Nihi Sumba
FirstSuites Score
8.93 / 10
10.00 = a flawless five-star; above it, the sixth and seventh stars.
Hoba Wawi, Wanokaka, West Sumba Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia · Sumba Island, Indonesia
Distinctions
Hotel distinction
Among the world's finest
Global excellence index
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
94.5 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 2,050 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google, Trip.com and Booking.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- wellness
- beach
- adventure
- privacy
About Nihi Sumba
Nihi Sumba offers 31 villas set along a private stretch of Nihiwatu Beach on Sumba Island, Indonesia. Guests can enjoy rooms with private plunge pools overlooking the renowned Occy’s Left wave, and access to a two and a half kilometre private beach. The NIhioka Spa provides tailored treatments with ocean views, and the property features a swimming pool and world-class tennis facilities.
Recognised in The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 (rank 56) and La Liste Top 1000 Hotels 2026, Nihi Sumba combines natural surroundings with a high standard of service and amenities. The resort is designed for those seeking privacy, wellness, and adventure in a remote island location.
Why it stands out
Nihi Sumba is listed as EMPTYJET 5-star for its award-winning status, including a place in The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 and La Liste Top 1000 Hotels 2026. Its location on Sumba Island, private beach, spa, and villa accommodation make it notable for privacy, wellness, and adventure.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Keys
- 31 villas
- Type
- Beach, Island, Wellness, Remote
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Private beach — Set before the two and a half kilometre stretch of Nihiwatu Beach
- Beach access — evidence: Set before the two and a half kilometre stretch of Nihiwatu Beach
- Swimming pool — evidence:
- Tennis — evidence: world-class tennis
Rooms
- Rooms with private pool — watching the legendary wave, Occy’s Left, from your own plunge pool
Wellness
- Spa — NIhioka Spa pairs hours of tailored treatments and ocean views in the most extraordinary spa settings
Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Beach
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- MICHELIN GuideThree Keys
- The World's 50 Best HotelsList · #562025
- La ListeTop 10002026
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
-9.7776, 119.3762Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial4 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider7 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field