Nihiwatu Beach
Nihiwatu Beach, Jalan Desa, Waimangoma, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia- Attraction
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Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
Lelewatu Resort Sumba offers a luxurious stay with free WiFi and air-conditioned rooms in Watukarere. Nature Activities and Relaxation are at your fingertips with an outdoor pool, fitness center, and terraces boasting breathtaking sea views.
Exquisite Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at the on-site restaurant, Bokosawu, serving a delightful array of International cuisine.
Convenience and Hospitality
From private pools to flat-screen TVs, each room is designed for comfort. Enjoy daily meals, laundry services, and a well-stocked minibar. Let our attentive staff assist you with anything you need during your stay at Lelewatu Resort Sumba.
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
12:00 PM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
4 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
220 sqm
Sea View, Ocean View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
45 sqm
Sea View, Ocean View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
45 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
Sea View, Ocean View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
130 sqm
Sea View, Ocean View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
145 sqm
Sea View, Ocean View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
220 sqm
Sea View, Ocean View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
450 m2
Pool View, Sea View, Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 8 guests
8 adults · 7 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
650 m2
Pool View, Sea View, Garden View, Pool And Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 8 guests
8 adults · 7 children
Beds
Single bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
215 m2
Sea View, Garden View
In-room amenities
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This is an amazing resort in Sumba! We had a private pool villa overlooking the sea and cliff. Expetional room and ameneties, the private pool was a definite highlight! The staff were super friendly & helpful! Would definitely come back! Paradise!
The location & the staff absolutely gorgeous
It is in great need of an overhaul. The sewage smell in the bathroom was not pleasant. Only 1 filter was working in our pool & it needed a good scrub.
Staff was amazing
Les villas sont superbes Vue sur la mer imprenable Personnel très bien
Nourriture moyenne mais acceptable
Everything! The staff were so lovely. The view was amazing too.
We had a great stay at Leluwatu resort. The location was beautiful. The views were stunning and the staff were amazing. Our room was spacious and we had a pool out the front which we shared with a few others.
La sensación de exclusividad, es un hotel ubicado en la ladera de una montaña, con espectaculares vistas al mar. Las habitaciones son espaciosas y cómodas. El personal excepcional, siempre dispuestos a ayudar. Muy recomendable.
Falta algo de formación en el personal, o de supervisión, el equipo de limpieza va muy rápido, no limpian a fondo, falta algo de dominio de inglés para permitir una comunicación efectiva, pero lo suplen con amabilidad y ganas de ayudar.
Absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish. The resort has a beautiful location, but what truly made my stay special was the exceptional team. Every staff member was warm, friendly, welcoming, and genuinely attentive. They were always ready to help with great care and impressive efficiency. What stood out most was how much they cared about their guests and how well they understood individual preferences, paying attention to even the smallest details. A heartfelt thank you to every single member of the team for making my stay so memorable. And a very special thank you to the lovely Chacha 🤍 for her warmth, kindness, and exceptional care. I truly felt looked after and valued throughout my stay. ✨
The luxury and exclusive feeling without the sense of tackiness of other luxury resorts, the way it mixes with nature, the feeling of having an almost private resort just for you.
Needs some renovation, but it actually adds to the overall atmosphere. As many resorts in Indonesia, they should add gluten free bakery.
Loved this place gorgeous scenery private villa was amazing and staff was so warm welcoming and friendly
Air conditioning needs to be upgraded
The resort was a wonderful experience - incredible views, beautiful rooms, food was amazing & all the staff were AMAZING! Our small getaway was made so special, I am so grateful for how much help they provided for my 17 month old. Couldn’t have had a better experience with lelewatu - a HUGE thank-you!!!! Cannot wait to come back again.
The view from our room was amazing and the sound of the ocean was incredible. A small earthquake rumbled through one night and was a bit disconcerting but apart from that my daughter and I had a fabulous week at Lelewatu. The staff couldn’t have been better and the food was great.
