Indonesia’s Sumba Island

On Indonesian’s Sumba Island, the former surfer’s retreat of NIHIWATU^® is being reborn as something wholly original. A world-class beach resort with an unmistakably local soul.

Travel & Leisure, USA, January 2015

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Ruggedly Luxurious Destination

Once the preserve of savvy surfers, NIHIWATU^® on the remote Indonesia island of Sumba has evolved into a ruggedly luxurious destination for the global jet set.

Hong Kong Tatler, Hong Kong, February 2015

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The Edge Of Wildness

They call it “the edge of wildness” and with good reason. Perched on the dramatic coastline of the Indonesian island of Sumba (a one-hour flight from Bali), NIHIWATU^® offers an exotic combination of remote location and understated hedonism.

In-Style Magazine, Australia, February 2015

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Rolling Palm And Papaya Trees

The resort’s slogan is “On the edge of wildness” and it does feel that at any moment the rolling palm and papaya trees could extend their reach and erase any trace of humanity.

Luxury Travel Magazine, Australia, April 2015

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Lost-World Island Of Sumba

This is a salutary tale for hotels in the 21st century - the story of a surf break with cult status that pulled on the hearstrings of a traveller with a conscience, who attracted a millionaire investor, who appealed to the fashion elite, who are all helping the lost-world island of Sumba flourish again.

Conde Nast Traveller, UK, March 2013

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Top Notch Social And Eco-Credentials

The resort’s social and eco-credentials are therefore top notch. Food miles are kept to a minimum: vegetables come of the resort's own organic market garden; meat from its chicken farm; fish from the sea.

The Daily Telegraph Luxury, 20 September 2014

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Luxury Travel Reinvigorated

NIHIWATU^® lies secreted in a tranquil corner of Indonesia. Among palm trees and surf, the conventions of luxury travel are being reinvigorated.

Quintessentially Asia, December 2014

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Beautiful And Pristine

NIHIWATU^® must be one of the most beautiful and pristine resorts on this planet.

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AWARDS 2015

NIHIWATU^® is the proud winner for the Best In Design Award at PURE 2015 as well as Destination Hotel Resort of the Year from Asia Spa Magazine 2015. Conde Nast Taveler - The World's Best Hotels Gold List 2016.

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