Our pick
Lelewatu Resort Sumba
Watukarere, ID
★ 5-star8.2/10155 reviews
1.4 km (0.86 mi) from original
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NIHI Sumba - 50 Best Hotels of the World vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Service
9.9Most reviews praised the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
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Hotels (2 selected)
Original hotel
Our pick
Lelewatu Resort Sumba
Watukarere, ID
★ 5-star8.2/10155 reviews
1.4 km (0.86 mi) from original
Trade-offs
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
Key differences
Rooms
NIHI Sumba - 50 Best Hotels of the World9.3
Lelewatu Resort Sumba7.9
Cleanliness
NIHI Sumba - 50 Best Hotels of the World9.4
Lelewatu Resort Sumba6.9
Location
NIHI Sumba - 50 Best Hotels of the World10.0
Lelewatu Resort Sumba8.4
Food & Breakfast
NIHI Sumba - 50 Best Hotels of the World9.4
Lelewatu Resort Sumba8.4
Amenities & Facilities
NIHI Sumba - 50 Best Hotels of the World9.4
Lelewatu Resort Sumba7.4
Value
NIHI Sumba - 50 Best Hotels of the World9.3
Lelewatu Resort Sumba7.4
NIHI Sumba - 50 Best Hotels of the World amenity advantages
24-hour front deskHot tub/JacuzziAirport shuttle
Detailed comparison
Guest score
NIHI Sumba - 50 Best Hotels of the World
9.6/10Lelewatu Resort Sumba
8.2/10Rooms
NIHI Sumba - 50 Best Hotels of the World
9.3Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Lelewatu Resort Sumba
7.9Many rooms did not match the advertised photos and had maintenance issues.
Cleanliness
NIHI Sumba - 50 Best Hotels of the World
9.4Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Lelewatu Resort Sumba
6.9Several reviews mentioned unclean linens, holes in mosquito nets, and poorly maintained facilities.
Location
NIHI Sumba - 50 Best Hotels of the World
10.0The location is jaw-dropping.
Lelewatu Resort Sumba
8.4The location has breathtaking views but is isolated and has dangerous access roads.
Service
NIHI Sumba - 50 Best Hotels of the World
10.0The Staff is amazing and service was exceptional.
Lelewatu Resort Sumba
9.9Most reviews praised the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
Sleep & Noise
NIHI Sumba - 50 Best Hotels of the World
—Lelewatu Resort Sumba
—Food & Breakfast
NIHI Sumba - 50 Best Hotels of the World
9.4Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Lelewatu Resort Sumba
8.4Food quality was decent but prices were considered very high.
Amenities & Facilities
NIHI Sumba - 50 Best Hotels of the World
9.4Facilities are incredible.
Lelewatu Resort Sumba
7.4Facilities were poorly maintained, with some amenities not functioning well.
Value
NIHI Sumba - 50 Best Hotels of the World
9.3Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Lelewatu Resort Sumba
7.4Several guests felt the experience was not worth the money paid.
Landmarks
NIHI Sumba - 50 Best Hotels of the World
Nihiwatu BeachLelewatu Resort Sumba
Nihiwatu Beach