Le calme, la qualité des repas et la gentillesse du personnel
Le personnel n’est pas très proactif. Surtout hors les repas pour commander quelque chose à boire.
The establishment and the Villas are amazing with the ocean view.
Water in the shower only hot water upon first day arrival, WiFi connection only works on our last night stays.
Bien que l’emplacement soit magnifique et que la vue soit superbe, l’état de la villa était loin des standards attendus pour un établissement de cette catégorie et ne correspond pas à un 5 étoile comme mentionné sur booking. Nous avons décidé de ne pas y rester.
La propreté laissait sérieusement à désirer : les draps étaient tachés, y compris par des traces de sang, la chambre dégageait une odeur désagréable, et les toilettes étaient dans un état de propreté inacceptable. De plus, le plancher de la villa était fortement incliné, donnant l’impression d’être sur un bateau, ce qui rendait l’endroit particulièrement inconfortable. La piscine privée présentait également une eau trouble qui ne donnait pas confiance pour la baignade.
Breakfast
Room are too old, hotel as well not well maintenance
Le cadre de cet hôtel est tout simplement idyllique : des vues magnifiques et des villas très esthétiques qui promettent un séjour paradisiaque. Le personnel est exceptionnellement gentil et réactif, ce qui est un vrai point positif.
Malheureusement, plusieurs aspects m’ont laissé une impression mitigée. Les villas sont belles mais souffrent d’un manque évident d’entretien : rideaux usés, moustiquaires déchirées, et certaines villas sont même penchées à cause d’un éboulement sur le site. La villa dans laquelle nous étions offrait peu d’intimité, avec du vis-à-vis direct avec le voisin, ce qui n’est pas ce qu’on recherche lorsqu’on réserve une villa avec piscine privée. Le restaurant n’est pas digne d’un 5 étoiles, et la salle de sport est décevante : équipements très limités, certains ne fonctionnent pas, locaux sales, peinture inachevée et aucun matériel pour nettoyer après usage. Nous avons également fait une excursion via l’hôtel, mais le guide était en réalité un simple taxi, ce qui n’était pas très professionnel car il ne nous expliquer rien et nous laisser seuls sauf quand on demander.La plage privée est superbe, avec des huttes face à la mer, mais laissée à l’abandon : bars fermés, tables rangées, ce qui empêche vraiment de profiter de l’endroit.
The people working here are the most lovely people you will meet. They go above and beyond for you. Would definitely recommend the dinner on the beach if possible. That was one of our highlights. Also the excursions and day trips are a must! We also strongly recommend the spa! One of the best massages we had! Felt so relaxed afterwards. We stayed in the pool villa which had a beautiful view on the ocean and a really nice infinity pool which was really clean and well kept. The room was more than we expected. Also the food in the restaurant was really good, strongly recommend the Ayam Taliwang if you like Indonesian food. Thanks for sharing this piece of paradise with us.
We had to go home.
Super friendly service, great relaxing villa and pool overlooking the ocean. Great challenging steep steps descending to the beach…great massages…good food.. all in the overwhelming nature
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Our stay at Lelewatu was truly unforgettable. The hotel has one of the most magnificent cliffside views on the southwest side of Sumba. The main swimming pool overlooks the vast ocean, creating an incredibly peaceful and breathtaking atmosphere from morning to sunset. The villa was exceptional — spacious, beautifully designed, super comfortable, and very clean, with all the amenities we needed. We especially loved the sense of privacy throughout the property. Falling asleep to the natural sound of the waves every night was one of the highlights of the trip. The food at the restaurant was also excellent. The BBQ red snapper fish was absolutely delicious and one of the best meals we had during our stay. Last but not least, the hospitality from the staff was outstanding. Everyone was incredibly warm and friendly. Special thanks to Mr. Wanto and his team for taking such great care of us and making our family holiday so memorable. Among his team, the young lady servers were especially kind and friendly — their warm smiles truly brightened our day every time we saw them.
