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Surf World Famous ‘Occy’s Left’ at NIHI Sumba

NIHI Sumba is a very special resort, standing well apart from the crowd. Having been voted the “Worlds Best Hotel” for 2 years running, NIHI Sumba offers an unforgettable luxury surfing experience that is unmatched by any other resort in Indonesia. Located in remote Sumba, NIHI sits beautifully in the rugged natural landscape. This is true luxury a world away from the stress of normal life.

NIHI Sumba is blessed with exclusive access to ‘Occy’s Left’, named after legendary surfer Mark Occiluppo. The wave has increased in popularity at the same rate as the resort, so to keep the crowds low and the line up clear for NIHIs guests, there is a limit of 12 surfers in the resort at any time. This guarantees you as many waves as you can handle!

The Resort

With a total of 27 incredibly luxurious villas spread over 2.5 kilometers of private beach, set in over 270 hectares of lush natural landscape, NIHI Sumba is a tropical oasis of luxury and calm. The resort is intimately connected with the land that it lies in, with over 93% of the 320 resort staff coming from Sumba. This provides much-needed work opportunities for these remote communities. The range of villa options on offer will cater for all tastes and offer unparalleled luxury.

The resort has 5 dining options available to all guests with in-room dining being available on request. The possibilities are endless with a wide range of activities, luxury spa experiences, and even an onsite chocolate factory!

Waves at NIHI Sumba

NIHI Sumba lays claim to having some incredible waves in the local area, the star of the show is ‘Occy’s Left’, the 2-300m left-hander that breaks directly in front of the resort. ‘Occy’s Left’ is fully private for the guests of the resort with a limit of only 12 surfers being onsite at any time. The wave is popular for its character, changing with swell, tide, and wind. One thing that is guaranteed, you will have uncrowded Indo!

The expert surf team is available to guide you to the other waves in the area. Rua, a soft a-frame for when Occy’s is too big. Kerewei, perfect for practicing turns with a beginners section on the inside. The Hole is a swell sucking peak, that is usually 2-3 times the size of ‘Occy’s’! The team will always guide you to the best waves for your level and the conditions.

Why We Love NIHI Sumba

The resort’s private wave, ‘Occy’s Left’. It is a really high-quality left-hander and with the 12 surfer limit, is never crowded.

The extensive range of villas on offer. The unique designs mean there is something for every taste!

The remote beauty of Sumba. Unlike any other part of Indonesia, the resort sits in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Ready to surf in Sumba?

The Villas

NINI Sumba offers a range of 1 – 5 bedroom villas and residences. Each villa has been individually designed with comfort and luxury finishings in mind. All have been constructed using local and sustainable building materials where possible!

The villas all are fully air-conditioned, have their one terraces with most having their own private pools. All villas give a feeling of privacy and space, with the unique styling and incredible views making NIHI Sumba an incredibly special resort.

One Bedroom Villas

Two Bedroom Villas

Three-Four Bedroom Villas

Five+ Bedroom Villas

The Cuisine

At NIHI Sumba, they take great pride in the cuisine that is served up. All guests are welcome to enjoy 3 meals daily with snacks in all booked packages. All dining venues offer a la carte menus and seating is at individual tables. Special events, twice weekly, are served and seated in family-style tradition. Exceptional private dining experiences and events are also available including BBQ and romantic dining!

The resort has 5 beautiful dining locations onsite. Ombak, the main sandy-floored restaurant, and bar, serving daily a la carte breakfast and dinner with a choice of Indonesian or International cuisine. Nio Beach Club, open for lunch daily, serving the grilled catch of the day. For snacks and Sushi, Boat House, Menara, and Kaboku are all open throughout the day for you!

Activities

NIHI Sumba offers a wide range of activities to keep you occupied when you’re not in the surf! The resort has daily yoga classes, stand-up paddle tours, local village visits, guided hikes, waterfall excursions, and many more. Sumba is famous for having wild horses and there is a full equestrian program available, this is an unmissable experience. NIHI Sumba’s range of activities will have something for everyone!

Wellness

Let the experienced Sumbanese spa team take away all of your worries with their full range of massages and therapies. Using the most luxurious natural ingredients and pure essential oils, the team will be able to put you into a state of deep relaxation and rejuvenation. A full range of traditional and modern massage techniques are available for guests.

Kids Activities

NIHI Sumba welcomes your entire family! There is plenty of space for kids ages toddler to teen to safely romp and roam. From organised activities to quality time in your private villa, you can decide how busy to keep your clan. The resort aims to delight your child by creating memories that last well beyond your stay with them, with a focus on engaging and immersive experiences that foster a respect for the environment.

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Surf World Famous ‘Occy’s Left’ at NIHI Sumba

NIHI Sumba is a very special resort, standing well apart from the crowd. Having been voted the “Worlds Best Hotel” for 2 years running, NIHI Sumba offers an unforgettable luxury surfing experience that is unmatched by any other resort in Indonesia. Located in remote Sumba, NIHI sits beautifully in the rugged natural landscape. This is true luxury a world away from the stress of normal life.

