Lelewatu Resort Sumba

“Sumba e Lelewatu super consigliati”

Ci siamo trovati benissimo. Tutti super carini e disponibili. Le stanze molto belle e con una vista stupenda. Purtroppo la struttura non ha una spiaggia accessibile. Sumba isola bellissima e molto selvaggia. Assolutamente da girare per vedere le varie spiagge.

“Spectacular views, kindest staff”

Our stay at Lelewatu Resort was truly wonderful and deeply relaxing. The location is spectacular, perched above the bay and ocean with breathtaking panoramic views everywhere you look and with access to the rocky beach below the villas and bungalows, creating a real sense of connection with nature.… Più

Our stay at Lelewatu Resort was truly wonderful and deeply relaxing. The location is spectacular, perched above the bay and ocean with breathtaking panoramic views everywhere you look and with access to the rocky beach below the villas and bungalows, creating a real sense of connection with nature. The accommodations come in different styles and are beautifully integrated into the landscape. Beds and linens were exceptionally comfortable, making it very easy to rest and disconnect. The common area is beautifully designed, with an infinity pool that blends naturally into the environment and fully embrace the stunning views. The resort feels elegant while remaining deeply connected to its surroundings. The food was consistently very good, with a varied menu, nicely prepared dishes, and themed dinners and special evening activities that keep longer stays interesting. What truly elevates the experience, however, is the staff: attentive, kind, generous, and professional. Service is seamless throughout the resort, including buggy transportation between the villas and the common area. Lelewatu is a perfect place to slow down, immerse yourself in nature, and disconnect completely. A very special destination with incredible scenery, thoughtful design, and a peaceful atmosphere.

Meno

“I didn’t want to leave!”

This traditional Sumbanese-style villa sits high on a cliff with a fabulous 180-degree sea view and an almost constant cooling breeze. The setting is absolutely stunning. The thatched-roof villa has windows on all four sides, letting in plenty of light. The room was spacious, with a huge, comforta… Più

This traditional Sumbanese-style villa sits high on a cliff with a fabulous 180-degree sea view and an almost constant cooling breeze. The setting is absolutely stunning. The thatched-roof villa has windows on all four sides, letting in plenty of light. The room was spacious, with a huge, comfortable bed, medium-soft pillows, and soft linen under a mosquito net. There was a fridge, desk, and two large cupboards, plus both indoor and outdoor daybeds for relaxing. The plunge pool (about 12 ft x 6 ft and 1.2 m deep) had lovely sea views — I even saw a pod of dolphins from the room. Wi-Fi was intermittent except near the desk. Only one air-conditioning unit served the large room and struggled to cool it fully; a ceiling fan would have helped. Light switches were scattered around every wall, which made figuring them out a bit of a puzzle. The bathroom had a huge bathtub but no handheld shower, so I used the separate shower instead. Towels were large and soft, though the toilet seat was poorly attached. In a wooden cliffside villa, the slightly rickety floorboards and uneven slope are to be expected, and overall the upkeep was good for the price. Staff were very friendly, welcoming, and always cheerful. Food was tasty, and although the Eggs Benedict came with thin, cold hollandaise, it was still enjoyable. The restaurant and reception are about a four-minute uphill walk away, but staff happily provided a buggy when needed, and I never had to wait long. The hotel offered a complimentary airport transfer in a comfortable car, though it struggled a bit on the steep hills — the engine even cut out once before restarting. Stopping for petrol en route was slightly stressful before a flight, but everything worked out fine in the end. Several stunning sights are nearby, and I would return in a heartbeat — I truly didn’t want to leave.

Meno

“What a beautiful island and very special resort!”

We landed late and were met by our driver from the hotel, Tiger is the best, we laughed all the way to the resort. It is at least an 1 1/2 drive - but there is lots to see on the way. We had a Hanging 2 bedroom pool villa - unbelievable! Upstairs is the king bed , lounge and bathroom- wow, downstai… Più

We landed late and were met by our driver from the hotel, Tiger is the best, we laughed all the way to the resort. It is at least an 1 1/2 drive - but there is lots to see on the way. We had a Hanging 2 bedroom pool villa - unbelievable! Upstairs is the king bed , lounge and bathroom- wow, downstairs we had a huge deck , private pool , bedroom with 2 large single beds and bathroom. There was nothing else you could want. Beds and pillows were like clouds - I’m asking where the pillows come from , I missed them when I came home. Restaurant and room service was very good - dinner by your private pool always a treat. Horse riding at dawn was more difficult than expected - Tiger drove us to the beach and took great care of us , you don’t realize till you arrive that there are no saddles.just a towel and someone to lead the horse, must be out of practice , more difficult than I remember. We went with another company for our day trip to the villages and Weekacura rice paddies - wish we had booked through hotel - Tiger would have been a much better guide. Sumba is a beautiful, untouched paradise and I hope that it NEVER becomes like Bali.

Meno