The Elite Island Resort in Indonesia has been recognized by the publication Travel + Leisure as the best hotel in the world in the annual ranking of the World’s Best Awards. Nihivatu (Nihiwatu), former known as a refuge for surfers on the obscure island of Sumba, includes 8 villas, each with a private plunge pool, as well as non-stop spa on wood, an equestrian center and a beachfront restaurant, serving healthy dishes, cooked on fire.In high season, one night in this hotel will cost $12 000. Guests can enjoy horse riding at sunset, world-class surfing, exploring the local hidden waterfalls and the stunning views of the rice plantations. The total area of the island of Sumba equals to two islands of Bali, but it is almost not built up. Nihivatu won a special prize in the competition thanks to the close ties with the local population and the almost imperceptible impact on the ecology of the island.
Welcome to Nihivatu.
Nihivatu was opened by an American surfer and his wife from Germany in 1988. At first, it was a hotel for surfers and there were only ten rooms, but it gradually evolved into a more elite place. In 2012, it was bought by an American entrepreneur, Chris Birch. “The luxury hospitality changed. This is more than just the finest details. It has evolved into a private path, personal journey, an unexpected experience and curiosity of the unknown “, – said the current owner of the elite resort.
The guests of the island are surrounded with a wonderful nature. Local fruits are used in the decor here.
Yellow sand, bright greenery, all this you can find on the shores of the Indian Ocean.
One night in Nihivatu, during the high season costs $12 000, and in the off-season – $ 650 for a double room.
The spa offers a full range of services under the sound of the surf, including face masks, massages and manicures.
Enjoy a delightful romantic dinner with stunning sea views and with healthy dishes, cooked on an open fire, surrounded by flowers and candles.
The Kanatar Sumba House is one of the resort’s villas, which has a private pool, sun deck and spacious interior area.
The whole complex overlooks the idyllic private beach stretching 2.5 kilometers, which is situated on the territory of the strictly protected nature reserve.
The decor includes lacquered floors made of hardwood, roof made of natural materials and elegant tailored mosquito nets, covering the luxurious beds.
You can have a bite or drink something in the Bao Boathouse’s boat cabin and, of course, you can take a surfboard to ride the famous local waves.
The magnificent Cliffside Bale villa is located on the sea. Its bedroom is an observation deck from where you can watch the sunset and look at the waves of the sea.
A view of the same bedroom but from the other side.
Pool Marangga.
The Kasambi Estate villa is ideal for surfers, as it allows them to observe the movement of the waves.
The Family villa is decorated in beige and yellow tones and is equipped with panoramic windows, overlooking the trees and the sand.
One of the “endless” pools.
Here’s how it looks from the other side. From a certain angle it seems that the pool has no edges and smoothly merges with the sea.
If there is a paradise on earth, it is likely there.