67 rooms from £268 per night
“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
- 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
- Cots available
- Bicycles available
- Safe
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Sitting Room
- Sit-out Terrace
- Airport transfer
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
- Cycling
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Surfing
- Mountain biking
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