NIHI Sumba

Best MICHELIN Hotels in Asia for Discovering Ancient Temples and Cultural Landmarks

"Beyond its world-class waves, this island escape hums with Sumba’s spirit and story — from megalithic tombs and sacred stone altars to the animist Marapu rituals still practiced in quiet reverence. Guests are invited into this cultural richness, whether riding sandalwood ponies along the beach or cooling off beneath the cascading Lapopu Waterfall, reached by a scenic 40-minute drive through Wanukaka Valley. Nature dazzles at every turn: from the electric-blue waters of Nihiwatu Bay to the emerald quilt of rice paddies beyond, in a living, breathing landscape where soul meets sky and wonder never tires." - Faye Bradley