Cap Karoso Sumba

Bringing a fresh take to the wild shores of Sumba island, Cap Karoso is a magical place that is redefining beachfront hospitality in Indonesia. With meaningful community engagement and sustainability at its heart, the hotel's contemporary design and lush vegetation revolve around a reimagined traditional Sumbanese village. With 44 rooms, 20 villas, two restaurants, Malala Spa and a three-hectare organic farm, the resort opens onto a pristine, white sand beach where you can enjoy water-based activities.

Accommodation

Cap Karoso boasts several stunning accommodation options for guests, including 44 rooms and 20 villas suitable for couples, families, or groups of friends. Choose from Studios with ocean or jungle views, Beachfront Suites that epitomise indoor-outdoor living in a lush green setting with a private day bed on the beach. Nestled at the top of the slope, the Duplex Villas boast a spacious ground-floor lounge, a cozy BBQ space and an ocean-view terrace. Families or groups can opt to stay in the larger two- or three-bedroom villas, including the Beachfront Villa, which has direct access to the beach, a private swimming pool, and three ensuite bedrooms.

Food & Drink

Renowned chefs from France and elsewhere create exquisite menus for Cap Karoso’s fine-dining Julang restaurant, or enjoy all-day casual dining at the Beach Club. Both restaurants use fresh produce from the resort’s biological farm with menus inspired by the owners' French roots.

Activities

Cap Karoso aspires to be a 'refuge for the modern traveller'. Finding a balance between cultural discovery and indulgence, the resort offers a wide variety of activities. While staying here, you can experience long-preserved Sumbanese cultures by interacting directly with local communities, trying out traditional fishing, ikat weaving, creating natural dyes, and horseback riding. Learn about the hotel’s many efforts to give back to the local community through programs that teach local farmers and younger generations landscaping skills. There's also yoga, surfing, snorkelling, hiking and biking - plus much more!

Take time to unwind in their Malala Spa, an expereince derived from shamanic healing techniques, with all treatments taking place in traditional Sumbanese houses. Relax and rejuvenate with treatments incorporating natural ingredients such as hibiscus, island herbs and sea salt – known for their beauty-boosting benefits!

Children

Cap Karoso is proud of its Little Adventurers Kids Club, which is dedicated to enhancing the experience of young explorers and making the visit unforgettable by introducing them to the local culture and nature. The hotel offers baby equipment on demand, and an English-speaking babysitting service.

Sustainability

Cap Karoso is deeply committed to sustainability, with energy-efficient design that maximises natural light and airflow, planted roofs to reduce heat, and a water treatment system that recycles wastewater for irrigation. The resort also nurtures a three-hectare farm, reducing reliance on imports while providing fresh, organic produce for guests.

Location & Getting There

Sumba’s Tambolaka airport is an hour by plane from Bali, with daily flights from Denpasar. Cap Karoso is just a 50-minute drive from the airport.