Nihi Sumba

230 sqm. This two-story, one-bedroom villa is dotted behind the main Raja Mandaka residence on a gentle slope. Sumbanese architecture is infused throughout, including each entry level with a partially covered deck, living room, bathroom, and outdoor lounge. The downstairs family room provides an extra sleeping space for up to two children, or to relax, watch a movie, or work. The upstairs bedroom opens to a treetop platform and outdoor shower.

190 sqm. Your lush backyard leads straight to the Indian ocean. Your private outdoor bed overlooks a seaside cliff. Your grand soaking tub is made for two. Your dining table is poised to serve dinners in soft night air. You are in Marangga. NIHI Sumba’s most intimate hideaway.

161 sqm. Nestled under the trees in a cottage like setting, Mandaka’s one-bedroom villa combines the luxury of the expansive estate with its own secluded corner of the property overlooking Nihi’s coveted surf wave. A private path leads directly down to the Boat House for water activities, socializing, and sunset cocktails. Ideal for those traveling alone and can also be rented out as a guest bedroom for friends and family of those staying in Raja Mandaka.

158 sqm. Wave front villas. Tucked away. Private. Intimate. Cozy. Watch the waves at the edge of your private lawn.
Feel beach at your fingertips. Listen to the chirping birds in your private garden.  Welcome to Lamba, secluded and convenient. Paradise. Built entirely on one level, each of the two Lamba estates features an exquisitely appointed master bedroom that opens out onto a deck with lounge chairs, an upholstered day bed and teak cabana next to a private plunge pool. A rambling backyard, private garden and outdoor shower with ocean views complete the scene.

230 sqm. Unparalleled views. Privacy. Space. A sense of home. Perched high above the rest of the villas sits Kanatar. The Indian ocean stretching out in front of you as you sip your morning coffee from your spacious second floor balcony. Your new favorite routine. Welcome home. Each one-bedroom villa is made up of two generously proportioned stories. The first floor houses a powder room and a luxurious open air living area that overlooks a sprawling deck with a private infinity pool. The second floor features a large master bedroom, the hero of which is a signature canopy bed with dramatic ocean views.

196 sqm. Unparalleled views. Privacy. Space. A sense of home. Perched high above the rest of the villas sits Kanatar. The Indian ocean stretching out in front of you as you sip your morning coffee from your spacious second floor balcony. Your new favorite routine. Welcome home. Each one-bedroom villa is made up of two generously proportioned stories. The first floor houses a powder room and a luxurious open air living area that overlooks a sprawling deck with a private infinity pool. The second floor features a large master bedroom, the hero of which is a signature canopy bed with dramatic ocean views.

241 sqm. Spacious rooms, exquisite interiors, beautifully appointed at every turn. A shaded living area that welcomes just enough sunlight. The perfect amount of space. This is Lulu. For those who appreciate luxury and design. Our Lulu one-bedroom villa is made up of a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and outdoor tub, connecting to a living room or children’s bedroom with en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower.

250 sqm. Perched on the edge of the estate, you admire the scope and strength of NIHI Sumba’s famous left hand wave. Kasambi’s luxury one-bedroom suites feature private, creek-side entrances and are surrounded by gardens of Jasmine, Frangipani, and Palm trees.  They share a plunge pool with a private path to the Nio Beach Pool and Spa.

250 sqm. A few inches of glass are all that separate you from a giant swath of blue ocean. A pool large enough for family and friends. Direct beach access. A spacious outdoor dining and entertaining area. Luxury and convenience in equal measure. If Lantoro feels like your home, it’s because it was designed to.

250 sqm. Spacious and grand, the one bedroom villas feature king sized canopy beds with a sitting area and work station. High ceilings and three walls of windows makes each bedroom feel both airy and serene. Outside you will find your own private plunge pool and lounge area with spectacular unimpeded views of Nihiwatu beach.

245 sqm. The one-bedroom Surf Villa is set directly on the ocean’s edge, just meters above the high tide line. For the passionate surfer, or honeymoon couple, this is the place to be for privacy and seclusion. From here you will be looking straight out at the surf and the takeoff spot of the fabled wave called God’s Left, the 2.5 km span of NIHI’s white sand beach, and the glorious Sumba sunsets.

590 sqm. Rich, prosperous and powerful. The main house features a freestanding master bedroom with a lap pool and cold plunge pool, a full second bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a library, living room, an indoor dining room, and a fully equipped kitchen. The vast outdoor entertaining space includes a deck, dining, daybeds, and a covered lounge. It offers the most exquisite view of the coast, with the feeling that you can step out onto the ocean.

