The Sanubari

Staying at Sanubari was truly a dream come true. The resort is set in one of the most beautiful and untouched places I’ve ever seen – a real paradise where nature, comfort, and tranquility come together perfectly. The villas are spacious and stylish, blending seamlessly with the stunning surroundings, and every corner of the property feels special. What really makes Sanubari stand out, beyond its breathtaking setting, is the incredible hospitality. The team goes above and beyond to make you feel at home, and you can see the passion in everything they do. A heartfelt thank you to Catarina, the manager, who was always attentive and made sure every detail of our stay was perfect. Her care and dedication truly made the experience unforgettable. Sanubari is not just a place to stay – it’s a place to connect, recharge, and fall in love with Sumba. I can’t wait to return.

Absolutely breathtaking location! From the moment we arrived, it felt like stepping into a dream. Waking up to the sound of the waves right at your doorstep, and being able to step from your private pool directly onto the soft white sand—it’s pure paradise. Every detail of the setting is stunning, from the turquoise waters to the perfectly designed villa that blends luxury with comfort. The staff were exceptional—so friendly, attentive, and always ready to help without ever feeling intrusive. They went above and beyond to make sure every moment of our stay was unforgettable. We spent our days surfing, swimming, relaxing, and just soaking in the beauty all around us. It’s the kind of place where you instantly feel at peace, and time seems to slow down. We thoroughly enjoyed every second of our stay and cannot recommend this place highly enough. If you’re looking for a luxurious, serene escape where every detail feels like a dream, this is the ultimate destination. We’re already planning our return!

I don’t usually write reviews but I felt compelled to do it after our stay at the Sanubari. I have never experienced such dedicated, friendly, attentive and personal service at a hotel or resort in my life. Everything felt thought out and taken care of. The resort itself is stunning and so peaceful! We hardly put shoes on the whole time walking from our villa to the restaurant via sand. You will fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves which is just magic! The villas are next level beautiful and peaceful. Whilst there’s a few in the resort you felt like you had your own private little haven. We had a beachfront villa and it was perfect! Waking to the beach was so beautiful and looking over at the cliffs was just breathtaking! Ms Catarina, the hotel manager, was so lovely and such a beautiful soul. I feel I need to mention her in my review. She was always welcoming and went out of her way to see us or say hello if she was around. I’ve never experienced such care from a hotel manager. The resort is lucky to have her I think as just our interactions with her left us always feeling so good about the place. One of the owners of the hotel also went out of his way to speak to us one morning. This place has a very personal intimate approach which I loved about it. It’s unique and truly is special. Our trip to Sumba will be one I’ll never forget. You will leave feeling like your cup is full! The staff are also lovely and so great with kids! I took my two sons and everyone there was just so patient and kind and playful. Also highly reccomend the village tour! Shout out to Carlos who took us on tour with the kids in tow. He was incredibly funny, informative and patient. Thank you Carlos for being a great tour guide! I also can’t remember some of the staff names now but some of the ladies in the restaurant were so incredible, interacting with the boys and playing, always smiling and saying goodbye felt like saying goodbye to old friends. Highly recommend this beautiful place if you want something special

Our engagement holiday at The Sanubari was practically perfect. We went swimming with horses one afternoon and the photos Carlos took are just incredible. Our private beach dinner was set up so beautifully the same evening and I can't think of any way it could be improved. Carlos and Jeffry were so friendly and made our trip so much more enjoyable, and Agil is doing a great job managing the resort. My only word of warning is there is major construction happening onsite, but even with that we felt like the staff really went above and beyond to make our trip memorable. We'll definitely be back once the new restaurant is finished!