Places to Stay in Waingapu

We had an amazing stay at Har's place. The location is nothing short of dreamy, with amazing views of the valley hills just in front. Har has constructed all the houses (I recall around 3-4 now) by himself, you can check on his IG for more detail on how he built them! All of them are really comfortable and unique, following the local architecture, blending with nature and each of them providing a different experience. Har is an expert and consultant on organic farming and produces his own veggies that he uses to cook the most fantastic breakfasts you will ever have, super yummy and different everyday, with the plus of overviewing the views directly from your stay. Don't forget also to order dinner from him, much better than eating anywhere else, every meal was amazing. Har always went the extra mile to make us feel comfortable, showed as around his plantation (he plants to reforest the area with a thousand fruit trees!) and the best: he gave us the best tips on the island, pointing spots that are not even in Google Maps and ready to explore. Think on pristine waterfalls, empty beaches, beautiful local villages, hills, etc. Please visit Har and Sumba before it gets ruined by the evils of mass tourism, and please visit with an open mind, it's raw, wild, authentic, and that's why is missing facilities compared with other destinations, but that what make it so unique and special. Thanks so much Har, we cannot wait to visit you again, cannot wait to see your new creations, houses, farm and forest!

An absolutely stunning place with a breathtaking view of the river and hills right from your window. The staff are super friendly and helpful, and Freddy, the owner, shared great tips and recommendations for traveling around. The kayak river tour is a must — an unforgettable experience! You can even get professional photos and drone videos to capture the memories of this magical place.

Very lovely and attentive staff, clean and spacious rooms, good restaurant in hotel. Great wifi.

Praikamarru Home Stay is located on the edge of a traditional village. Here you can see the Ikat weaving process, beautiful Marapu traditions and architecture and general village life. Eddy, the host has a lot of knowledge he can share because he grew up there. The room has views over the horce racing track. It’s very clean and comfortable.

Very kind family that is ready to help to discover the area and also rent vehicules. I recommend!

the room is spacious, clean and water pressure is strong. Nice pool area and quite varied selection of food at the restaurant as well.

an excellent hotel, quiet and very comfortable. Beautiful infinity pool that you can do laps in if you want. The resto is very good with very pleasant staff who speak good English. I would definitely go back here. Free transport to the airport is a big bonus.

The staff at this hotel are exceptional. While their English is limited, they can communicate with you and always trying to make you stay as comfortable as possible. In addition, it is near the airport, which is convenient if you have an early morning flight. This is one of the better places to stay in Waingapu

The staff at Cemara were incredible. They greeted us with juice and farewelled us with bracelets. They were helpful with any questions, and provided us with a scooter, snorkel and yoga mat upon request. The staff were incredibly attentive and kind - they went above and beyond. The location is fantastic, right on the beach and great swimming at high tide. Snorkelling was only 50m out from the shore and there is a cool waterfall was about 45 minutes (by scooter) down the road. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The restaurant was well priced and we had a decent breakfast. There was always complimentary bottled water! Overall, we had a lovely, relaxing stay at Cemara.