No direct access to beach, closest beach is 10 minutes by car
Ruhige Lage, schöne Aussicht. Es ist es wert ein Zimmer mit privat Pool buchen! Guter Service
Essen war ok, aber nicht speziell gut. Unterkünfte schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber für Bali Verhältnisse immer noch gut. Kein direkter Strand Zugang
Tolle Lage, außergewöhnlicher Ausblick. Sehr nettes Personal.
Achtung - es grenzt an Betrug! Der Preis für Vollpension ist unverschämt !! Es ist einfach A la Carte Bestellung, und dann noch limitiert auf eine Anzahl an Gerichten / Getränken. Es wäre wesentlich günstiger a la Carte zu buchen , selbst wenn man jedes mal 3 Gänge bestellt. Bei der Buchung war die Preisangabe für Essen in der Unterkunft falsch dargestellt so dass wir dachten Vollpension würde sich lohnen. Wir bereuten die Vollpension. Von Der karte waren zudem immer einige Gerichte nicht verfügbar. Für fast 2.000€ für 8 Tage Vollpension war das eine Frechheit ! Wir beschwerten uns. Das Personal versuchte uns entgegen zukommen aber das Management stellte sich quer. Die Anlage ist sehr in die Jahre gekommen.
Очень красивый отель. Очень уютные и приватные виллы. Классная кровать. Очень удобная
На территории отеля очень дорогая еда. Не очень вкусная. Но на Сумбе в целом с этим гораздо сложнее, чем на Бали. Очень дорогая аренда байка. И услуги такси
De upgrade.was een zeezicht villa met eigen zwembad.FANTASTISCH!!!@ Zeer vriendelijke en goedlachse chauffeur Tiger. Die ons heel veel liet zien. Officemanager Wanto was zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam.. Het was een paradijsje.
Helemaal niets.
Beautiful hotel and unique disign
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Good view
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The staff were extremely lovely and the location was amazing
Lelewatu was a dream - super beautiful, calm and with the most spectacular views. Our previous accommodations on Sumba had been very warm and stuffy, but Lelewatu has a lovely breeze and a much more comfortable micro-climate. Our room (One-bedroom Pool Villa Ocean view) was so beautiful, perched right on the cliff, and we enjoyed the pool and the lovely verandah for sunsets. The staff were the absolute best - helpful, funny and kind, and they made the most of our stay, including making special surprises for my birthday!
Everything was wonderful!
Location and view were mind blowing. Staff also very sweet and friendly.
Management not up to the job. Place needs heavy renovation. Gym is a joke: only 3 old cardio machines with 1 broken for months. No WiFi in many common areas- not even by the outside pool of our ocean view villa.
The staff was very friendly and helpful. Beds were very comfortable. The food was pretty good.
The facilities were not well maintained and our villa did not look like the photos. The hotel needs some maintenance. Our shower leaked water that ran into the toilet area and decks looked worn. Pools were murky and there appeared to only be one bottle opener in the whole resort which made it challenging to open Bintangs from the mini bar. The road from the gate to the resort is steep and we had to get out of the van at one stage and walk up the hill because we could not get up without rolling backwards down the hill. There is a reason this hotel is cheaper than other resorts nearby.
Amazing traditional villas with breathtaking ocean view from own infinity pool. Very friendly and supportative employees. Breakfast and dinner was always delicious. Pleased to come here again.
Dangerous road to access the hotel. To move in the hotel you need a buggy and can’t walk anyway. No 3g. WiFi never works fine. Gym is unacceptable. Poor lights around the hotel at night. Electricity cuts when it rains. Restaurant always misses food. Safety box and tv not working… we left on second day with a full week payed and didn’t refund a penny. Don’t recommend at all
Lugar con vistas inmejorables, personal maravilloso. Nos encantó la simpatía y el trato del personal. Desayuno lujoso.
Falta de mantenimiento de las instalaciones en general.
Although the staff were not properly trained, they were a very nice and welcoming group of people. They did genuinely try their best, despite the hotel limitations.
