Opening its doors at the end of the year, Cap Karoso in Sumba aims to meld the modern and traditional in this mystical Indonesian island
Even with travel largely on pause, hoteliers around the globe have had to keep things humming whether they were running a hotel or building one. Despite the pandemic, there has been a constant stream of new hotel openings this year, giving us more reason to dream of our next city getaway or beach holiday.
Case in point: Cap Karoso in Sumba, Indonesia—a brand-new hotel with 47 rooms and 20 beachfront villas with social spaces including the Julang restaurant, Explorer’s beach club, a spa, main pool, open-air cinema, and more.
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The Indonesian archipelago may have over 17,000 islands but Sumba has captured the hearts and imagination of curious adventurers, including Fabrice and Evguenia Ivara, the first-time hoteliers behind Cap Karoso.
In 2015, Sumba was emerging in the consciousness of the global jet-set as an undiscovered island with virgin beaches and a captivating culture, all just a quick hop from Bali. The pioneering and award-winning resort Nihi Sumba paved the way for this gem of an island to gain worldwide recognition and become one of the most popular remote island hideaways.