Clifftop resort in West Sumba
Lelewatu Resort Sumba
A clifftop resort on ten hectares of rainforest in Wanokaka, West Sumba, with ocean-view rooms and pool villas.
From$138a night on Booking.com
- Ocean views
- Couples
- Private pools
- Spa
- Rainforest
About
Lelewatu Resort Sumba sits on a clifftop in Wanokaka, West Sumba, on about ten hectares of rainforest above the Indian Ocean. Rooms range from 30 sqm ocean-view rooms to two-bedroom hanging pool villas.
There is a cliffside restaurant, the Maraga Spa, a gym and a shared pool, and the resort runs horse riding, ikat weaving and day tours.
The experience
The views are the draw: 155 of the positive reviews we read praise the setting. Most villas look straight out over the ocean, many from their own pool.
Horse rides on the beach start at 7am with trainers. Nearby sights include Watu Bela Beach, Kampung Praijing and Lapopu Waterfall, and the resort runs half and full-day tours.
Service
Guests like the staff, who Booking.com guests score 9.5 out of 10, the resort's highest category. Lower-rated reviews mention slow restaurant service and communication gaps.
The Bokosawu restaurant serves in-house guests only, across three meals. Airport transfers cost extra.
Rooms and villas
Six room types, from ocean-view rooms to hanging pool villas over the cliff.
CouplesRooms and suites
Pick it on a budget
- 30 to 45 sqm
- Queen bed
- Ocean view or pool access
- Suites have a bathtub and balcony
- Couples
One-bedroom pool villas
Pick it for a private pool
- 130 to 145 sqm
- King bed
- Private pool and ocean view
- Hanging villa option over the cliff
FamiliesTwo-bedroom hanging villa
Pick it for four
- 220 sqm
- King bed and two single beds
- Private pool
- Sleeps 4 adults
Getting to Lelewatu
Fly from Bali to Tambolaka Airport, about an hour. The resort is about 59 km away, per Booking.com, and runs paid airport transfers for up to four people per car.
Best for
- Ocean views155 positive reviews praise the views and setting
- A private pool62 positive reviews praise the pools
- Friendly staffStaff rated 9.5 / 10 on Booking.com
- CouplesMost villas sleep 2, with a king bed and a pool
Key facts
- Check-in from 2pm, check-out by 12pm
- Restaurant for in-house guests only
- Free Wi-Fi in the rooms
- Airport transfers at extra cost
Dining
Bokosawu
The cliffside restaurant, for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Candlelight dinner
Part of some of the resort's stay packages
Meal packages
Some packages include breakfast, or lunch and dinner
Amenities and services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ocean views
- Private pools
- Maraga Spa
- Gym
- Restaurant
- Horse riding
- Airport transfers
- Cycling
- Day tours
- Ikat weaving
- Rainforest grounds
Guest reviews, compiled
Scores from 617 reviews on Booking.com, Google and Tripadvisor · checked 31 Oct 2026
Guests love the clifftop views, the pool villas and the friendly staff. Lower-rated reviews, a larger share than at the other resorts in our directory, say parts of the resort need upkeep and that the food and prices don't match a luxury stay.
- Staff
- 9.5 /10
- Comfort
- 8.8 /10
- Facilities
- 8.3 /10
- Value
- 8.0 /10
276 of 389 recent Google and Tripadvisor reviews give 5 stars
Staff and service187 reviews
Kind, welcoming staff, often named in reviews.
Views and setting155 reviews
Clifftop ocean views from the villas and the restaurant.
Rooms and villas131 reviews
Villas with private pools and big ocean views.
Food113 reviews
Meals with clifftop ocean views.
Themes counted across 302 written Google and Tripadvisor reviews, newest first.
What to consider
Upkeep30 reviews
Many lower-rated reviews say villas and common areas need maintenance, and some still say so in 2026.
Price and value31 reviews
Guests often felt the rates, food and extras were expensive for the quality.
Food35 reviews
Food and restaurant service come up often in lower-rated reviews, usually as slow or not worth the price.
Steep paths6 reviews
The resort is on a cliff, with steep paths between villas, the pool and the restaurant.
Top resort! Fantastic location and super beautiful villas! And what good service.
5 out of 5 starsNatasja, The Netherlands · Tripadvisor The staff was very kind and friendly. You have to get in the Indonesian mood and not expect speed of Service but overall top structure. Rooms with stunning views.
5 out of 5 starsPaolo, Milan, Italy · Tripadvisor The rooms are very nice and with a beautiful view. Unfortunately the property does not have an accessible beach.
5 out of 5 starsAlessandra · Tripadvisor While the views and staff were lovely, the overall experience did not justify the premium price point.
3 out of 5 starsThanachat · Google
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lelewatu from Tambolaka airport?
About 59 km, per Booking.com. The resort runs paid airport transfers, priced per car for up to four people.
Does Lelewatu have villas with a private pool?
Yes. The one-bedroom pool villas (130 to 145 sqm) and the two-bedroom hanging villa (220 sqm) each have a private pool.
Can non-guests eat at Lelewatu?
No. The Bokosawu restaurant is open to in-house guests only.
Is there a beach at Lelewatu?
The resort sits on a clifftop. Rua Beach is about 6 km away, per Booking.com.
What time are check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 2pm and check-out is by 12pm, per Booking.com.
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