NIHI Sumba

A once-in-a-lifetime destination! Everything was perfect — the room, facilities, service, and the staff. Every moment was truly moving. Especially, all the resort staff were incredibly kind and provided outstanding service. The spa experience was the best I’ve ever had in my life. We created such happy memories with our child. I hope we can return again soon.

Uma experiência única na vida! Não se trata só de viajar, trata se de encher o coração e ganhar muito! Saímos mais ricos, mais humanos e mais felizes. O hotel é especial em tudo, desde o quarto aos restaurantes, a comida, a limpeza, a conexão com a natureza e a beleza única ! Nem tenho palavras para as pessoas ! Todo o staff é de uma bondade, eficiência , fazem nos sentir em família ! O Marthen, o Raju, a Paula, o Daniel , não consigo descrever nem ha palavras para a magia que fazem ! A diretora geral, Sabine , SUPER ! Não sei como posso agradecer a todos tudo o que vivemos e sentimos neste sitio mágico !! Toda a gente devia conseguir conhecer ! The edge of wildness para mim seria mais “the edge of magic”. Este pequeno paraíso vale tudo !!

Nihi Sumba is magnificent! The property is unique with a 2 km private beach and wild horses. The service and food were gourmet quality! The general manager Sabrina made sure all needs and wants were satisfied to perfection. The ceo James Mcbride was energetic and a superb host. Our villa was like no other overlooking the ocean from our private infinity pool. My guru experience was transformative! Best property we have been too!

We spent 4 days at NIHI as part of our honeymoon and we wish we could have stayed for much longer! We fit plenty in to our time there - surfing, spa treatments, and great food were highlights- but look forward to coming back to do everything else they have to offer. Our villa was incredible and Marthen and Raju truly made our stay as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.

We visited Nihi in February for our honeymoon, combined with the Equine Retreat, and it's incredibly difficult to put into words just how truly extraordinary this place is. My husband and I have traveled extensively and stayed in some amazing locations, but Nihi is in a league of its own. The service is unparalleled, the people are some of the kindest and most genuine we’ve ever met, and the villa we stayed in was flawless. The grounds themselves feel like something out of a fairytale. The food is beyond compare—it's like dining at an unlimited Michelin-star restaurant. I will honestly never get over this place; it truly is the epitome of heaven on earth. We will absolutely be back. As someone who loves horses, it was especially incredible to be at a hotel with its own herd. It’s clear that Evelien, the stable manager (and general legend), has an immense love for the horses, which makes the experience even more special. There is so many incredible people to name but they also include Arfin and Adji. Thank you Nihi for giving us the best and most memorable holiday of our lives.

I have always struggled to trust horses since a traumatic experience as a child, which left me scarred. That fear stayed with me for years — a shadow that kept me admiring horses from afar but never feeling truly comfortable around them. So, when I arrived at NIHI for the Equine Intuitive Retreat, I wasn’t sure what to expect — only that it would take a leap of faith to face my fears Meeting Carol changed everything. She is truly one of a kind — her ability to connect with the horses felt almost magical, completely in tune with NIHI’s peaceful surroundings. In our first session, I found myself in tears — not from fear, but from an overwhelming sense of release. Carol introduced me to Marley, a horse chosen specifically for me, and over the next four days, I slowly learned to let go of my anxiety and rebuild my trust. What also struck me was NIHI’s incredible approach to their horses, guided by stable manager Evelien. Her philosophy of allowing the horses to be free spirits — rather than controlling them — was unlike anything I had ever seen. It created this sense of harmony and calm that allowed me to connect with Marley in a way I never thought possible. As a female pilot in the UAE, I’m used to working in a fast-paced, male-dominated environment where I must project confidence and control. At NIHI, I had to embrace vulnerability — to trust Carol and Marley, to let them guide me — and it was one of the most powerful experiences of my life. I left feeling stronger, calmer, and with a newfound respect for the incredible bond between humans and horses.