It is not as advertised. It says it's 5*, it is at best 2-3*. The linens were not clean, the mosquito nets had holes, the paths down to the villas were not maintained and trip risks etc ... The sunbeds aren't able to be in put into the sun, the pool is not maintained. There is a beach, but the access is incredibly precarious and it is not possible to use the facilities by the beach. It is a hotel that has the potential to be good but is severely lacking in all parts. We left two days early because the whole experience was not as expected and certainly not worth the money paid. Despite three different managers agreeing with the feedback and promise to refund the appropriate amount of nights, they have not paid back what was agreed.
Localisation de rêve à flanc de falaise. Piscine privée qui nous donne l impression d être directement dans la mer
Rien mis à part le fait que l hotel soit un peu isolé et ne loue pas de scooter
We went for a 4D3N honeymoon at Lelewatu and the experiences were very memorable. The views were breathtaking and we even saw dolphins from our room. The staffs were attentive and friendly. We are very satisfied with the room and service. BUT (and it's a big but) the price of the food are very very expensive (e.g: Nasi Goreng is IDR 185k and subject to tax) and for the breakfast that was included in the room the breakfast style was ala carte (not a buffet style). And the other down side is the property is quite far and a bit isolated from everything else so we dont have other option other than ordering in from the resort's restaurant (except if you're rent a car). So that was the big factor you should consider if you decided to stay for several days.
The breakfast could have been a buffet style breakfast or ala carte with a more various options. And the price of the food could be adjusted to cater for local traveller.
The staff was incredibly lovely? Thank you to all of you for making our stay memorable.
All the staff were absolutly amazing!!!
The Lelewatu Resort was just perfect for us to spend our wedding anniversary and my wife's birthday celebration. The resort is really beautiful and the walk to the beach is also picturesque! Ayu and Grace and all the staff at Lelewatu resort are all very kind and friendly and they will make sure your stay is memorable. If we ever visit Sumba again, we will definitely chose Lelewatu Resort again!!
El personal fue increíble, las vistas inmejorables. Los mejores atardeceres de todo el viaje. Destacamos el buen trato y profesionalismo de Ayu, Nicholas, Dedis y Dina.
Demasiados bichos… se cortó la luz algunas veces. La primera habitación presentaba signos de dejadez… humedad, bichos, deterioro. Pero nos hicieron un upgrade
Our stay at lelewatu was everything we needed. Very tranquil, serene and peaceful. The resort is very secluded, perfect for the getaway we needed. Positives: The views are incredible. Our private villa was stunning and looked after everyday. All staff were so accommodating and hospitable. All of the Indonesian menu items were delicious, especially the beef rendang, which I had 3 times. Also the creamy mushroom pasta was a hit. The hazelnut colada was a perfect sunset cocktail. The pools and beach were great spots to relax and mostly had them to ourselves. Again, the staff went out of their way to make our stay very pleasant.
Negatives: nothing too negative really, it would be nice to have a bit more drinking water provided free of charge (in the rooms)A few little differences between what’s written on menus and what you receive. Villas can be far from reception/ restaurant so needing pick up in buggies took a while sometimes. The gym could also use a bit of an upgrade and include some cleaning products.
Le panorama de l'hôtel est sublime, la piscine centrale ainsi que la piscine sur la terrasse des chambres Deluxes. Le personnel était extrêmement gentil et serviable. Très bon service. La chambre était très propre, rien à voir avec les commentaires négatifs que nous avions pu lire.Le petit déjeuner était copieux (jus, fruits, café ou thé et un plat) et du choix salé ou sucré. Le restaurant est certes assez cher (mais bon la nuit à l'hôtel l'est aussi) mais de qualité dans l'ensemble. La situation est éloignée de nombreux sites mais comme la plupart des logements à Sumba, il faut prévoir un moyen de transport ou savoir qu'il faudra payer les services d'excursions de l'hôtel.
