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NIHI Sumba

NIHI Sumba, Indonesia — Teak loungers with white umbrellas overlook turquoise infinity pool and pristine beach cove surrounded by tropical palms and lush hillside.

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With exclusive villas blending traditional design with modern comforts, breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, and unparalleled experiences, including surfing, horseback riding, and spa treatments, NIHI Sumba offers a truly unique and unforgettable escape.

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Indulge in the thrill of swimming with the Sumba Sea horses, bask each of your senses at the Spa Safari™ Nihioka, a one-of-a-kind Spa experience that is not to be missed or explore uncharted waterfalls, and stand-up paddling on rivers that wind through picturesque Sumbanese villages.

NIHI Sumba, Asia — Thatched pavilion living room with teak wood furnishings, blue textile art, cream upholstered seating, and ocean views through floor-to-ceiling windows.
NIHI Sumba, Asia — Teak pavilion with infinity pool overlooking turquoise ocean, weathered lounge chairs on sand, tropical trees, minimalist coastal architecture.
NIHI Sumba, Asia — Coastal living room with teak wood furnishings, woven ottomans, lime-green accents, ocean views, and coffered ceiling with natural light.
NIHI Sumba, Asia — Coastal retreat bedroom with woven basket wall art, wooden X-frame bench, striped linen rug, natural light, and minimalist organic décor.
NIHI Sumba, Asia — Infinity pool with tropical gardens, palm fronds, flowering bougainvillea, and forested hillside beyond, stone terrace with teak loungers.
NIHI Sumba, Indonesia — Infinity pool with teak loungers and white umbrellas overlooking pristine beach, palm trees, and forested hillside at sunset.
NIHI Sumba, Asia — Thatched palapa dining pavilion with wooden table and chairs overlooking turquoise ocean, white sand beach, and rocky outcrops at sunset.
NIHI Sumba, Asia — Teak pavilion with canopy bed and loungers overlooking turquoise pool, tropical garden, ocean view, warm wood tones, refined island resort design.
NIHI Sumba, Asia — Infinity pool overlooking coastal bay with teak loungers, wooden deck, banana plants, and palm trees framing turquoise waters under overcast sky.
NIHI Sumba, Indonesia — Cream linen daybed with woven accents, sheer curtains, and carved wooden masks in serene tropical interior.
NIHI Sumba, Indonesia — Coastal resort living room with woven furniture, sage upholstery, ocean views, and traditional textile details.
NIHI Sumba, Asia — Infinity pool overlooking pristine beach at sunset, palm trees, blue loungers, thatched umbrellas, tropical coastline.
NIHI Sumba, Bali, Indonesia — Tropical villa with teak deck, turquoise pool, cascading waterfall, lush gardens, and open-air pavilion architecture.
NIHI Sumba, Indonesia — Clifftop infinity pool at dusk with thatched-roof pavilion, wooden loungers, and ocean horizon beyond.
NIHI Sumba, Asia — Canopied bed with cream drapes overlooks tropical veranda, wooden architecture with coral furnishings and ocean views.
NIHI Sumba, Asia — Canopied bed with cream drapes, terracotta patterned pillows, wooden pavilion overlooking tropical garden, warm natural light.
NIHI Sumba, Indonesia — Oceanfront villa bedroom with draped canopy bed, thatched roof, wooden furnishings, and open terrace overlooking tropical garden and sea.
NIHI Sumba, Asia — Spa bathroom with woven timber wardrobe, dark wood vanity, textured walls, pendant lighting, and garden views through glass doors.
NIHI Sumba, Asia — Teak villa bedroom with four-poster canopy bed, white drapes, carved wooden columns, coral patterned cushions, and tropical hardwood flooring.

One Bedroom Villas

NIHI Sumba, Asia — Tropical bathroom with volcanic stone vessel sinks, wooden ceiling details, woven pendant lights, garden views, and ocean horizon beyond glass doors.

Two Bedroom Villas

NIHI Sumba, Indonesia — Teak terrace with lounge seating overlooking turquoise infinity pool, tropical gardens, and ocean view at luxury resort villa.

Villa Rahasia

NIHI Sumba, Asia — Sunken stone soaking tub on wooden deck beneath thatched pavilion with bamboo garden and natural stone courtyard wall.

Mamole Tree House

NIHI Sumba, Indonesia — Beachfront villa with thatched roof, infinity pool at dusk, wooden architecture overlooking ocean, tropical landscape lighting.

Raja Mandaka Estate

NIHI Sumba, Asia — Clifftop infinity pool with teak loungers, white umbrellas, and turquoise ocean vista overlooking white-sand beach and forested coastline.

Four Bedroom Villas

The Details

What makes it Kobu

At NIHI Hotels they believe that sustainable development marries two important themes: environmental protection does not preclude economic development and that economic development must be ecologically viable now and in the long run. NIHI Sumba was born of a vision to protect and preserve the unique Sumbanese culture and empower the local communities to improve their lives.

This is not an escape from everyday life. It is the return to a life well lived. Where rugged luxury meets unregulated freedom. A place to connect with something larger than oneself. A haven for the adventurer, for the wanderer. The endlessly passionate and curious. Arrive with an open heart and leave changed forever. This is a vacation with a purpose. A destination with meaning.

Directions

Tambolaka Airport (TMC)

90 min by car

The Destination

Asia

Wooden deck with round table and chairs overlooking a pool and bay, framed by sculpted hedges in golden afternoon light.

From Istanbul to Bali, the Asian continent offers an extraordinary spectrum of experiences for every type of traveller. Ancient mosques and bustling bazaars meet serene temples, lush rice terraces, and pristine beaches, while world-class cuisine, traditional craftsmanship, and immersive cultural rituals create journeys that are as enriching as they are unforgettable.

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Photography

Commissioned photography for luxury hospitality and properties.

Selected work

Mandarin Oriental Bodrum, Turkey — Wooden terrace with linen curtains overlooking infinity pool, manicured trees, and Aegean Sea at golden hour.
Rosewood Mandarina, Mexico — Modern geometric architecture with warm ochre facade and expansive windows surrounded by palm trees at golden hour.
Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Mexico — White-walled modernist courtyard with arched entryway, tall palm trees, terracotta floors, and mid-century wooden seating under clear blue sky.
Casa Lumeria, Mexico — Courtyard with limestone pool, wooden loungers, cream umbrellas, cascading vines on brutalist concrete architecture, minimalist luxury design.

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