Where a New Chapter Begins
At Indonesia’s southern edge, NIHI Rote opens onto the white sands of Bo’a Beach, home to the legendary Bo’a Barrel wave. In its first year, NIHI Rote is a canvas still being painted, something more meaningful in its becoming. From May 2026, NIHI Rote and the Hospitality Academy begin as one, where a new generation is learning the craft of world-class hospitality.
Here, the experience is evolving. Service, cuisine, and daily moments are shaped in real time. You are not simply a guest, but part of the journey. This first chapter is not finite. It is an unfolding, where what you experience today becomes the foundation of what NIHI Rote and the Hospitality Academy will grow into over time. This creates something rare. A stay that is more personal, more human, and more connected than traditional luxury.
This is not simply NIHI Rote and the Hospitality Academy. It is the beginning of a story you are part of.
NIHI Rote’s 21 Villas and Duplex Estates each feature a private plunge pool, serene surroundings, and a seamless connection to the untamed beauty of Rote island.
Offers & Packages
Escape for the Day
Charter Flight Package
Stay in the Making
Bo’a Beach
Located on the southwest coast of Rote, Bo’a Beach is a stunning 1-kilometer stretch of…
- Ocean
- Land
Mountain Biking
Cycle at your own pace and immerse yourself in the landscapes of Indonesia’s most…
- Land
Private Fishing Boat
Set sail from NIHI Rote onto the island’s open waters for a day of fishing…
- Ocean
Mangrove Paddleboard Adventure
Explore Rote’s mangroves with one of NIHI Rote’s most unique and exciting activities.
- Ocean
Telaga Nirwana Lagoon Escape
Navigate up a mangrove river to reach the heart of Rote at an untouched lagoon.
- Ocean
Press & Awards
NIHI Rote & Hospitality Academy opened its doors on Rote Island in 2026, carrying forward the same wild spirit that made its sister property. In its very first year, NIHI Rote was named to Robb Report's 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth for 2026. The recognition arrived alongside a wave of acclaim from AFAR, Time Out, Matador Network, PaperCity, and Country & Town House, who named NIHI Rote among the world's most anticipated new hotel openings of the year.
Nihigram
Unveiling NIHI Rote’s very own Motion Fitness Pump Track!
A new way to move, play and challenge yourself in paradise. Designed for all ages and abilities, it brings a little adrenaline, plenty of fun and a whole new adventure to island life.
Ready to take your first lap?
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A girls’ day out, NIHI Rote style.
Sailing across the turquoise waters of Rote Island, with the wind in your hair, your favourite people around you and the sun glistening on the water.
Sunshine, laughter and a little adventure at the beautiful edge of Indonesia.
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A view worth waking up for.
Morning swims as horses wander past, with the endless blue of the Indian Ocean just steps from your villa.
A beautiful way to begin the day at NIHI Rote.
Worth travelling to the edge of Indonesia for.
Experience the beauty of Rote, where horses wander past as you take your morning swim, with untouched coastline and the endless blue of the Indian Ocean stretching out before you.
Say yes to heaven at NIHI Rote.
Horses wander past as you take your morning swim, with endless views of the Indian Ocean stretching out before you.
Welcome to NIHI Rote.
A place of epic surf, white sand beaches and villas overlooking the ocean.
Beyond the coastline, discover the spirit of Rote through its people, traditions and everyday life. Taste the flavours of the island, listen to its music, experience traditional dance and spend time getting to know the culture that makes this place so special.
Come for the waves and the beauty. Leave with a deeper connection to Rote.
Enjoy a spa treatment in the privacy of your own villa, with the ocean in view and the beach just steps away.
A moment to slow down, switch off and settle into the rhythm of NIHI Rote.
We’re proud to share that NIHI Rote has been included in the MICHELIN Guide 2026, in our very first year.
NIHI Rote was created to celebrate the beauty, culture and character of Rote. At its heart is the NIHI Rote Hospitality Academy, creating opportunities for local Rotanese students to train, develop their skills and build careers in hospitality.
Thank you to our incredible team and to everyone who has been part of the NIHI Rote journey so far.
Meet Gilberd, a local Rotanese and graduate of the NIHI Rote Hospitality Academy.
When he first joined the academy, Gilberd didn’t speak English. Through his studies, he learned the language and developed the skills and knowledge to build a future in hospitality.
Today, he works as a bartender at NIHI Rote. His journey from student to graduate, and now to a member of the team, is a testament to how much can change with learning, dedication and opportunity.
We’re proud to celebrate how far Gilberd has come and all that lies ahead.
NIHI Rote is more than a beautiful escape. It is an invitation to experience the rich culture of Rote, the genuine warmth of its people and the extraordinary nature that surrounds the island.
Discover vibrant marine life beneath crystal-clear waters, untouched white-sand beaches and epic surf.
Wild, welcoming and wonderfully remote, this is Rote.
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