I don’t know how to sum this up in short, but our stay at Sumba Beach House was absolutely magical. The staff are all amazing, no request is too small and they really make you feel at home. Melky helped us plan activities each day and each ran so smoothly, we had the most wonderful fishing trip with Aldy who helped us see dolphins, turtles, and catch 5 fish. The staff at SBH cooked the fish for us when we got back. Jenny and her bar team were super hospitable, very attentive and the food was delicious and super cheap. All of the staff at SBH are so friendly, speak great English and deliver everything with a smile. This trip was a bit different for us, super relaxing and quite remote. At first when we got there we felt a bit confronted with how peaceful it was but soon came to adjust and it didn’t take us long to settle in and enjoy the beauty of the place. The location of SBH is far from the airport but the best location on the island, transport made easier as the hotel arranges taxi to and from the airport. The hotel is nearby other resorts so if you fancy somewhere different for dinner it’s easy to achieve. You are on the beach front, and when you fall asleep at night you can hear the waves crashing. The bed was so comfortable I wish I could have taken the pillows back home with me. I think this is the most relaxing place I’ve been.

This isn’t something I didn’t like, but something to be aware of - not many places take cars so make sure you withdraw money when you come out of the airport or stop at Waikabubak for an ATM so you don’t have to stress the rest of your stay, as the nearest town is about one hour away. SBH does take card though.

We really enjoyed our stay here! The fact that it is right on the beach is awesome, especially as surfers the days we good swell we could walk right out to Kerewe and have a great time. The common area is nice to relax in by the beach and overall a great place to stay for a while. Compared to the other accommodation offerings in the area this is a nice middle ground -not too luxury, but not roughing it!

It is the most expensive accommodation we have stayed in in Indonesia but not the nicest. I think they should add some more facilities to the room for the price - perhaps a safe, mosquito net, shelves, hooks to hang things on, and bigger bedside tables. Also the restaurant adds 15% tax which is not disclosed. We also got sick as well as did some of the other guests - but hard to be certain if this is to do with the restaurant or not.

Location was beautiful and the staff were all extremely friendly and accommodating to any needs we had. Food was good and breakfast was included which is always a bonus! Loved watching the buffaloes walk along the beach in the mornings and afternoons.

The showers only stay hot for about 10 seconds so you do need to shower quickly if you want a hot one. This isn't the Beach House's fault but there are ALOT of migies/gnats on the beaches. We got absolutely attacked by them and covered our whole body, definitely impacted our stay as we were so incredibly itchy. Make sure you take lots of bug spray, antihistamine's and bug bite creams with you!!!

This property was incredible. Located right on the beach in front of a fun surf break. The rooms were simple and very nicely finished. Beds very comfortable and spacious bathrooms, that were all cleaned twice a day. The staff were all so warm, welcoming and accomodating. Always smiling. The food was delicious and a good variety. The pool and seating areas overlooking the ocean were perfect. Our two young children loved it here also. We can’t wait to come back again!

Nothing - it was all really wonderful

Beach front, enjoyable lounging spaces, great staff, good food, very eco friendly, clean beach, gorgeous location

Rooms were very small, weird lights hung over the bed so close that when you sit up, your head knocks into them. The “ocean view room” was actually bar view room with ocean view through bar, no hot water kettle, even coffee and tea is extra charge to room, no breakfast included. Food prices really added up! Pool was very small and not very clean. We were assured there would not be construction but there was construction just next door. Would have been nice to know ahead of time.

Gorgeous four villa accommodation. Staff were fantastic, young, helpful and friendly. Room was lovely, bed and pillows very comfortable. Bathroom is a standout, absolutely beautiful. View of beach is lovely. Staff that clean room are amazing 👏Fresh water everyday. Bathroom supplies such attention to detail.👌 Food is good both western and Asian.

Don't expect to get very clean. The shower 🚿 is Saltwater. For three days it actually wasn't too bad. Any longer and it would have been. Sumba is expensive. Don't expect Bali prices.

- friendly team on site - super location - everything in great shape - nice food

- price quality relation a bit tense - it felt at times that there was not really a manager on site - the tour pricing and itinerary was opaque. Our guide never guided us, he took another group of 4 people on a slightly different trip. We only saw him at lunch and on parking spots. Hence we were left with a not really English speaking Driver, who was super nice. Still, the hotel for this price point should check who they work with and make sure what is promised is delivered. - the first night we slept in a different room with the bathroom being under construction. We paid the exact same as for the room next door which was completed. Would expect a commercial gesture.

Great location, lovely staff comfortable rooms, food nice. Would certainly stay again.

Liked it all but small things grated a bit. Charging room guests for tea seems very mean when room isn’t cheap. Most hotels etc supply tea and coffee, or have facilities in room to make it. The boat to go surfing is too small and small motor, very uncomfortable and small range, and probably pretty dangerous too. But this trip just surfed out front so didn’t really matter too much.

Perfect location, very nice setup, peaceful nice little pool. Great staff who were lovely, very helpful and attentive.

No kettle or fridge in room. Had to pay for everything even cups of tea, which in this price range I think should be free. Breakfast same issue really. Food was fine there in general but nowhere else to go so a little limited and not cheap,, but Sumba prices are more than Bali etc, and in line with that

Fantastic location, easy to walk to other beaches .. Weta Bella WOW .. and to local desa adats (traditional villages) without the tourist hassle of Ratenggaro, lovely ethnice feel, right on beach, right on great surf breaks (although I am recovering from numerous injuries and couldnt surf), lots of activities provided by hotel, great staff - thanks to Jenny and Brett in particular altho I am sure there are plenty others we didnt meet from behind the scenes also doing their fair share, decent food.

No dislikes really but a few comments - it would have been a 10 but some things on menu werent available ... right down to avocados. Also, I lived in Indo and rest of SE Asia since 1985, and the room quality is a 750k to max 1 mill rupiah (50 USD - 65 USD), not the 2 mill we got charged. There again, EVERYWHERE in this area costs much more than rest of Indo and SE Asia (the big villa behind this place is insane at 8 million for a room .. nice BUT FFS! .. that place makes Sumba Beach House feel like very GOOD value) - lack of competition and remote I would guess? BUT for the location, the waves, and the vibe Sumba Beach House seems worth every rupiah.