Title: Sumba Travel Guide: Best of Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Sumba](https://expedia.co.uk/Sumba-Hotels.d6055727.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Sumba](https://expedia.co.uk/Sumba-Holiday-Rentals.d6055727.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Sumba](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Sumba.d6055727.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Sumba Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sumba.d6055727.Car-Hire-Guide)[Sumba Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Sumba.d6055727.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Sumba Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Indonesia, Sumba, tropical beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055727/71d6ab48-a34f-4dd0-9aa9-eb7904d6ca6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Indonesia, Sumba, tropical beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055727/71d6ab48-a34f-4dd0-9aa9-eb7904d6ca6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunset beach ride at Nihiwatu Resort, Sumba. Sumba is a fairly remote island in south eastern Indonesia. Nihiwatu is a luxury resort that offers a pristine coast line, perfect swells for surfing, and phenomenal service. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635947280280/cec23e27-0cbc-4021-a339-4d3bc881448a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Drone footage from Nihiwatu Resort in Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Sumba is a fairly remote island in south eastern Indonesia. Nihiwatu is a luxury resort that offers a pristine coast line, perfect swells for surfing, and phenomenal service. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635947280280/e464a465-c082-46ec-b3fa-4c15d0f8cd83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Drone footage from Nihiwatu Resort in Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Sumba is a fairly remote island in south eastern Indonesia. Nihiwatu is a luxury resort that offers a pristine coast line, perfect swells for surfing, and phenomenal service. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055727/de066352-6c01-44dd-9d11-230c2a6ee020.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Sumba Things to do - Top hotels in Sumba - Top Holiday Rentals in Sumba ![NIHI Sumba - member Leading Hotels of the World](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17690000/17680800/17680731/b52043f0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### NIHI Sumba - member Leading Hotels of the World Desa Hobawawi Wanokaka Sumba £1,224 2 Feb - 3 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Wanokaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Popular attractions Nihiwatu Beach and Nipi Lima are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews) The Best in the World This absolutely the best hotel I've stayed with, no wonder it is rated to be among The Best in The World. The property, views, experience, service are just beyond exceptional. It was absolutely The Best at every aspect of it. Every moment, every experience was very unique at its emotions, quality ... Reviewed on 4 Jan 2023 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F02%2F2026&endDate=03%2F02%2F2026&selected=17680731&PinnedHotelID=17680731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055727) ![Hotel Pasola](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44560000/44559900/44559835/c014d143_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Pasola Jl. Soeharto Tambolaka Stay at this B&B in Tambolaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attraction Lembaga Studi & Pelestarian Budaya Sumba is located ... 6.8/10 (7 reviews) This place is sooooo convenient as it’s 5 mins walking to the airport, don’t recommend to stay more than a night, it’s like a crappy motel 8 in US. Bfast is a toast bread and coffee and all pictures are not what it is, everything is outdated and smell like humidity from the moment that we got ... Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=44559835&PinnedHotelID=44559835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055727) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=44559835&PinnedHotelID=44559835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055727) ![Sima Sumba Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91250000/91246000/91245961/1f993f0b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sima Sumba Hotel Jalan Raja Yohanes Ngongo Bani Tambolaka Stay at this spa hotel in Tambolaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Lembaga Studi & Pelestarian Budaya Sumba is located ... 7.6/10 Good! (6 reviews) Prijzen in het restaurant waren enorm duur. Volledig buiten proporties. Bedkussens te dik ik werd wakker met nekpijn Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=91245961&PinnedHotelID=91245961&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055727) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=91245961&PinnedHotelID=91245961&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055727) [See all 35 properties in Sumba](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=31%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6055727) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Umarato Villa Sumba - 4 Bedroom Private Villa with Infinity Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103670000/103662200/103662123/4f8277f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Umarato Villa Sumba - 4 Bedroom Private Villa with Infinity Pool Rua East Nusa Tenggara Stay at this villa in Wanokaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and private pools. Popular attractions Nipi Lima and Nihioka Spa Safari are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wanokaka-Hotels-Umarato-Villa-Sumba-4-Bedroom-Private-Villa-With-Infinity-Pool.h103662123.Hotel-Information) ![SUMBA PARADISE ATLANTIS BUNGALLOW!!! The Place of Heaven in the Earth Paradise !](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119580000/119576900/119576811/f85cdaab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SUMBA PARADISE ATLANTIS BUNGALLOW!!! The Place of Heaven in the Earth Paradise ! Nusa Tenggara Timur Nusa Tenggara Timur Stay at this holiday home in Palakahembi. Enjoy a beach locale, a fitness centre and a garden. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palakahembi-Hotels-SUMBA-PARADISE-ATLANTIS-BUNGALLOW-The-Place-Of-Heaven-In-The-Earth-Paradise.h119576811.Hotel-Information) ![Cemara Beachfront Suite By Zuzu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109560000/109555700/109555694/511d12af_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cemara Beachfront Suite By Zuzu Mondu, Kanatang, East Sumba Regency Mondu East Nusa Tenggara Stay at this holiday home in Mondu. Enjoy room service. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mondu-Hotels-Cemara-Beachfront-Suite-By-Zuzu.h109555694.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Sumba](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6055727&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Sumba hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6055727&startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31)[30 Jan - 31 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6055727&startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6055727&startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01)[31 Jan - 1 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6055727&startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6055727&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026)[30 Jan - 1 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6055727&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Lembaga Studi & Pelestarian Budaya Sumba You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Lembaga Studi & Pelestarian Budaya Sumba in Tambolaka. Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lembaga-Studi-Pelestarian-Budaya-Sumba-Tambolaka.d553248621526914876.Attraction) #### Marosi Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Marosi Beach during your trip to Nihiwatu? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marosi-Beach-Nihiwatu.d553248635975970314.Attraction) #### Kerewei Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kerewei Beach during your trip to Nihiwatu? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kerewei-Beach-Nihiwatu.d553248635975969826.Attraction) #### Tarakaha Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Tarakaha Beach during your trip to Nihiwatu? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarakaha-Beach-Nihiwatu.d833081435333320704.Attraction) #### Laiwangi Wanggameti National Park Explore the great outdoors at Laiwangi Wanggameti National Park, a lovely green space in Tarimbang. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Laiwangi-Wanggameti-National-Park-Tarimbang.d553248621562597482.Attraction) #### Watu Bella Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Watu Bella Beach during your trip to Nihiwatu? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Watu-Bella-Beach-Nihiwatu.d833081571289567232.Attraction) ## Cities near Sumba ![Waikuri Lagoon Panorama. West Sumba, Indonesia. Taken with a drone in May 2025](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3478/fd44ced5-220c-4167-aad6-c26fe007a1f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tambolaka ![Hill in Sumba island at night, Indonesia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3782/b8633332-db78-4cbd-9f07-c1583e764808.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Waingapu ![Sunset beach ride at Nihiwatu Resort, Sumba. Sumba is a fairly remote island in south eastern Indonesia. 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