**NIHI Sumba’s all-inclusive rate historically bundled villa accommodation, all meals, non-alcoholic drinks, daily laundry, scheduled excursions, activities and Wi-Fi into one nightly price, with taxes and service included. In 2015 a one-bedroom villa ran roughly USD 787–1,331 per night by season. Signature extras like the Occy’s Left jet-ski and alcohol cost more.**
*Sumba Island Escapes is an independent editorial guide. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing NIHI Sumba (formerly Nihiwatu) or its owners. We name the resort only to inform travellers. Stays and transfers are arranged via vetted licensed partners.*
What did the NIHI Sumba all-inclusive rate historically include?
NIHI Sumba — the resort formerly known as Nihiwatu, on Sumba’s south-western coast in West Sumba Regency, roughly 30 km from Waikabubak — has long sold rooms as a bundled, near-all-inclusive nightly rate rather than a bare room price. According to a widely cited 2015 rate breakdown, one nightly figure covered:
- Villa accommodation (the property has about 27 villas across roughly 567 acres of jungle and headland)
- All meals
- Non-alcoholic drinks
- Daily laundry
- Scheduled excursions and activities
- Wi-Fi
- Government taxes and service charges
That structure means the headline nightly rate already absorbs several costs other luxury resorts bill à la carte. Those 2015 figures are historic and almost certainly outdated — treat them as context, not a live quote.
Here is the historic 2015 one-bedroom villa pricing by season, as reported at the time. Label every figure below “historic, as of 2015, subject to change.”
| Season (2015) | Nightly rate, one-bedroom villa | Minimum stay | What it covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green | USD 787 | 3–5 nights | Meals, non-alcoholic drinks, laundry, scheduled activities, Wi-Fi, taxes & service |
| Shoulder | USD 1,089 | 3–5 nights | As above |
| High | USD 1,331 | 3–5 nights | As above |
What is not included in an all-inclusive Nihiwatu stay?
Plenty. “All-inclusive” here is generous, not total. Because the 2015 rate specified non-alcoholic drinks, alcohol was billed separately. Signature experiences and personal services carry their own fees on top.
The clearest example is surf access. The jet-ski shuttle out to Occy’s Left — the left-hand reef break roughly 800 feet (245 metres) off the NIHI boathouse, where the resort caps surfers at 15 at any one time — costs rates ↗++ per day. The “++” means tax and service are added on top, working out to roughly USD 150–175 as of 2026, an approximation that shifts with exchange rates.
| Typically inside the rate | Usually extra |
|---|---|
| Villa stay, all meals, non-alcoholic drinks | Alcohol and premium wine |
| Daily laundry, Wi-Fi | Occy’s Left jet-ski (rates ↗++/day) |
| Scheduled excursions and activities | Spa treatments and private experiences |
| Government taxes and service | Airport transfers and flights |
How much should you budget for a 2026 all-inclusive stay?
Honestly? No one outside the resort’s live reservation system can quote an exact 2026 nightly rate, and we won’t pretend to. The public 2015 numbers predate a reported USD 15 million upgrade and the property’s back-to-back run as Travel + Leisure’s “best hotel in the world,” per that magazine’s awards. Reportage has also described it as the only five-star resort on the island. All of that pushes rates up, not down.
What we can share is the resort’s own published 2026 season calendar, which decides your pricing tier:
| 2026 tier | Dates |
|---|---|
| Green Season | 12 January–31 March; 1–20 November |
| High Season | 1 April–30 June; 1 September–31 October; 21–28 December |
| Peak Season | 1 July–31 August; 29 December 2026–7 January 2027 |
Two budgeting notes. First, historic bookings carried a 3–5 night minimum, so model your total on at least three nights, not one. Second, Nyepi (Balinese New Year) falls on 19 March 2026 and can disrupt Bali flight and transfer connections — worth planning around if you route through Bali. Access to the resort itself is via Tambolaka Airport (code TMC), then roughly 60 km and 90–120 minutes by car.
How does booking an all-inclusive Nihiwatu-area stay work?
- Send your dates and party size. Tell our concierge your travel window, number of guests, and villa preference so we can match it to the correct 2026 season tier.
- Get a live all-in quote. We request current nightly pricing and confirm what the rate covers versus what bills separately, so there are no surprises.
- Add extras deliberately. Decide up front on surf jet-ski days, spa, and private experiences, and we itemise each one before you commit.
- Lock transfers. We arrange your Tambolaka (TMC) pickup and the ~60 km drive, plus any Bali connection, through vetted licensed partners.
- Confirm and prepay. Once you approve the written quote and inclusions, reservations are handled directly and your stay is secured.
Request a live all-inclusive quote
Ready for a current, itemised 2026 price instead of a historic estimate? Our concierge team at Bali Premium Trip arranges Sumba stays and transfers via vetted licensed partners — with the inclusions and extras spelled out in writing before you pay.
- WhatsApp: 6281128590000
- Email: sales@balipremiumtrip.com
- Plan your trip: sumbaislandtour.com
We are an independent guide, not the resort — so you get straight answers on what an all-inclusive stay really costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is alcohol included in the Nihiwatu all-inclusive rate?
Based on the widely cited 2015 rate breakdown, the nightly price covered non-alcoholic drinks only, which means alcohol and premium wine were billed separately. That structure is historic and may change, so ask for a current, written confirmation of exactly which beverages are included before you book.
Does the all-inclusive price cover the Occy’s Left jet-ski?
No. The jet-ski shuttle out to the Occy’s Left surf break is a separate charge, quoted at rates ↗++ per day, where the “++” adds tax and service on top. That is roughly USD 150–175 as of 2026, an estimate that shifts with exchange rates. Surfing at the break is capped at 15 people.
Are airport transfers from Tambolaka included in the rate?
Cited sources do not list transfers as part of the historic all-inclusive rate, so budget for them separately. Tambolaka Airport (code TMC) is the closest airport, and the drive to the coast is roughly 60 km, about 90–120 minutes by car. Our concierge arranges this pickup through vetted licensed partners.
Are the 2015 rates still accurate for budgeting a 2026 stay?
No. The USD 787–1,331 figures are historic, dated 2015, and predate a reported USD 15 million upgrade and the resort’s global awards run. Current rates are higher and vary by 2026 season tier. Use the old numbers only as rough context, then request a live quote for real 2026 pricing.