01 · For Two
Let the island set the pace.
Wake slowly in a private villa. Share long breakfasts overlooking the sea. Add a couples’ treatment, sunset horse ride or starlit dinner on the beach.
The Great Escape · Save Up to 35%NIHI Sumba · Indonesia
The Great EscapeAn Unforgettable Experience
Stay in a private villa on one of Indonesia’s wildest islands and save up to 35%, with three daily meals, ground transfers, daily minibar, happy hour, laundry, wellness classes and selected island activities included.
Private Villa StayYour own secluded base on Sumba
Daily Dining IncludedBreakfast, lunch, dinner and non-alcoholic drinks
More of the Island IncludedTransfers, wellness, sport and selected sea experiences
New bookings only · Full payment required at reservation · Non-refundable · Subject to availability
Private VillasThree Meals DailyGround Transfers IncludedDaily Minibar RestockTravel Designer Assistance
Not Simply a Change of Scenery
Most Escapes Take You Somewhere Else.
This One Brings You Back to Yourself.
A short flight beyond Bali lies an island where the rhythm is still set by the ocean, the seasons and traditions that have endured for generations.
Here, mornings begin with horses on the beach. Days unfold between private pools, hidden waterfalls, open water, long lunches and the freedom to follow your curiosity.
Come for the escape. Leave with a story no one else could have lived.
Everyday details, already considered.
More Freedom. More Included.
Save Up to 35%—Then Let NIHI Take Care of the Details.
Your Great Escape includes more than your villa. Many of the things that usually interrupt a holiday have already been considered.
01
Arrive With Ease
- Return ground transfers in a shared vehicle
- Personalized Travel Designer assistance
- High-speed Wi-Fi
02
Eat and Drink Well
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
- All non-alcoholic beverages
- Daily minibar restock
- Happiest Hour with domestic beer and house wine
03
Pack Light. Stay Longer.
- Complimentary laundry
- Private-villa accommodation
- Fresh, locally influenced dining
04
Move, Explore and Reconnect
- Sumba Foundation project tour
- Padel and pickleball
- Scheduled group yoga and meditation
- Paddleboarding and snorkeling when conditions permit
Exclusive offerUp to 35% off your stay
CHECK VILLA AVAILABILITY No Two Great Escapes Look the Same
Come Together. Bring Everyone.
Or Disappear on Your Own.
02 · Family & Friends
Gather without giving up privacy.
Choose an expansive estate and fill the days with horses, beaches, cultural discovery, outdoor adventures and time around your own pool.
03 · For Yourself
Trade noise for perspective.
Surf, hike, practise yoga, explore Sumba’s villages or settle into the rare luxury of having nowhere else to be.
DESIGN MY STAY
Optional activities, spa treatments and private experiences may carry additional charges.
The Experiences You Will Still Be Talking About Years Later
This Is Where the Greatest Escape Becomes an Unforgettable Story.
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Equine · Ocean
Run Wild With the Horses.
Watch Sumbanese horses thunder along the shoreline, ride across the island or enter the ocean beside them in one of NIHI’s most iconic experiences.
02
Wild Wellness
Follow the Coast to Nihioka.
Journey along the island to Nihioka, where wellness unfolds between rice fields, sea views and a landscape that feels almost untouched.
03
Land · Cultural
Go Beyond the Resort.
Walk through ancient villages, rice fields and jungle paths. Meet the people whose traditions and daily life give Sumba its character.
04
Purpose in Practice
See What Hospitality Can Change.
Visit projects supported by The Sumba Foundation and see how education, health, water and community initiatives operate across the island.
05
Choose Your Edge
Find Your Own Wild.
Surf Occy’s Left, snorkel, paddle, hike to a waterfall, play padel or choose a quieter encounter with the ocean.
Only activities expressly listed in the offer inclusions are complimentary. Your Travel Designer can arrange additional private experiences.
Words From the Edge of Wildness
“There Is Genuinely Nothing Else Like This Anywhere.”
Guests repeatedly praise the personal service, cultural connection, food and the feeling that NIHI creates something deeper than an ordinary resort stay.
START PLANNING MY ESCAPERecognition
Travel + Leisure
World’s Best Hotel · TwiceCondé Nast Traveler
Indonesia’s Best Hotel · 2024World’s 50 Best
Hotel RecognitionForbes Travel
Edge List Winner
World’s Best Hotel · TwiceCondé Nast Traveler
Indonesia’s Best Hotel · 2024World’s 50 Best
Hotel RecognitionForbes Travel
Edge List Winner
Before You Go Wild
Everything You Need to Know.
Nothing You Do Not.
A Travel Designer will confirm your villa, exact saving and availability before you reserve.
How much can I save?+
The Great Escape provides an exclusive discount of up to 35%, subject to villa selection, travel dates and availability.
What is included?+
Three daily meals, non-alcoholic beverages, daily minibar replenishment, Happiest Hour, shared ground transfers, laundry, Wi-Fi and selected activities listed above.
Is the booking refundable?+
No. Full payment is required when reserving and the booking is non-refundable.
Can this be combined with another promotion?+
No. The offer is valid for new bookings only and cannot be combined with another offer.
Are all activities complimentary?+
No. Only activities expressly listed under the package inclusions are complimentary. Other experiences can be added with help from a Travel Designer.
How do I reach NIHI Sumba?+
Guests typically fly from Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport to Tambolaka Airport in Sumba. NIHI currently notes three daily flight options on this route.
How do I reserve the offer?+
Submit your preferred travel dates and party details. A NIHI Travel Designer will confirm suitable villas, pricing and availability.
The Great Escape
The World
Can Wait.
There are easier places to reach. There are more familiar places to stay. But there is only one Edge of Wildness.
Save up to 35%New bookings onlySubject to availability