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Hotel & Resort
Nihiwatu Resort

Nihiwatu Resort is 438 acres of dense tropical forest, rice terraces and grasslands, wrapped around the two and half kilometer long Nihiwatu beach. The Nihiwatu beach is protected on both ends by cliffs and headlands ensuring total exclusivity for all guests. Nihiwatu Resort is a small and exclusive hideaway resort on Sumba Island for those who seek excitement with absolute privacy.Nihiwatu is a small and exclusive hideaway resort on Sumba Island for those who seek excitement in an environment of absolute privacy we can offer a wide range of activities to choose from. Nearby are Stone
Age sites and local villages, waterfalls and fabulous secluded beaches to explore. The fishing, surfing and diving are sensational and the unique tribal Sumba culture, with its ancient animist rituals is beyond compare.

Since 1989 it has been our mission to create tourism that gives more than it takes. In recognition of the many positive contributions we have made to our neighboring community Nihiwatu was awarded the worlds Best Hotel 2005. We are proud to be an acknowledged leader of Responsible Tourism and we intend to continue to lead the way for others to follow. For more information visit our aid organization The Sumba Foundation .

If you are seeking a destination that can provide you with a unique and entirely different vacation experience; be it adventure, nature at its scenic best or just desiring to lose yourself in another world, Sumba’s Nihiwatu is the right place to be!

“101 Best Hotels in the World” The 2006 Tatler Travel Guide

Sumba Nautil Resort

Sumba Nautil Resort is located on the remote southwestern coast of the island. The 55 minutes direct flight from Bali to Waingapu is followed by a 4 hour scenic trip from the airport to the resort. If you take one of the four weekly flights from Denpasar to Tambolaka, the scenic drive takes 2 hours.Situated on sloping hills, our 7 secluded and luxurious bungalows offer a haven in an idyllic setting of Western comfort and stunning views.
All bungalows at Sumba Nautil Resort are built in accordance with traditional pratices using local materials, traditional artifacts, with air-conditioning andlarge windows. The bungalows, hand-built by Indonesian craftsman, have a terrace offering spectacular views on the endless Indian Ocean with its dramatic cliffs and the sloping Sumbanese headlands.

The design of the bungalows is based on twin sharing, each with a king-size bed or twin beds, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, bathroom with hot water, mini-bar, electric kettle, and a safety deposit box.

Sumba Nautil Resort’s French owners Ali and Marie Jose take pride in a memorable dining experience. The traditional, Sumbanese spacious and airy restaurant offers a wide range of healthy breakfasts, light lunches and modern European cuisine enhanced with Asian influences for dinner.

A plethora of exciting tastes and resourceful innovations to the menus are presented by Marie Jose. To complement your meal, choose a unique bottle from our extensive wine list, offering a wide selection of fine wines from all over the world.

Facilities in Sumba Nautil Resort:

Pool
Within the resort’s extensive landscaped grounds sits a swimming pool. Surrounding the pool is an extensive sandy-‘pooldeck’ with attractive Balinese-style umbrella, providing a secluded place to enjoy thesun and sea views.

Library at the Lobby
The library offers an extensive collection of books which bring to life the visual delights of the Indonesian archipelago and Sumba in particular.

Handicraft shop
Local villagers from neighboring traditional villages sell unique Sumbanese artifacts in the shop of the hotel.

Others
* LaundryService
* Towel service
* International Call & Fax services
* Airport Transfer
* Car Rental
* In-room safe deposit box

ACTIVITIES in Sumba Nautil Resort:

Recreational Activities
The Resort offers an unrestrained range of activities:ranging from village trekking to wave surfing.Our guides can take you to remote traditional villages that can only be accessed by trekking. The area offers fabulous beaches and beautiful plains for horse riding. Although some of the activities are rather strenuous you can also choose to do nothing except stech out on the beach, relax by the swimming pool or take leisurly walks along the beach and explore the reefs at low tide among local people. It’s all up to you! The stunning beaches (by some rated one of the best in Indonesia) are a short distance from the hotel: shuttle service is free”!

SURFING:
Being on Sumba you can experience one of the world’s more challenging surfing waves close to the hotel. Kerewe, Marosi and Dasang are beaches facing south intothe Indian Ocean and therefore the surf is very consistent.You will be a forerunner for those spots that still few people have discovered.

FISHING:
Sumba south coast offers exceptional deep water fishing possibilities; chances of catching Blue Marlin, Sailfish,Tuna and Wahoo are high.

SNORKELING:
Protected unspoiled reefs offer a great opportunity to snorkel at one of the nearby beaches (some known for regular turtle visits).

SCUBA DIVING:
Sumba waters offer a unique diving experience through one of the worlds few dive-able undersea mountains; thousand of fish assemble near the seamountain included big fish.
Our dive centre is fully equipped but we don’t have dive master and can not accept large group. This is a great spot for experienced divers.

HORSE RIDING :
One of the typical (and more spectacular) activities that cannot be missed is a horseback trip trough rough Sumba country. You will ride a Sumbanese horse in Sumbanese way (without saddle,just a blanket). We offer a number of guided horseback tours to beaches, forested countryside and to traditional villages.

TREKKING :
Sumba landscape offers beautiful waterfalls, fabulous beaches, exciting hillside village routes, caves, coconut plantations, original forest, wide open plains, etc. A local guide will take you where you want to go and help you to find amazing places in keeping with your focus. There are many interesting walks from the resort: reaching villages through coconut plantation,crossing river and ricefield, discovering secluded stunning beaches along the coast.

VILLAGE VISIT :
You cannot visit Sumba and not visit a traditional stone-age village, this remarkable experience will leave an everlasting impression. Through our exceptional relationship with the local surrounding traditional villages, you will experience Sumbanese hospitality at its best.

BETEL NUT:
According to Sumbanese men , chewing betel nuts is a full time activity! If you want to try, Mr. Ali is an usual consommateur and will teach you the right dose of each ingredient to get a nice taste. You need a kind of green asparagus which lives as a parasite creeper on trees, a nut from a special palm tree and lime, all having symbolic meaning. Offering “sirih pinang” when you enter a village will be the key to introduction.