| Nihiwatu Resort - Where
less is more than enough
Immerse yourself in splendid isolation
in the most unspoiled region of the Indonesian
Archipelago. The Nihiwatu property is 438 acres
of dense tropical forest, rice terraces and grasslands,
wrapped around the two and half kilometer long
Nihiwatu beach. This world-class beach is protected
on both ends by cliffs and headlands ensuring
total exclusivity for our guests.
Tucked amongst the trees of this remote island
are just six luxury bungalows and two villas that
offer complete solitude and comfort, together
with everything one needs in an idyllic tropical
setting. At Nihiwatu your sanctuary is superbly
outfitted in contemporary Indonesian style using
local materials, traditional art and thatched
roofs, with air-conditioning and large sliding
glass doors. The bungalows and villas, hand-built
by Indonesian craftsman, have balcony vistas stretching
the full length of the beach, the sea and the
headlands beyond. Nearby there are open living
and dining rooms, a cliff-top bar and a communications
center for those who need to stay in touch with
the outside world. We also have massage and body
treatments available at our Jungle Spa to rejuvenate
the body and soul. At Nihiwatu we take pride in
providing memorable dining and personalized service,
and ensuring that every guest's wishes are fulfilled.
At Nihiwatu the service is as special
as the environment in which it is offered. Our
limited number of guests allows you maximum use
of the facilities and the opportunity to savor
all the privacy and seclusion that Nihiwatu has
to offer.
The restaurant and open-air dinning pavilions
overlook the sea and beach. Our chefs' daily blackboard
creations use only fresh homegrown vegetables,
imported meats and our catch of the day.
Guests enjoy a sampling of local and international
cuisine including savory soups, barbequed fish,
and fresh fruits. We also provide free coffee,
tea and cakes at anytime and anywhere you want
it. We are usually able to accommodate special
diet needs if guests give us adequate advance
notice.
Breakfast and lunch are served throughout most
of the day but dinner is a special affair. Appetizers
are served at the bar and when everyone sits down
at the long tables for dinner they all share stories
and conversation. Meal time really becomes a gathering
of friends.
Our bar is dramatically positioned on a cliff's
edge with sweeping views of the sea, surf and
the spectacular sunsets. The bar is fully stocked
with a wide range of spirits and a selection of
fine wines from Europe, North and South America
and Australia.
At sunset it becomes the pre-dinner meeting place
where guests share their exploits and adventures
of the day. After dinner it can become quite a
lively place, where often times the truth will
not get in the way of a good story.
Our swimming pool area is located on a hilltop
overlooking the beach and sea. The spectacular
views from this location seen over the disappearing
horizon-line pool make this a very special place
to be.
We have positioned our outdoor "Jungle Spa"
just above the beach to allow for privacy and
great views. A full range of massage and body
treatments are available to you which, when coupled
with the sound of the surf that is only meters
away, will definitely soothe both your body and
soul.
Nihiwatu is showing by example that a small tourism
project that is well managed, with sensitivity
towards the environment, its neighbors and their
culture, can make a positive contribution to the
surrounding society without necessarily destroying
its unique culture.
Nihiwatu is proud to have established the Sumba
Foundation, whose goals are to alleviate poverty
on the island. Positive contributions are and
will continue to be made by Nihiwatu, to the people
of the area.
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