Sumba Travel Guide

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Indonesia, Sumba, tropical beach
Indonesia, Sumba, tropical beach
Sunset beach ride at Nihiwatu Resort, Sumba.

Sumba is a fairly remote island in south eastern Indonesia. Nihiwatu is a luxury resort that offers a pristine coast line, perfect swells for surfing, and phenomenal service.
Drone footage from Nihiwatu Resort in Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. 

Sumba is a fairly remote island in south eastern Indonesia. Nihiwatu is a luxury resort that offers a pristine coast line, perfect swells for surfing, and phenomenal service.
Drone footage from Nihiwatu Resort in Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. 

Sumba is a fairly remote island in south eastern Indonesia. Nihiwatu is a luxury resort that offers a pristine coast line, perfect swells for surfing, and phenomenal service.
Hotel Pasola

Hotel Pasola

3 out of 5
Jl. Soeharto Tambolaka
Stay at this B&B in Tambolaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attraction Lembaga Studi & Pelestarian Budaya Sumba is located ...
6.8/10 (7 reviews)
This place is sooooo convenient as it’s 5 mins walking to the airport, don’t recommend to stay more than a night, it’s like a crappy motel 8 in US. Bfast is a toast bread and coffee and all pictures are not what it is, everything is outdated and smell like humidity from the moment that we got ...

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Hotel Pasola
NIHI Sumba - member Leading Hotels of the World

NIHI Sumba - member Leading Hotels of the World

5 out of 5
Desa Hobawawi Wanokaka Sumba
The price is 39.274.906 ₫ per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
39.274.906 ₫
47.522.637 ₫ total
14 Jan - 15 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wanokaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Nihiwatu Beach and Nipi Lima are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
The Best in the World
This absolutely the best hotel I've stayed with, no wonder it is rated to be among The Best in The World. The property, views, experience, service are just beyond exceptional. It was absolutely The Best at every aspect of it. Every moment, every experience was very unique at its emotions, quality ...

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2023

NIHI Sumba - member Leading Hotels of the World
Myze Hotel Waingapu

Myze Hotel Waingapu

4 out of 5
Padadita TImur, RT 017 / RW 004 Waingapu East Nusa Tenggara
The price is 1.584.289 ₫ per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
1.584.289 ₫
1.916.990 ₫ total
14 Jan - 15 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Waingapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attraction Pantai Padadita is located nearby.
Myze Hotel Waingapu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cemara Beachfront Suite By Zuzu

Cemara Beachfront Suite By Zuzu

Mondu, Kanatang, East Sumba Regency Mondu East Nusa Tenggara
Stay at this holiday home in Mondu. Enjoy room service.
Cemara Beachfront Suite By Zuzu
Villa Amidala - Waingapu

Villa Amidala - Waingapu

3.5 out of 5
Jl. Perumnas, RT028 RW007 Waingapu Sumba
Stay at this business-friendly villa in Waingapu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attraction Pantai Padadita is located nearby.
Villa Amidala - Waingapu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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