Sumba Island - Indonesia

Accomodation Overview

Welcome to luxury accommodation in unspoilt surrounds at Sumba Nautil Resort Hotel. Sure to amaze are our immaculate bungalows and gourmet 'wine and dining' in the heart of Indonesia's most traditional and beautiful islands.

Arriving for action or relaxation, you will feel at home. Trekking or horse riding through animist villages, viewing exotic festivals such as the Pasola, megalithic tombs, beautiful Ikat cloths, art and crafts. Surfing, game fishing, snorkeling or scuba diving, our beaches have it all.

Or you may simply prefer to relax by the pool, stroll through landscaped gardens and then enjoy the sunset from our stunning traditionally built bar and restaurant.

Sumba Nautil Resort is located on the remote southwestern coast of the island. The 55 minutes direct flight from Bali to Waingapu is followed by a 4 hour scenic trip from the airport to the resort. If you take one of the four weekly flights from Denpasar to Tambolaka, the scenic drive takes 2 hours.

Situated on sloping hills, our 7 secluded and luxurious bungalows offer a haven in an idyllic setting of Western comfort and stunning views. All bungalows at Sumba Nautil Resort are built in accordance with traditional pratices using local materials, traditional artifacts, with air-conditioning and large windows. The bungalows, hand-built by Indonesian craftsman, have a terrace offering spectacular views on the endless Indian Ocean with its dramatic cliffs and the sloping Sumbanese headlands.

The design of the bungalows is based on twin sharing, each with a king-size bed or twin beds, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, bathroom with hot water, mini-bar, electric kettle, and a safety deposit box.

Sumba Nautil Resort’s French owners Ali and Marie Jose take pride in a memorable dining experience. The traditional, Sumbanese spacious and airy restaurant offers a wide range of healthy breakfasts, light lunches and modern European cuisine enhanced with Asian influences for dinner.

A plethora of exciting tastes and resourceful innovations to the menus are presented by Marie Jose.

To complement your meal, choose a unique bottle from our extensive wine list, offering a wide selection of fine wines from all over the world.