NIHI Sumba is blessed with exclusive access to ‘Occy’s Left’, named after legendary surfer Mark Occiluppo. The wave has increased in popularity at the same rate as the resort, so to keep the crowds low and the line up clear for NIHIs guests, there is a limit of 12 surfers in the resort at any time. This guarantees you as many waves as you can handle!

The Resort

With a total of 27 incredibly luxurious villas spread over 2.5 kilometers of private beach, set in over 270 hectares of lush natural landscape, NIHI Sumba is a tropical oasis of luxury and calm. The resort is intimately connected with the land that it lies in, with over 93% of the 320 resort staff coming from Sumba. This provides much-needed work opportunities for these remote communities. The range of villa options on offer will cater for all tastes and offer unparalleled luxury.

The resort has 5 dining options available to all guests with in-room dining being available on request. The possibilities are endless with a wide range of activities, luxury spa experiences, and even an onsite chocolate factory!

Waves at NIHI Sumba

NIHI Sumba lays claim to having some incredible waves in the local area, the star of the show is ‘Occy’s Left’, the 2-300m left-hander that breaks directly in front of the resort. ‘Occy’s Left’ is fully private for the guests of the resort with a limit of only 12 surfers being onsite at any time. The wave is popular for its character, changing with swell, tide, and wind. One thing that is guaranteed, you will have uncrowded Indo!

The expert surf team is available to guide you to the other waves in the area. Rua, a soft a-frame for when Occy’s is too big. Kerewei, perfect for practicing turns with a beginners section on the inside. The Hole is a swell sucking peak, that is usually 2-3 times the size of ‘Occy’s’! The team will always guide you to the best waves for your level and the conditions.

Why We Love NIHI Sumba

The resort’s private wave, ‘Occy’s Left’. It is a really high-quality left-hander and with the 12 surfer limit, is never crowded.

The extensive range of villas on offer. The unique designs mean there is something for every taste!

The remote beauty of Sumba. Unlike any other part of Indonesia, the resort sits in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Ready to surf in Sumba?

The Villas

NINI Sumba offers a range of 1 – 5 bedroom villas and residences. Each villa has been individually designed with comfort and luxury finishings in mind. All have been constructed using local and sustainable building materials where possible!

The villas all are fully air-conditioned, have their one terraces with most having their own private pools. All villas give a feeling of privacy and space, with the unique styling and incredible views making NIHI Sumba an incredibly special resort.

One Bedroom Villas

Two Bedroom Villas

Three-Four Bedroom Villas

Five+ Bedroom Villas

The Cuisine

At NIHI Sumba, they take great pride in the cuisine that is served up. All guests are welcome to enjoy 3 meals daily with snacks in all booked packages. All dining venues offer a la carte menus and seating is at individual tables. Special events, twice weekly, are served and seated in family-style tradition. Exceptional private dining experiences and events are also available including BBQ and romantic dining!

The resort has 5 beautiful dining locations onsite. Ombak, the main sandy-floored restaurant, and bar, serving daily a la carte breakfast and dinner with a choice of Indonesian or International cuisine. Nio Beach Club, open for lunch daily, serving the grilled catch of the day. For snacks and Sushi, Boat House, Menara, and Kaboku are all open throughout the day for you!

Activities

NIHI Sumba offers a wide range of activities to keep you occupied when you’re not in the surf! The resort has daily yoga classes, stand-up paddle tours, local village visits, guided hikes, waterfall excursions, and many more. Sumba is famous for having wild horses and there is a full equestrian program available, this is an unmissable experience. NIHI Sumba’s range of activities will have something for everyone!

Wellness

Let the experienced Sumbanese spa team take away all of your worries with their full range of massages and therapies. Using the most luxurious natural ingredients and pure essential oils, the team will be able to put you into a state of deep relaxation and rejuvenation. A full range of traditional and modern massage techniques are available for guests.

Kids Activities

NIHI Sumba welcomes your entire family! There is plenty of space for kids ages toddler to teen to safely romp and roam. From organised activities to quality time in your private villa, you can decide how busy to keep your clan. The resort aims to delight your child by creating memories that last well beyond your stay with them, with a focus on engaging and immersive experiences that foster a respect for the environment, build upon the adventures of travel, and develop a curiosity for discovery.

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Customer Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Omar AlJammaz 03/07/23

TrustPilot
Great travel options, great customer support, simplifying planing process.
Looking forward for my next trip.

