Title: Visit Sumba: Best of Sumba Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Sumba](https://expedia.com/Sumba-Hotels.d6055727.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Sumba](https://expedia.com/Sumba-Vacation-Rentals.d6055727.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Sumba](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Sumba.d6055727.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Sumba](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Sumba.d6055727.Car-Rental-Guide)[Sumba Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Sumba.d6055727.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Sumba ## Travel 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 ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6055727) - Sumba Hotel Deals - Vacation 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 $1,641 nightly $1,805 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Wanokaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Popular attractions Nihiwatu Beach and Nipi Lima are located ... [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%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 WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attraction Lembaga Studi & Pelestarian Budaya Sumba is located ... 7/10 Good! (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 Dec 1, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F14%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026&selected=44559835&PinnedHotelID=44559835&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055727) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F14%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026&selected=44559835&PinnedHotelID=44559835&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 $176 nightly $193 total Mar 26 - Mar 27 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Wanokaka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nipi Lima and Nihioka Spa Safari are ... 8/10 Very Good! (11 reviews) We spent 4 nights in a hanging villa with private pool 30 Dec to 3 Jan. The view was stunning and the staff were amazing. Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%2F2026&selected=28936901&PinnedHotelID=28936901&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055727) [See all 38 properties in Sumba](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%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 WiFi, and private pools. Popular attractions Nipi Lima and Nihioka Spa Safari are located nearby. [](https://expedia.com/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 vacation home in Palakahembi. Enjoy a beach locale, a fitness center, and a garden. [](https://expedia.com/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 vacation home in Mondu. Enjoy room service. [](https://expedia.com/Mondu-Hotels-Cemara-Beachfront-Suite-By-Zuzu.h109555694.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Sumba](https://expedia.com/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.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6055727&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01)[Feb 28 - Mar 1](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6055727&startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6055727&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-02-02)[Mar 1 - Mar 2](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6055727&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-02-02) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6055727&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6055727&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Lembaga Studi & Pelestarian Budaya Sumba You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Lembaga Studi & Pelestarian Budaya Sumba during your trip to Tambolaka. Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Lembaga-Studi-Pelestarian-Budaya-Sumba-Tambolaka.d553248621526914876.Vacation-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.com/Marosi-Beach-Nihiwatu.d553248635975970314.Vacation-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.com/Kerewei-Beach-Nihiwatu.d553248635975969826.Vacation-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.com/Watu-Bella-Beach-Nihiwatu.d833081571289567232.Vacation-Attraction) #### Lapopu Waterfall Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lapopu Waterfall during your travels in Wanokaka. [](https://expedia.com/Lapopu-Waterfall-Wanokaka.d553248635975970312.Vacation-Attraction) #### Waru Wora Village You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Waru Wora Village in Nihiwatu. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Waru-Wora-Village-Nihiwatu.d833081839152533504.Vacation-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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