Alamayah Boutique Retreat Hotel & Villa

Staying at Alamayah is a wonderful way to experience Sumba. Dan and Jess have built a fantastic hotel with top quality staff who are so attentive to every detail and who help create a great atmosphere. The curated list of activities is perfectly balanced to expose you to the beauty of the local environment and introduce you to the culture of the local people. Highly recommend their suggestions of village trips, rice field and waterfall tours etc which all avoid tourist hot spots and take you to hidden gems in Sumba. We stayed for a week and had the full experience. Everything was excellent for us, but there are some things visitors might want to know in advance: 1) Alamayah is in the perfect location to experience nature - that means there is lots of nature! There are no mosquitos, but lots of other friendly and less-friendly/ noisy creatures. 2) the style and layout of the hotel allows noise to travel easily and it can be loud in the evening and during the night. Overall would recommend 10/10. Alamayah is the perfect way to explore Sumba and you will be made to feel at home!

The owners are super friendly and helpful Dan. Owner - excellent Sue. Owners mom - excellent Their lapopu waterfall tour / experience was also great. The Toyota Hilux setup with bean bags in the back was perfect. Extremely relaxing. Agus. Driver - excellent

We had an incredibly perfect 6 nights at Alamayah, Sumba. The property is absolutely stunning and our experience was only heightened by the warm and personal service provided by the staff who treated us like family. We were picked up from the airport and driven to the hotel in spotless vehicles and as soon as we arrived given a welcome drink & and explained the property. Our room, Tahik, faced onto the ocean & it was beautiful watching the sunrise from our balcony everyday. The rooms are immaculately clean & every detail has been considered, from complimentary mini bar to toothpaste, sunscreen & bug spray. Housekeeping staff do a lovely job & we always looked forward to their turndown service in the evening which made bedtime so inviting. Every dish we ordered from the restaurant was delicious, and the menu has an excellent variety of Indonesian & Western dishes. The chefs obviously take a lot of pride in their cooking & the dishes looked and tasted amazing. Also not to be missed is the fantastic bar, the bartenders are expert cocktail makers and we indulged in a variety of different drinks during our stay. My husband who loves to surf was taken care of by the Surf Guide, which put my mind at ease knowing someone local to the area & familiar with the conditions would be out with him in the water. We had a wonderful 90 minute massage & did the Village Tour which we absolutely recommend every guest does. We are so thankful for every staff member who made our stay so memorable. We can’t wait to come & stay with you again. X

Wow .. wow .. wow … this place is amazing. ASA Solo traveler I felt like home immediately. It’s like walking to a beautiful home . Big and beautiful decorated room . Comfortable, amazing views and great staff . I went with Novri in the bike to explore the beaches around and he stayed with me all day . The Alamaya is a family house . The food is home cooking and excellent. The architecture and design is amazing . And the Ocean view … Mesmerizing. Only 7 rooms so very private and I like it . Felt amazing and safe . Really recommend the experience . It’s unique .

This charming boutique hotel has only 6 suites. The layout of the suites as well as the entire hotel is excellent, the interior design more than fabulous. Someone has worked this out with a lot of taste and thought. The beds are very comfortable, the bed linen made of smooth cotton, the bathrooms unusually large with great amenities and all of them with a view outside. The wifi is unreliable (as everywhere in Sumba) but better than at most places. The food is really excellent and everyone, who works here does a great, dedicated job. Fantastic staff. And then there is this one thing that annoyed us tremendously. The hotel is very clairaudient. As long as people are laughing, chatting and drinking on the ground floor, it is simply impossible to get any sleep. If there's one thing I really, really dislike in a hotel, it's being prevented from sleeping by other people's noise. That had always been a reason for us not to return. My urgent advice to the management: Close the bar at 22:00 hrs. Until then everyone can drink enough, after that everyone can sleep enough.

What an incredible paradise. My wife and I spent a week at the Alamayah in the Tahik suite and couldn't have wished for a better experience. The room was super spacious and comfortable and has a private terrace overlooking the palm trees and ocean. The location is amazing, the surroundings pristine, and a number of stunning beaches all within walking distance. The best part, we were practically alone the whole time. The villa is incredible and well designed and appointed. The beautifully landscaped garden and pool are all really wonderful, but what really stood out for us were incredible staff. Each and every one of them were warm, engaging, and genuinely lovely people. The service was spot on, the food was incredible (we only really ate their Indonesian cuisine for all of our meals, but they have a great selection of Western dishes too) and the bar staff were excellent. What really makes this place special are the perfectly curated experiences offered by the hotel that stayed away from the tourist-traps, but instead, offered a glimpse into the true beauty and culture of Sumba island, all while respecting, supporting and empowering the local population. We were duly impressed by it all and would love to return again soon. I cannot recommend Alamayah highly enough!