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Resort · Sumba, Indonesia
The Sanubari
On the ancestral lands of the Marapu people in West Sumba, four villa categories sit along two kilometres of white sand beach above a 100-hectare reserve.
Overview
The Sanubari occupies a 100-hectare reserve at Pantai Dasang, in Laboya Barat, West Sumba Regency, on land belonging to the Marapu people. The resort fronts two kilometres of white sand beach on Sumba's west coast, an island known for megalithic culture and uncrowded surf breaks. Villas are built with premium materials, handcrafted furniture and local artisan weavings and carvings, with oversized windows connecting interiors to the garden and ocean setting outside.
Four villa categories are offered, from a 110 square metre Garden pool villa to a 230 square metre Beachfront Two bedroom pool villa with a lounge and ensuite bathrooms. All include a private pool, air conditioning, wifi, a mini bar and a safe. The beachfront categories add ocean views and outdoor showers, and the larger villas include a bath tub or a second bedroom for families or groups travelling together.
The restaurant sits by the sea and runs on a farm-to-table approach, working with local farmers and the resort's own grounds for seasonal fruit and vegetables, alongside sustainable line-caught seafood from the waters in front of the property. Housemade cocktails are served at the beachfront bar. Beyond the villas and restaurant, the resort connects guests to Sumba itself: surfing along the coast, horseback riding, swimming with horses, cultural artisan programmes and visits to megalithic sites on the island.
- Rooms
- On request
- Minimum stay
- 1 night
- Check in
- 15:00
- Check out
- 12:00
Why we like it
- Set on a 100-hectare reserve on ancestral Marapu land in West Sumba
- Two kilometres of white sand beach frontage for all villas
- Four villa categories ranging from 110 to 230 square metres
- Beachfront restaurant and bar running a farm-to-table concept with line-caught seafood
- Activities include surfing, horseback riding, swimming with horses and megalithic site visits
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Rooms & suites
Categories shown for orientation. Your travel advisor will confirm which are available for your dates and recommend the one that suits the trip.
Garden pool villa
A 110 square metre villa with garden views, a private pool and a king bed, set within the resort's reserve.
110 m²Up to 2 guestsKing bedGarden views viewBeachfront Studio pool villa
A 110 square metre beachfront villa with ocean views, a private pool, outdoor shower and a study desk.
110 m²Up to 2 guestsKing bedOcean views viewBeachfront One bedroom pool villa
A 180 square metre beachfront villa with a living room, ensuite bathroom with bath tub, a private pool and ocean views.
180 m²Up to 2 guestsKing bedOcean views viewBeachfront Two bedroom pool villa
A 230 square metre beachfront villa with two king beds, a lounge, ensuite bathrooms, an outdoor shower and a private pool.
230 m²Up to 2 guestsKing bedsOcean views view
Amenities
- Private pool
- Air conditioning
- Wifi
- Mini bar
- Safe
- International sockets
- Ceiling fans
- Outdoor shower
- Beachfront restaurant and bar
- Study desk
Reserving through us
Included when your travel advisor confirms this stay
- Daily breakfast for two
- Room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Property credit or equivalent where the house offers one
- Early check in and late check out on request
- Welcome amenity and your travel agent known to the general manager
Eligible preferred amenities are applied wherever available, subject to the property at the time of stay, and are confirmed in your proposal.
Location
Sumba, Indonesia
An hour's flight east of Bali, with surf breaks, limestone cliffs and almost no development.
Questions
- Where is The Sanubari located?
- The resort is at Pantai Dasang, Harona Kala, in Laboya Barat, West Sumba Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, on a 100-hectare reserve within the ancestral lands of the Marapu people.
- What villa categories are available?
- There are four categories: a Garden pool villa (110 square metres), a Beachfront Studio pool villa (110 square metres), a Beachfront One bedroom pool villa (180 square metres) and a Beachfront Two bedroom pool villa (230 square metres). All villas have a private pool.
- What dining is offered at the resort?
- The resort has a beachfront restaurant and bar serving a farm-to-table menu, using seasonally grown fruit and vegetables from local farmers and the resort's own grounds, line-caught seafood, and housemade cocktails.
- What activities can guests do on Sumba?
- The source text mentions surfing, horseback riding, swimming with horses, cultural artisan programmes and visits to megalithic sites on the island.
- How far is the beach from the villas?
- All villas sit on the resort's two kilometres of white sand beach, within the wider 100-hectare reserve.
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