel and our Kaptens made it truly unforgettable. They surprised us with a beautiful flower bath and an incredible night under the stars — moments that I will remember forever. A special mention also goes to Lina, the yoga teacher, with whom we had a beautiful Reiki with Horses session. We absolutely loved the experience and her wonderful energy made it even more special. One of the things that makes NIHI particularly special, however, is that the experience goes far beyond luxury. Through The Sumba Foundation, we had the privilege of being invited by the hotel to join one of their visits to Yara Wora village. During the morning, the team checked on the health and wellbeing of the local horses and buffaloes and provided them with vitamins and care where needed. We were able to spend time with the local community, visit their homes and get a glimpse into their daily lives. What touched us most was seeing how comfortable and genuinely happy the villagers seemed to be around the NIHI team. It did not feel like a staged tourist experience at all, but rather like being invited to witness a real and meaningful relationship that has been built over time. It was without a doubt one of the most special experiences of our trip. As animal and horse lovers, their welfare was also very important to us, and we were extremely happy to see how well cared for NIHI’s horses are. The horses at the resort are beautifully looked after, and the Spa Safari area is simply breathtaking. Even the retired horses living there are clearly cared for with the same attention and respect. Our villa was beautiful, immaculate and perfectly maintained throughout our stay. The surroundings, the nature, the horses, the experiences and, above all, the people make this place incredibly difficult to describe until you experience it yourself. NIHI manages to combine extraordinary luxury with authenticity, nature, local culture and a genuine sense of connection. You don’t simply leave feeling that you stayed at an amazing hotel — you leave feeling that you experienced something truly special. A little piece of our hearts will stay in Sumba. It is difficult to say that somewhere is “the best hotel in the world”, but after our experience at NIHI Sumba, we completely understand why people do. We cannot wait to come back. 🤍"

"Nihi Sumba is an exceptional place. Located on the south coast of Sumba, an island two to three times larger than Bali but still remarkably untouched by mass tourism, the resort is about 70 km from the airport, requiring roughly two hours by road. The journey is part of the experience: when you finally arrive, one of the first things that strikes you is the breathtaking view of the coastline, with its long, pristine beach and the roaring ocean breaking into waves of white foam. Nihi Sumba is, at heart, a surfer’s paradise. Long before it became a luxury resort, this was already a surfing destination, and that heritage is still very much present in the atmosphere. The resort’s motto, “Edge of Wildness,” perfectly captures its positioning: sophisticated luxury, but with a profound connection to nature and to the local community. Horses are another important part of the Nihi experience. The resort has its own stable with more than 30 horses and offers a range of activities centred around them, from riding to experiences combining horses, nature and wellness. This connection goes well beyond simply offering equestrian activities; it is an integral part of the resort’s identity. Nihi also has a strong commitment to improving the lives of the local population, making its presence on the island feel much more meaningful than that of a conventional luxury resort. This combination of wilderness, luxury and social involvement is arguably what makes Nihi so distinctive. The concept is all-inclusive, with thematic dinners organised several evenings each week. Considering the remoteness of the resort, the food is quite good, and most of the ingredients are locally sourced. This adds another dimension to the experience and reinforces the connection with Sumba. The resort has around 30 villas scattered across the hillside, surrounded by beautiful gardens filled with colourful flowers. I stayed in Marangga, a spacious villa relatively close to the beach, set within a beautiful private garden and featuring its own pool and a cabana almost on the beach. The setting is superb. The only disappointment is that the cabana does not have direct access to the beach. The villa itself, however, is beginning to show its age. Compared with luxury resorts such as Four Seasons Jimbaran or Raffles Bali, the accommodation feels less contemporary and could benefit from renovation and greater attention to detail. One of Nihi’s real highlights is its second estate, located about 15 minutes by car—or roughly two hours on foot—from the main resort. This extraordinary place is entirely dedicated to the spa. The setting is spectacular, with the buildings and treatment areas seamlessly integrated into nature. The open-air treatment rooms overlook the ocean and are naturally cooled by the sea breeze. There is even another stable here. The spa menu and treatments are appropriately unique for such an exceptional environment. The staff are another strong point. They are genuinely friendly and almost always smiling, particularly the ladies working in the restaurants. Service is generally quite good, although there are some inconsistencies. Housekeeping, in particular, could be more attentive to detail: sand from the beach is not always completely removed from the floor, and shower gel or shampoo is sometimes not replenished when nearly empty. These are relatively minor issues, but they are noticeable in a resort positioned at this level. Overall, Nihi Sumba is not simply another luxury beach resort. Its appeal lies precisely in the combination of luxury and wilderness, surfing heritage, horses, extraordinary nature and a strong connection with the local community. The villas may no longer feel quite as fresh as those of some newer competitors, and the service could be more meticulous, but the setting and the philosophy of the resort are difficult to replicate. “Edge of Wildness” is an unusually accurate description of the experience"

"This place is heaven on earth, there is nothing I would fault, my husband and I were racking our brains trying to find one thing wrong with it and all we could come up with is we didn’t like the coffee pods in the room but I’ll take that! We will definitely be back there’s no way this will be the last time we come here"