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“A stunning island escape, championing local art & cuisine from the organic farm, all in tandem with the community. Slick spaces feature modern art, traditional textiles & crafts and unique experiences abound; the visionary French owners seek to inspire creatives & explorers of all ages. Magnificent.”

“A stunning island escape, championing local art & cuisine from the organic farm, all in tandem with the community. Slick spaces feature modern art, traditional textiles & crafts and unique experiences abound; the visionary French owners seek to inspire creatives & explorers of all ages. Magnificent.”

Recommended For

  • Eco break
  • Strong eco credentials include an organic farm, community outreach, green villa roofs, water treatment & no plastic packaging
  • Families
  • A family holiday dream, with large villas, a superb kids club and fun activities galore
  • Great walks
  • Follow hiking trails on paper maps towards the island's interior to discover shimmering waterfalls and colourful birdlife
  • Learning
  • Join village elders for tours of their communities, enriching your stay with an understanding of local customs
  • Yoga
  • Start your day with yoga or pilates on the beach, in the pavilion or on the clifftops overlooking the sea
  • Fishing
  • Hop aboard a hand-carved boat for a traditional fishing trip, grilling your catch upon your return
  • Riding
  • Sumba's sandalwood horses are marvellous, and guided rides are a highlight for guests of all ages
  • Art Classes
  • Check out the creative workshops of the arts residency programme, which champions local craft
  • Cycling
  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
  • Mountain biking
  • Surfing
  • Designer
  • Bitte Design Studio led the interiors in collaboration with craftspeople from Sumba; the resort works closely with the community
  • Artworks
  • Artworks by French-Indonesian painter Ines Katamso, textiles by Sumba artisans & pieces on Marapu culture by Indonesian artists
  • Kids Club
  • The Little Adventurers club offers riding, cooking, art classes & farming workshops for kids up to the age of 12
  • Owner managed
  • French owners Fabrice and Evguenia Ivara are very much involved with the resort
  • Restaurant
  • Casual dining Explorer's Beach Club and gourmet fare at the Julang restaurant
  • On an island
  • On the remote island of Sumba, fifty minutes' flight from Bali
  • Family Suites
  • All villas have at least two bedrooms, plus private pools
  • Spa
  • Experience healing treatments at the Malala Spa
  • Self catering to rent
  • Villas have well-equipped kitchens
  • Cinema
  • Outdoor cinema at the beach club
  • Private Pool
  • Villas have private pools
  • Landmark
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Boutique
  • Sea Views
  • On the beach
  • Organic food
  • Lively
  • Barefoot Luxury
  • Outstanding location
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Full of character
  • Good wine list
  • House party feel
  • Luxury
  • 5* Luxury
  • Wellbeing
  • Contemporary
  • Child friendly
  • Charming
  • Quirky
  • Romantic
  • Views
  • Secluded setting
  • Gym
  • Gourmet
  • Chic
  • Eco

Facilities

  • Kids Club
  • The Little Adventurers club offers riding, cooking, art classes & farming workshops for kids up to the age of 12
  • Swimming Pool
  • 33-metre infinity pool and a more child-friendly pool at the Explorer's Beach Club
  • Restaurant
  • Casual dining Explorer's Beach Club and gourmet fare at the Julang restaurant
  • Bar
  • Sip craft cocktails at Apicine, or wine at the Explorer's Beach Club
  • Family Suites
  • All villas have at least two bedrooms, plus private pools
  • In room music system
  • Klipsch Heritage Groove speakers or a sound system
  • Spa
  • Experience healing treatments at the Malala Spa
  • Garden
  • Extensive gardens and an organic farm
  • Self catering to rent
  • Villas have well-equipped kitchens
  • Cinema
  • Outdoor cinema at the beach club
  • Private Pool
  • Villas have private pools
  • Cots available
  • Bicycles available
  • Safe
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • Sitting Room
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Airport transfer
  • Parking
  • Wifi
  • Suites
  • Air conditioning
  • Babysitting
  • Concierge
  • Child friendly
  • Massage
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Bath robes
  • Room service
  • Good wine list
  • Outdoor dining
  • Views
  • Private villas
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Activities

  • Great walks
  • Follow hiking trails on paper maps towards the island's interior to discover shimmering waterfalls and colourful birdlife
  • Learning
  • Join village elders for tours of their communities, enriching your stay with an understanding of local customs
  • Yoga
  • Start your day with yoga or pilates on the beach, in the pavilion or on the clifftops overlooking the sea
  • Fishing
  • Hop aboard a hand-carved boat for a traditional fishing trip, grilling your catch upon your return
  • Riding
  • Sumba's sandalwood horses are marvellous, and guided rides are a highlight for guests of all ages
  • Art Classes
  • Check out the creative workshops of the arts residency programme, which champions local craft
  • Surfing
  • Mountain biking
  • Cycling
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling

Map & Location

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