Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 34 reviews.
Dilara
United Kingdom · Couple · August 2026
“Beautiful, local-owned and run villa with incredible views”
+We had a wonderful stay at Umarato Villa earlier this month. The villa itself is simply beautiful. It was well thought out, comfortable and had all the facilities you would need. Staff were always on hand with a smile, and made the experience feel personal and intimate. We also found the restaurant exceptional, with the menu showcasing a number of delicious Indonesian (and Western) options. There was a good amount of things to see for a three night stay here, we rented a scooter from Umarato (as a confident driver - the area is remote and not ‘easy’ not navigate) but the villa has options for tours if preferred. The owner of the villa Edward, a Sumbanese local, has clearly put a lot of soul into building this villa and the community it has created (including the nearby school which you could volunteer at). For a sustainable and conscious/community focussed stay, we would choose this property every time.
−Nothing at all.
soraya
France · Couple · August 2026
“An unforgetable stay in a wonderful place.”
+Our stay at Umarato was simply incredible. The villa was absolutely beautiful, tastefully decorated and extremely comfortable , a true haven of peace surrounded by the incredible nature of Sumba. The location is wonderful, the food is excellent, and the level of service was perfect from beginning to end. What made this experience truly unforgettable, however, was the people. A very special thank you to Bagus, the manager, whose philosophy of both work and life genuinely left an impression on us. His dedication, kindness and way of taking care of his guests are remarkable. The same goes for the entire team, all of whom are from Sumba. Everyone went above and beyond to make our stay as special as possible. Unfortunately, I had an accident during our stay and had to be hospitalized. The whole team did absolutely everything they could to help us and make a difficult situation easier. Bagus even came personally to the hospital to support us and make sure everything was going well. This is something we will never forget. Despite what happened, we leave Sumba and Umarato with incredibly beautiful memories, largely thanks to them. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you again to Bagus and
−Nothing
Ray
Malaysia · Group of friends · August 2026
“Staff was amazing with kindness offer and smiles”
+The breakfast location was sitting on the middle of hill with an open ocean costal views with traditional Sumba roof.
−Some small details like cleaness,room maintenance can be improved
Siya
South Africa · Solo · July 2026
“Oh what a beautiful stay I had at UMARATO! I felt like a VVIP guest. The sea view is to incredible, the service was top”
+The service was excellent. The villa sea view is absolutely to die for, it is an oasis and everything was a phone call away.
−Not much, Sumba is a hidden gem so expect long distance drives from everything.
Lucas
United Arab Emirates · Couple · May 2026
“We cannot recommend a better place to stay when visiting Sumba.”
+Our stay at Umarato Villa was a truly unique experience and one of the highlights of our visit to Sumba. The views are simply breathtaking, and the staff provide a level of service and attention to detail comparable to the finest luxury resorts. The food is outstanding, and the flexibility and care they offer each guest are unmatched. Breakfast at sunrise is an absolute must and one of the most memorable experiences of our stay. We cannot recommend a better place to stay when visiting Sumba. A special thank you to Andy, Bryant, and the entire team for making our stay so unforgettable.
−All was perfect 😊😊😊
Leonardo
United Kingdom · Couple · May 2026
“Excellent staff and breathtaking view”
+The staff, view, location
−Nothing
Manuelo
Thailand · Couple · April 2026
“Heaven”
Mary
United States · Couple · March 2026
+The views were expansive! The food including afternoon tea was outstanding. Bagoose ,the manager organized great adventures including Lapopu waterfall,prai ijing village and weikuri lagoon.
−I can't think of a thing.
Joséphine
France · Couple · March 2026
+We had a wonderful stay at Villa Umarato. The view is truly incredible, and the staff are very attentive! We were lucky enough to have the place to ourselves, which made the experience even more magical. The team kindly upgraded us to a sea view room, which was simply sublime. Special mention to Brian, who was always available during our stay and always smiling! We highly recommend this place if you want an enchanting break to discover the island of Sumba in an exceptional setting.
Fernando
Indonesia · Couple · November 2025
“Superb views and very helpful staff”
+The views and room were superb
−all was good