Alamayah Boutique Retreat Hotel & Private Residents

Alamaya Boutique Hotel is an absolute GEM in Sumba. Traveling to Sumba has been a dream for many years and exploring the island with Alamaya was so perfect. From the pickup at the airport to all the amazing activities on the island. The location is perfect, waking up looking out at the surf/waves. The staff at Alamaya is truly amazing. Everyone took such good care of us and made sure all are needs were met. Every morning my friend and I started the day with an icebath, a dip in the pool and a coffee at the poolbar. We went surfing, snorkling, spearfishing, stand up paddle boarding, horse riding, exploring by motorbike and we enjoyed some yoga sessions. I would recommend anyone who's planning a visit to Sumba island to stay with Alamaya.

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!

Surrounded by swaying palm trees, this oasis of luxury will keep you spell bound . Fantastic location, 5 star amenities Staff that actually care about you and nothing is too much trouble. The beach at your door . An island full of unspoilt beauty Will definitely return 😊

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

From the pick up at the airport to the drop off at another hotel cannot fault this place. The building is so well don, looks wonderful and has a very chilled atmosphere. looks fantastic. Beds comfortable, rooms clean and spacious! Cool bar, fantastic food, lots of great tours. Don’t feel like you are being overcharged for everything. Scooter rides to local beaches, visits to villages and waterfalls. Honest opinions about how best to spend your time for your own situation. Massages, great pool! Gloria ran the ship so well nothing was too much trouble. Every member of staff was on their game and all made such an effort. They were not over the top but obviously liked their jobs and the owners of the hotel, who also must be very proud of what they have achieved as it can’t have been easy. Sumba itself is absolutely beautiful and the people are so friendly and welcoming. This place is just perfect as it is and think it price points are right. We would go back in flash.

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.