Nihiwatu Resort Sumba Island: Overview

Nihiwatu is a small and exclusive hideaway resort on Sumba Island for those who seek excitement in an environment of absolute privacy we can offer a wide range of activities to choose from. Nearby are Stone Age sites and local villages, waterfalls and fabulous secluded beaches to explore. The fishing, surfing and diving are sensational and the unique tribal Sumba culture, with its ancient animist rituals is beyond compare.

Since 1989 it has been our mission to create tourism that gives more than it takes. In recognition of the many positive contributions we have made to our neighboring community Nihiwatu was awarded the worlds Best Hotel 2005. We are proud to be an acknowledged leader of Responsible Tourism and we intend to continue to lead the way for others to follow. For more information visit our aid organization The Sumba Foundation.

If you are seeking a destination that can provide you with a unique and entirely different vacation experience; be it adventure, nature at its scenic best or just desiring to lose yourself in another world, Sumba's Nihiwatu is the right place to be!

The development of a perfect tropical escape was the vision of Claude and Petra Graves who searched throughout the Philippine and Indonesian Islands to find the right location for a remote activity-orientated resort. After spending two years living on the beach in a simple hut, and immersing themselves in the unique tribal culture of the Sumbanese, they decided to share this magical place with the rest of the world. It took another nine years to consolidate the land and build the infrastructure needed to access and enhance the natural beauty of Nihiwatu with man-made luxuries, where guests could escape the pressures of Western society.

The Island of Sumba is 400 kilometers east of Bali and lies directly south of Komodo and Flores Islands. Nihiwatu is located on a beautiful secluded bay on the remote southwestern coast of the island. The resort property is
438 acres of tropical forest and rice terraces, surrounding one of the world' s best beaches. Access is via direct flights from Bali with vehicle transfer to the resort. The overall journey takes approximately four to five hours.

You will need a passport valid for at least six months to visit Indonesia.
For most countries visas are not required. You may be asked to produce an onward flight ticket out of the country when checking in through Indonesian Immigration.