457 sqm. Your love of chasing the perfect wave has led you to this place. Perched on the edge of the estate, you admire the scope and strength of Nihi Sumba’s famous left hand wave. You know getting a good ride will not be as easy as it looks. But at Kasambi, you have the advantage of studying it throughout the day. Soon, you will make the right pick and be rewarded. Kasambi is a surfer’s villa dream.

457 sqm. Crested atop a hill, the two-bedroom Lantoro villa benefits from its own private entrance. Each of the two bedrooms feature sweeping views of the Indian ocean from a private balcony. Downstairs, a shared open air bar, outdoor dining area and a large swimming pool is the perfect space for family entertainment.

457 sqm. Tucked away in the trees. Complete peace. Complete quiet. Dramatic views. Your own private outdoor lounge and large swimming pool. Welcome to Wamoro. Your stately jungle hideaway. The two bedroom villa features its own private entrance and king sized canopy beds. The large, shared outdoor bale complete with private dining area, bar, kitchen and a separate bathroom sits alongside the hero of the Wamoro property: a large infinity pool that with spectacular views.

248 sqm. Oasis of nature stone. Spacious rooms, exquisite interiors, beautifully appointed at every turn. A shaded living area that welcomes just enough sunlight. The perfect amount of space. This is Lulu. For those who appreciate luxury and design.

654 sqm. High above the ground, far away from stress and distraction, you are alive and one with nature. Welcome to Mamole Tree House, let us remind you what it means to be young with an old soul. Three separate but conjoining villas punctuate this breathtaking jungle property. Built around the trunk of a tree, Mamole is ideal for anyone who appreciates unique design and a sense of immersion in nature.

478 sqm. Perched near the highest point of the resort above a hillside of organic gardens, Puncak comprises of a four-bedroom estate with a sunken outdoor dining area and two plunge pools. One of the two-bedroom villa includes a bedroom each upstairs and downstairs with adjacent bathrooms. The other two-bedroom villa has a master bedroom upstairs with an en-suite bathroom and the children’s room downstairs, which can accommodate up to two children in a bunk bed, also with an en-suite bathroom.

707 sqm. Our love of chasing the perfect wave has led you to this place. Perched on the edge of the estate, you admire the scope and strength of NIHI Sumba’s famous left hand wave. Large groups are ideal for this spacious estate.  A group of surf enthusiasts will find this villa to be a prime position.

707 sqm. Think views. A few inches of glass are all that separate you from a giant swath of blue ocean. A pool large enough for family and friends. Direct beach access. A spacious outdoor dining and entertaining area. Luxury and convenience in equal measure. If Lantoro feels like your home, it’s because it was designed to.

707 sqm. Tucked away in the trees. Complete peace. Complete quiet. Dramatic views. Your own private outdoor lounge and large swimming pool. Welcome to Wamoro. Your stately jungle hideaway.  Its generous outdoor accommodations, private entrances and luxuriously appointed interiors make it ideal for families or groups of friends.

Takeover a four bedroom Haweri estate. In 1989 Haweri was set aside from NIHI Sumba by its Founders as their private residence. Since those early days it has been redesigned and recently rebuilt with families and groups of friends in mind. For the first time, starting in 2017, Haweri will be available for those who appreciate an exceptional accommodation at the edge of wildness.

When reaching the edge of wildness isn’t enough, travel just a little more, farther down the path. Reach Haweri: the most private estate in all of NIHI Sumba. The sprawling, intricate beachside property is home to the founders and creators of Nihiwatu. Make it your own.

The owner’s six-villa estate and the crown jewel of NIHI Sumba. The main house features a freestanding master bedroom with a lap pool and cold plunge pool and a full second bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The 3 two-story, one-bedroom villas are dotted behind the main residence on a gentle slope. Nestled under the trees in a cottage like setting, another one-bedroom villa combines the luxury of the expansive estate with its own secluded corner of the property overlooking Nihi’s coveted surf wave.

The only villa situated within the Spa Safari’s boundaries of rolling rice fields and cliff top views, Rahasia allows guests to feel as if they have an entire resort unto themselves. With unobstructed views of the Indian Ocean, a symphony of crashing waves, a plunge pool, several private bales for dining or spa treatments, bush-cooked meals over an open fire, colorful sunsets, and plenty of nearby hiking, Villa Rahasia is a lover’s paradise.