Je peux comprendre les avis négatifs au sujet du rapport qualité/prix. On s'attend sûrement à un sans faute. L'hôtel mériterait quelques rénovations générales. Mais au prix réduit que nous avons eu sur Booking nous n'avons rien à dire.
Everything! The staff was so kind
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All good
Far from city
View was natural
Litle bit far from city
Everything
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Confort de la villa et la piscine privée vue sur océan
Je n'ai pas apprécié que l'établissement soit réquisitionné pendant 3 jours pour le tournage d'un film. C'est invasif durant le séjour car sans compensation negociable avec la direction de l'hôtel. Le résultat revient à un confinement en villa, aucune chance pour le romantisme et fin de séjour amer. J'étais soulagé de quitter en fin de séjour. Concernant la restauration les prix élevés à la carte varient tous les jours. Il faut avoir le budget car tout est en supplement. Pas de buffet. Cuisine excellente et de qualité Propreté et serviabilité du personnel.
L’emplacement est exceptionnel et le personnel très gentil et serviable et la cuisine excellente
L’hôtel a besoin d’un rafraîchissement surtout les toilettes qui sont moisis
A great venue for retreat
Litle bit far from the town
I love the ambience, frendly staff and the view amazing and interior full of sumba culture
Mucho, la ubicación increíble. Un acantilado precioso
Estaba todo bien.
Se encuentra en una ubicación muy bonita con una piscina en la zona central del resort con muy buenas vistas.
El primer día completo no tuvimos agua caliente, algo esencial tras un largo viaje (por más que se lo dijimos en múltiples ocasiones, no lo arreglaron hasta el día siguiente). Nos alojaron en una zona separada del resort principal, claramente destinada a estancias largas o tipo coliving, compartida con viajeros de larga duración. Las zonas comunes estaban sucias y descuidadas: platos sin recoger, pertenencias personales por los pasillos, y un ambiente muy lejos del que esperas en un hotel de esta categoría. La última noche sufrimos un corte total de electricidad en nuestra zona del hotel, lo que dejó sin luz, wifi, aire acondicionado ni posibilidad de cargar el móvil, en una zona de la isla donde además no hay cobertura. No recibimos explicaciones ni soluciones por parte del personal. No cenamos allí ninguna noche pero el desayuno no vale nada tampoco. Una gran decepción. No se corresponde en absoluto con lo que se muestra en la reserva, ni mucho menos con el dinero que pagas. No se lo recomiendo a nadie.
What a wonderful destination. This was one of the highlights of our time in Indonesia. The hotel is gorgeous and the villas are large, cozy, nicely designed, with the ocean waves, creating a nice atmosphere. A nice terrace outside where we opted to have breakfast every morning. We used the private pool in our villa every day. We did not want to leave the room to explore the island at times. The staff in particular were incredible and they did their best to make us feel welcome and taken care of. Very avaible via Whatsapp for anything we needed. Always with a smile. It will stay with me for a long time. Their breakfast and dining in particular were a highlight :)
All really great
30-cent breakfast
The room is stuffy and smells of mould. The beds are damp. The staff probably don't even air the room. Or maybe no one stays there because of the astronomical prices. The room is not functionally comfortable and not user-friendly. The promised view of the sea was far away on the horizon... those with good eyesight could see it. Overall, it's just for show...
This property very comfort for your retreat and honeymoon. Spend all the day and taken the ocean view from your bathroom is very amazing. The staff and service very excellent. Just keep it and the food very tasty. Perfect holiday ❤️❤️
it has beautiful views, stunning vistas, and some very kind help… but it is in no way five stars.
