Maringi Sumba by the Sumba Hospitality Foundation

Wonderful foundation for Sumba’s young generation. Beautiful atmosphere

Not many opportunities for activities at walking distance

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.

Super hôtel d’application. Géré par des étudiants qui veulent se former pour occuper des postes dans l’hôtellerie sur leur île. Des jeunes super motivés et très sympas! Tester leur restaurant en ville aussi. Super expérience culinaire!

Parfois des petites maladresses, mais c’est normal dans cet environnement. Par contre un peu isolé. Il faut donc prévoir un chauffeur. Et j’ai trouvé les prix proposés par Maringi excessifs.

J'ai prolongé mon séjour pour profiter encore de ce lieu exceptionnel

Détails

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 authentic, charming and extremely professional. The staff are wonderful and the trainees are delightful. All inclusive meals (a la carte for breakfast and lunch and a daily changing set menu), a wonderful turn down service, beautiful rooms, an expansive and peaceful site, free laundry service and carefully planned day trips are some of the highlights. Value for money is excellent. Many of the properties on Sumba are eye wateringly expensive! We were made to feel extremely welcome, we were beautifully looked after and it was a memorable stay. (6 nights).

Some of the food is a bit inconsistent at dinner time which has a set menu not published beforehand. But generally very good. The swimming pool is a tad underwhelming but still very nice. WiFi at times not strong in the rooms. Breakfast is very early! 6.30-8am. There’s a very good reason (the students need to start lessons) but it feels a bit jarring with holiday lie ins at times! Nothing to do with the property, but Sumba is huge and getting around takes time, so plan well and don’t rush it. There is nothing in the vicinity in terms of shops or restaurants or bars- same can be said for the whole island- so bring your own entertainment!

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, overwhelmed by the beauty and purpose of it all. The food was delicious, the service truly five-star, and the entire stay left me inspired.

Everything was perfect!