Maringi Sumba by the Sumba Hospitality Foundation

–Great location - show map
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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Maringi Sumba by the Sumba Hospitality Foundation in Tambolaka offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy spa facilities, a sun terrace, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Additional amenities include a restaurant, bar, and outdoor seating area. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Indonesian, Asian, and international cuisines with halal, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast is available à la carte. Activities and Services: The resort offers yoga classes, bike tours, and cycling. Free bicycles are available for guests. Private check-in and check-out, a tour desk, and a concierge service enhance the stay. Tambolaka Airport is 10 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Spa and wellness centre

  • Cycling

  • Spa facilities

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Edoardo
Italy Italy
“Wonderful foundation for Sumba’s young generation. Beautiful atmosphere”
Kelly
Australia Australia
“We loved our stay at Maringi and would stay again! The whole concept is remarkable and made our stay so enjoyable. We enjoyed the pool and the yoga pavilion was amazing. The food at the restaurant is delicious.”
Finbarr
Thailand Thailand
“This is very special place which trains young locals in hospitality, partly due to a lack of higher education and career opportunities and partly to help boost the island’s prospects and preparedness for more tourism in the future. It is...”
Kristyna
Norway Norway
“My stay at Maringi was an exceptionally beautiful and deeply touching experience. This is pure philanthropy in action . A place where education is given to children from underdeveloped island with love, dignity, and joy. I cried the first night,...”
Jules
Switzerland Switzerland
“The staff is extremely nice and arranging. The hotel architecture is magnificent along with the nature surrounding it. We liked being within the hospitality foundation.”
Elena
Italy Italy
“The staff were so kind and helpful. We enjoyed a few relaxing days, the food was excellent. A very unique place to stay.”
Tachatan
Thailand Thailand
“Maringi Sumba is more than just a beautiful eco-resort — it’s a place where your holiday directly supports local youth through the Sumba Hospitality Foundation. The staff, many of whom are students, were warm, professional, and truly...”
Dickens
Singapore Singapore
“food was fine dining - did not expect that. The staff are incredibly proactive, positive, and a happy bunch to be around - a lovely atmosphere!”
Georgina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautifully peaceful! The staff were so friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and service was exceptional. After 3 days we felt very at home :) we visited the nearby beaches - stunning white sand. We did a tour of the village which was very...”
Thomas
Germany Germany
“Great harmony of nature, culture, local people with tourism. Great authentic food.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Indonesian • Asian • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Resort facilities of Maringi Sumba by the Sumba Hospitality Foundation

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

Maringi Sumba by the Sumba Hospitality Foundation takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

6+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rp 350,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Maringi Sumba by the Sumba Hospitality Foundation in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.