Best West Sumba Regency Spa Hotels

Lelewatu is an example of understated luxury in Sumba Island, which is much off the beaten track compared to other parts of Indonesia. The staff is very attentive but low key at the same time. The restaurant is great, especially on local choices. The villas are spacious with really high ceilings, a great pool and plenty of privacy. Will miss sleeping at the sound of the waves.

Umarato Villa Sumba has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Rua. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Rooms come with a patio with views of the sea. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a dishwasher, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. At Umarato Villa Sumba rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers an American or Asian breakfast. You can play darts at Umarato Villa Sumba, and the area is popular for hiking. Rua Beach is 1.5 km from the resort. Tambolaka Airport is 55 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

***The resort is temporarily closed from March 27th until May 31st***The experience of Nihi Sumba is one of unregulated freedom understated luxury and unforgettable memories. The resort located on the island of Sumba in Eastern Indonesia 400km east of Bali is an outpost to world-class surfing the best sport fishing in Indonesia hiking through breath taking waterfalls ancient villages and butterfly trails; to Stand-up Paddling down the Wanukaka River. The activities at Nihi Sumba are designed to allow our guests to enjoy Sumba Island in all its extraordinary magic. Nihi Sumba was born of a vision to protect and preserve the unique culture of Sumba and empower the local communities to support themselves and their families. The resort is proud to employ over 90 percent local Sumbanese a team that hold a genuine spirit of hospitality. Stories of the heart character and soul of Nihi Sumba reached long-time friends American brand-building entrepreneur Chris Burch and prolific South African-born hotelier James McBride in 2011 who together acquired the resort in 2012. The property and main resort on Sumba encompasses 567 acres of land. All villas are built on terraces with private verandas that sift through the trees with an impressive use of living space imbued by natural materials to make the most of the dramatic views of the endless turquoise Indian Ocean.All villas are the epitome of understated luxury featuring spacious outdoor living areas sandy-floored bathrooms with an open-air concept and private pools with spectacular views of the azure Indian Ocean. The emphasis is on open-plan living that reflects the simplicity and beauty of Sumbanese architecture.