Nihiwatu
Resort in Indonesia was named the world’s best hotel by Travel +
Leisure in its annual World’s Best Awards. The former surf retreat on
the remote little-known island of Sumba includes 28 villas, each
equipped with a private pool, as well as an all-day treetop spa, an
equestrian center, and a beach restaurant, where they serve a variety of
healthy dishes cooked over an open fire. In high season, one night in
this hotel will come to $12,000. The hotel’s guests can enjoy sunset
horse riding, surfing, exploration of local hidden waterfalls and the
breath-taking views of rice fields. See what the best hotel in the world
looks like.
Welcome
to Nihiwatu – the luxury Indonesian island resort ranked best hotel in
the world in Travel + Leisure’s annual World’s Best Awards.
1.Guests at Nihiwatu are surrounded by nature at its most beautiful and decor at its most restfully opulent.
2.Nestled
on Sumba island overlooking the turquoise Indian ocean, Nihiwatu
(pictured) boats lush vegetation and rolling yellow sands
3.The
lavish beach resort commands up to £9,300 a night for an estate at high
season, or £500 a night for 2-bedroom villa in low season.
4.The
heavenly all-day spa offers a full range of treatments including
facials, massages and manicures, all to the tune of the ocean waves.
5.A
private dining experience with a glorious view, serving up healthy
bush-cooked cuisine and strewn with flowers, reeds and candles.
6.Kanatar
Sumba House, one of the residences complete with a private pool, a
sunbathing deck, and a spacious outside entertainment area.
7.The
whole complex overlooks an idyllic 2.5 km private beach (pictured), set
within 567 acres of carefully protected natural reserve.
8.The decor comprises polished hardwood floors, fringe-trimmed roofs and four poster beds shrouded in elegant mosquito netting
9.The
Bao Boathouse – from where guests can enjoy world-class surfing on
Sumba’s famous ‘Occy’s Left’ wave – serves snacks and drinks
10.The
spectacular Cliffside Bale villa, elevated above the sea, provides a
little nook for daytime sun gazing or night-time star spotting
11.Nihiwatu
was first established in 1988 by an American surfer and his German wife
as a ten-room surf retreat. Pictured – the Cliffside villa
12.It
was gradually developed and upgraded, and then purchased in 2012 by
U.S. entrepreneur Chris Burch. Pictured – the Marangga pool
13.The
rustic Kasambi Estate (pictured) has a prime position for surf
enthusists who want to keep a close eye on the movements of the waves
14.The
sprawling family villa, decorated with hues of cream and yellow, has
floor-to-ceiling glass panels which look out to the trees and sand
15.Owner
Chris Burch says: ‘Hospitality-centric luxury has changed. It is more
than just the finer touches’. Pictured, one of the infinity pools
16.Burch
added: ‘It has evolved to a custom itinerary, a personal journey,
unexpected experiences, and a curiosity for the unknown’
17.Sumba
island is twice the size of tourist-favourite Bali and a 50-minute
plane journey away, but is considerably less busy in comparison
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