We arrived, and wondered if “white lotus” had done a Sumba edition… or maybe a mediocre cruise line had randomly run aground and rebranded. This review would be far kinder, and the review higher, if Lelewatu accepted a simple truth- it has beautiful views, stunning vistas, and some very kind help… but it is in no way five stars. Not in this incarnation, or any other I can imagine. When you think of five stars, you might imagine some baseline expectations: Like, the ability to order a well made drink. Or a cappuccino. Or something simple- like more than five edible options at the only place to eat within 30 minutes drive, or someone to greet you that is older than your teenage child. Enough umbrellas and chaise loungers to be able to sit around the public pool with more than one guest, or a cabin that is spider and mosquito resistant. Or at least has a netting that could be. That sadly, is NOT lelawatu. It feels like if it wasn’t so exorbitantly priced, or had a beach, or even just said it was 4 stars- it would have earned a few more. But masking as a charade of luxury does not serve the reality- which is decidedly fine, but in no way good. If you want a beautiful beach, epic, sunrises, and sunsets, and a nice community of mixed guests- go to Mario’s. It’s a quarter of the price, much more endearing, and self-aware enough to trust in its guests reviews of four stars rather - than proclaiming an underserved five.
Spectacular views! Unique architecture. Comfortable and relaxing villas. Super-friendly staff, always eager to assist. Yes, I encourage you to stay here, but just manage your expectations.
Do not expect "white glove" 5-star service. Expect a 4-star jungle lodge; not constructed or managed to high-end standards. Food is average. Extremely high price
Questa struttura non è sicura. Si trova su una collina che ha subito diversi cedimenti negli anni, la strada d’ingresso è gravemente compromessa e le camere hanno sviluppato una pendenza che non le rende assolutamente agibili e che fa si che fuoriesca anche un cattivo odore dagli scarichi. Parlando con la gente del posto ci hanno confermato tutti la pericolosità della struttura che non è assolutamente agibile e andrebbe chiusa.
De accommodatie wordt gerund door een curator Skechte vibes
красивый вид
не открывалось окно на вилле,были проблемы с горячей водой
This resort has a beautiful and dramatic setting, built into a cliff overlooking the sea with individual plunge pools by each villa. You sleep to the sound of the waves beating on the rocks and enjoy beautiful sunsets. However, it is experiencing many problems with staff and service. We did not receive a gracious welcome, were not given an orientation to the staff or amenities, and were charged an enormous amount (over a million IDR or $70 apiece) for a "barbecue" when we arrived. We had a bumpy 3 hour drive from the west and did not want to eat much on unsettled stomachs, but were told that this was a "fixed price" meal even if we did not want to consume it. We were ready to try to take our meals elsewhere until we realized that on the other days we could order a la carte. Major problem in communication and not a great way to welcome clients. The resort is also not eco-conscious: We were allotted 2 small plastic water bottles, had to beg for more drinking water to take our meds and make coffee in the room. Only Nescafe, no milk available. They should follow the lead of other Sumba resorts (Nihi, Cap Karoso) and provide refillable glass bottles. This is both wasteful and stingy on the part of the staff. The general manager left while we were there and is apparently not going to be replaced. We did not get an orientation about activities or the spa (which we never visited, although there was a sign about it). We asked our driver about horse back riding and so did that
Location magical accommodation perfect A quite magical spot if want to escape.. the spa was also wonderful. Not quite upto 5star in some areas like Bali but if you go to Sumba you don't expect perfection. And that's kind of the charm
A little limited in activities as is a cliff top location with beach not suitable communication sometimes a little bit missed
All about this resort, we loved it. Very fantastic and excellent service.
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Great location, clean rooms, and friendly staff! Highly recommended ✨
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missing standard shower in room. There was shower hose in tub.
Breakfast can be improved
Menu is repetitive and can be improved
Great location
The staff was not well organised
Was clean and after repair. Fresh. Staff wonderful, helpful. We allready planing to come back
View and food
It was just an incredible ten-day experience staying at the Lelewatu Hotel! We have never met such friendly and welcoming staff anywhere. Thank you very much for your work, friends! A huge hello to Adhy!
The staff were incredible and the our stay something special. Ridsa made us feel so special and welcome and bent over backwards for us, nothing was a problem. We miss her! Our Villa was stunning with the best views. We can see turtles and dolphins daily.