Nina Ross 03/08/23

TrustPilot
Awesome holiday to Hudhuranfushi. Giulia was very helpful and quick to respond and overall we were very impressed with Awave Travel.
Lohi's is a private, on site, awesome left hander that just kept giving. Also had options of 2 daily surf boat trips that went to other local breaks such as Sultans, Ninja's, Cokes, Jails. The surf team are amazing and we scored great waves the whole time we were there.
Stayed in a Sunset family beach villa which was perfect for a family of 4, then upgraded for the last 3 nights to Ocean Villas, both great for different reasons!
Island staff are so helpful and welcoming, and there's a good variety of food options available. Lots of other things to do such as paddleboarding, jet ski-ing, spa treatments, yoga and amazing snorkelling - with sharks, turtles and rays! We also hired bikes to get around and do morning surf checks!
An amazing trip, thank you Awave and Hudhuranfushi!

Seb Speck 25/06/23

TrustPilot
We had an amazing time on the Mentawai islands booked through Awave Travel.
Giulia was very helpful and available at all times during the booking process. And we had the best time on the Mentawais on the Maki Boat. The staff were amazing. Raul the surf guide was very helpful, friendly and coached us on the waves. Kaique the photographer produced top quality pictures and videos from the water, boat and drone.
Overall very happy and would highly recommend it.

Tom Ward 18/06/23

TrustPilot
We charted Seafarer for a 10 day trip in the Maldives. We booked with AWAVE about 12 months before. James was super helpful, really responsive and just easy to deal with. We even made a very last minute change to go to the central atolls which he arranged pretty much straight away. The trip itself was unreal, great surf, amazing wildlife and scenery. If you’re thinking about a surf charter, do it and book through these guys!

Natasha Gronski 06/08/23

TrustPilot
Awave Travel is the best surf travel agency I have ever booked! They are very professional and responsive to my inquiries and are able to match me with a surf trip appropriate to my interests and skill level. They have an outstanding relationship and reputation with the resorts that they work with, which makes a difference in the consumer experience. Above all, the Awave staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the areas they recommend, as they have actually surfed the spots and stayed at the resorts. For anyone who wants a hassle-free, no worries, relaxing and fun surf adventure, Awave Travel is the way to go!

David 05/29/23

TrustPilot
8 of us stayed at Hudhuranfushi for my 50th birthday celebration. The resort and services were amazing. James and the team at AWAVE stayed in contact from the beginning to end to ensure we had everything we needed. Great experience. Definitely looking forward to booking our next trip with AWAVE in the near future.

Alexandra Franz 05/31/23

TrustPilot
We spent amazing days in Morocco in Amouage. Was an amazing stay and the full surf package offered by AWAVE was great.
All the people were very nice and coaches were amazing. Booking was very smooth, answered all my questions and they took care of everything.
I took the coaching package and had a great time and learning. The teacher was great, very patient and explained everything very nice and calm. Felt safe all the time and had a lot of fun as well.
My boyfriend had the guiding package and he also had a great time. He was always taken to the spots that fitted his level and enjoyed the full when conditions were nice.

Alex Reuter 05/22/23

TrustPilot
We stayed at Ayada in Maldives and I can't be more complimentary of AWAVE! Awesome and patient advise over whatsapp on which resort to go to with extremely details local knowledge on surf conditions, wave spots, resort quality, which atolls to go to, etc. I followed their recommendation and it was spot on. Easy booking on short notice before the trip, can't thank James enough!

Stewart Cropp 05/19/23

TrustPilot
Our remarkable trip was 12 months in the planning.it was awkward to organize because there was so many people coming and going over our two week chartered cruise.
I can’t speak highly enough of AWAVE and more to the point ,the wonderful Giulia Manfrini. She is so caring and sweet and far above and beyond any travel consultant that I have ever worked with
Thankyou Giulia for all your prompt answers to my gazillion questions
You are “Simply the best”.
Now onto the Carpe Diem
The trip of a lifetime was had by all 20 of us
The Captain and crew worked tirelessly to pander to our every whim
They would not allow us to lift a finger
Our Barmen Shawn and Cook ( still can’t pronounce his name ) were superb, the food was first class and varied and the alcohol flowed like a river
Our Surf guide “Seppe” found waves for us every day except for two while we travelled deep into the central Attols
We were greatful for the rest
We snorkeled with the sharks and visited uninhabited Islands spent an afternoon being spoiled at a high class resort .
All in all an Awsome trip

Diane 05/11/23

TrustPilot
James helped us organize our trip in April for my partner and I in the Mentawai.
First, lets discuss the service : James was super clear and reactive. We received a list of resorts with different price ranges and he provided all the elements for us to decide based on our needs and budget. We felt very supported for the organization and we even received so advices few days before leaving for packing.
I was a bit afraid as i'm not a good surfer so i reach out many times to understand how I could still try and learn and James always replied very quick and with all the info i need.
Then when we arrive : it was super well organized, everything went smooth and we fell in love with the place and people. We can tell they really worked on their resort selection and travel organization and we trust our next adventure will be as qualitative.
Already recommended their service ;).
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