Maringi Sumba by the Sumba Hospitality Foundation

SHF is the perfect place to explore Sumba and be part of a social impact project. The trainees are incredible young adults ready to learn from those who stay in SHF and share their knowledge about the island. Its a 5-star hotel at accesible prices and impact.

We loved everything about the property and especially the students and team that are learning and working there. What an inspiring place to stay during our honeymoon! We were moved to tears when our stay was over because it was such a special experience!

Nothing!

Incredible experience, owned by a foundation forming young students for the tourism industry. They give an exceptional service, beautiful rooms and campus. All, delicious, meals included

The location, not many things to do around. Good to make day trips and relaxing a little there, not to stay a full day on site.

Founded on a meaningful cause, we love how Maringi Sumba is a teaching school and training hub for the locals going into hospitality. You get staff who are professional, and eager to provide excellent service. Hotel is close to the airport, airport pick up is provided, it is located in a private area so getting on full board is needed. We love that there are tours (additional cost) with knowledgeable guides to show us the beauty of Sumba, and we love that there is a farm growing our meals. What stood out is the impressive staff, we have learnt so much about Sumba’s culture through our guest captain! Great way to start our trip! Highly recommend.

We were well taken care of! Nothing we did not like. :-)

The property was beautiful and all the architecture was made out of bamboo. Everything was made so that it is an eco friendly resort. The staff were so sweet and it’s a training school for them so all the money goes to help their eduction in the hotel service industry. I loved that concept about the hotel. The food was amazing and fresh because it came from their gardens. I loved everything about this place and would come again to support this organisation if I come back to Sumba.

That the shower water never got hot.

Fantastic experience, what a pleasure it was to be looked after by these amazing students. The fact that the resort teaches sustainability and permaculture just add so much to the overall experience and it makes so much sense. Sumba is in good hands if these students are the people who will be running hospitality and resorts in the future. Absolutly loved our stay here.

We loved the concept of this foundation. A place for locals to get professional training in hospitality sector and for guests, a proper comfortable stay in Sumba.

One of the night, there was late night party, till 1 am or something, in a nearby home or property. It was difficult to sleep with such loud music that night. I hope the neighbors will understand the importance of this foundation and respect quiet hours for the surrounding.

Beautiful bamboo buildings in such a natural spacious environment. Wonderful caring service and delicious innovative food with many of the ingredients sourced from the resorts' permaculture gardens. First class spa services.