Nihi Sumba - 50 Best Hotels Of The World - Watukarere

Award-winning beachfront resort on Nihiwatu Beach - listed among the 50 Best Hotels of the World

Beachfront Villas & Personal Butler Service

Nihi Sumba - 50 Best Hotels Of The World in Watukarere offers villas with personal butler service for each villa, a feature that ensures every request is handled by a dedicated guest captain. The resort sits on a private beachfront retreat surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty, with direct access to Nihiwatu Beach and the Indian Ocean. Each villa includes an outdoor swimming pool, private bathroom, and daily housekeeping, with the added convenience of airport pick-up and drop-off from Tambolaka Airport.

Dining & Culinary Experiences

The resort features an award-winning Japanese restaurant with a unique dining experience, offering omakase dining alongside Indonesian, pizza, seafood, Asian, international, and barbecue grill cuisines. Breakfast includes fresh pastries, pancakes, cheese, and fruits, while the pool bar serves drinks with a view of the ocean. Guests can also enjoy themed dinner nights, special diet menus, and breakfast in the room.

Spa Safari & Wellness

Nihi Sumba resort provides Exclusive Spa Safari™ experiences unique to the resort, a full-day journey that includes treatments at Nihioka Spa offering various treatments in a secluded setting. The spa facilities include a hot tub, spa lounge/relaxation area, and spa/wellness packages, along with services such as body scrubs, body wraps, facials, manicures, and pedicures. Yoga classes are held in a shala overlooking the ocean, and guests can also use the fitness centre and outdoor swimming pool with a view.

Activities & Equestrian Programs

The hotel offers transformative equestrian programs focusing on healing and self-discovery, including horseback riding on the beach and swimming with horses through the stable team at Stable Valley. Other activities include surfing at the famous Occy's Left wave (with jet ski assistance), snorkelling, canoeing, hiking to waterfalls, and visiting local villages and the Sumba Foundation clinic. Evening entertainment features themed dinners, live music, game nights, and the White Party held monthly.

Family & Children's Offerings

NIHI Sumba welcomes families with a kids' club and tailored spa services, plus babysitting/child services and a children's playground for younger guests. The resort also provides baby safety gates, board games, kids' outdoor play equipment, and a Kids' menu in the restaurant. Family rooms are available, and children can participate in activities such as cooking classes, walking tours about local culture, and watching sea turtle releases.

• Location: Beachfront on Nihiwatu Beach, Watukarere
• Rooms: Villas with personal butler service and private pool
• Dining: Award-winning Japanese omakase dining
• Wellness: Exclusive Spa Safari™ at Nihioka Spa
• Experiences: Horseback riding on beach and swimming with horses
• Family: Kids' club (Wildings) and babysitting service
• Awards: Listed among the 50 Best Hotels of the World

Licence number: 55110,8120118241545