Overall everything was fabulous. Perhaps the menu could have a few more options. But it wasn't really an issue. We meal we found things we liked.
We stayed in a room with a pool. The room was comfortable as one would expect from a resort. The linen and towels were refreshed every day. Sunset view was excellent The spa was excellent and Micha did a few excellent massages.
The food was awful. Being located without an option of any outside dining you are obliged to eat on the premises. The entire management of the F&B facility needs to be critically evaluated. Continuous shortages of basic product made a mockery of the menu. The staff try hard, but Jenny Tan the owner needs to be involved in sorting out the mess
The ocean view was simply amazing.
Power outages were extremely frequent during our stay, occurring throughout the day and night. These outages disrupted the AC, lights, and Wi-Fi. On our first night, we were caught off guard when the entire area, not just our room, was plunged into complete darkness. With no intercom phone in the room and no Wi-Fi to contact the front office, we were left in the dark for over half an hour. Eventually, staff arrived to reassure us they were working to resolve the issue. While the power did return, our relief was short-lived as outages occurred twice more that night. The TV in our room was non-functional throughout our three-day stay, despite informing the resort. While we could manage without it, its presence created an expectation that it would work. The room was designed to replicate the experience of staying in a traditional Sumba house, combining this aesthetic with modern comforts. However, the experience was less comfortable than expected. We encountered frogs jumping around the room, noisy geckos at night, a centipede, insects of all kinds, and even monitor lizards roaming the premises. After leaving some leftover food in the outdoor trash basket, we found it ransacked by lizards the next morning. There were no warnings or signage about such occurrences, which would have been helpful. The room's straw roof, while authentic, caused persistent issues. Dirt from the roof constantly covered the bed, sofa, and floor, making it unpleasant to walk, rest, or sleep. While sealing the roof entirely might compromise the traditional design, a more practical approach would significantly enhance comfort. Additionally, the room is old and quite dirty, and it hasn't been properly cleaned or maintained.
Very secluded and quiet. The private villa with pool was spectacular as were the ocean views. The food from the restaurant was properly prepared and good. Since it was low season, they were out of quite a few menu items.
Since it is secluded, you will eat every meal at the resort unless you pay for an excursion (900k+) or pay to go to town (which is far). I'd definitely opt for the free breakfast as that helps the wallet a bit. The food is very exepnsive as is the room service. 120k for chicken satay, 900k+ for a wine bottle and 1.5+ juta for 700ml liquor. You're allotted only 2 small waters per pax/per day, that isn't enough in my opinion. So bring what drinks you can from the airport or town!
The hotel is on a cliff with views of the sea below, amazing vibes The staff was very sweet & friendly too Thank you for great care of us and made sure we were taken care of all the time! They were incredibly friendly! The food is very tasty. Definitely recommend this place! I will come again
Our stay at Lelewatu was wonderful. The location is breathtaking, offering panoramic views that made every moment feel special. The staff were warm, attentive, and went out of their way to make our stay comfortable.. we really enjoyed the luxurious yet laid back vibe of the place. Would definitely consider coming back!
Staff were great, they went out of their way for us.
My room was tilting to one side. Air con no freon. According to people most of their villas are tilting. Owners need to step up and do right by this property.
Good staff, wonderful view and sunset from pool. The food was very tasty. Definitely recommend this place.
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Cleanliness
6.91/10Several reviews mentioned unclean linens, holes in mosquito nets, and poorly maintained facilities.
Service
9.88/10Most reviews praised the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
Location
8.42/10The location has breathtaking views but is isolated and has dangerous access roads.
Room Quality
7.87/10Many rooms did not match the advertised photos and had maintenance issues.
Amenities
7.4/10Facilities were poorly maintained, with some amenities not functioning well.
Value for Money
7.36/10Several guests felt the experience was not worth the money paid.
Food and Beverage
8.41/10Food quality was decent but prices were considered very high.
Overall Experience
9.38/10Guest experiences varied widely, but many express a desire to return despite issues.