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 ![Sumba](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/17ffb20256b7fa32febc78354aec2df3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sumba](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/a3bbf7a540b4faa6e78fff2e2e134ddf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by RebeccasRoutes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cb013d64c2171cd20928300577e3ab13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by RebeccasRoutes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cb013d64c2171cd20928300577e3ab13.jpg) ![Photo by RebeccasRoutes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/22340a2d140ee321b4dc5950dab90a10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by RebeccasRoutes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/22340a2d140ee321b4dc5950dab90a10.jpg) ![Photo by RebeccasRoutes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/71883e275d10a4d53ce6254ba8b465c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by RebeccasRoutes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/71883e275d10a4d53ce6254ba8b465c1.jpg) ## Visit Sumba Things to do - Top hotels in Sumba - Top Holiday Rentals in Sumba ![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 Bfast is a toast bread and coffee and all pictures are not what it is, everything is outdated and smell like humidity from the moment that we got ...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=29%2F12%2F2025&endDate=30%2F12%2F2025&selected=44559835&PinnedHotelID=44559835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055727) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F12%2F2025&endDate=30%2F12%2F2025&selected=44559835&PinnedHotelID=44559835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055727) ![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 £968 17 Dec - 18 Dec 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=17%2F12%2F2025&endDate=18%2F12%2F2025&selected=17680731&PinnedHotelID=17680731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055727) ![Lelewatu Resort Sumba](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28940000/28937000/28936901/057c4447_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lelewatu Resort Sumba Jl. Lelewatu No. 168 Wanokaka Nusa Tenggara Timur £112 16 Dec - 17 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Wanokaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nipi Lima and Nihioka Spa Safari are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (9 reviews) This resort has a beautiful and dramatic setting, built into a cliff overlooking the sea with individual plunge pools by each villa. You sleep to the sound of the waves beating on the rocks and enjoy beautiful sunsets. However, it is experiencing many problems with staff and service. We did not receive ... Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F12%2F2025&endDate=17%2F12%2F2025&selected=28936901&PinnedHotelID=28936901&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055727) [See all 33 properties in Sumba](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F12%2F2025&endDate=17%2F12%2F2025®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) ![Traditional style Bungalow with modern amenities, only 10km from Walakiri Beach!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112630000/112629600/112629565/9222ee06_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Traditional style Bungalow with modern amenities, only 10km from Walakiri Beach! Palakahembi Nusa Tenggara Tim. Stay at this holiday home in Palakahembi. Enjoy a fitness centre and air conditioning. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palakahembi-Hotels-Traditional-Style-Bungalow-With-Modern-Amenities.h112629565.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. 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